ULG 12 A1 - Battery charger ULTIMATE SPEED - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ULG 12 A1 ULTIMATE SPEED

• For automotive and motorcycle batteries with 12 V / 6 V and 8–180 Ah capacity You can also regenerate drained batteries (depend- ing on battery type). The car charger features a protective circuit against sparking and overheating. Any improper or incorrect use will void the warranty. The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by improper use. The device is not intended for com- mercial use. Note: The car charger is not suitable for charging electric vehicles with built-in rechargeable battery. Parts description

“+“ Terminal connection cable (red)

“–“ Terminal clamp (black)

“+“ Terminal clamp (red)

“–“ Terminal connection cable (black)

• = Reverse current is the battery current the charger uses when not connected to power. Scope of delivery Check the contents and device along with all parts for damage immediately after unpacking. Do not use if the device or parts are damaged. These original operating instructions / the device uses the following pictograms: Read original operating instructions! Caution! Risk of electric shock! Note Caution! Explosion hazard! Observe the warning and safety instructions! Dispose of packaging and device in an environmentally-friendly way! Introduction / Safety notices 100683_uls_Kfz-Ladegeraet mit Starthilfefunktion ULG 12 A1_content_CH.indd 36 19.09.14 15:1337 GB Introduction Introduction / Safety notices 1 Charger Ultimate Speed ULG 12 A1 2 Alligator clips (1 red, 1 black) 1 Original operating instructions Safety notices KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN! DANGER! Avoid a danger to life and the risk of injuries due to improper use! CAUTION! Do not operate the device if the cables, the mains cable or plug are damaged. A damaged mains cable indicates a life-threat- ening danger due to electric shock. Only have a damaged power cable repaired by authorised and trained professionals! In the event a repair is required, please contact the service centre for your country! DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! For batteries permanently mounted in a vehicle, verify the vehicle is switched off! Switch off the ignition und put the vehicle in park with the handbrake engaged (e.g. car) or fixed rope (e.g. electric boat)! DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Disconnect the car charger from the mains before connecting or removing the connectors to / from the battery. First connect the clamp not connected to the car body. Connect the other clamp to the car body, away from the battery and the petrol pipe. Only then connect the car charger to the power supply. Disconnect the car charger from the power sup- ply after charging. Only then remove the clamp from the car body. Following this, remove the clamp from the batte ry. DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Only touch the terminal connection cables (“–“ and “+“) in the insulated area! DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Establish the connection to the battery and the mains current socket com- pletely protected from moisture! DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Only assemble, maintain and care for the car charger whilst disconnect- ed from the mains! DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Once the charging and discharge process is completed, on batteries permanently installed in vehicles first disconnect the charger‘s negative terminal connection ca- ble (black) from the battery‘s negative terminal. Do not leave toddlers or children unsupervised with the car charger! Children are not yet able to assess potential dangers in handling electric appliances. Always supervise children to ensure they do not play with the tool. This device may be used by children age 8 years and up, as well as by persons with reduced phys- ical, sensory or mental capacities, or lacking experience and / or knowledge, so long as they are supervised or instructed in the safe use of the device and understand the associated risks. Children should not be allowed to play with the device. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be performed by children without supervisi on. EXPLOSION HAZARD! Protect yourself from a highly explosive hy- drogen-oxygen reaction! The battery may emit gaseous hydrogen during charging and trickle charging. Oxyhydrogen is an explosive mix of gaseous hydrogen and oxygen. Contact with open fire (flames, embers or sparks) will cause the so-called oxyhydrogen reaction! Per- form charging and trickle charging in a well ven- tilated room protected from the weather. Be sure there is no open fire (flames, embers or spark) during charging and maintenance charging!

DANGER OF EXPLOSION AND FIRE

HAZARD! Ensure that there is no possibility of ignition of explosive or flammable materials, su

as petrol or solvents, while using the charger! EXPLOSIVE GASSES! Avoid flames and sparks! Ensure adequate ventilation whilst charging. Place the battery on a well ventilated surface whilst charging. Ignoring this advice may dam- age the device. 100683_uls_Kfz-Ladegeraet mit Starthilfefunktion ULG 12 A1_content_CH.indd 37 19.09.14 15:1338 GB Safety notices / Operation EXPLOSION HAZARD! Ensure the positive terminal connection cable does not come into contact with fuel lines (e.g. petrol pipe)! DANGER OF CHEMICAL BURNS! Protect your eyes and skin against corrosion from acids (sulphuric acid) when coming into contact with the battery! Use acid-proof goggles, clothing and gloves! If eyes or skin has come into contact with sulphuric acid, rinse the affected body region off with a plenty of clean water and consult a doctor str aight away! Avoid electric short-circuits when connecting the car charger to the battery. Only connect the neg- ative terminal connection cable to the negative battery terminal or the car body. Only connect the positive terminal connection cable to the positive battery terminal! Before connecting to the mains, verify the mains power has the required 230 V∼ 50 Hz, neutral lead, a 16 A fuse and an ELCB switch (earth leakage circuit breaker)! Ignoring this advice may damage the device. Do not place the charger close to fire, heat and prolonged temperatures over 50 °C! The output power of the car charger automatically drops In higher temperatures. Ensure no fuel lines, electric cables, hydraulic-, water pipes are damaged by the screws whilst assembling the charger! Otherwise there is a risk of death or injuries! Only use the car charger with the included orig- inal parts! Do not cover the car charger with objects! Ignor- ing this advice may damage the device. Protect the surfaces of the battery‘s electrical contacts from short circuiting! Only use the car charger for charging and main- tenance charging undamaged 6 V- / 12 V lead- acid batteries (with electrolyte solution or gel)! Otherwise material damage could occur. Do not use the car charger for charging or trickle charging non-rechargeable batteries. Otherwise material damage could occur. D not use the car charger to charge or trickle charge a damaged or frozen battery! Otherwise material damage could occur. Before connecting the charger, refer to the bat- tery‘s original operating instructions for battery maintenance information! Otherwise there is a risk of injury and / or damaging the device. Before connecting the charger to a battery per- manently connected to a vehicle, refer to the vehicle‘s operating instructions for information about maintaining electrical safety and mainte- nance! Otherwise there is a risk of injury and / or property damage. Also disconnect the car charger from the mains when not in use for environmental reasons! Re- member standby operation also consumes elec- tricity. Always be alert and always be careful what you do. Always proceed with caution and do not operate the car charger when unfocused or feel unwell. Operation Remove the mains plug from the mains socket before performing any work on the car charger. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! DANGER OF DAMAGE TO PROPERTY! RISK OF INJURY! Product properties This device is designed to charge a variety of SLA batteries (sealed lead-acid batteries) primarily used in cars, motorcycles and some other vehicles. These can be e.g. WET- (with liquid electrolyte), GEL- (with gelified electrolyte) or AGM batteries (with electrolyte absorbent glass mat). The special design of the device (also referred to as “three-level charging strategy“) allows the battery to be charged to nearly 100 %

its capacity. The charger can further be connected to the battery for extended periods to keep it in op- timal condition. Connecting Before charging and trickle charging a battery permanently connected to the vehicle, first dis- Operation 100683_uls_Kfz-Ladegeraet mit Starthilfefunktion ULG 12 A1_content_CH.indd 38 19.09.14 15:1339 GB Safety notices / Operation Operation connect the battery‘s negative terminal connec- tion cable (black) from the negative battery ter- minal. The negative battery terminal is typically connected to the car body. Then disconnect the vehicle‘s positive terminal connection cable (red) from the positive battery terminal. Only then connect the battery charger‘s “+“ crocodile clamp (red)

to the “+“ battery terminal. Connect the “-“ crocodile clamp (black)

the “–“ battery terminal. Plug the car charger‘s mains cable

into the mains socket. Note: If the connector clamps are correctly connect- ed, the display will show the voltage and “connect- ed“ will light up. If the poles are reversed, the displ

will read 0.0 and “connected“ will not light up. Disconnecting Disconnect the device from the mains. Remove the “–“ crocodile clamp (black)

from the “–“ battery terminal. Remove the “+“ crocodile clamp (red)

from the “+“ battery terminal. Reconnect the vehicle‘s positive connection cable to the positive battery terminal.

econnect the vehicle‘s negative connection cab

to the negative battery terminal. Selecting the charging mode You can charge a variety of batteries at different ambient temperatures using different charging mo des. Compared to conventional car chargers, this device features a special function for reusing a drained bat- tery / rechargeable battery. You can recharge a completely drained battery / rechargeable battery. The safe charging process protects against faulty co

nection and short-circuits. The integrated electronics do not switch the car charger on immediately after being connected, but only after selecting a charging mode. If the connector clamps connected to the battery and the device is connected to power, the digital display

will read “Connected“. After selecting a charging mode, the display will read “Charging“. Once charging is complete, the display will read “Charged“. A continuously lit display with the battery not yet fully charged indicate a fault. In this event, verify the connection clamps

are correctly connected to the battery and the correct battery type is selected. If the display is still continuously lit, the battery may be de- fective. Digital Display button

: Use to switch be- tween the digital display of voltage and charging progress in percent (Battery %). Use this button to switch between the following displays: – Battery %: indicates the charging progress for the connected battery in percent. – Voltage: indicates the voltage of the connected battery. – Alternator %: output power in percent Battery Type button

: Use this button to set the battery type to be charged. You can choose from battery types. The battery type must absolutely be correctly selected before starting the charging pro- cess:

12 V Regular: these batteries (lead-acid batteries

are typically used in cars, lorries and motorcycles. They have vent caps and are often labelled “low-maintenance“ or “maintenance-free“. This battery type is designed to quickly transfer ener- gy (e.g. starting an engine). “Regular“ batteries should not be used for “Deep Cycle“ applica- tions. – 12 V Deep Cycle: These batteries are commonly also labelled “Deep Cycle“ or “Marine“. This type of battery is typically larger than other battery types. It delivers less short-term energy but transmit energy longer. These batteries with- stand numerous discharge cycles. – 12 V AGM / Gel: The AGM battery type is typi- cally a good Deep Cycle battery. They provide 100683_uls_Kfz-Ladegeraet mit Starthilfefunktion ULG 12 A1_content_CH.indd 39 19.09.14 15:1340 GB Operation / Maintenance and care / Warranty and service information Operation the best “life“ when recharged before being drained more than 50 %. When fully discharged they withstand about 300 charging cycles. The GEL battery type is similar to AGM. The charg- ing voltage is lower than for other lead-acid batteries. Using the wrong charger for a Gel battery will result in a reduction in power or a shorter life. – 6 V Regular: Select this mode for conventional 6 V batteries. Charge Start button

: Use this button to switch between the following options – Fast Charge: charges quickly (recommended in low outdoor temperatures / winter) – Normal Charge: normal charging process (nor- mal speed)

Start: briefly delivers 75 ampere to bridge a w eak or drained battery to jump start an engine Attention: This mode can only be exited by unp lug- ging the mains plug

Jump starting Always make all the connections as described and in the correct order. The vehicle‘s electronics may otherwise be damaged. Proceed against the specifications at your own risk and responsibility. Attention: This function is not suitable for batteries below 45 Ah. This function could damage batteries below 45 Ah. Diesel vehicles and large-volume engines in part re- quire amperages above 75 A for jump starting. Note: The charger features an analysis program to protect the battery from damage (e.g. sulphation or rapid voltage drops), particularly during jump starting. The device will not switch on the jump start- er with severely drained or heavily stressed batteries to protect the battery. During this process the battery is already being charged with lower currents (Charg- ing lights up). The display continues to read “0“. In this event the jump start function cannot be used. This will protect the battery from damage. You should then first charge the battery. You may also use the “Fast Charge“ or “Normal Charge“ function for this purpose. Connect the car charger‘s mains cable

power. Connect the red connector clamp

to the positive battery terminal. (The positive terminal is marked with a “+“ symbol and a red mark.) Connect the black connector clamp

to the negative battery terminal. (The negative terminal is marked with a “-“ symbol and a black mark.) If the connector clamps are connected correctly, the car charger will automatically select the cor- rect battery type. You may review it in the “Bat- tery Type“ option field and if necessary change it by pressing the battery type button

. The cart charger will now ana- lyse the battery‘s charge level. The display will now read “0“. Start the vehicle‘s ignition. The display will now show a 5 second countdown (of which 2 second priming / analysis function and 3 second jump start function at 75 A) when needing the car charger for jump starting (previously analysed by the car charger). During this countdown the car charger will briefly deliver 75 A to bridge the battery to start the car. This is followed by a 180 second pause to protect the battery. The cycle will now restart (2 second priming / anal- ysis function and 3 second jump starting at 75 A / 180 second pause). To disconnect the device, first remove the termi- nal clamps (

) and unplug the power cord

Note: If the battery is completely drained, the 75 A will not be sufficient to start all engines (e.g. diesel vehicles). In this case, please select the “Fast Charge“ option using the Charge Start button

and charge the battery 60 % (preheating of diesel engines draws power from the battery. This re- quires 60 % after preheating). You can monitor the charging process in the display by selecting the “Battery %“ option using the digital display button

Replacing the fuse The car charger fuse can be damaged by e.g. hard- ware failure, overload, etc. Unplug the power cord

before replacing the fuse. Remove the fuse

cover by slightly pressing in the side. Unscrew the fuse

with a fitting open-end spanner and secure the new fuse. Then screw it tight and replace the cover

Note: If you need a new fuse, please contact our service department (see chapter Warranty and Service Information). Maintenance and care

lways unplug the power cord

from the mains socket before working on the car charger. The device is maintenance-free. Switch off the device. Clean the device‘s metal and plastic with a dry cloth. Never use solvents or other abrasive cleaners. Warranty and service information Creative Marketing Consulting GmbH warranty Dear customer, the warranty for this device is 2 years from the date of purchase. In the event of product defects, you have legal rights against the retailer of this product. Your statutory rights are not limited in any way by our warranty detailed below. Warranty terms The warranty period begins on the date of purchase. Please retain the original receipt safely. This document is required as your proof of purchase. Should this device show any defect in materials or manufacture within 2 years from the date of purchase, we will repair or replace it - at our discretion - free of charge. This warranty is conditional on the defec- tive device and the receipt of purchase being pre- sented within the 2 year warranty period including a brief written description of the nature of the defect and of the date it arose. If the defect is covered by our warranty, we will re- turn the repaired device or replacement thereof. A repair or exchange of the device does not extend a new warranty period. Extent of warranty The device has been manufactured to strict quality gui delines and meticulously examined before delivery. The warranty applies to faults in material or manu- facture. This warranty does not apply to product parts subject to normal wear and tear and which can therefore be considered as wear items, or to damage to fragile parts, e.g. switches, storage bat- teries or glass parts. This warranty becomes void if the device has been damaged or improperly used or maintained. Strictly observe only the instructions within the original operating instructions for proper product use. Absolutely avoid any applications and actions the original operating instructions advise against. This product is intended for private, non-commercial use only. Any incorrect or improper use of the device, use of force and changes not performed by our au- thorized service branch will void the warranty. Processing of warranty claims Please follow the instructions below to ensure your claim is processed quickly: 100683_uls_Kfz-Ladegeraet mit Starthilfefunktion ULG 12 A1_content_CH.indd 41 19.09.14 15:1342 GB Declaration of Conformity … / Environmental instructions and disposal information / Declaration of Conformity When inquiring about your product please have your receipt and product number (e.g. IAN) ready as your proof of purchase. The item number can be found on the type plate, engraving, the cover page of your instructions (bottom left) or the decal at the back or bottom. In the event of malfunctions or other defects, please first contact the service department below by phone or e-mail. A product recorded as defective, along with the proof of purchase (sales receipt) and a description of the defect and when it occurred, can then be returned fr

of charge to you to the service address provided. Notice: Visit www.lidl-service.com to download this and many other manuals, product videos and software. How to contact us:

Name: C. M. C. GmbH Website: www.cmc-creative.de E-mail: service.gb@cmc-creative.de Phone: 0-808-189-0652 (standard German landline rates apply) Registered office: Germany IAN 100683 Please note that the following address is not a ser- vice address. Please first contact the service point named above. Address: C. M. C. GmbH Katharina-Loth-Str. 15 66386 St. Ingbert Germany Environmental instructions and disposal information Don‘t waste, recycle! Device, accessories and packaging should be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner. Do not throw the car charger into household rubbish, fire or into water. If possible, non-operational devic- es should be recycled. Contact your local retailer for information. As the consumer you are legally obligated (Battery Ordinance) to return any used batteries. Batteries containing hazardous substances are marked with these symbols, indicating the ban on disposal through household rubbish. The designations of the determining heavy metal are: Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercury, Pb = lead. Return used batteries through your municipal or com- munity disposal facilities or the retailer. This satisfies your legal obligations and you are greatly contribut- ing to protecting the environment. Declaration of Conformity We, C. M. C. GmbH Responsible for documentation: Markus Zimmer Katharina-Loth-Str. 15 66386 St. Ingbert declare in our sole responsibility the product Car charger with jump start function Year of manufacture: 2014 / 44 IAN: 100683 Year of CE mark: 14 Model: CAR CHARGER WITH JUMP START