AC38 - Battery charger Perel - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL AC38 Perel

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 Perel! 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 all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

For indoor use only. 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. To avoid potential risks, damaged mains cables should be replaced by the manufacturer, their customer service department or a similar qualified person. Only use this device for charging batteries mentioned in this manual. Do not use the device for charging non-rechargeable or lithium-ion batteries. Place the battery in a well-ventilated location during charging.

Do not operate with a damaged cable, power cord or mains plug. Damaged power cords are hazardous to life due to the risk of electric shock. Before connecting to the mains, make sure that the mains current is standard 220-240 V~, 50 Hz, equipped with an earthed neutral conductor, a 16 A fuse and a residual-current circuit breaker. Disconnect the device from the mains before connecting the battery. Always connect the positive terminal clamp (red) first. The negative pole terminal clamp (black) must be connected to the chassis at a distance of at least 10 cm from the battery and fuel line. Disconnect the device from the mains after charging and only then remove the terminal clamp from the chassis.

Protect yourself from highly explosive oxyhydrogen gas reaction. Make sure that there are no sources of open fire (flames, embers or sparks) in the vicinity when charging or discharging batteries.AC38

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Make sure that the positive terminal connecting cable has no contact with a fuel line. Make sure that no explosive and flammable substances, e.g. petrol or solvents, can be ignited during charging. Ensure that there is adequate ventilation during charging.

Wear safety goggles and protective gloves. If battery acid comes into contact with your eyes or skin, rinse with plenty of clear running water and seek immediate medical assistance. Avoid an electric short-circuit when connecting the charger to the battery. Connect the negative terminal connecting cable only to the negative terminal of the battery or to the coachwork. Connect the positive terminal connecting cable only to the positive terminal of the battery. Do not set up the charger near fire or subject it to temperatures exceeding 50 °C. When connecting the charger, be sure not to damage any lines for fuel, electricity, braking system, hydraulics or water with screws. Do not cover the charger with objects of any kind. Protect the electrical contacts of the battery against short-circuiting. Use the charger exclusively for charging or trickle charging undamaged 6 V/12 V lead batteries. Frozen batteries may not be charged.

3. General Guidelines

Refer to the Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty on the last pages of this manual. Familiarise yourself with the functions of the device before actually using it. 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. All other uses may lead to short circuits, burns, electroshocks, crash, etc. Using the device in an unauthorized 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. Do not switch the device on immediately after it has been exposed to changes in temperature. Protect the device against damage by leaving it switched off until it has reached room temperature. Keep this manual for future reference.

Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.

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Before connecting the battery charger, read the operating instructions carefully. In addition, observe the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions for a permanently connected battery. Turn off the ignition. Clean the battery terminals. Ensure that your eyes do not come in contact with the dirt in the process. Ensure sufficient ventilation.

1. Before starting the charging or trickle charging, first disconnect the negative terminal connecting

cable (black) of the vehicle from the negative terminal of the battery. The negative terminal of the battery is usually connected to the vehicle’s chassis.

2. Next, disconnect the positive terminal connecting cable (red) of the vehicle from the positive

terminal of the battery.

3. Make sure the battery charger is not yet connected to the mains.

4. Clamp the positive terminal clamp (red) of the charger to the positive terminal on the battery.

5. Clamp the negative terminal clamp (black) of the charger to the negative terminal on the battery.

6. Connect the power cable of the battery charger to the mains.

5.3 Automatic Battery Recognition

The charger automatically recognizes the connected battery type. The battery is faulty or connected wrongly when the error LED burns. Please replace the battery or check the connection.

Normal/Fast Charging Mode Press the mode button to select the normal (12 V @ 0.9 A) or fast (12 V @ 3.8 A or 6 V @ 3.8 A) charging mode. We recommend charging your battery in the normal charging mode and using the fast mode only in case of emergency. Winter/AGM Mode Press the mode button until the COLD/AGM LED burns. Select this mode to charge your battery in a low ambient temperature or to charge AGM-batteries. Recovery Mode Press the mode button until the RECOVER LED burns. Select this mode to recover excessively depleted 12 V batteries. Trickle Charging Mode The charger is equipped with an automatic trickle-charging mode. A fully charged battery can be kept at optimum charging level for a long period.

1. Disconnect the battery charger from the power supply.

2. Remove the negative terminal clamp (black) of the charger from the negative terminal on the

3. Remove the positive terminal clamp (red) of the charger from the positive terminal on the battery.AC38

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6. Cleaning and Maintenance

Always remove the power plug from the mains before carrying out any work on the device.

The device is maintenance-free. Under no circumstances should solvents or other aggressive cleaning agents be used. Clean the plastic surfaces of the device with a soft and dry cloth.

A Velleman NV detém os direitos de autor deste manual do utilizador. Todos os direitos mundiais reservados. É estritamente proibido reproduzir, traduzir, copiar, editar e gravar este manual do utilizador ou partes deste sem prévia autorização escrita por parte da detentora dos direitos.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).