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4A Electronic Smart Charger (MP7424) Fully automatic. Suitable for 6V/12V lead acid; AGM or GEL batteries. USER MANUA L Please read and follow this operating manual and all safety instructions for the batteries to be charged before using this device.
SAFETY • Ensure that cables are regularly inspected and kept in good condition. • Never use the battery charger if the mains lead, mains plug, output lead or crocodile clips are damaged. • Never use the battery charger if it has been dropped or damaged in any way. •...
Short circuit: Batteries store large amounts of energy. Avoid short circuits which could result in a dangerous electrical discharge that could result in personal injury and / or damage to equipment and property. Take extra care when using tools around a battery, remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a lead-acid battery as a short circuit may result in severe burns or cause an explosion.
LCD DISPLAY 1. 12V Standard Mode. 2. Winter Mode. 3. 6V Standard Mode. 4. Battery Level Indicator. Each bar represents 20%. Each bar will slowly flash during charging when the battery level is less than 20%. When the battery is full all 5 bars will be solid and maintenance charging is activated.
CHARGING MODES The MODE button is used to toggle through 5 different charging modes. Press and hold the MODE button for 3 seconds to display the battery’s voltage. MODE LCD DISPLAY DESCRIPTION Standard 12V 1A charging output. 12V 1A STD Suitable for batteries of 1.2-40Ah Standard 12V 4A charging output.
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SAFETY FEATURES Short circuits, open circuits, sparking, over-heating, current overloads & over-charging. BATTERY CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS Please read your vehicle manufacturer’s instructions for further information and advice regarding charging and the disconnection of the battery for charging purposes. IMPORTANT: This charger will only recover 6V/ 12V batteries with a minimum residual voltage of 1V.
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CHARGING WARNING! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START THE VEHICLE WITH THE CHARGER CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY. THIS MAY DAMAGE YOUR BATTERY CHARGER. 1) Switch on the mains power supply. The LCD display will automatically illuminate and show the current battery voltage. 2) The charger will automatically detect the battery voltage (6V/12V).
WARNING It is recommended that charging should be supervised at all times. Monitor the temperature of the battery during charging. If the temperature of the battery exceeds 40°C cease charging until the battery has cooled to a safe temperature. Failure to do so may result in the battery exploding.
TROUBLE SHOOTING LCD DISPLAY FAULT ACTION Battery clamps reversed Disconnect & reconnect correctly Faulty battery. Battery Have the battery tested by voltage is less than 1V. a qualified technician. Battery cannot hold charge Replace battery if necessary Dirty or oxidised battery Clean terminals terminals Output lead fuses should be checked and replaced as necessary (5A blade) in connection with all...
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