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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE IMPORTANT: Read completely before charging MODEL: TM470 / TM471 / TM472 / TM478 / TM497 AC: 100 – 240VAC 50-60Hz 0.23A @ 100Vac / 0.15A @ 240Vac 1 x 12.8V 4 series cell Lithium Iron Phospate / LFP 1 - 10Ah MODEL: TM484 / TM485 / 486 / TM488 AC: 100 –...
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/oml4s0.8a /oml4s0.8a LED #1 AC POWER (100-240V) LED #2 REVERSE POLARITY LED #3 SAVE / SOC: 0 - 49% LED #4 CHARGE / SOC: 50%+ 24-7 24-7 LED #5 MAINTAIN / SOC: 70% - 100% / SOH: LED #6 BATTERY SOH: 12.8V LiFePO 1 2 3 4...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME, BEFORE USING THE BATTERY CHARGER, YOU COMPLETELY FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. AUTOMATIC BATTERY CHARGER FOR 12.8V LiFePO BATTERIES. DO NOT USE FOR NiCd, NiMH, LEAD-ACID or any other types of Li-Ion OR NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
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enough to come to your aid when you work near a lithium battery. b) Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case the battery has ruptured and leaking electrolyte contacts skin, clothing or eyes. c) Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near battery.
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usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N,–) post. d) Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If negative post is grounded to chassis (as in most modern vehicles), see (e). If positive post is grounded to the chassis, see (f). e) For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clip from battery charger to POSITIVE (POS, P, + ) ungrounded post of battery.
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USING THE OPTIMATE LITHIUM: CONNECTION ACCESSORIES Two interchangeable connection sets are supplied with the battery charger: 1) A battery lead with metal eyelet lugs for permanent fitment to the battery posts, and re-sealable weatherproof cap on the on the connector that connects to the charger output cable.
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LED #2 : REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION - Lights when the battery connections are incorrect. The charger is electronically protected so no damage will result, and the output will remain disabled until the connections are corrected. BMS RESET PROCEDURE: For a multi-bank / station TM-484 / TM-485, BMS pulses are automatically &...
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battery health. LED #6 lights if battery is being depleted or health is not optimal. ** If charge delivery was less than 12h up to when LED #5 turned on, health test extends until 24h has elapsed, followed by 24-7 maintenance. 5.2 OptiMate 24-7 maintenance: During every hour that the battery remains connected OptiMate's 24-7 maintenance program delivers up to 30 minutes of float charge maintenance at a voltage of 13.6V, followed and alternating wih 30 minute REST (no...
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