AccuMate PRO Instructions D'utilisation page 5

7) It is recommended practice to disconnect the AC mains before disconnecting the battery connections,although the
circuit will instantly disable the charging output on disconnection of the battery.
8) Refer to the following section on application hints and interpretation of LED indications to obtain the most effective use
of this advanced charger.
APPLICATION HINTS AND INTERPRETATION OF 'LED' INDICATIONS OF BATTERY STATUS
General hints : this charger has been designed to charge lead-acid batteries that have been discharged during
normal operation and that have not been damaged through extended non-use,physical misuse or internal defects.Non-
use of a battery for an extended period during which the battery is left to self-discharge without being re-charged causes
internal chemical change ('sulphation') which may be irreversible. Failure to maintain the correct electrolyte levels within
batteries requiring occasional topping up with distilled water is also likely to result in irreversible battery damage.
All unused batteries will maintain their charge best when stored in a cold or cool environment (but NOT freezing).The
warmer the surroundings the faster the battery will self-discharge.
1) Once you have connected the charger to your bat t e ry, L E AVE it connected for the 'maximum' time given for the
battery size in the table below, OR,until you observe a steady MAINTAIN LED indication.If you do not know the rated
capacity of the battery, use the category indications in the table (see § 9). In most cases recharging of a discharged
b at t e ry is indicated by a steady BULK charging LED for not more than the «maximum» time indicated in the table,
followed by the ABSORB LED,and finally by a steady MAINTAIN LED. When the steady green MAINTAIN LED indicates,
you can safely leave the bat t e ry connected to the charger for longer than the «maximum» time indicated below,
h ow e v e r, unless a steady MAINTAIN indication is observ e d , there may well be some defect or problem within the
battery, in which case there is no point in leaving it connected any longer.
2) If no LED indicates at all when the charger is connected to mains, switched on,and connected to the battery, check the
AC supply connections.
3) Only the POWER ON LED is indicating : see «Charging Procedure» clause 4.
4) Steady BULK mode LED indication : LEAVE connected for up to the «maximum time» given below or until the green
MAINTAIN LED indicates steadily, if sooner. In most cases,the charging programme will bring the battery to fully charged
«MAINTAIN» status within the time period given in the «normal hours» column in the table below. If the green MAINTAIN
LED does not indicate within the «maximum time»,the battery is probably damaged internally.
5) Steady green ABSORB LED : The ABSORB LED indicates that the battery is about 70-80% charged. At this stage a
starter battery could start a vehicle if essential,but it is best to leave it connected until the MAINTAIN LED lights.Deep
cy cle batteries (for golf caddies, b at t e ry - p owered vehicles and devices etc.) are also best left on charge until the
MAINTAIN LED lights.If the battery is being charged off-vehicle and charging has continued past the «maximum time»
per the table below, the battery may have internal damage.Disconnect the battery and have it tested by a professional.
6) ABSORB and MAINTAIN LEDs alternating : If the battery is being charged off-vehicle it may have internal damage.Leave
it connected for the «maximum time» per the table and if the condition persists,disconnect the battery and have it tested
by a professional.
7) Steady green MAINTAIN LED : the battery is fully charged and ready for use. You may leave it continuously connected
to the charger if you wish to maintain it fully charged over a period of non-use,even over a few months.
NOTE : if a steady green MAINTAIN LED indication occurs immediately upon connection of a battery known to have been
badly discharged or unused for some months prior to connection,the battery may well be deep-discharged. In such cases,
leave it connected for the "maximum time"per the table.
If flashing or pulsing of the charging LED's occurs during this time,refer to clause 6 above. If the battery proves unusable
thereafter, take it to a professional service dealer for testing and/or recycling.
8) Approximate average charging times are shown in the table.«Normal time from flat» is the average charging time
to recharge a flat battery discharged to the extent it will not turn the engine. «Maximum time» is the time needed to
restore a totally flat battery to fully charged status,for example a battery left without charge in storage for several days
or a battery totally discharged by a connected load such as headlights being left on for a week.The charger will attempt
to recharge any battery retaining at least 2 Volts (i.e.sulphated) though a significant degree of sulphation will prolong
charging time and may make this impossible.