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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
* RECOVERY FUNCTION (RECON): This charging mode is used to recover 12V Wet batteries that have been left unused for
a long time and in which the acid has stratified. This function physically acts on the electrolyte solution of the battery, so that it
mixes again and contrasts stratification.
SUPPLY FUNCTION: The battery chargers have a Supply function (power supply unit). This function is used to keep a vehicle's
memory banks active while the battery is being changed or whenever the battery is disconnected from the vehicle's circuit.
BATTERY TESTS AND ERROR INDICATORS The battery chargers are designed to determine the battery's condition before
and while charging, and inform about any connection faults between the battery charger and the battery to charge. An error code
can be viewed on the digital display, which allows the fault to be quickly and simply checked out.
WARNINGS
• The battery charger is designed to charge lead acid batteries. Do not use it for any other purposes. Do not charge disposable
batteries. Do not charge frozen batteries.
• This appliance must not be used by incapable persons (including children) without supervision.
• Keep out of the reach of children. This appliance is not a toy and must not be used as such.
• Always wear protective goggles and keep your face away from the battery while connecting and disconnecting it.
• Explosive gas could be given off while the battery is charging; therefore, prevent the formation of sparks or flames, and do not
smoke.
• Charge the battery in well-aired and dry places. Do not expose to rain or snow.
• Make sure the battery charger is disconnected from the mains before connecting, or disconnecting, the charge leads to/from
the battery.
• Never put the battery charger on top of the battery while charging it.
• The fluid in the batteries is corrosive. In case of accidental contact between the acid and the skin or eyes, rinse with water
immediately and seek medical advice.
• Improper use of the battery charger or tampering with the built-in electronic circuit will invalidate your warranty.
• If the power supply lead of the appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by authorized technicians, because its replacement
requires the use of special tools.
• The appliance must be repaired or serviced by trained personnel only.
• Read the instruction manual carefully before using the battery charger.
CHARGING
Charging batteries connected to the vehicle
1. Before starting to charge the battery, make sure that the power supply lead is not plugged into the mains.
2. Locate the vehicle's earthing point, which is normally connected to the negative battery terminal.
3. Charging a battery with negative terminal grounded to the vehicle's chassis.
• Connect the output lead with red clamp to the positive terminal (+) of the battery.
• Connect the output lead with black clamp to the vehicle's earthing point, keeping it away from both the battery and the fuel pipe.
4. Charging a battery with positive terminal grounded to the vehicle's chassis.
• Connect the output lead with black clamp to the negative terminal (-) of the battery.
• Connect the output lead with red clamp to the vehicle's earthing point, keeping it away from both the battery and the fuel pipe.
5. Using eyelet type terminals.
• Connect the output lead with black eyelet to the negative terminal (-) of the battery.
• Connect the output lead with red eyelet to the positive terminal (+) of the battery.
• Make sure that the two eyelets are secured correctly to the terminals of the battery, so that they generate an optimal electrical
contact.
• Secure the ends of the output leads with eyelets firmly in a position of the vehicle away from the fuel pipe (do not use clips in
metal or any other material that could damage the output lead).
• The quick connectors of the leads with eyelet terminals are fitted with protective, insulating, watertight caps.
CAUTION After the battery has been charged, always put the rubber cap on the quick connector.
Charging batteries that are not connected to a vehicle
1. Before starting to charge the battery, check that the power supply lead is not plugged into the mains.
2. Connect the output lead with red clamp to the positive terminal (+) of the battery.
3. Connect the output lead with black clamp to the negative terminal (-) of the battery.
CAUTION Make sure that both clamps of the output leads generate a suitable contact with their corresponding terminals.
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