POWX4201 - Battery charger PowerPlus - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL POWX4201 PowerPlus

POWX4201 1 INTENDED USE The charger is designed for charging non maintenance-free or maintenance-free 12V lead acid batteries (wet/Ca/Ca/EFB batteries) and for lead gel and AGM batteries which are used in motor vehicles. The equipment is designed for mobile use only and not for installation in caravans, mobile homes or similar vehicles. Not suitable for professional use. WARNING! Read this manual and general safety instructions carefully before using the appliance, for your own safety. Your power tool should only be passed on together with these instructions. 2 DESCRIPTION (FIG A)

• Remove all packaging materials.

• Remove remaining packing and package inserts (if included).

• Check that the package contents are complete.

• Check the appliance, the power cord, the power plug and all accessories for transportation damage.

• Keep the packing materials as far as possible till the end of the warranty period. Dispose it into your local waste disposal system afterwards.

WARNING: Packaging materials are not toys! Children must not play with

plastic bags! Danger of suffocation! 1 x charger 1 x Manual If any parts are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer. 4 SYMBOLS In this manual and/or on the machine the following symbols are used:

Denotes risk of personal injury or damage to the tool.

In accordance with essential requirements of the European directive(s)

Read manual before use

"Class II - The machine is double insulated; Earthing wire is therefore not necessary (only for charger)POWX4201 EN Copyright © 2021 VARO P a g e | 3 www.varo.com

Use battery and charger only in closed rooms

5 GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to heed warnings and follow instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Keep safety warnings and instructions for future reference. The term "power tool" in the safety warnings refers to your mains- operated (corded) power tool or battery- operated (cordless) power tool.

• Keep working area clean and well lit. Untidy and dark areas can lead to accidents.

• Do not operate power tools in potentially explosive surroundings, for example, in the presence of inflammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

• Keep children and bystanders at a distance when operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control of it.

5.2 Electrical safety

• Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.

• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use adapter plugs with earthed power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce the risk of an electric shock.

• Avoid body contact with earthed surfaces such as pipes, radiators, kitchen ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of an electric shock if your body is earthed.

• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. If water gets inside a power tool, it will increase the risk of an electric shock.

• Do not damage the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of an electric shock.

• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cable suitable for outdoor use. Using a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of an electric shock.

• If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a power supply protected by a residual current device (RCD). Using an RCD reduces the risk of an electric shock.

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool when you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention when operating a power tool may result in serious personal injury.

• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Using safety equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, a hard hat, or hearing protection whenever it is needed will reduce the risk of personal injury.

• Avoid accidental starts. Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting the plug. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools when the switch is in the on position makes accidents more likely.

• Remove any adjusting keys or spanners before turning on the power tool. A spanner or key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

• Do not reach out too far. Keep your feet firmly on the ground at all times. This will enable you retain control over the power tool in unexpected situations.

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from the power tool. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can become entangled in the moving parts.POWX4201 EN Copyright © 2021 VARO P a g e | 4 www.varo.com

• If there are devices for connecting dust extraction and collection facilities, please ensure that they are attached and used correctly. Using such devices can reduce dust-related hazards.

5.4 Power tool use and care

• Do not expect the power tool to do more than it can. Use the correct power tool for what you want to do. A power tool will achieve better results and be safer if used in the context for which it was designed.

• Do not use the power tool if the switch cannot turn it on and off. A power tool with a broken switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

• Disconnect the plug from the power source before making adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

• Store power tools, when not in use, out of the reach of children and do not allow people who are not familiar with the power tool or these instructions to operate it. Power tools are potentially dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

• Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or jammed moving parts, breakages or any other feature that might affect the operation of the power tool. If it is damaged, the power tool must be repaired. Many accidents are caused by using poorly maintained power tools.

• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to jam and are easier to control.

• Use the power tool, accessories and cutting tools, etc., in accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool, taking into account the working conditions and the work which needs to be done. Using a power tool in ways for which it was not intended can lead to potentially hazardous situations.

• Your power tool should be serviced by a qualified specialist using only standard spare parts. This will ensure that it meets the required safety standards.

• Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.

• Have defective cords replaced immediately.

• Do not expose to water.

• Do not open the charger.

• Do not probe the charger.

• The charger is intended for indoor use only.

• The equipment must not be used for charging lithium iron phosphate rechargeable batteries or other lithium rechargeable batteries.

• The equipment cannot be used as a buffer power supply, e.g. while changing a battery. 7 OPERATION Before you connect the equipment to the power supply make sure that the data on the specifications label are identical to the supply voltage.

WARNING: do not charge any frozen batteries.

7.1 Automatic charging

The charger is a microprocessor controlled automatic charger, i.e. it is suitable in particular for charging maintenance-free batteries and for the long-term charging and maintenance-charging of batteries which are not in constant use, e.g. for classic cars, recreational vehicles, lawn tractors and the like. The integrated microprocessor enables charging in several steps. ThePOWX4201 EN Copyright © 2021 VARO P a g e | 5 www.varo.com final charging step, maintenance charging, maintains the battery capacity at 95–100% and therefore keeps the battery fully charged at all times. The charging operation does not need to be monitored. However, do not leave the battery unattended if you charge it over an extended period of time, so that you can disconnect it from the mains power supply in the event of a fault in the charger.

7.2 Explanation of the symbols (fig.1)

• A Battery charging status: 25%

• B Battery charging status: 50%

• C Battery charging status: 75%

• D Battery charging status: 100%

• E Charging of a 12V battery (lead acid battery,AGM battery and GEL battery).

• F Charging of a 12V battery (lead acid battery,AGM battery and GEL battery) in winter mode with an ambient temperature of – 20°C to 5°C.

• G Charging of a 12V battery (lead acid battery,AGM battery and GEL battery) in charge maintenance mode with 1A charging current.

• H Clamps are wrongly connected (reverse polarity) or there is a short-circuit.

7.3 Charging settings

• Press the Mode button (1) to set the charging functions 12V (E) and 12V Winter Mode (F).

• For batteries with low capacity or for maintenance-charging of seasonal batteries you can use the “Maintain” mode with reduced maximum charge current. One of the LEDs will come on in accordance with the settings you have selected (E-G).

7.4 Charging the battery

• Release or remove the battery stoppers (if fitted) from the battery.

• Check the acid level in the battery. If necessary, top up the battery with distilled water (if possible). Battery acid is aggressive. Rinse off any acid splashes thoroughly with lots of water and seek medical advice if necessary.

• First connect the red charging cable to the positive pole of the battery.

• Then connect the black charging cable to the bodywork of the vehicle away from the battery and the petrol pipe.

• Warning! Under normal circumstances the negative battery pole is connected to the bodywork and you proceed as described above. In exceptional cases it is be possible that the positive battery pole is connected to the bodywork (positive earthing). In this case,connect the black charger cable to the negative pole on the battery. Then connect the red charger cable to the bodywork at a point away from the battery and the petrol pipe.

• After the battery has been connected to the charger, you can connect the charger to a socket. All the LEDs will flash for a short time. Then the LED (E) will shine continuously as soon as the charging status of the battery is indicated. You can now change the charging settings. LEDs (A-D) will blink in succession until the battery is fully charged (provided it is not defective). When the battery is fully charged, the LEDs A-D will be lit continuously.

• If only the LED flashes (E), this means that although the charger is connected to the socket, it is not connected to the battery.

• Important! Charging may create dangerous explosive gas and therefore you should avoid spark formation and naked flames whilst the battery is charging. There is a risk of explosion! It is essential that you ventilate the rooms well.

• If the charger shows “Battery fully charged” after just a few minutes, this indicates that the battery capacity is low. The battery needs replacing.

7.5 Calculate the charging time (fig.2)

The charging time depends on the charge status of the battery. If the battery is fully discharged, the approximate charging time up to approx. 80% charged can be calculated using the following formula:POWX4201 EN Copyright © 2021 VARO P a g e | 6 www.varo.com Battery capacity in Ah Charging time/h = Amp. (charging current) The charging current should be 1/10 to 1/6 of the battery capacity.

The error LED will flash in the following cases:

• If the voltage of the battery is less than 3.5V or more than 15 V. The battery is either unsuitable for charging or is defective. It is also possible that other battery errors or faults can mean that the battery cannot be charged.

• If the terminal clamps are connected to the battery terminals with the wrong polarity. The protection against swapped poles ensures that the battery and charger do not get damaged. Remove the charger from the battery and start the charging process from the beginning again.

• If there is a short-circuit between the two terminal clamps (the metal parts of the clamps come into contact with each other). The protection against short-circuits ensures that the battery and charger do not get damaged.

7.7 Finishing charging the battery

• Pull the plug out of the socket.

• First disconnect the black charging cable from the bodywork.

• Then release the red charging cable from the positive pole on the battery.

• Important! In case of positive earthing, first disconnect the red charging cable from the bodywork and then the black charging cable from the battery.

• Screw or push the battery stoppers back into position (if there are any).

• Important! If the mains plug is pulled out but the charger cables are still connected to the battery,the charger will draw off a small amount of electricity from the battery. We therefore recommend that you always completely remove the charger from the battery when not in use. 8 TECHNICAL DETAILS Type POWX4201 Mains voltage 220-240V ~50Hz Max. power rating 35W Nominal output voltage 12V DC Max nominal output current

Ambient temperature -20°C – 40°C Battery capacity 3-60Ah Battery capacity “maintain mode” (max.1A) 3-32Ah 9 ENVIRONMENT Should your appliance need replacement after extended use, do not dispose of it with the household refuse, but in an environmentally safe way. Waste produced by electrical machine items should not be handled like normal household rubbish. Please recycle where recycle facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.POWX4201 EN Copyright © 2021 VARO P a g e | 7 www.varo.com

10 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

VARO – Vic. Van Rompuy N.V. – Joseph Van Instraat 9 – 2500 Lier – Belgium, declares that, product Battery charger trade mark PowerPlus model POWX4201 is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the applicable European Directives, based on the application of European harmonized standards. Any unauthorized modification of the apparatus voids this declaration. European Directives (including, if applicable, their amendments up to the date of signature); 2011/65/EU 2014/30/EU 2014/35/EU European harmonized standards (including, if applicable, their amendments up to the date of signature); EN60335-1 : 2012 EN60335-2-29 : 2004 EN55014-1 : 2017 EN55014-2 : 2015 EN61000-3-2 : 2014 EN61000-3-3 : 2013 Keeper of the Technical Documentation : Philippe Vankerkhove, VARO Vic. Van Rompuy N.V. The undersigned acts on behalf of the company CEO,