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Niche C-BCH-0003 Operator's Manual

Lcd lithium smart battery charger

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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
LCD LITHIUM SMART
BATTERY CHARGER
12V 1.5A
C-BCH-0003

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL LCD LITHIUM SMART BATTERY CHARGER 12V 1.5A C-BCH-0003...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please read and save these instructions. WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid or ■ TABLE OF CONTENTS lithium battery is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal Safety Instructions ..battery operation. For this reason, it is of LCD Display and the utmost importance that you follow the Indicator Diagram...
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    DO NOT disassemble the charger. Incorrect assembly could result in ■ an electrical shock or fire. To reduce the risk of an electric shock, unplug the charger from the ■ outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce risk. niche-industries.com...
  • Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid or lithium battery is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal battery operation. For this reason, it is of the utmost importance that you follow the instructions each time you use the charger.
  • Page 5 Refer to the battery manufacturer’s instruction manual for all specific ■ charging instructions. Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the owner’s vehicle ■ manual. DO NOT use the battery charger unless the battery voltage matches the output voltage rating of the charger. niche-industries.com...
  • Page 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CHARGER LOCATION: Place charger as far away from the battery as the DC cable permits. ■ DO NOT place a charger directly above a battery that is being charged. ■ Gases from the battery will corrode and damage the charger. DO NOT operate charger in an area with restricted ventilation.
  • Page 7 DO NOT connect the clip to a carburetor, a fuel line, or to any sheet-metal body part. Connect the clip to a heavy gage metal part of the frame or to the engine block. niche-industries.com...
  • Page 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS f. For positive grounded vehicles, connect the NEGATIVE (black) clip from the battery charger to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) ungrounded battery post. Connect the POSITIVE (red) clip to the vehicle chassis or to the engine block away from the battery. DO NOT connect the clip to a carburetor, to a fuel line, or to any sheet-metal body part.
  • Page 9 The supply cord cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged the appliance should be safely disposed. Examine the battery charger regularly for damage, especially the cord, plug and enclosure. If the battery charger is damaged, it must not be used until it has been repaired. niche-industries.com...
  • Page 10: Lcd Display And Indicator Diagram

    LCD DISPLAY AND INDICATOR DIAGRAM Lithium-ion (Li-ion) or Lithium-polymer (LiPo) battery default mode Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery mode Charging symbol Battery charging state indicator Battery voltage Reverse polarity CHARGING A BATTERY: or short circuit 1. Ensure that the polarity connection is indicator correct before plugging the AC cord into Power indicator...
  • Page 11: Charging Instructions

    When the battery is fully charged, the battery bar will stop flashing, and the four battery bars will remain on the LCD display. niche-industries.com...
  • Page 12 CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS 2. When DISCONNECTING the battery charger from the battery, first turn off the charger, after that unplug the AC cord from the electrical outlet and then disconnect the connection from the battery charger to the battery. NOTE: ALWAYS unplug the AC cord from the electrical outlet before connecting (or disconnecting) the charger to (or from) the battery.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    DC meter or tester. e. Take the battery to a qualified technician to ensure that the battery state of charge has not fallen below the voltage level where it is too low to charge. niche-industries.com...
  • Page 14: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE 4. MAINTENANCE: a. When not in use, store the battery charger in a clean, dry, and secured location – out of reach of children. b. Coil up cords when not in use. c. Clean the case and cords with a slightly damp cloth. d.
  • Page 15: Technical Data

    12.6V±0.2V for 12V Li-ion battery 12.6V±0.2V for 12V LiPo battery 14.6V±0.2V for 12V LiFePo4 battery Charging Current 1.5 A Activated Voltage 7.3V Back Drain Current <5mA Environment Temp -10°C to +40°C Battery Types 12V Li-ion, LiPo, LiFePo4 Ingress Protection IP65 niche-industries.com...
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