Charging Methods - CLAS OE 5052 Mode D'emploi

OE 5052
BOOSTERS
OE 5051
OE 5050
OE 5150
OE 5151
the vehicle has started, please remove first the negative clamp, then turn the booster OFF and
then remove the positive clamp.
E. CHARGE STATUS
Different models will have different charge status. These voltmeters are here to let you know if
your Start Booster is charged or not. There are different types of voltage indicators:
• LED Voltmeter: composed of 5 LED lights going from Red to Orange to Green. This method is
easy to understand whether your unit is charged or not. When 4 LED lights are ON, it means that
your unit is ready for use.
The 5th LED light will only turn ON when your device is connected to a charger (and is fully
charged), or when your device is connected to a working alternator. After you started your vehicle,
leave your booster connected to the alternator for 10 seconds maximum.
If the 5th Green LED light does not turn ON, it means that your alternator is not working properly.
• Digital/Analog Voltmeter: these two voltmeters will only indicate the voltage of the booster. If
your booster is below 12.7V, you need to recharge it.
When you leave your booster connected on the vehicle for 10 seconds maximum, the voltmeter
should read the voltage output of the alternator, which will let you know if the alternator is working
properly or not (a working alternator has an output of approximately 14V).
F. CHARGING METHODS
There are different types of chargers available for the boosters.
Automatic chargers :
For OE 5050/OE 5051/OE 5052 delivered with 12 or 24V automatic charger.
Chargers for boosters with capacitors:
For OE 5150/OE 5151 delivered with charger for capacitor type.
Warning: when the booster has finished charging, please disconnect it from the charger and store
the charger.
Other methods to recharge your booster with Capacitors:
You can recharge your booster without a battery by connecting its clamps to a well charged 12V
battery. Depending on the size of the battery, it may take a few minutes to recharge your booster.
Another way to recharge a battery start booster would be to leave it connected to the vehicle's
engine/alternator for a maximum of 10-15 seconds
after it starts. The booster will charge immediately (please remove the clamps after 15 seconds
max). Be sure to use only the charger provided. Use of an unauthorized charger will void the
warranty and may be dangerous. Batteries or capacitors that are overcharged will swell and start
producing gases, which can cause an explosion or fire.
For this reason, we only recommend using the charger supplied and doing so in a well-ventilated
area.