CTEK 1046 User Manual

CTEK 1046 User Manual

Professional switch mode battery charger

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MANUAL
CONGRATULATIONS
to the purchase of your new professional switch mode battery charger. This charger is
included in a series of professional chargers from CTEK SWEDEN AB and represents the
latest technology in battery charging.
SAFETY
• The charger is designed for charging only bat-
teries according to the technical specification.
Do not use the charger for any other purpose.
Always follow battery manufacturers' user and
safety recommendations.
• Never try to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Never place the charger on top of the battery
or cover the charger when charging.
• Never charge a frozen or damaged battery.
• Never charge a Li-battery with temperature
below 0°C (32°F) if not specified by the battery
manufacturer.
• Never use a charger with damaged cables.
Ensure that the cables have not been damaged
by hot surfaces, sharp edges or in any other
way.
• Never place a fan-cooled charger so that dust,
dirt or similar can be sucked into the fan.
• A damaged cable must be replaced by a
CTEK representative using an original part
supplied by CTEK. A detachable cable can be
replaced by the user using an original part sup-
plied by CTEK.
• Connection to the mains supply must be in
accordance with the national regulations for
electrical installations.
• Chargers with grounded mains plug must only
be connected to a grounded socket outlet.
• During charging, Lead-Acid batteries could
emit explosive gases. Prevent sparks close to
the battery. Provide for good ventilation.
• Chargers with IP-class lower than IPx4 are
designed for indoor use. See technical specifi-
cation. Do not expose to rain or snow.
• Connect the charger to the battery´s positive
pole and then to the negative pole. For batter-
ies mounted inside a vehicle, connect the nega-
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  • Page 1 MANUAL • Never place a fan-cooled charger so that dust, CONGRATULATIONS to the purchase of your new professional switch mode battery charger. This charger is dirt or similar can be sucked into the fan. included in a series of professional chargers from CTEK SWEDEN AB and represents the latest technology in battery charging. • A damaged cable must be replaced by a CTEK representative using an original part SAFETY supplied by CTEK. A detachable cable can be replaced by the user using an original part sup- • The charger is designed for charging only bat- plied by CTEK. teries according to the technical specification. • Connection to the mains supply must be in Do not use the charger for any other purpose. Always follow battery manufacturers' user and accordance with the national regulations for safety recommendations. electrical installations. • Never try to charge non-rechargeable batteries. • Chargers with grounded mains plug must only • Never place the charger on top of the battery be connected to a grounded socket outlet. or cover the charger when charging. • During charging, Lead-Acid batteries could • Never charge a frozen or damaged battery. emit explosive gases. Prevent sparks close to • Never charge a Li-battery with temperature the battery. Provide for good ventilation. below 0°C (32°F) if not specified by the battery • Chargers with IP-class lower than IPx4 are manufacturer. designed for indoor use. See technical specifi- cation. Do not expose to rain or snow. • Never use a charger with damaged cables. • Connect the charger to the battery´s positive Ensure that the cables have not been damaged pole and then to the negative pole. For batter-...
  • Page 2 tive connection to the vehicle chassis remote sion or instruction concerning use of the appli- from the fuel pipe. Then connect the charger to ance in a safe way and understand the hazards mains supply. involved. Children shall not play with the appli- • Disconnect the charger from the mains supply. ance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not Next remove the negative connection (vehicle be made by children without supervision. chassis) and then the positive connection. • Don’t leave any battery unattended for a longer period of time during charging. If any error occurs disconnect the charger manually. • (IEC 7.12 ed.5) This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capa- bilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. (EN 7.12) This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervi- 4 • EN...
  • Page 3: How To Charge

    hOW TO ChARGE 1. Connect the charger to the battery. 2. Connect the charger to the wall socket. The power lamp will indicate that the mains cable is connected to the wall socket. The error lamp will indicate if the battery clamps are incorrectly connected. The reverse polarity protection will ensure that the battery or charger will not be damaged. 3. Press the MODE-button to select charging program. 4. Follow the 8-step display through the charging process. The battery is ready to start the engine when STEP 4 is lit. The battery is fully charged when STEP 7 is lit. 5. Stop charging at any time by disconnecting the mains cable from the wall socket. REAdY TO USE fULLY ChARGEd ERROR LAMP MOdE- BUTTON POWER LAMP TEMPERATURE NORMAL RECONd SUPPLY SENSOR BATTERY BATTERY PROGRAM PROGRAM INdICATOR PROGRAM PROGRAM EN • 5...
  • Page 4: Charging Programs

    CONNECT ThE ChARGER TO A BATTERY ChARGING PROGRAMS Settings are made by pressing the MODE-button. After about two seconds the charger activates the selected program. The selected program will be restarted next time the charger is connected. INFO The table explains the different Charging Programs: If the battery clamps are incorrectly connected, the reverse polarity Battery Program Explanation Temp range protection will ensure that the battery Size (Ah) and charger are not damaged.
  • Page 5: Error Lamp

    ERROR LAMP TEChNICAL SPECIfICATIONS If the error lamp is lit, check the following: Model number 1046 1. Is the chargers positive lead connected to the batterys positive pole? Rated Voltage AC 220–240VAC, 50–60Hz Charging voltage 14.4V, 14.7V, 15.8V, 13.6V 2. Is the charger connected to a 12V battery? RECOND...
  • Page 6: Charging Program

    ChARGING PROGRAM ANALYSE RECOND FLOAT PULSE DESULPHATION SOFT START BULK ABSORPTION 15.8V 10A until 12.6V Increasing voltage 14.4V @ 25°C Checks if voltage 13.6V 12.7V‒14.4V to 14.4V @ 25°C Declining current drops to 12V 10‒2A 15.8V 10A until 12.6V Increasing voltage 14.7V @ 25°C Checks if voltage 13.6V...
  • Page 7: Limited Warranty

    LIMITEd WARRANTY CTEK SWEDEN AB, issues this limited warranty to the original purchaser of this product. This limited warranty is not transferable. The warranty applies to manufacturing faults and material defects for 2 years from the date of purchase. The customer must return the product together with the receipt of purchase to the point of purchase. This warranty is void if the battery charger has been opened, handled carelessly or repaired by anyone other than CTEK SWEDEN AB or its authorised representatives. One of the screw holes in the bottom of the charger is sealed. Removing or damaging the seal will void the warranty. CTEK SWEDEN AB makes no warranty other than this limited warranty and is not liable for any other costs other than those mentioned above, i.e. no consequential damages. Moreover, CTEK SWEDEN AB is not obligated to any other warranty other than this warranty. SUPPORT Fore support and more information about CTEK products: www.ctek.com, info@ctek.com, info@ctek.se, +46(0) 225 351 80. For latest revised manual see www.ctek.com. EN • 9...
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