LATAUS – Shows that the charger is charging to the battery.
TÄYNNÄ – Shows that battery is fully charged and the charger is in maintenance mode.
6. Charging
Connect the charger plug to a 230 V mains supply. The battery charger is now in standby mode with the default
choice of ”Gel cell / SLA” battery selection and 2A charging. This is the standard charging mode and if the ”Start”
button is pressed, the charger will immediately go into 2A DC, Gel cell -battery charging mode.
If you require an alternative selection, proceed as follows:
Step 1 – Press the charge rate button to select the charging power (current).
Step 2 – Press the battery type selection button to select the type of battery to be charged.
Step 3 – Press the ”Start” button to start the charging process.
Battery fault
A few seconds after switching on to the operating mode, the LED indicator ”VIRHE” will illuminate if the following
occurs:
A. Low battery voltage < 3 V
B. High battery voltage > 15 V (12 V battery)
C. Battery short circuit or battery cell short circuit
Under these conditions, the battery charger will stop charging. In the event of A, B or C, the battery may be defective
and we advise you to consult your nearest battery service center.
When LED ”TÄYNNÄ” illuminates, the battery is completely charged. The battery charger now switches to the
maintenance mode and doesn’t require your attention until the next time it is used.
7. When charging is complete
First, disconnect the charger from the mains supply. Then disconnect the negative crocodile clamp (black) and finally
the positive crocodile clamp (red). Inspect the liquid level in each cell and top up, if necessary, using the correct fluid.
Replace the caps. Any surplus fluid around the cell tops should be wiped off (this should be done with extreme care
as it may be acidic/corrosive). Where appropriate, if the battery has been removed for charging, replace it and
reconnect the cables.
Note: If the charger plug is disconnected from mains supply, the battery charger will turn off. The charging mode and
status will be recorded in the charger’s memory for 15 minutes. Afterward, it will reset to standby mode. This feature
will avoid any power failure, and once power comes back, the charger will resume the charging process at the
previous mode.
If the crocodile clamps are disconnected from the battery while the charger plug is still connected to mains supply,
the charger will automatically switch back to standby mode. So avoid disconnecting the crocodile clamps from the
battery while the charger plug is still connected to mains supply.
MAINTENANCE
It is essential to keep your battery regularly charged throughout the year, especially during the winter months. In the
winter the effectiveness of your car battery is reduced by the cold. Oil is thick. Engines are difficult to start and the
heater, windscreen wipers and lights are all draining power. It is at this time that batteries have to be at peak power.
If your battery is not regularly maintained and kept fully charged, it can cause problems and a possible breakdown.
Listed are some helpful hints on how to keep your battery healthy in conjunction with your battery charger.
Faulty cells
Batteries are usually made with six cells. One of these cells can deteriorate or get damaged. If, after several hours
charging your battery is still flat, you should test the battery. Take hydrometer readings from each cell in the battery.
If one reading is lower than the others, this could indicate a faulty cell. If necessary, get an auto-electrician to check
your battery. One faulty cell is enough to ruin your battery. It is pointless to continue using it and you would be better
getting a new one.