EGS 3500 - Battery charger EINHELL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL EGS 3500 EINHELL

Directions for use Energy station

Please read the directions for use carefully and observe the information provided. It is important to consult these instructions in order to acquaint yourself with the appliance, its proper use and safety precautions.

It is imperative to wear goggles and gloves when charging the battery. There is a high risk of injury from the corrosive acid. To prevent sparking due to electrostatic discharge, never wear clothes made of synthetic materials when charging the battery. CAUTION! Explosive gases - avoid flames and sparks. The energy station contains components such as the switch and fuse that may cause arcing and sparking. Mark sure the garage or room is well ventilated! Never use the energy station to charge „non- rechargeable batteries“ or defective batteries. Note the instructions published by the battery manufacturer. Danger! Avoid flames and sparks. Explosive electrolytic gas is released during charging. Protect from rain, splashing water and damp conditions. Never place the charger on a heated surface. Caution! Battery acid is corrosive. If any acid is splashed on your skin or clothes, wash it off immediately with soap suds. If acid is splashed in your eyes, rinse them immediately with water (for 15 minutes) and consult a doctor. Never charge non-chargeable batteries. Note the data and instructions published by the vehicle manufacturer concerning the charging of batteries. Do not charge several batteries simultaneously. Keep children away from the battery and the energy station. Danger! There is an acute risk of explosion if there is a pungent smell of gas. Do not switch off the appliance. Do not disconnect the charging clamps. Ventilate the room immediately and thoroughly. Have the battery inspected by a customer service workshop. Examine your appliance for signs of damage. Have defective or damaged parts repaired or replaced by a customer service workshop unless otherwise stated in these operating instructions. Damaged switches have to be replaced by a customer service workshop. Observe the mains voltage (230 V ( 50 Hz). Wear acid-proof safety gloves and goggles whenever you connect up and charge the battery and whenever you fill in acid or top up with distilled water. Please remember that improper handling of electrical equipment may result in hazards that are not always recognised by children. Always switch off the energy station when it is not in use. Examine the energy station for signs of damage before each use. Disposal Batteries: Dispose of unwanted batteries only via automotive workshops, special battery collection stations or special waste collection centres. Ask your local authorities for details. Important The energy station is equipped with a maintenance-free storage battery, which is only partially charged when delivered. The energy station’s storage battery needs to be fully charged before the unit is used for the first time! The storage battery discharges automatically when the energy station is not used for a long time. Use only the supplied power supply unit for charging purposes. Environmental protection Please remember that packaging, old batteries and defective storage batteries do not belong in your household refuse. Dispose of these items through the proper channels.

1 energy station 1 power supply unit for charging 1 connecting cable with cigarette lighter plug GB9

Storage battery: 12 V / 18 Ah Output voltages, non-stabilised: 3 V; 6 V; 9 V Max. current consumption: 1 A Output voltages / 12 V / 10 A via 1 cigarette max. current consumption: lighter socket Starting aid: 12 V / 600 A max. 5 sec. Power supply unit: Mains voltage: 230 V ~ 50 Hz Output from power supply unit: Nominal voltage: 15 V Nominal current: 1000 mA Nominal power: 7.5 VA Lamp 12 V / 5 W

4. Charging the energy station with the

1. Set the ON/OFF switch (Figure 1 / Item 1) to

2. Plug the connecting cable of the supplied power

supply unit in the charging socket „CHARGE“ (Figure 1 / Item 7) on the unit.

3. Plug the power supply unit into a mains socket

outlet for 230 V( 50 Hz.

4. It takes around 24 hours to charge the energy

5. The red LED (Figure 2 / Item 4) lights up in

charging mode and indicates that charging has commenced. When charging is completed, i.e. when the storage battery is fully charged, the green LED (Figure 2 / Item 3) lights up as well.

6. Never use the supplied cigarette lighter cable to

charge the energy station.

Output 12 V cigarette lighter socket. max 10 A. The 12 V output (Figure 1 / Item 2) can be loaded with max. 10 A, i.e. you have max. 10 A at your disposal. Check the power and power consumption values of the consumer to ensure that you do not overload the energy station. If you only know the power data of the consumer you can calculate the max. current very easily. Example: Consumer: 12 V / 50 W The current consumption is 50 W / 12 V = 4.17 A Use the supplied connecting cable to link the 12V output socket with a suitable consumer Remove the caps to use the 12 V output and connect the consumer. Then press the switch (Figure 1 / Item 1). Output 3 V / 6 V / 9 V; max. 1 A All three outputs together can be loaded with max. 1 A, i.e. you have max. 1 A at your disposal. The stabilisation of the 3 V, 6V and 9 V outputs may be insufficient for certain electronic appliances (video cameras, laptops, etc.). Please consult the appliance’s operating manual before you connect it up. Pay special attention to any information it contains about special accessories (e.g. adapters for connecting video cameras to 12 V cigarette lighter sockets in cars, etc.). These outputs are protected by a miniature fuse located at the front of the energy station near the ON/OFF switch. Replace a damaged fuse only with one of identical amperage. Use a suitable connecting cable to link the 3 V - 6 V - 9 V output socket at the front of the energy station to the unit requiring voltage. Check that the voltage and current ratings of the consumer units will not overload the energy station. Overloading may destroy the energy station.

6. To operate the lamp (12 V / 5 W)

Proceed as follows to switch on the lamp: Move the switch (Figure 1 / Item 1) to „ON“ position. The lamp is switched on and off using the switch (Figure 1 / Item 5). GB10

7. Starting aid for motor vehicles

The jumper cables with the pole clamps are located in the storage compartment on both sides of the energy station. When the jumper cables are not in use, do not remove them from the energy station. Caution! Risk of short-circuiting if the pole clamps touch each other. Use the energy station as a source of starting aid only when the vehicle battery is partially discharged. The energy station is designed provide the car battery with only a limited charge. The energy station is not suitable for starting a vehicle with a fully discharged battery. The energy station’s starting aid function provides welcome help when a vehicle’s battery lacks sufficient charge to start the vehicle without difficulty. We wish to point out that even standard vehicle models are equipped with numerous electric modules (e.g. ABS, ASC, fuel injection pump, on-board computer and car phone). The higher starting voltage and voltage peaks may cause damage to electronic components. No product liability can be accepted for any damage resulting from the energy station’s starting aid function. Please read the information in the operating manuals of your vehicle, radio, car phone, etc. Important! The energy station has to be charged to full capacity in order to be able to draw a current of 600 A for 5 seconds. How to use the energy station to start a vehicle

1. The switch (Figure 1 / Item 1) must be set to

2. Connect the red cable (+) of the energy station to

the POSITIVE pole (+) of the vehicle battery.

3. Connect the black cable (-) of the energy station

to the vehicle’s earthing strip or any other bare point on the engine block (earth). Choose a point as far away as possible from the battery in order to prevent ignition of any explosive electrolytic gas which may develop.

4. With the energy station connected, you can now

try to start the engine. Do not attempt to start the vehicle for longer than 20 seconds because of the very high current involved.

5. First disconnect the pole clamp from the vehicle’s

earthing strip (negative pole).

6. Then disconnect the jumper cable from the

POSITIVE pole (+) of the vehicle battery.

7. The energy station will need to be recharged

after giving this starting aid.

8. Battery status monitoring

The LEDs (Figure 2 / Items 1 and 2) indicate the status of the storage battery. The green LED (Item 2) lights up when the storage battery is fully charged. the red LED (Item 1) also lights up when the storage battery in the energy station is discharged. The energy station must then be recharged. The LEDs (Figure 2 / Items 3 and 4) provide information on the charge status of the storage battery. The red LED (Figure 2 / Item 4) lights up as soon as you start to charge the energy station. When the energy station is fully charged the green LED (Item 3) will also light up.

9. Replacing the lamp

Important! The lamp must be switched off. Proceed as follows to replace the lamp.

1. Turn the lamp socket (Figure 3 / Item 1) anti-

2. Pull the lamp socket out of the casing in the

3. Remove the lamp carefully with a cloth pressing

the lamp carefully into the casing and twisting it slightly anti-clockwise.

4. The lamp can now be removed. Take care not to

destroy the reflector.

5. To install the new lamp, proceed in reverse

order. 10 Maintenance and care Be sure to switch off the energy station and disconnect all cables from the unit whenever you perform any cleaning or maintenance work. As far as possible, use only a soft dry cloth without any aggressive solvents to clean the surface. If absolutely necessary, use a slightly dampened rag to remove dirt. 11 Ordering spare parts

1. Please provide the following information if you

need any spare parts:

3. Article number of the unit

4. Identification number of the unit

5. Spare part number of the required spare part