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Q. Can a battery, charger or clamp be replaced?
A. Yes, anything on this Roadstart can be repaired or replaced.
8. CHARGING THE ROADSTART
8.1.
The charger is fully automatic, therefore will not overcharge the Roadstart.
8.2.
Charge by connecting the charger to the Roadstart using the charging socket on the
front of the Roadstart.
8.3.
Follow the Safety advice at the start of this manual.
8.4.
SMART CHARGER SPECIFIC SAFETY
This charger is designed for charging various SLA batteries widely used in auto, motorcycle and other vehicle types with capacity
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ranges from 12V 14Ah -225Ah or 24V 14Ah-110Ah. It also may be used with some WET, GEL and AGM etc. batteries. (Please refer to
your battery user manual for correct application and charging methods.) This device has a water resist and dust rating of IP65.
Make sure you have a 12V or 24V Lead-Acid battery and read battery user manual carefully.
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Clean your battery terminals. Take care to keep corrosion from coming in contact with your eyes.
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Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated during the charging process. When the battery is being charged you may notice
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bubbling in the fluid caused by battery generated explosive gases during charging duration.
If your battery is the AutoFill type, the battery fluid containers and filter cap must be left in place for the duration of charging.
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Connect the crocodile clips to the battery in the following order:
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a) First-connect the positive charging lead (red colour) to the positive terminal post.
b) Second-connect the negative lead (black colour) to the negative terminal post.
It is important to ensure that both crocodile clips are making good contact with the respective terminal posts.
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When connected to the power supply, the device will reset itself automatically and will stay in standby state if no further modes are
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selected.
Connect to mains power and then select the suitable charge mode to begin charging. If the battery leads are wrongly connected, the
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pole-changing switch will ensure the battery and charger are not damaged. The fault indicator will light. In which case start from the
beginning again.
The charging lamp will now indicate charging or the maintenance lamp will indicate that the battery is fully charged.
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If the full charge stage does not arrive in 120 hours (MAX), the charger must be disconnected manually.
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For indoor use only.
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WARNING: EXPLOSIVE GASES. Prevent flames or sparks. Provide adequate ventilation during charging.
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Use battery charger on 12V or 24V14Ah -225Ah Lead-acid rechargeable battery only.
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Not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system. Do not use it for any other purpose.
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WARNING! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHARGE A NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERY.
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Use the correct power supply otherwise the function of the device may be affected.
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DO NOT use the battery charger for charging dry-cell batteries as they may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property.
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DO NOT operate charger if the cable is damaged. Have a damaged cord repaired by the manufacturer or his agent.
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DO NOT operate charger if charger case is broken. Take it to a qualified person for inspection and repair.
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DO NOT disassemble charger, incorrect reassembly my result in electric shock or fire.
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Locate charger as far away from battery as cable will permit. Never place charger above battery being charged, gases from battery will
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corrode and damage charger.
Never touch the battery clips together when the charger is energized.
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Connect and disconnect DC output clips only after removing AC cord from electric outlet.
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DO NOT face battery when making final connection.
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Connect the appropriate positive (red) DC clip to the positive battery post. (the battery post which is not connected to the automobile
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chassis.)
Connect the negative (black) DC clip to the negative pole or the chassis away from the battery and away from the fuel line.
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Disconnect the power supply before making or breaking connections to the battery.
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The positive (red) battery terminal (not connected to the chassis) has to be connected first. The negative (black) connection is to be
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made to the negative pole or the chassis remote from the battery and fuel line. The battery charger is then to be connected to the
mains supply.
After charging, disconnect the battery charger from the mains supply, then remove the negative or chassis connection and the positive
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battery connection in this order.
These chargers are not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
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lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the charger.
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© Jack Sealey Limited
Original Language Version
PRS6400 Issue:1
23/01/23
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