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M 8536B
6V/12V Automotive Battery Charger
Operating Instructions
Features
• Short circuit and reverse polarity protected • Overheating protection
• Includes car accessory socket lead, battery clamps and ring terminal lead
• Suits 12V cells • Defective cell detection • Trickle charge function • IP65 rated
Kit Contents
• Battery charger
• Cable with battery clamps
• Cable with o-ring connectors
• Instructions manual
• Car accessory socket lead
Distributed by Altronic Distributors Pty. Ltd. altronics.com.au Revision Date: 8/3/23.
SAA-222011-EA
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- Page 1 M 8536B 6V/12V Automotive Battery Charger Operating Instructions Features • Short circuit and reverse polarity protected • Overheating protection • Includes car accessory socket lead, battery clamps and ring terminal lead • Suits 12V cells • Defective cell detection • Trickle charge function • IP65 rated Kit Contents •...
- Page 2 M 8536B 6V/12V Automotive Battery Charger Overview This compact charger is suitable for all lead acid type and Lithium (LiFePO4) type batteries. It will charge 12V cells using a 6-stage charging circuit. The circuitry automatically diagnoses the battery style state and delivers the appropriate charge current to maintain optimum performance.
- Page 3 M 8536B 6V/12V Automotive Battery Charger THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS, KEEP WITH OR NEAR CHARGER AT ALL TIMES WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES. Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid battery can be dangerous.
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Page 4: Personal Precautions
M 8536B 6V/12V Automotive Battery Charger IMPORTANT: DO NOT use other DC output cords other than the one supplied or use an extension cord as it could result in damage to the unit which will not be covered by warranty. -
Page 5: Connection Precautions
M 8536B 6V/12V Automotive Battery Charger Study all battery manufacturers’ specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging and recommended rates of charge. Determine voltage of battery by referring to vehicle owner’s manual and make sure it matches output rating of the battery charger. - Page 6 M 8536B 6V/12V Automotive Battery Charger Connect charger AC supply cord to a mains electric outlet. When disconnecting the charger, disconnect AC cord, remove clip from vehicle chassis, and then remove clip from battery terminal. Follow these steps when battery is outside the vehicle: A spark near the battery may cause a battery explosion.
- Page 7 M 8536B 6V/12V Automotive Battery Charger MINIMUM VOLTAGE - The charger will not produce voltage (turn on) until it recognizes at least three volts from the battery. The battery charger clips must be clipped to a battery in the correct polarity to initiate output voltage and begin charging when in lead acid (Pb) charge mode.
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Page 8: How To Connect
M 8536B 6V/12V Automotive Battery Charger marginal defective, the battery charger will stop all the charging processes in order to protect the marginal battery from over charging. Please check battery condition as it could also indicate that a very large (high capacity) battery in good condition that is not yet fully charged. - Page 9 M 8536B 6V/12V Automotive Battery Charger Low Temperature Lead Acid Charging When the ambient temperature is below -10°C, Press “MODE”key three times. Battery Charger & Maintainer Battery Charger & Maintainer 6V/12V MODE The LCD will show“❄”. This mode can S S u u p p p p l l y y Lead Acid Low Temp.
- Page 10 M 8536B 6V/12V Automotive Battery Charger LCD INDICATORS - 6/12V STANDARD/AGM/LOW TEMP MODES.
- Page 11 M 8536B 6V/12V Automotive Battery Charger LiFePO4 BATTERY CHARGING MODE...
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Page 12: Troubleshooting Checklist
M 8536B 6V/12V Automotive Battery Charger TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST... - Page 13 M 8536B 6V/12V Automotive Battery Charger LEAD ACID CHARGING PHASES During charging of cells, lead acid batteries go through 6 stages to ensure both safety and best longevity for your connected battery. The phases are outlined below. 1. Qualification Phase Initially ensures the battery is in good condition prior to launching normal charge processes.
- Page 14 M 8536B 6V/12V Automotive Battery Charger LiFePO4 LITHIUM CHARGING PHASES During charging of cells LiFePO4 batteries go through 5 stages to ensure both safety and best longevity for your connected battery. The phases are outlined below: 1. PCM Activation Once the charger has been properly connected to the battery, it will deliver a constant pulse frequency to activate the PCM before it enters into the charge program.
- Page 15 M 8536B 6V/12V Automotive Battery Charger Altronic Distributors warrants this product for one year from date of purchase from Altronics or its resellers to the consumer. If this item is part of an installation or another product, please contact the installer or supplier for your warranty.
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