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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Battery Charger „VC-7000"
ORDER NO. 86 66 66
INTENDED USE
The product is designed to charge and maintain 12-V lead-acid batteries with a capacity of 14 - 230 Ah and 12-V
calcium batteries with a capacity of 25 - 100 Ah.
It can also be used as a mains adapter (13.6 V/5.0 A)
Any use other than that described above will damage this product and involves the risk of short circuits, fire, electric
shock, etc.
This product complies with the applicable national and European requirements. Any company or product names are
trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Read through these operating instructions carefully before operation. Make sure you observe all the safety instructions
and other information in these operating instructions!
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• Battery charger
• 3 different connection adapters
• Operating instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read through the operating instructions completely before operating the device. They
contain important information for correct operation. The warranty/guarantee will be void if
damage is incurred resulting from non-compliance with these operating instructions! We assume
no liability for any consequential damage!
We do not assume any liability for damage to property or personal injury caused by improper use
or the failure to observe the safety instructions! In such cases the warranty/guarantee is voided.
General
• The unauthorized conversion and/or modification of the product is inadmissible for safety and
approval reasons (CE).
• The battery charger may only be operated with a supply voltage of 220-240 V~/50/60 Hz.
The design of the product complies with safety class II.
• The product is not a toy. It is not suitable for children. Pay particular attention when children are
present! Children might attempt to stick objects into the device. This will destroy the device and there
is danger to life by an electric shock!
The product may only be set up, used or stored in places that are not accessible to children. Children
may change settings or short-circuit the battery, which can lead to an explosion. Danger to life!
• The product is only suitable for charging 12-V lead-acid batteries or 12-V calcium batteries. Never
use it to charge different rechargeable batteries (e.g. NiCd, NiMH, LiPo) or even normal batteries!
There is a risk of fire and explosion!
The product can also be used as a mains adapter (13.6 V/5.0 A).
• Maintenance, adjustments and repair work may only be carried out by a specialist/specialised
workshop. Only use original spare parts to repair the device. Using other spare parts can lead to
significant material damage or personal injury!
The device contains no parts that require servicing or adjusting.
• In commercial institutions, the accident prevention regulations of the Employer's Liability Insurance
Association for Electrical Systems and Operating Materials are to be observed.
• If the product is used at schools, training facilities, do-it-yourself or hobby workshops, it has to be
supervised by trained personnel.
• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. It might become a dangerous toy for
children!
• Handle the product with care. It can be damaged through impact, blows or when dropped even from a
low height.
If you notice any damage, do not use the battery charger anymore and take it to a specialised
workshop or dispose of it in an environmentally friendly manner.
Operation
• Operation under adverse ambient conditions must be avoided under all circumstances. Adverse
ambient conditions include: Ambient temperatures above 50 °C, flammable gases, solvents, vapours,
dust, and relative humidity above 80 %.
• Choose a solid, flat and sufficiently large surface for the battery charger and the battery. Never place
the battery charger or the battery on a flammable surface (e.g. carpet). Always use a suitable, non-
flammable, heatproof surface.
• Do not use the battery charger inside a vehicle. The battery charger must not be used in the vicinity
of flammable substances or gases.
• Do not operate the product unattended. Despite a considerable number of protective circuits, it is
impossible to exclude the possibility of malfunctions or problems during the charging process.
• Only operate the product in moderate climate, never in tropical climate.
• Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation during operation. Never cover the battery charger or the
connected battery.
Never charge batteries in containers or poorly ventilated rooms. Explosive gases can be generated
during the charging process!
Keep the battery charger as well as the battery away from ignition sources. Do not smoke while
handling the battery charger or the battery! There is danger of explosion!
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
VERSION 08/09
If you are not sure about the correct connection or use, or if questions arise which are not covered by these operating
instructions, please do not hesitate to contact our technical support or another qualified specialist.
Voltcraft®, Lindenweg 15, D-92242 Hirschau, Tel. 0180/586 582 7.
DESCRIPTION OF LEDS/FUNCTIONS
1 Cables connected with reverse polarity
2 Charge indicator (0 - 25 %)
3 Charge indicator (50 - 75 %)
4 Charge indicator (75 - 100 %)
5 Charge indicator (100 %; fully charged)
6 Power adapter mode (LED 6 and LED 8 light up
CHARGING A LEAD-ACID BATTERY
• First make sure your lead-acid or calcium battery is a 12 V battery. Do not charge batteries with different operating
voltages!
• Disconnect all loads from the battery.
• If the battery is installed in a vehicle, turn off the ignition and any other loads.
• Position the battery charger as far away as possible from the battery (as much as the cable of the
battery charger allows). Never position the battery charger on or near the battery!
• Never operate the device immediately after it has been taken from a cold to a warm room. The
condensation generated can cause malfunctions and there is also the risk of a deadly electric shock!
Allow the battery charger (and the battery) to reach room temperature before connecting it to the
power supply to operate it. This may take several hours!
Notes on rechargeable batteries
• The product is only suitable for charging 12-V lead-acid batteries or 12-V calcium batteries. Never
use it to charge different rechargeable batteries (e.g. NiCd, NiMH, LiPo) or even normal batteries!
There is a risk of fire and explosion!
• Make sure you observe all safety instructions and charging instructions of the battery manufacturer. If
the battery is fillable, observe the instructions provided by the battery manufacturer.
• For safety reasons, wear suitable protective clothes and protective glasses when handling batteries.
• Depending on the battery's mounting position, you might have to remove the battery before charging
it.
• Before connecting the battery to the battery charger, disconnect the battery from any loads or cables
(turn off the loads first!). Always disconnect the ground connection from the battery before
disconnecting the positive terminal.
Disconnect the battery from the battery charger before connecting any loads to the battery.
When connecting or disconnecting the battery, sparks might be produced. Therefore, make sure
there is sufficient ventilation!
• Observe the polarity when connecting the battery to the battery charger (red charger terminal =
positive/+, black charger terminal = negative/-).
• Never charge batteries with an internal short-circuit.
• Never charge frozen batteries. If the electrolyte is frozen, allow the battery to thaw completely in a
warm room before charging it. This may take several hours, depending on the battery.
• Batteries contain aggressive and corrosive acids. Avoid contact of battery fluids with skin or eyes!
Never dismantle rechargeable batteries! On skin contact, clean the affected areas thoroughly with
water and soap. On eye contact, rinse the effected eye immediately with clear and cold running
water! Then consult a doctor immediately!
If your clothes have come into contact with acid, wash your clothes immediately with a lot of water
and soap!
• Never wear rings, necklaces, watches or similar when handling batteries or battery chargers. A short-
circuit of the two battery terminals pose a risk of fire and explosion!
• Batteries must not be short-circuited or thrown into fire. Risk of fire and explosion!
simultaneously)
Observe the instructions and safety information of the vehicle to find out how the vehicle battery
should be charged. Modern vehicles are equipped with sensitive electronic parts and controls
that can be damaged if you do not proceed properly!
We recommend disconnecting both battery terminals from the vehicle. First disconnect the ground
connection (negative/-) from the battery. Then disconnect the positive terminal (+). Please note that the
radio or the on-board computer in your vehicle might lose data during this process.
7 16-V boost mode
8 Maintenance program (pulse 13.6 V/max. 5 A)
9 Power/stand-by mode
10 Calcium mode (16.5 V/max. 5 A)
11 Winter mode (14.7 V)
12 Summer mode (14.4 V)
13 MODE button
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