My PROJECT MPLG 17 A1 Car Battery Charger and Jump Starter Instruction Manual

CAR BATTERY CHARGER & JUMP STARTER MPLG 17 A1
IAN 392476_2201
Instruction Manual

MPLG 17 A1 Car Battery Charger and Jump Starter

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CAR BATTERY CHARGER & JUMP STARTER
Operation and Safety Notes
Translation of the original instructions

Before reading, unfold the page containing the illustrations and familiarise yourself with all functions of the device.

Table of pictograms used

| Read the operating instructions for this product attentively and with care before use.
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| PLEASE NOTE: This symbol indicates additional information and explanations on the product and
its use.
| Caution! Risk of electric shock!
| Dispose of the batteries in the specified battery collection points.
| Suitable for lead-acid battery: 8 Ah – 250 Ah
| Only for use in closed, ventilated rooms!
~ 50 Hz| Alternating voltage with a frequency of 50 Hz
| Caution! Possible risks!
| Caution! Explosion hazard!
| Protection class IP20: Protection from the device housing against touching live or internal moving parts with your fingers.
****| Do not dispose of any electrical devices in domestic waste!
| Dispose of the device and packaging in an environmentally friendly manner!
| Packaging material –corrugated paper
| Suitable for motorcycles
| Suitable for the charging of 12 V batteries
| Suitable for cars
| Suitable for the charging of 6 V batteries
| Made from recycled material

Car battery charger & jump starter MPLG 17 A1

Introduction

**** Congratulations! You have purchased one of our high-quality products. Please familiarise yourself with the product before using it for the first time. Read the following original operating and safety instructions carefully. This product must be set up or used only by people who have been trained to do so.

Intended use

The MyProject MPLG 17 A1 is a car battery charger with pulse maintenance charge (chip software), used for charging and maintenance charging and suitable for the following 6 V or 12 V lead batteries (batteries) with electrolyte solution, AGM batteries, lead-acid batteries, deep cycle (e.g. boat batteries) or gel batteries:

For car and motorcycle batteries with 12 V / 6 V and 8–250 Ah capacity

You can also regenerate discharged batteries (depending on the battery type). The car battery charger has a safety circuit against sparking and overheating. Keep these instructions in a safe place. Ensure you hand over all documentation when passing the product on to anyone else. Any use that differs to the intended use as stated above is prohibited and potentially dangerous. Damage or injury caused by misuse or disregarding the above warning is not covered by the warranty or any liability on the part of the manufacturer.

The device is not intended for commercial use.

Commercial use will void the guarantee.

PLEASE NOTE: The car battery charger cannot charge any electrical vehicles with integrated
rechargeable battery.
PLEASE NOTE: No jumpstart of 6 V batteries possible.
Scope of delivery
PLEASE NOTE: Check the scope of delivery and the device as well as all parts for damage immediately after unpacking. Do not put a defective unit or defective parts into operation.

1 Car battery charger MyProject MPLG 17 A1
2 quick-contact connection terminals, (1 red, 1 black)
1 original operating instructions

Parts description

For this, see Fig. A and B:

1. Digital Display button
2. Battery Type button
3. Charge Start button
4. “–” pole connection terminal (black)
5. “+” pole connection terminal (red)
6. Digital display
7. Mains cable
8. Fuse with cover

PLEASE NOTE: The use of the term “product” or “device” in the following text refers to the car battery charger named in these operating instructions.

Technical Specifications

• = Return current means the current that the car battery charger consumes from the battery when no mains current is connected.

Changes to technical and visual aspects of the product may be made as part of future developments without notice. Accordingly, no warranty is offered for the physical dimensions, information and specifications in these operating instructions.
The operating instructions cannot therefore be used as the basis for asserting a legal claim.
PLEASE NOTE: The maximum load current essentially depends on the internal resistance of the connected battery. This internal resistance is determined by the following factors: ages, capacity and type of connected battery.

Safety instructions

KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN!

• DANGER! Avoid danger to life and danger of injury from improper use!

• CAUTION! Do not operate the device with a damaged cable, mains cable or mains plug. Damaged mains cables pose danger to life from electric shock.

• In case of damage, the mains cable must only be repaired by authorized and trained specialists! Contact the service point of your country if you need any repairs!

• RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Ensure that the vehicle is not in operation if the battery is installed firmly in the vehicle! Switch off the ignition and put the vehicle into the parking position, with the parking brake engaged (e.g. car) or the rope attached (e.g. boat)!

• RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Disconnect the car battery charger from the mains before removing the connection terminals.

• First connect the connection terminal that is not connected to the car body.

• Connect the other connection terminal to the car body away from the battery and the petrol line.

• Connect the car battery charger to the supply grid only after doing this.

• Disconnect the car battery charger from the supply grid after charging.

• Only then disconnect the connection terminal from the car body.
  Then disconnect the connection terminal from the battery.

• RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Only touch the pole connection cables (“–” and “+”) in the insulated area!

• RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Conduct the connection to the battery and the socket of the mains grid completely protected from moisture!

• RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! Perform installation, servicing and maintenance of the car battery charger only when the mains current is not connected!

• RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! First disconnect the negative pole connection cable (black) of the car battery charger from the negative pole of the battery upon completing the charging and trickle charging process, if the battery is continually connected in the vehicle.

• Do not leave any toddlers or children unsupervised around the  car battery charger!

• Children cannot assess possible dangers in use of electrical devices. Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device.

• This device may be used by children aged 8 years and older,  and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities, or a lack of experience and knowledge, if they are supervised or have been instructed in how to use the device safely and  understand the dangers that may arise when using it. Do not allow children to play with the device. Cleaning and day-to-day maintenance must not be performed by children without supervision.

• EXPLOSION HAZARD! Protect yourself from highly   explosive oxyhydrogen reactions! Gaseous hydrogen can escape during charging or maintenance charging of the battery. Oxyhydrogen is a potentially explosive mix of gaseous hydrogen and oxygen.

The oxyhydrogen reaction occurs on contact with open fire (flames, smouldering or sparks)!

Perform charging and maintenance charging in a weather-protected space that is ventilated well. Ensure that   there are no naked flames (flames, embers or sparks) during  charging ormaintenance charging!

• EXPLOSION AND FIRE HAZARDS! Ensure that explosive or flammable substances, such as petrol or solvents cannot be ignited when you are using the car battery charger!

• EXPLOSIVE GASES! Avoid flames and sparks!

• Ensure sufficient ventilation when charging.

• Put the battery onto a well-ventilated surface when charging.  Otherwise, the device can be damaged.

• EXPLOSION HAZARD! Ensure that the positive pole   connection cable has no contact with a fuel line (e.g. petrol line)!

• DANGER OF CAUSTIC BURNS! Protect your eyes and skin from caustic burns from the acid (sulphuric acid) when it comes into contact with the battery!

• Use: acid-resistant safety goggles, clothing and gloves! If your eyes or skin have come into contract with the sulphuric acid, flush the affected body region with plenty of clear, running water and seek medical advice at once!

• Avoid electrical short circuits when connecting the car battery charger to the battery. Connect the negative pole connection  cable only to the negative pole of the battery or the car body.  Connect the positive pole connection cable only to the positive pole of the battery!

• Before connecting to the mains, verify the mains power has the  required 230 V~ 50 Hz, neutral lead, a 16 A fuse and an ELCB  switch (earth leakage circuit breaker)! Otherwise, the device can be damaged.

• Do not use the car battery charger near any fires, heat and longterm temperatures above 50 °C! For higher temperatures, the  output  power of the car battery charger will  drop automatically.

• Only use the car battery charger with the original parts it was delivered with!

• Do not cover the car battery charger with any objects!  Otherwise, the device can be damaged.

• Protect the electrical contact surfaces of the battery from short circuit!

• Only use the car battery charger for the charging and maintenance charging of undamaged 6 V/12 V lead batteries (with electrolyte solution or gel)! Otherwise, property damage may be the consequence.

• Do not use the car battery charger for the charging and maintenance charging of non-rechargeable batteries.

Otherwise, property damage may be the consequence.

• Do not use the car battery charger for the charging and maintenance charging of damaged or frozen batteries!

Otherwise, property damage may be the consequence.

• Please refer to the original operating instructions about the maintenance of your battery prior to connecting the car  battery charger!

Otherwise, there is a danger of injury and/or the risk of damage  to thedevice.

• Before connecting the car battery charger to a battery that is  continually connected to the vehicle, learn about compliance with the electrical safety and maintenance in the original operating instructions of the vehicle! Otherwise, there is a danger of  injury and/or the risk of property damage.

• Disconnect the car battery charger from the mains current when it is not is use, to protect the environment as well! Note that power is consumed in standby operation as well.

• Always pay attention and be aware of what you are doing.  Proceed reasonably and do not put the car battery charger into operation when you are not focused or not feeling well.

Operation

Always unplug the mains plug from the socket before you perform any work at the car battery charger or leave the device unattended.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! DANGER OF PROPERTY DAMAGE! RISK OF INJURY!

• Product properties

This device is designed for charging many SLA batteries (sealed lead-acid batteries), which are used primarily in cars, motorcycles and some other vehicles. They can be, e.g., WET (with liquid electrolyte), GEL (with electrolyte gel) or AGM batteries (with  electrolyte-absorbent mats). A special design of the device (also called a “three-stage charging strategy”) permits recharging of the battery to nearly 100% of its capacity. The battery may also be permanently connected to the car battery charger in order to keep it in optimal condition at all times. Furthermore, the battery charger has an integrated temperature sensor in the device in order to safely recharge the battery even in cold weather (e.g. in the winter).
The device measures the ambient temperature and automatically sets the optimal charging voltage.

PLEASE NOTE: The ambient temperature is measured in the charger. Hence, for optimum function, make sure the battery exhibits the same temperature as the environment.

• Connecting to use the charging modes
• Disconnect the negative pole connection cable (black) of the vehicle from the negative pole of the battery first before charging and maintenance charging if the battery is continually connected in the vehicle. The negative pole of your battery is usually connected to the car body of the vehicle.
• Then disconnect the positive pole connection cable (red) of the vehicle from the positive pole of the battery.
• Only then connect the “+” pole quick-contact connection terminal (red) 5 of the car battery charger to the “+” pole of the battery.
• Connect the “–” pole quick-contact connection terminal (black) 4 to the “–” pole of the battery. Connect the mains cable 7 of the car battery charger to the socket.

PLEASE NOTE: If the connection terminals are connected correctly, the digital display 6 indicates the voltage and the “connected” display lights up. In the event of reverse polarity, the display will show 0.0 and the reverse polarity LED will light up in red in the digital display 6.

Disconnecting after using the charging modes

• Disconnect the device from the mains current.
• Disconnect the “–” pole quick-contact connection terminal (black) 4 from the “–” pole of the battery.
• Disconnect the “+” pole quick-contact connection terminal (red) 5 from the “+” pole of the battery.
• Reconnect the positive pole connection cable of the battery to the positive pole of the battery.
• Reconnect the negative pole connection cable of the battery to the negative pole of the battery.

Select charging mode and start charging process
You can choose from different charging modes to charge different batteries. As compared to conventional car battery chargers, this device has a special function for reuse of a flat battery/rechargeable battery.
You can recharge a completely discharged battery/rechargeable battery. Protection against wrong connection and short circuit ensures safe charging. The integrated electronics do not start the car battery charger at once after connection of the battery, but only after a charging mode has been selected.

If the connection terminals are connected to the battery and the device is connected to the mains, the digital display 6 will show the “Connected” display. Once the charging mode has been selected with the charge start button 3 , the “Charging” display will light  up. When charging is complete,the “Charged” display lights up. If the digital display “0.0” is continually lit before the battery is completely charged, there is a defect.

• In this case, check again if the connection terminals 4 , 5 are correctly attached to the battery and whether the correct battery type has been chosen. If the display continually shows “0.0”, there may be a defect in the battery.

Reactivation function / reconditioning:
If a voltage between 8.5 V and 10.5 V is detected in the connected battery, the device will automatically start a reconditioning process in order to reactivate the battery. If a voltage between 8.5 V and 10.5 V is measured after the reconditioning process, then “Err” will be shown on the digital display. In this case, the battery is faulty and must be replaced.
PLEASE NOTE: This function is only available for 12 V batteries.
Digital Display button 1:
Enables the switch between the digital display of the voltage and charging progress in percent (Battery %). Use this button to switch between the following displays:

• Battery %: shows the charging progress of the connected battery in percent.
• Voltage: shows the voltage of the connected battery.
• Alternator % check: Output power of the alternator in percent.

Battery Type button 2:
Use this button to set the battery type to be charged. You can choose between different battery types.
The battery type must be correctly set before starting the charging process:

• 12 V Regular: These batteries (lead-acid batteries) are usually used in cars, trucks and motorcycles.
  They have venting caps and are often marked as “low-maintenance” or “no maintenance”. This battery type is meant for transferring energy quickly (e.g. starting an engine). “Regular” batteries should not be used for “Deep- Cycle/Marine” applications.

• 12 V Deep-Cycle: These batteries are usually also marked as “Deep-Cycle” or “Marine”.
  Batteries of this type are usually larger than other battery types. This supplies less short-term energy, but a longer-term energy transmission. These batteries can withstand a large number of discharge cycles.

• 12 V AGM/Gel: The AGM battery types are usually good deep-cycle batteries. They have the best “service life” if they are recharged before they have been discharged by more than 50%.
  At complete discharge they can withstand about 300 charge cycles. The battery type GEL is similar to the battery type AGM. The voltage at recharging is lower than in other lead-acid batteries.
  If you use the wrong car battery charger for a gel battery, a reduced output or shorter service life can be expected.

• 6 V Regular: Choose this mode for commercial rechargeable 6 V batteries.

PLEASE NOTE: If you connect a 12 V car battery to a car battery charger and the car battery charger automatically detects it as a 6 V battery, it can be assumed that this 12 V car battery is faulty and needs to be replaced.
Charge Start button 3:
Use this button to switch between the following options and start the charging process:

• Fast Charge: fast charging
•  Normal charge: normal charging (normal speed)
• Start: briefly supplies 75 Ampere to bridge batteries with a weak charge or flat 12 V batteries for the purpose of starting the engine

PLEASE NOTE: In the Fast Charge mode the charger automatically switches to maintenance charging after a successful charging process (the “Charged” LED lights up in green in the digital display 6), provided the car battery charger remains connected to the battery and mains current.
ATTENTION: Mode can only be terminated by unplugging the mains plug 7 or by repeatedly pressing the charge start button 3 (repeated pressing until no mode is displayed).
PLEASE NOTE: If the “Charged” LED in the digital display 6 lights up in green, the battery is sufficiently charged and a repeated fast or normal charging process is no longer permitted.

Using the jump-start function

WARNING! Always make all connections as described and in the proper order.
Otherwise, the electronic system of the vehicle can be damaged. If proceeding contrary to the specifications described, you will act at your own risks and responsibility.
ATTENTION: This function is not suitable for batteries below 45 Ah. For batteries below 45 Ah, this function may damage the battery. For diesel vehicles and large-volume petrol motors, higher currents than 75 A are needed for starting at times.
PLEASE NOTE: The car battery charger has an analysis program that protects the battery from damage, particularly for the jump-start function (e.g. sulphatisation, excessive voltage drops).
If the batteries are discharged very heavily or subject to very high stress, the device will not activate the jump starter to protect the battery. During this process, the battery is already being charged at low currents (“charging” is lit). The display then stays at “0”. In this case, jump starting is not possible.
This protects the battery from damage. The battery should be charged first. The function “Fast Charge” or “Normal Charge” can be used for this.

• Connect the “+” pole quick-contact connection terminal (red) 5 of the car battery charger to the “+” pole of the battery.
• Connect the “–” pole quick-contact connection terminal (black) 4 to the “–” pole of the battery. Connect the mains cable 7 of the car battery charger to the socket.
• If the connection terminals are correctly connected, the car battery charger will automatically choose the correct 6 V or 12 V voltage. You can review the battery type in the “Battery Type” option field and if necessary change it by pressing the battery type button 2.
• Now use the Charge Start button 3 to select the function “Start”. The car battery charger now analyses the charge condition of the battery. The display will now read “0”.
• Now actuate the vehicle’s ignition. The display will now show a 5 second countdown (of which 2 second priming / analysis function and 3 second jump-start function at 75 A) when the car battery charger is used for jump starting (previously analysed by the car battery charger). During this countdown, your car battery charger will briefly supply 75 A, in order to bridge the battery for the purposes of starting the engine. Start the motor during the countdown. This will be followed by a break of 180 seconds to protect the battery. Now the cycle restarts (2 seconds lead or analysis function and 3 seconds jump-start function at 75 A / 180 seconds pause).
• To disconnect the device, first remove the connection terminals first ( 4 / 5 ) and then unplug the mains cable 7.

PLEASE NOTE: If the battery is discharged entirely, the 75 A will not be sufficient to start the engine in all vehicles (e.g. diesel vehicles).

• In this case, use the Charge Start button 3 to select the option “Fast Charge” and then charge the battery to 60% (for diesel engines, the warm-up withdraws energy from the battery. The 60% must be pending after warm-up).
• You can track charging progress at the display by selecting the option “Battery %” with the digital display button 1.
• When 60% is reached, repeat the jump-start function.

ATTENTION: End the mode by unplugging the mains plug 7.

Alternator test function

• Attach the red connection terminals 5 to the positive pole of your battery. The positive pole is marked by a “+” and a red mark.
• Attach the black connection terminals 4 to the negative pole of your battery. The negative pole is marked by a “–” and a black mark.
• Connect the mains cable 7 of the car battery charger to the socket.

Set the “Alternator” function (LED next to the alternator) via the button 1. A % value is displayed. Start the engine. If the % value rises with the engine running, the alternator will charge the battery. If the % value drops or remains the same, there is a problem with the alternator, the connection or the battery.

• Disconnect the device from the mains current.
• Disconnect the “–” pole quick-contact connection terminal (black) 4 from the “–” pole of the battery.
• Disconnect the “+” pole quick-contact connection terminal (red) 5 from the “+” pole of the battery.

Replacing the fuse
The fuse of the car battery charger may be damaged, e.g. by a device defect, overload, etc.

• Before replacing the fuse, unplug the mains cable 7.
• Remove the cover of the fuse 8 by depressing it slightly on the side.
• Unscrew the fuse with a suitable open-end spanner and secure the new fuse.
• Screw it on subsequently and replace the cover 8.

PLEASE NOTE: If you need a new fuse, contact our service (see chapter with warranty and service information).

Maintenance and care

• Always unplug the mains cable 7 from the socket before you perform any work on the car battery charger.
• The device is maintenance-free. Deactivate the device. Clean the metal and plastic surfaces of the device with a dry cloth.
• Never use any solvents or other aggressive cleaning agents.

Information about recycling and disposal
DO NOT DISPOSE OF ELECTRICAL TOOLS IN HOUSEHOLD WASTE!
DON’T THROW AWAY – RECYCLE!
According to European Directive 2012/19/EU, used electrical devices must be collected separately for environmentally compatible recycling or recovery. Please return this device to an approved waste management company or use your municipal waste collection  service. Please ensure you comply with local regulations. If you have any questions, please contact your local authority or waste management company.

Please return this device, accessories and packaging to your local recycling depot. Do not dispose of the car battery charger in household waste, in fire or in water. This satisfies your legal obligations while also making an important contribution to protecting the environment.
Devices that are no longer functional should be recycled wherever possible. Ask your local stockist for advice.

As the consumer you are legally obliged (by the German Battery Ordinance) to return any and all used batteries. Batteries containing harmful substances are labelled with the adjacent symbol, which indicates the prohibition on disposal in household waste. The abbreviations for the relevant heavy metals are: Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercury, Pb = lead.

Take used batteries to a waste management company in your city or community or return them to your dealer. This satisfies your legal obligations while also making an important contribution to protecting the environment.
Please note the marking on the different packaging materials and separate them as necessary.
The packaging materials are marked with abbreviations (a) and digits (b) with the following definitions: 1–7: Plastics, 20–22: Paper and cardboard, 80–98: Composite materials.

Original EC Declaration of Conformity

We,
C. M. C. GmbH
Responsible for documentation:
Dr. Christian Weyler
Katharina-Loth-Str. 15
66386 St. Ingbert
Germany

hereby take sole responsibility for declaring that the product
Car battery charger & jump starter MPLG 17 A1

meets the basic safety requirements as specified in the European Directives

Low Voltage Directive: (2014/35/EU)
Electromagnetic Compatibility: (2014/30/EU)
RoHS Directive: (2011/65/EU)+(2015/863/EU) and the amendments to these Directives.

The object of the declaration described above meets the requirements of Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
This conformity assessment is based on the following harmonised standards:
EN 60335-2-29:2004 + A2:2010 + A11:2018
EN 60335-1:2012/A2:2019
EN 62233:2008
EN 50498:2010
EN 55014-1:2017
EN 55014-2:2015
EN 61000-3-2:2014
EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019

St. Ingbert, 01 February 2022 Dr. Christian Weyler
– Quality Assurance –

Warranty and service information

Warranty from Creative Marketing & Consulting GmbH
Dear Customer,
The warranty for this equipment is 3 years from the date of purchase. In the event of product defects, you have legal rights against the retailer of this product. Your statutory rights are not affected in any way by our warranty conditions, which are described below.

Warranty conditions
The warranty period begins on the date of purchase. Please retain the original sales receipt.
This document is required as your proof of purchase.
Should this product show any defect in materials or manufacture within 3 years from the date of purchase, we will repair or replace it – at our discretion – free of charge. This warranty service requires that you retain proof of purchase (sales receipt) for the defective device for the three year period and that you briefly explain in writing what the fault entails and when it occurred.
If the defect is covered by our warranty, we will repair and return your product or send you a replacement.
The original warranty period is not extended when a device is repair or replaced.

Warranty period and statutory claims for defects
The warranty period is not extended by the guarantee. This also applies to replaced and repaired parts.
Any damages or defects detected at the time of purchase must be reported immediately after unpacking.
Any incidental repairs after the warranty period are subject to a fee.

Extent of warranty
This device has been manufactured according to strict quality guidelines and carefully inspected before delivery.
The warranty applies to material and manufacturing defects only. This warranty does not extend to product parts, which are subject to normal wear and tear and can thus be regarded as consumable parts, or for damages to fragile parts, e.g. switches, rechargeable batteries or parts made from glass.
This warranty is voided if the product becomes damaged or is improperly used or maintained.
For proper use of the product, all of the instructions given in the operating instructions must be followed precisely. If the operating instructions advise you or warn you against certain uses or actions, these must be avoided in all circumstances.
The product is for consumer use only and is not intended for commercial or trade use. The warranty becomes void in the event of misuse and improper use, use of force, and any work on the device that has not been carried out by our authorised service branch.

Processing of warranty claims
To ensure prompt processing of your claim, please follow the instructions given below.
Please retain proof of purchase and the article number (e.g. IAN) for all inquiries.
The product number can be found on the type plate, an engraving, the cover page of your instructions (bottom left), or the sticker on the back or underside of the device.
In the event of malfunctions or other defects, please first contact our service department below by phone or email. If your product is found to be defective, you can then send your product with proof of purchase (till receipt) and a statement describing what the fault involves and when it occurred free of charge to the service address given.

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Service
How to contact us:

Please note that the following address is not a service address. Please first contact the service point given above.

Address:
C. M. C. GmbH
Katharina-Loth-Str. 15
66386 St. Ingbert
Germany
Ordering spare parts:
www.ersatzteile.cmc-creative.de
C.M.C. GmbH
Katharina-Loth-Str. 15
DE-66386 St. Ingbert
GERMANY
Last Information Update: 02/2022
Ident.-No.: MPLG17A1022022-10

References

• Creative.DE - creative Produkte und Dienstleistungens
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