Charging Time - TecMate Optimate Lithium TM470 Mode D'emploi

AUTOMATIC DIAGNOSTIC CHARGER FOR 12.8V LiFePO
PHOSPHATE ) BATTERIES FROM 2.5Ah TO 30Ah:
SAFETY WARNING AND NOTES: IF YOU HAVE NOT YET DONE SO, READ
THE PRECEDING PAGES LABELLED "IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS" BEFORE OPERATING THIS CHARGER.
This appliance 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 use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
USING THE OPTIMATE LITHIUM 0.8A
CORRECT USE:
Use the charger only if the input and output leads and connectors are in good, undamaged condition.
input cable is damaged, it is essential to have it replaced without delay by the manufacturer, his
authorised service agent or a qualified workshop, to avoid danger.
conditions both during use and in storage. Damage resulting from corrosion, oxidation or internal electrical short-circuiting is not covered by
warranty. Distance the charger from the battery during charging to avoid contamination by or exposure to acid or acidic vapours. If using it in
the horizontal orientation, place the charger on a hard, flat surface, but NOT on plastic, textile or leather. Use the fixing holes provided in the
enclosure base to attach the charger to any convenient, sound vertical surface.
EXPOSURE TO LIQUIDS
from above, or to light rainfall. Prolonged exposure to falling rain is inadvisable and longer service life will be obtained by minimizing such
exposure. Failure of the charger due to oxidation resulting from the eventual penetration of liquid into the electronic components, connectors
or plugs, is not covered by warranty.

CHARGING TIME

Charge time on a flat but otherwise undamaged battery:
For batteries rated from 2.5Ah to 5Ah: 180 to 360 minutes to progress to the voltage retention test.
For batteries rated above 5Ah: 125% of the battery's Ah rating, so a 30Ah battery should take no more than about 38 hours to progress to
the voltage retention test.
Deep-discharged batteries may take significantly longer. A full charge may not be achieved within the 24 hour charge safety limit. In this
case follow the reset procedure below.
ECO POWER SAVING MODE WHEN THE CHARGER IS CONNECTED TO AC SUPPLY:
The power converter switches to ECO mode when the charger is not connected to a battery resulting in a very low power draw of less than
0.5W (per charging bank), equivalent to power consumption of 0.012 kWh per day. When a battery is connected to the charger power
consumption depends on the current demand of the battery and its connected vehicle /
charged and the charger is in long term maintenance charge mode (to keep the battery at 100% charge) the total power consumption is
estimated to be 0.024 kWh or less per day.
CONNECTING THE CHARGER TO THE BATTERY
1. Disconnect AC power supply before making or breaking DC / battery connections.
2. If charging a battery in the vehicle with the battery clips, before making connections, first check that the battery clips can be safely
and securely positioned clear from surrounding wiring, metal tubing or the chassis. Make connections in the following order:
First connect to the battery terminal not connected to the chassis (normally positive),
then connect the other battery clip (normally negative) to the chassis well away
from the battery and fuel line. Always disconnect in reverse sequence.
3. When charging a battery out of the vehicle with the battery clips, place it in a well ventilated area. Connect the charger to the battery:
RED clamp to POSITIVE (POS, P or +) terminal and BLACK clamp to NEGATIVE (NEG, N or –) terminal. Make sure the connections are
firm and secure. Good contact is important.
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This charger is designed to withstand exposure to liquids accidentally spilled or splashed onto the casing
(LITHIUM IRON
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Protect your charger from damp and humid
electronic circuitry. After the battery has been
If the
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