Summary of Contents for SIP Chargestar D15 Digital
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SIP Industrial Products Limited Gelders Hall Road Shepshed Loughborough SIP Chargestar D15 Digital Leicestershire LE12 9NH Battery Charger United Kingdom For help or advice please contact your distributor, or sip directly on: Tel.: 01509 500400 Email: SIP Code 03506 sales@sip-group.com customerservice@sip-group.com...
CONTENTS Page No Description 4- 7 Safety Information Guarantee 8 - 10 Electrical Connection Technical Specification 12 - 13 Getting To Know Your Charger 14 - 17 Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Exploded Drawing Parts List UK Declaration of Conformity EU Declaration of Conformity...
SIP recommends that the charger should not be modified or used for any application other than that for which it was designed. If you are unsure of its relative applications do not hesi- tate to contact us and we will be more than happy to advise you.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cont... make contact with the skin (especially eyes). In the event of contact, flush the area with clean water and immediately consult a doctor. Lead-acid batteries store a large amount of energy. Short-circuiting the battery or charger terminals will cause the battery to try and release this energy immediately, which can result in fire or personal injury.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cont... will invalidate the warranty. WARNING! Only operate on a level and stable surface. WARNING! Do not allow untrained persons to operate the charger and do not operate the machine without all covers etc. correctly fitted. WARNING! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. Do not expose the charger to water spray, rain, drip- ping water or moisture of any kind.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cont... Use only a three-prong, grounded mains supply socket. ALWAYS unplug the charger when not in use. CAUTION: The warnings and cautions mentioned in this user manual can not cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be applied.
GUARANTEE Guarantee: These SIP chargers are covered by a 24 month parts and labour warranty covering failure due to manufacturers defects. This does not cover failure due to misuse or operating the charger outside the scope of this manual - any claims deemed to be outside the scope of the warranty may be subject to charges Including, but not limited to parts, labour and car- riage costs.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Cont... Connecting to the power supply: The SIP D15 charger (03506) is fitted with a standard 230v ~ 13 amp type plug. Before using the charger, inspect the mains lead and plug to ensure that neither are damaged. If any damage is visible have the charger inspected / repaired by a suitably qualified person.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Cont... Warning: Never connect live or neutral wires to the earth terminal of the plug. Only fit an approved plug with the correct rated fuse. If in doubt consult a qualified electrician. Note: Always make sure the mains supply is of the correct voltage and amperage and the correct fuse protection is used.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CHARGER Cont... Item Description Item Description Negative Clip Rear Panel Positive Clip Power Supply Socket 12v Leads (1.2mtr each) Socket Cover Control Panel Front Panel Cable Storage Control Panel Item Description Item Description Power LED Boost Fast Charge LED Digital Display Charge LED On/Off Button...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Charging a Battery The SIP03506 D15 charger has seven modes; STANDBY, 12V 2A, 12v 6A, 12v 10A, 12v 15A, FAST CHARGE. - Mode Display Description When the charger is working press the STANDBY ON/OFF button to enter STANDBY mode. Press again to switch the charger back on.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cont... ASSEMBLY Cont... • Make sure that the battery charger is switched OFF. • Connect the red clip cable to the + terminal and the - black clip cable to the - terminal. Note: the charger is suitable for 12v batteries only. •...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cont... (a spark can be generated when connecting the clip to the battery terminal which could ignite battery or fuel gases). Note: the charger is suitable for 12v batteries only. • Once the + (red) clip lead is connected to the battery, slightly rotate it to re- move any dirt or oxidation;...
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Cont... ASSEMBLY Cont... Step Description 1 & 2: Analyse & Diagnose Check the battery condition and voltage 3: Reverse Connection Detection Detects battery connection is correct Charges at high current to approx. 80% 4: High Current of battery capacity Charges at low current until maximum 5: Low Current capacity is achieved...
TROUBLESHOOTING Error Display Digital Remedy Symptom Display Charger Overheated. The charger will automatically suspend the charge. Audible alarm will sound. Charger will automatically re-start when cooled. Overload in SUPPLY mode. Disconnect external device. Charger will automatically shut down for 30 seconds. Battery cannot store charge.
PARTS LIST Ref. No Description SIP Part No. Front Panel PW02-00550 Front Cover PW02-00551 Screw PW02-00552 Front Control Panel PW02-00553 Support PW02-00554 Circuit board PW02-00555 Screws PW02-00556 Main Circuit Board PW02-00557 Clip PW02-00558 Mains Lead PW02-00559 Charging Lead PW02-00560 Nuts...
LE12 9NH England As the manufacturer within England, Scotland and Wales, we declare that the SIP Chargestar D15 Digital Battery Charger - SIP Code 03506 Conforms to the requirements of the following regulation(s), as indicated: Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016...
Quayside Business Park Dundalk County Louth As the manufacturer within England, Scotland and Wales, we declare that the SIP Chargestar D15 Digital Battery Charger - SIP Code 03506 Conforms to the requirements of the following directive(s), as indicated: 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive...
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If your supplier offers a disposal facility please use it or alternatively use a recognised recycling agent. This will allow the recycling of raw materials and help protect the environment. For help or advice please contact you distributor, or sip directly on: Tel.: 01509 500400 Email: sales@sip-group.com customerservice@sip-group.com Ref: 07JUNE 2023 www.sip-group.com...
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