Battery Doctor 20085 User Manual

Battery Doctor 20085 User Manual

Automatic switching mode with micro-controlled input: 100-140 vac / output: 12volt dc

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Automatic Battery Charger
Switching mode with Micro-controlled
Input:100-140Vac / Output: 12Volt DC
User's Manual and Important Safety Information
FEATURES
Congratulations on purchasing an Automatic / Switching Mode Battery Charger.
This Battery Charger is comprised of the latest smart charging technology and incorporates the following
features:
High Frequency Switching Mode
Full time pulse charge output
Microprocessor controlled
Multi charging rate - Selectable
Suits Lead Acid Battery Types: Calcium, AGM&WET, GEL - Selectable
Battery Refresh function - Selectable
Battery Equalisation mode – For Calcium battery only
Heavy-duty cables
Corrosion-resistant output connectors and clamps
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This charger is designed for indoor use only and should never be exposed to rain.
Make sure you are using proper AC line power voltage.
Do not attempt to use the charger if it has been dropped or damaged.
Never attempt to charge a damaged battery, frozen battery or non-rechargeable battery.
Do not use the charger in a closed area or poorly-ventilated area.
Never smoke, use an open flame, or create sparks near a battery or charger during charging operation as
this may cause an explosion / explosive gas.
Do not operate the charger if the cord or plug is damaged.
Do not disassemble the charger. Take it to a qualified person if a repair is required.
Keep the charger away from infants, children and pets.
Switch (unplug) off the main power supply before connecting or disconnecting the unit to a Battery.
CAUTIONS
Refer to the battery Manufacture's specific recommended values to determine your Battery Type and for
setting the charging rate.
Check the Battery Manufacture's specific precautions - such as removing or not removing cell caps while
charging.
Please ensure the correct Battery Type is selected. Do not charge using an incorrect Battery Type Setting.
(For example, do not charge a Gel battery with Calcium battery selection setting as this may damage your
battery)
Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid if working near a
lead-acid battery.
Wear protective goggles and turn your face away when connecting or disconnecting a battery.
If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters your eye,
immediately flush the eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and seek medical attention
immediately.
To reduce risk of damaging the Battery, avoid dropping any metal tools onto the battery.
Never rest the Battery being charged on top of your Battery Charger.
The Battery Charger should be kept as far away from the Battery as the output cables permit.
Model: #20085
(SW121080-06)
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  • Page 1 Automatic Battery Charger Switching mode with Micro-controlled Input:100-140Vac / Output: 12Volt DC User’s Manual and Important Safety Information Model: #20085 (SW121080-06) FEATURES Congratulations on purchasing an Automatic / Switching Mode Battery Charger. This Battery Charger is comprised of the latest smart charging technology and incorporates the following...
  • Page 2: Control And Indicators

    Press to Select the Current Charge Rate. 2. Charging Current LED Display LED indicates the selected charging current (2A or 4A or 8A) #20085 (Model: SW121080) 3. Battery Type Selection Button Press to select the Battery Type. (Calcium, AGM&WET or GEL Lead Acid Batteries) 4.
  • Page 3: Connecting The Battery Charger To Your Battery

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The Battery Charger is easy to operate and very simple to use. Please refer to the operating instructions below. 1. Pre-Charge Check (a) Check the Battery Electrolyte level (Non-sealed Batteries). - If necessary, remove the vent caps and add distilled water so the levels are halfway between the upper and lower fill lines.
  • Page 4 ●Absorption: This stage charges the battery using a constant voltage providing that the Battery Voltage is over 85%. The Charging Voltage for this stage is determined by the Battery type selection: GEL-14.1V; AGM/WET-14.4V; Calcium-14.7V. (Indicated by the Absorption Green LED ON) ●Equalising: This stage begins automatically if the Calcium Battery type has been selected.
  • Page 5: Charging Stages

    To activate this refresh feature, simply press and hold the ‘Refresh’ Button for 3 Seconds until the Refresh LED begins flashing (BLUE). Once the charger has entered the refresh charging stage, the process will automatically time out after 24 hours or you can manually stop this process at any time by pressing and holding down the ‘Refresh’...
  • Page 6: Troubleshooting

    Note: The Charger automatically switches off after 24 hours if the Bulk charge cycle is not completed. CHARGER SPECIFICATIONS 1. Input: 100~140Vac; 60Hz; 2. Charging starting conditions: Battery is not less than 3V 3. Rated output: 13.5V at 2/4/8A selectable on SW121080, 4.

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