Summary of Contents for BATTERY TOWN BT1206
- Page 1 Models: BT1206 / BT1212 Model: OC1206U / OC1212U INSTRUCTION MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND STANDARD AS/NZS 60335.2.29 APPROVED AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND STANDARD AS/NZS 60335.2.29 APPROVED...
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Page 2: Important Safety Advice And Warnings
Congratulations on purchasing a Battery Town fully automatic switched mode 12 Volt battery charger, maintainer and rejuvenator. Please take the time to carefully read and understand this manual before using this product. IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE AND WARNINGS • The charger is designed to charge and maintain 12V conventional lead-acid batteries only. - Page 3 You may here the fan turn on during this mode. • Silent Charge Mode: Charges at a slightly reduced charge rate so the cooling fan is not required. • Maintenance Mode: Ideal and recommend- Note: Image shows ed for long term maintenance charging or BT1206 model. www.batterytown.co.nz...
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Page 4: Temperature & Safety Protection
The Ah (Ampere Hours) capacities shown below are to be used as a general guide only. Some batteries may be able to handle a higher charge current. Refer to the battery manufacturers specifications and recommendations for your charging requirements. BT1206 BT1212 Charge Rate: Charging... -
Page 5: Electrical Parts & Accessories
1.8m with SAA 2 Pin AU Plug DC Output Lead: 1.2m with quick connect Charging Leads: Quick connect 60cm Crocodile Clip Harness TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Model Number BT1206 BT1212 Output 6A @ 12V 12A @ 12V Input Voltage 100-240Vac / 1.4A(95W) 220-240Vac / 1.8A(175W) - Page 6 STEP 2 - Connecting the battery charger to your battery If the Battery is out of the vehicle: • - Connect the Red (+) Crocodile clip or optional ring terminal to the (+) battery terminal. - Connect the Black (-) Crocodile clip or optional ring terminal to the (-) battery terminal. &WET Calcium BLACK...
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Page 7: The Charging Process
THE CHARGING PROCESS: 1) Qualification - Battery Condition Check When the charger is first switched on it checks the battery condition to determine whether the battery needs reconditioning. During this qualification process it checks the internal impedance and initial voltage of the battery and it will determine how much charge current, if any that the battery will accept. - Page 8 Note: Check electrolyte levels if possible after charging as they may need topping up with distilled water. (This does not apply to sealed maintenance free batteries) LED STATUS INDICATOR TABLE: Note: Image shows BT1206 model. Status Description Battery Type LED’s...
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Page 10: Troubleshooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Indication Possible Causes Suggested Solution Charger does not No Indicator - No AC power - Check AC connections and work? lights on make sure the AC Power Point is switched ON. - Try a different AC Power Point which you know is working. -
Page 11: Year Product Warranty
Alternatively you can contact the HCB Technologies Ltd via the website www.hcb.co.nz. If the Battery Town outlet or authorised supplier / retailer concludes that while under normal use, a product failure or malfunction occurred during the warranty period and was caused by a defect in material or workmanship (see Exclusions), the Customer will be asked to ship to the nearest service point for repair or replacement, at our discretion. - Page 12 SAA Approval No. GMA-102826-EA-002 / GMA-102826-EA-003 BT1206 / BT1212 Owner’s Manual: Rev 1.1 - 04/15 - Specifications subject to change without notice.