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BATTERY CHARGER 9 Stage 6V/12V - 16 Amp Instruction Manual Model: RBC16SS3 Please read this manual carefully before using and retain for future reference.
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RBC16SS3 Staple your receipt here in order to aid your warranty or for future reference.
RBC16SS3 INTRODUCTION The Repco 16 Amp Automatic 9 Stage Battery The unique charging system cycles through the Charger is designed to efficiently charge most various stages and may repeat the cycle three battery types; Lead-acid, Calcium, Maintenance (3) times to recondition and recharge a battery in Free, Gel and AGM.
(%) of full charge. power is being supplied to the Battery Charger - RATE: Pressing the RATE button toggles the if it is the only LED illuminated, the Repco Battery maximum output amperage (AMPS) displayed Charger is in “Maintain Mode”.
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After selecting the above parameters pressing acid batteries. the RUN/STOP button starts and stops the Repco GEL - Gel batteries are a type of valve regulated Battery Charger. After commencing a charge lead acid battery and are typically more costly...
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RBC16SS3 ADJUSTABLE CHARGE VOLTAGE be too severe for Stage 2: De-Sulphation cycle to The Repco Battery Charger’s output voltage (V) can be adequately clean the plates. In these instances, the selected to suit the output voltage of the battery being ANALYSIS stage will identify that sulphation of the charged, ie.
12 - 320 Deep Cycle (Ah) 22 - 550 Reserve Capacity (A) Volts Note - The Battery Capacities detailed in the above table are the nominal range of capacities the 9-stage Repco Battery Charger will charge/maintain. CHARGE CYCLES Volts Diagnosis Desulphation Pre-Charge...
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RBC16SS3 CHARGE CYCLES Stage Function Description To determine whether the battery is defective. Charging will not Diagnosis proceed if the battery voltage is <0.5V and an "Error Code" will be displayed on the LCD. This stage provides a stepped or pulsed voltage to help remove the sul-...
OPERATION Note - The POSITIVE terminal of a battery is PLACEMENT / MOUNTING Repco chargers are designed for indoor, out of defined by the colour RED and may be represented weather use only. The position selected for the by POS, P or (+). The NEGATIVE terminal of a...
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RBC16SS3 Positively Earthed AGM/Gel Connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) lead/battery AMPS CCA MCA Ah RC (A) clamp from the battery charger to the Negative (-) battery terminal. Connect the POSITIVE (RED) lead/battery clamp from the battery charger to the vehicle’s chassis - away from the fuel lines or moving parts.
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RBC16SS3 clamps, press the ON/OFF button to turn the BATTERY OUT OF THE VEHICLE battery charger “OFF”, switch the mains supply Remove the NEGATIVE (BLACK) connection first. power to OFF, and disconnect (unplug) the battery Then remove the POSITIVE (RED) terminal clamp.
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® Repco’s products may include a warranty against defects for the period stated on the product, in addition to other rights you have at law. Return any defective product and proof of purchase to Repco for assessment, repair or replacement.
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