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- Page 1 6V/12V 2A INTELLIGENT BATTERY CHARGER MODEL NO: IBC2 PART NO: 6266325 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS DL0523...
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Page 2: Environmental Recycling Policy
GUARANTEE This CLARKE product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase. -
Page 3: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number IBC2 Input Voltage / Current 230 V, 50Hz Battery Charging Voltages: 6V & 12V Power 35W Max Charging Current 6V: 1.998A, 12V: 2.7A Charging Steps 6 steps Charging Battery Size 4Ah up to 60Ah IP Rating IP65 Operating Temperature Range -20°C to 40°C... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE CHARGER WHEN CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING LEADS TO AVOID SPARKING AS HIGHLY INFLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE RELEASED IN THE PROCESS OF BATTERY CHARGING PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS UNIT 1. Batteries can generate explosive gases during normal operation. ALWAYS use in well ventilated area. - Page 5 Have it checked and repaired if damaged. 22. NEVER attempt any repairs yourself. If you have a problem with your charger contact your local CLARKE dealer or contact service@clarkeinternational.com 23. When charging is complete, ensure that the vehicle battery leads are secured to the proper terminals which should be clean, and lightly smeared with petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
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Page 6: Electrical Connections
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING! READ THESE ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE CONNECTING THE PRODUCT TO THE MAINS SUPPLY. Before switching the product on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate. This product is designed to operate on 230VAC 50Hz. - Page 7 OVERVIEW 1 Power Cable Charging Clamp Positive (Red) 2 Battery Charger Unit Charging Clamp Negative (Black) 3 LED Display Charging Ring Terminal Positive (Red) 4 Mode Button Charging Ring Terminal Negative (Black) 5 Charging Cable 10 Ring Terminal 15A Fuse NOTE: The charger comes with crocodile clamps for clamping onto the battery terminals and vehicle bodywork, and ring terminal connectors for direct connection to the battery terminals.
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Page 8: Charger Location
PREPARATION 1. It may be necessary to remove the battery from a vehicle to charge it. • Always remove the grounded terminal from the battery first. • Ensure all accessories in the vehicle are switched off to prevent sparking. 2. Clean the battery terminals. Be careful to keep any corrosive matter from coming in contact with eyes. -
Page 9: Correct Use
CORRECT USE WARNING: CHARGES LITHIUM LIFEPO4 ONLY. DO NOT USE FOR OTHER LITHIUM BATTERY TYPES - NOT SUITABLE The charger is designed for charging non maintenance free or maintenance free 6V (Lead Acid, AGM and GEL) & 12V (Wet, Ca/Ca, LiFePO4 and EFB) lead acid batteries and Lead Gel and AGM batteries which are used in motor vehicles. - Page 10 BATTERY CHARGER DISPLAY INDICATORS 1 Battery Charging Status: 25% Charging of a 12V STD (Lead Acid Battery, AGM Battery and GEL Battery) 2 Battery Charging Status: 50% Charging of a 12V LiFePO4 Battery 3 Battery Charging Status: 75% Charging of a 6V Battery (Lead Acid Battery, AGM Battery and GEL Battery) in Charge Maintenance Mode with 1A Charging Current...
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Page 11: Operation
OPERATION Before you connect the charger to the power supply, make sure that the data in the specifications are identical to the supply voltage. WARNING: DO NOT CHARGE ANY FROZEN BATTERIES. Please refer to the instructions in the owners manual of the vehicle or the battery manufacturers user information before charging any battery. -
Page 12: Calculating The Charging Time
cable to the negative pole on the battery, then connect the red charger cable to the bodywork at a point away from the battery and fuel pipe. 5. After the battery has been connected to the charger, connect the charger to a main power supply. All the LED’s will flash for a short time. Then the LED for 12V STD will light continuously as soon as the charging status of the battery is indicated. -
Page 13: Care & Maintanence
TROUBLESHOOTING ERROR LED The error LED will flash in the following cases: 1. If the voltage of the battery is less than 3.5V or more than 15V. The battery is either unsuitable for charging or is defective. It is also possible that other battery errors or faults can mean that the battery cannot be charged. -
Page 14: Parts Diagram
2. Clean the case and leads if necessary with a moist cloth and clean any corrosion from the clamps with a solution of water and baking soda. PARTS DIAGRAM PARTS LIST ESCRIPTION ESCRIPTION Front Label Lower Cover Top Cover Screws (x6) Power Cable Seal Ring Charging Cable... -
Page 15: Declaration Of Conformity
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
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