Clarke Start-N-Charge BC150 Operating Instructions Manual

Clarke Start-N-Charge BC150 Operating Instructions Manual

Heavy duty battery boosters / chargers

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HEAVY DUTY BATTERY
HEAVY DUTY BATTERY
BOOSTERS / CHARGERS
BOOSTERS / CHARGERS
MODEL Nos. BC150, BC170, BC180B & BC200B
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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  • Page 1 HEAVY DUTY BATTERY HEAVY DUTY BATTERY BOOSTERS / CHARGERS BOOSTERS / CHARGERS MODEL Nos. BC150, BC170, BC180B & BC200B OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1202...
  • Page 2 NOTES For Spare Parts and Service, please contact your nearest dealer, or CLARKE International, on one of the following numbers. PARTS & SERVICE TEL: 020 8988 7400 PARTS & SERVICE FAX: 020 8558 3622 e-mail as follows: PARTS: Parts@clarkeinternational.com SERVICE: Service@clarkeinternational.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Battery Charger. These units are suitable for charging and boosting 12 Volt lead acid batteries. Models BC180B and BC200B are also capable of charging 24Volt batteries. Before attempting to operate the unit, please read this instruction manual thoroughly, and follow all directions carefully.
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    IMPORTANT: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WIRING DIAGRAMS PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS UNIT BC180B WARNING : Some electronic equipment can be damaged by boost charging or use of start facility. Check your vehicle handbook before using your Start ’N’ Charge. If in doubt consult the vehicle manufacturer. Nevertheless, you should not operate this equipment unless you are fully conversant with vehicle electrical systems, and battery charging techniques.
  • Page 5: Assembly Instructions

    WIRING DIAGRAMS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS. BC150 BCI80B and BC200B Insert the plastic handle into the top of the unit and secure with the screws provided. Insert the tubular metal handle into the plastic handle and secure with two screws provided. Using the four small bolts supplied secure the metal supporting foot to the base of the charger and at same time locate the axle in the slot provided.
  • Page 6: Electrical Connections

    ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAM WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. BC200B A. 12 volt CHARGING - All Models Connect the mains lead to a 230 volt (50Hz) domestic electrical supply via a standard 13 amp BS 1363 plug fitted with a 13 amp fuse, or a suitably fused isolator switch. IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green &...
  • Page 7: Parts Identification

    PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAM PARTS IDENTIFICATION BC180B BC150 & 170 FIG. 1 1 - Ammeter 2 - Charge/Boost Start Switch 3 - MIN/MAX Charge Rate Sw. 4 - ON/OFF Switch 5 - Mains Lead 6 - RED, Positive Lead 7 - Black Negative Lead BC180B &...
  • Page 8: Procedure For Normal Charging

    PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAM PROCEDURE FOR NORMAL CHARGING BCI50 & BC170 BC170 (Ref: Fig. 1). Before charging or boosting, ensure that the cells are filled with electrolyte to the correct level by adding distilled water where necessary. Where appropriate we recommend that the non-earthed lead on the battery is disconnected prior to charging.
  • Page 9 Before charging or boosting ensure that the cells are filled with electrolyte to the correct level by adding distilled water where necessary. BC150 Where appropriate we recommend that the non-earthed lead on the battery is disconnected prior to charging. It is possible that damage may occur to any electronically controlled system fitted to the vehicle such as engine management anti-theft alarm, alternator etc.
  • Page 10: Procedure For Engine Starting

    DIMENSIONS 260X260X250 260X260X210 260X300X770 260X300X770 or after a maximum of 5 seconds (BC150) or 10 seconds (BC170), if the engine fails (LxWxH) mm. to start. Failure to do this may cause damage to some electronic equipment. WEIGHT kg. 12.5 IMPORTANT: You must return the CHARGE/BOOST START switch to CHARGE position PART NO.

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