Important Safety Instructions; Main Features - BS Charger BA 10 Instructions De Montage

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THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR 6V / 12V BATTERY CHARGER: BA10
Lithium (LiFePO4) & lead acid compatible

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read this manual and follow the instructions carefully before using the charger.
WARNING
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The charger is designed to charge 6V & 12V lead-acid and lithium (LiFePO4) batteries from 2Ah to 20Ah. However, charger can
maintain batteries up to 40Ah.
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We always recommend that you check the Battery Manufacturers specifications before using this charger.
• Explosive gases may escape from the battery during charging. Provide ventilation to prevent flames and sparks.
• For indoor use. Do not expose charger to rain, snow or liquids.
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For charging lead-acid and lithium (LiFePO4) batteries ONLY. (of the size & voltage indicated in the specifications table).
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Battery acid is corrosive. Rinse immediately with water if acid comes into contact with skin or eyes.
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The charger should be used on a flat surface.
• Never charge a frozen battery.
• Never charge a damaged battery.
• Never place the charger on the battery while charging.
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Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery. It might spark or short-circuit battery or other electrical
part that may cause explosion.
• When working with a battery, remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, watches...
• NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.
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In order to reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from AC outlet before doing any maintenance or cleaning. Turn off
controls will reduce risk.
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The kit is not supposed to be used by children or by people who are not able to understand the manual, unless they are supervised
by a responsible person who ensures the proper use of the kit.

MAIN FEATURES

• Automatic switching mode battery charger & maintainer
• Easy to use: The Battery Charger is easy to operate and requires no technical experience.
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Charge & maintain - Automatic charge: On power up, the charger will automatically go to charging system, then could be left
unattended and never overcharge your batteries.
• Charge & maintain - Automatic maintenance: When the battery is charged to «full» state, the charger automatically switches to
maintain the battery. It will monitor the battery voltage and continue to peak performance to the battery.
• Voltage output select switch: Select 6V or 12V output.
• Short circuit protection: The charger will automatically turn off when the output short circuit occurred and prevent any damage.
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Reverse polarity protection: The charger can automatically shut off when the output polarity is reversed and without damage.
SAFETY & TEMPERATURE FEATURES
• Never overcharge your battery.
• Output short circuit protection.
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Output overload protection: The charger employs the use of a 'Solid State Circuit Interrupter' that opens under severe overload.
This condition may occur if attempting to charge any severely discharged or heavily sulfated battery. Once the Interrupter opens,
the charger will stop charging for a short period and then resume charging automatically and the yellow. L.E.D. will be OFF, until
resume charging. Overloading could be due to an external load, remove the load condition prior to attempting to recharge the
battery.
• Reserve Battery / Overload Condition: The charger has reverse battery and short circuit protection. If a reverse battery condition
exists (White L.E.D. will turn RED, only, while output leads are connected backwards), simply unplug charger from AC power and
properly remake the connections as described in this manual.
• Internal over heat protection: BS Chargers have an internal overheat protection. The power will be reduced of the ambient tem-
perature is raised.
• Corrosion-resistant output connectors.
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Output clips and ring terminals provided: It comes with a quick connect fly lead and 2 different kinds of connectors, crocodile
clips and a ring terminals. The ring terminals are perfect for permanent connection to your battery. You can connect the lead to
the battery and tuck the lead away while you are using your vehicle and when you get back to your garage simply plug the lead
back into the charger.
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