AC06 - Battery charger Toolland - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL AC06 Toolland

To all residents of the European Union Important environmental information about this product This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its lifecycle could harm the environment. Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it should be taken to a specialized company for recycling. This device should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling service. Respect the local environmental rules. If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.

Thank you for choosing Toolland! Please read the manual thoroughly before bringing this device into service. If the device was damaged in transit, do not install or use it and contact your dealer.

Read and understand this manual and all safety signs before using this appliance.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid hazard.

The battery terminal not connected to the chassis has to be connected first. The other connection is to be made to the chassis, remote from the battery and fuel line. The battery charger is then to be connected to the mains supply.

After charging, disconnect the battery charger from the mains supply. Then remove the chassis connection and then the battery connection.

Warning: Never recharge non-rechargeable

Be very careful: touching live wires can cause life-threatening electroshocks.

Do not touch the device during operation as the housing heats up.

Keep this device away from rain, moisture, splashing and dripping liquids. Never put objects filled with liquid on top of the device.

Disconnect mains power when device not in use. Handle the power cord by the plug only.

Always wear safety goggles when handling batteries.

• This device 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 supervision or instruction concerning the use of the device in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the device. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty and the dealer will not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.

• Make sure that the available voltage does not exceed the voltage stated in the specifications of this manual.AC06

• Do not crimp the power cord or leads and protect them against damage. Have an authorised dealer replace it if necessary.

• Do not use the device when damage to housing or cables is noticed. Do not attempt to service the device yourself but contact an authorised dealer.

• Note that damage caused by user modifications to the device is not covered by the warranty.

• Do not try to open the housing of the battery or battery charger.

• Do not expose the battery and charger to full sunlight or high temperatures.

• Acid may start to boil. This is not unusual, but in order to prevent accidents switch off the charger and let the battery cool down. Acid gases are toxic. Do not inhale!

• Charging has to take place in a well-ventilated area.

• Charging batteries with a higher capacity may damage the charger.

• Always handle batteries with care.

• When smoke or stench from scorched insulation is noticed, immediately unplug the charger from the mains.

• There are no user-serviceable parts in the charger. Contact your dealer for spare parts if necessary.AC06

• Refer to the Velleman

Service and Quality Warranty on the last pages of this manual.

• Protect this device from shocks and abuse. Avoid brute force when operating the device. Protect the device against extreme heat, dust and moisture.

• All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons. Damage caused by user modifications to the device is not covered by the warranty.

• Only use the device for its intended purpose. Using the device in an unauthorised way will void the warranty.

• Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty and the dealer will not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.

• Nor Velleman nv nor its dealers can be held responsible for any damage (extraordinary, incidental or indirect) – of any nature (financial, physical…) arising from the possession, use or failure of this product.

• Keep this manual for future reference.

• overload protection (for charger)

• for various motor cars, vans and light trucks

• included accessories:

o 2 replaceable spare fuses

Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.

fuse with indicator (20 A)

Always check the condition of the cables and clamps before using the battery charger. Do not use when damage is noticed!

• Disconnect the battery from the vehicle before charging. To do this, first remove the negative pole connection, and then proceed with the positive pole connection.

• When applicable (non-sealed battery), check the level of the battery acid. When necessary, add distilled water.AC06

• Clean the poles with a steel brush or sandpaper.

• Make sure the battery charger is not connected to the mains.

• Connect the positive clamp of the battery charger (red) with the positive pole (+) of the battery. Make sure the clamp is secured tight.

• Connect the negative clamp of the battery charger (black) with the negative pole (-) of the battery. Make sure the clamp is secured tight.

• The status of the charging process is indicated by 3 LEDs on the front of the unit. Refer to the illustration on page 2 of this manual.

• When the battery charger is correctly connected to the battery, the red LED [A] lights up. Otherwise, check the polarity of the connections and the fuse [D].

• When the battery has filler caps, unscrew them before charging.

• To start charging the battery, connect the battery charger to the mains. Make sure the correct mains voltage is supplied (see technical specifications below).

• The red LED [A] will remain on during the entire charging procedure.

• The yellow LED [B] indicates that the battery charger is connected to the mains and the charging procedure is ongoing.

• If the yellow LED [B] does not light up, check the condition of the mains socket and the mains.

• When the yellow LED [B] turns off during charging, the circuit was interrupted by the internal transformer overload protection system. Disconnect the charger from the mains and allow it to cool down/stabilize for about 10 minutes before re- connecting to the mains. If after several hours the charger still does not indicate that the battery is being charged, a short-circuited element might be present inside the battery. The battery must be replaced.

• The charging procedure is finished when the green LED [C] lights. Note that the intensity of the green LED [C] gradually builds up.

• The battery charger does not stop automatically. When the green LED [C] shines bright, disconnect the charger from the mains.

• Disconnect the battery from the charger, starting with the clamp on the negative pole (black) and then proceed with the clamp on the positive pole (red).

• When the fuse [D] is blown, the fuse will light. Replace the fuse in the front of the charger by a fuse with the same specifications. Make sure no battery is connected to the charger and the charger is disconnected from the mains when replacing the fuse. Use a small screwdriver as a lever to release the fuse from its socket. Insert the new fuse. Avoid the use of excessive force!

8. Cleaning and Maintenance

Before starting any cleaning or maintenance activities:

1. Unplug the device's power cord from the outlet.

2. Let the device cool down.

• Always remove the plug from the mains socket and disconnect batteries when servicing or cleaning the charger.

• Never use water or any other liquids to clean the charger.

• Keep the cables clean, but avoid using cleaners based on benzene, trichloroethylene, chloride, ammonia… as they affect or even dissolve plastic parts.

• Dispose of batteries in accordance with local regulations.AC06

Use this device with original accessories only. Velleman nv cannot be held responsible in the event of damage or injury resulting from (incorrect) use of this device. For more info concerning this product and the latest version of this manual, please visit our website www.velleman.eu. The information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.

The copyright to this manual is owned by Velleman nv. All worldwide rights reserved. No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any electronic medium or otherwise without the prior written consent of the copyright holder.AC06

A Velleman NV detém os direitos de autor deste manual do utilizador. Todos os direitos mundiais reservados. Nenhuma parte deste manual pode ser copiada, reproduzida, traduzida ou resumida por qualquer eletrónica, ou de outra forma, sem prévio consentimento por parte da detentora dos direitos de autor.Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty Since its foundation in 1972, Velleman® acquired extensive experience in the electronics world and currently distributes its products in over 85 countries. All our products fulfil strict quality requirements and legal stipulations in the EU. In order to ensure the quality, our products regularly go through an extra quality check, both by an internal quality department and by specialized external organisations. If, all precautionary measures notwithstanding, problems should occur, please make appeal to our warranty (see guarantee conditions). General Warranty Conditions Concerning Consumer Products (for EU):

• All consumer products are subject to a 24-month warranty on production flaws and defective material as from the original date of purchase.

• Velleman® can decide to replace an article with an equivalent article, or to refund the retail value totally or partially when the complaint is valid and a free repair or replacement of the article is impossible, or if the expenses are out of proportion. You will be delivered a replacing article or a refund at the value of 100% of the purchase price in case of a flaw occurred in the first year after the date of purchase and delivery, or a replacing article at 50% of the purchase price or a refund at the value of 50% of the retail value in case of a flaw occurred in the second year after the date of purchase and delivery.

• Not covered by warranty: - all direct or indirect damage caused after delivery to the article (e.g. by oxidation, shocks, falls, dust, dirt, humidity...), and by the article, as well as its contents (e.g. data loss), compensation for loss of profits; - consumable goods, parts or accessories that are subject to an aging process during normal use, such as batteries (rechargeable, non-rechargeable, built-in or replaceable), lamps, rubber parts, drive belts... (unlimited list); - flaws resulting from fire, water damage, lightning, accident, natural disaster, etc.…; - flaws caused deliberately, negligently or resulting from improper handling, negligent maintenance, abusive use or use contrary to the manufacturer’s instructions; - damage caused by a commercial, professional or collective use of the article (the warranty validity will be reduced to six (6) months when the article is used professionally); - damage resulting from an inappropriate packing and shipping of the article; - all damage caused by modification, repair or alteration performed by a third party without written permission by Velleman®.

• Articles to be repaired must be delivered to your Velleman® dealer, solidly packed (preferably in the original packaging), and be completed with the original receipt of purchase and a clear flaw description.

• Hint: In order to save on cost and time, please reread the manual and check if the flaw is caused by obvious causes prior to presenting the article for repair. Note that returning a non-defective article can also involve handling costs.

• Repairs occurring after warranty expiration are subject to shipping costs.

• The above conditions are without prejudice to all commercial warranties. The above enumeration is subject to modification according to the article (see article’s manual).