Einhell CE-BC 1 M Battery Charger Instruction Manual

Einhell CE-BC 1 M Battery Charger

Danger!

When using the equipment, a few safety precautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete operating instructions and safety regulations with due care. Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the information is available at all times. If you give the equipment to any other person, hand over these operating instructions and safety regulations as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or accidents which arise due to a failure to follow these instructions and the safety instructions.

Safety regulations

The corresponding safety information can be found in the enclosed booklet.

Danger!

Read all safety regulations and instructions.
Any errors made in following the safety regulations and instructions may result in an electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a safe place for future use.

This equipment can be used by children of 8 years and older and by people with limited physical, sensory or mental capacities or those with no experience and knowledge if they are supervised or have received instruction in how to use the equipment safely and understand the dangers which result from such use. Children are not allowed to play with the equipment. Unless supervised, children are not allowed to clean the equipment and carry out user-level maintenance work.

Waste disposal

Batteries: Only dispose of these items through motor vehicle workshops, special collection points or special waste collection points. Ask your local council.

Explanation of the warning signs on the equipment (see Fig. 4)

1. The equipment is totally insulated
2. CAUTION – Read the operating instructions to reduce the risk of injury
3. Fuse value on pcb
4. Disconnect from the mains supply before connecting or disconnecting the battery to orfrom the charger.
   IMPORTANT: Explosive gases. Avoid fl ames and sparks. Provide good ventilation during the charging process.

Layout and items supplied

Layout (Fig. 1)

1. Function key
2. LED display
3. Charging cable, black (-)
4. Charging cable, red (+)
5. Suspension eye
6. Mains power cable
   

Items supplied

• Open the packaging and take out the equipment with care.

• Remove the packaging material and any packaging and/or transportation braces (if available).

• Check to see if all items are supplied.

• Inspect the equipment and accessories for transport damage.

• If possible, please keep the packaging until the end of the guarantee period.
  Danger!
  The equipment and packaging material are not toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags, foils or small parts. There is a danger of swallowing or suff ocating!

• Original operating instructions

• Safety instructions

Proper use

The charger is designed for charging non-maintenance-free or maintenance-free 6V/12V lead acid batteries (wet / Ca/Ca / EFB batteries) and for lead gel and AGM batteries which are used in motor vehicles.

The equipment must not be used for charging lithium iron phosphate rechargeable batteries (e.g. LiFePO4) or other lithium rechargeable batteries. The equipment is designed for mobile use only and not for installation in caravans, mobile homes or similar vehicles. The equipment cannot be used as a buff er power supply, e.g. while changing a battery. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.

The equipment is to be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user / operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind caused as a result of this.

Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.

Technical data

Mains voltage: 220-240 V ~ 50 Hz
Max. power rating: 20 W
Nominal output voltage: 6 V DC / 12 V DC
Max. nominal output current.: 1 A
Protection class: II
Protection type: IP65
Ambient temperature: – 20°C – 40°C
Battery capacity: 3-32 Ah

Operation

Before you connect the equipment to the power supply make sure that the data on the specifi cations label are identical to the supply voltage. Danger! Do not charge any frozen batteries.

Please also refer to the instructions in the owner’s manuals for the car, radio, navigation system, etc.

Notes on automatic charging

The charger is a microprocessor controlled automatic charger, i.e. it is suitable in particular for charging maintenance-free batteries and for the long-term charging and maintenance-charging of batteries which are not in constant use, e.g. for  classic cars, recreational vehicles, lawn tractors and the like. The integrated microprocessor enables charging in several steps. The final charging step, maintenance charging, maintains the battery capacity at 95–100% and therefore keeps the battery fully charged at all times. The charging operation does not need to be monitored. However, do not leave the battery unattended if you charge it over an extended period of time, so that you can disconnect it from the mains power supply in the event of a fault in the charger

Explanation of the symbols (Fig. 2)

A Charging of a 6V battery (lead acid battery, AGM battery and GEL battery).
B Charging of a 12V battery (lead acid battery, AGM battery and GEL battery).
C Fault LED – the clamps are wrongly connected (reverse polarity), short- circuit, wrong charging voltage selected for 6V battery, faulty battery.

Charging settings (Fig. 2)

Connect the charger to the socket outlet (check the technical data). All 3 LEDs will fl ash for a short time. Then the 12V LED will fl ash rapidly. To set the charging voltage according to the battery voltage (6V or 12V), press the Mode button (Item

1. Either the 6V or 12V LED will fl ash rapidly depending on your selection. While charging is in progress, the applicable LED will fl ash slowly.

Charging the battery:

• Release or remove the battery stoppers (if fitted) from the battery.
• Check the acid level in the battery. If necessary, top up the battery with distilled water (if possible). Important! Battery acid is aggressive. Rinse off any acid splashes thoroughly with lots of water and seek medical advice if necessary.
• First connect the red charging cable to the positive pole of the battery.
• Then connect the black charging cable to the bodywork of the vehicle away from the battery and the petrol pipe. Either the 6V or 12V LED will flash slowly depending on the battery voltage you have set.
• Warning! Under normal circumstances the negative battery pole is connected to the bodywork and you proceed as described above. In exceptional cases it is be possible that the positive battery pole is connected to the bodywork (positive earthing). In this case, connect the black charger cable to the negative pole on the battery. Then connect the red charger cable to the bodywork at a point away from the battery and the petrol pipe.
• Important! Charging may create dangerous explosive gas and therefore you should avoid spark formation and naked flames whilst the battery is charging. There is a risk of explosion! It is essential that you ventilate the rooms well.
• Once the battery is fully charged, the 6V or 12V LED will shine continuously.
• If the charger shows “Battery fully charged” after just a few minutes, this indicates that the battery capacity is low. The battery needs replacing

Calculating the charging time (Fig. 3)

The charging time depends on the charge status of the battery. If the battery is fully discharged, the approximate char ing time up to approx. 80% charged can be calculated using the following formula:

Amp. (charging current)

The charging current should be 1/10 to 1/6 of the battery capacity.

Error LED (Fig. 2 / Item C)

The error LED will fl ash (light up) in the following cases:

• If you have selected the wrong charging voltage (12V) for a 6V battery. The equipment fully charges the 6V battery and automatically detects afterwards that the wrong charging voltage was selected.
• If the voltage of the battery is less than 3.5 V or more than 15 V. The battery is either unsuitable for charging or is defective. It is also possible that other battery errors or faults can mean that the battery cannot be charged.
• If the terminal clamps are connected to the battery terminals with the wrong polarity. The protection against swapped poles ensures that the battery and charger do not get damaged. Remove the charger from the battery and start the charging process from the beginning again.
• If there is a short-circuit between the two terminal clamps (the metal parts of the clamps come into contact with each other). The protection against short-circuits ensures that the battery and charger do not get damaged.

Finishing charging the battery

• Pull the plug out of the socket.
• First disconnect the black charging cable from the bodywork.
• Then release the red charging cable from the positive pole on the battery.
• Important! In case of positive earthing, first disconnect the red charging cable from the bodywork and then the black charging cable from the battery.
• Screw or push the battery stoppers back into position (if there are any).

Important! If the mains plug is pulled out but the charger cables are still connected to the battery, the charger will draw off a small amount of electricity from the battery. We therefore recommend that you always completely remove the charger from the battery when not in use.

Overload cut-out

The charger is equipped with electronic protection against overload, short circuit and swapped poles. One or more fi ne fuses are also fi tted. If the fuse suff ers a defect it must be replaced by a new fuse with the same amp value. If necessary, please contact our customer service center.

Maintenance and care of the battery

• Ensure that your battery is always fitted securely.
• A perfect connection to the cable network of the electrical system must be ensured at all times.
• Keep the battery clean and dry. Apply a thin coating of grease to the connection terminals using an acid-free, acid-resistant grease (Vaseline).
• Check the level of the acid in batteries that are not maintenance-free versions approximately every 4 weeks and top up with distilled water if necessary

Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts

Danger!

Always pull out the mains power plug before starting any cleaning work.

Cleaning

• Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible. Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth or blow it with compressed air at low pressure.
• We recommend that you clean the device immediately each time you have finished using it.
• Clean the equipment regularly with a moist cloth and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these could attack the plastic parts of the equipment. Ensure that no water can seep into the device. The ingress of water into an electric tool increases the risk of an electric shock.
• The charger should be placed in a dry room for storage. Any corrosion must be cleaned off the charging terminals.

Maintenance

There are no parts inside the equipment which require additional maintenance.

Ordering replacement parts:

Please quote the following data when ordering replacement parts:

• Type of machine
• Article number of the machine
• Identification number of the machine
• Replacement part number of the part required For our latest prices and information please go to www.isc-gmbh.info

Disposal and recycling

The equipment is supplied in packaging to prevent it from being damaged in transit. The raw materials in this packaging can be reused or recycled. The equipment and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic. Never place defective equipment in your household refuse. The equipment should be taken to a suitable collection center for proper disposal. If you do not know the whereabouts of such a collection point, you should ask in your local council offices.

Troubleshooting

If the equipment is operated properly you should experience no problems with malfunctions or faults. In the event of any malfunctions or faults, please check the following before you contact your customer services.

• Charger clamps connected incorrectly
• Contact between the charger clamps
• Battery defective
• Wrong charging voltage selected

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• Connect the red clamp to the positive pole and the back clamp to the bodywork

• Prevent contact

• Have the battery checked by an
  expert and replace it if necessary

• Select the right charging voltage for the connected battery

For EU countries only

Never place any electric power tools in your household refuse.

To comply with European Directive 2012/19/EC concerning old electric and electronic equipment and its implementation in national laws, old electric power tools have to be separated from other waste and disposed of in an environment-friendly fashion, e.g. by taking to a recycling depot.

Recycling alternative to the return request:

As an alternative to returning the equipment to the manufacturer, the owner of the electrical equipment must make sure that the equipment is properly disposed of if he no longer wants to keep the equipment. The old equipment can be returned to a suitable collection point that will dispose of the equipment in accordance with the national recycling and waste disposal regulations. This does not apply to any accessories or aids without electrical components supplied with the old equipment.

The reprinting or reproduction by any other means, in whole or in part, of documentation and papers accompanying products is permitted only with the express consent of the iSC GmbH. Subject to technical changes

Warranty certificate

Dear Customer,

All of our products undergo strict quality checks to ensure that they reach you in perfect condition. In the unlikely event that your device develops a fault, please contact our service department at the address shown on this guarantee card. You can also contact us by telephone using the service number shown. Please note the following terms under which guarantee claims can be made:

1. These guarantee terms apply to consumers only, i.e. natural persons intending to use this product neither for their commercial activities nor for any other self-employed activities. These warranty terms regulate additional warranty services, which the manufacturer mentioned below promises to buyers of its new products in addition to their statutory rights of guarantee. Your statutory guarantee claims are not affected by this guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.

2. The warranty services cover only defects due to material or manufacturing faults on a product which you have bought from the manufacturer mentioned below and are limited to either the rectification of said defects on the product or the replacement of the product, whichever we prefer. Please note that our devices are not designed for use in commercial, trade or professional applications. A guarantee contract will not be created if the device has been used by commercial, trade or industrial business or has been exposed to similar stresses during the guarantee period.

3. The following are not covered by our guarantee:
   – Damage to the device caused by a failure to follow the assembly instructions or due to incorrect installation, a failure to follow the operating instructions (for example connecting it to an incorrect mains voltage or current type) or a failure to follow the maintenance and safety instructions or by exposing the device to abnormal environmental conditions or by lack of care and maintenance.
   – Damage to the device caused by abuse or incorrect use (for example overloading the device or the use or unapproved tools or accessories), ingress of foreign bodies into the device (such as sand, stones or dust, transport damage), the use of force or damage caused by external forces (for example by dropping it).
   – Damage to the device or parts of the device caused by normal or natural wear or tear or by normal use of the device.

4. The guarantee is valid for a period of 24 months starting from the purchase date of the device. Guarantee claims should be submitted before the end of the guarantee period within two weeks of the  defect being noticed. No guarantee claims will be accepted after the end of the guarantee period. The original guarantee period remains applicable to the device even if repairs are carried out or parts are replaced. In such cases, the work performed or parts fitted will not result in an extension of the guarantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or parts fitted. This also applies if an on site service is used.

5.  To make a claim under the guarantee, please register the defective device at: www.isc-gmbh.info. Please keep your bill of purchase or other proof of purchase for the new device. Devices that are returned without proof of purchase or without a rating plate shall not be covered by the guarantee, because appropriate identification will not be possible. If the defect is covered by our guarantee, then the item in question will either be repaired immediately and returned to you or we will send you a new replacement.

Of course, we are also happy offer a chargeable repair service for any defects which are not covered by the scope of this guarantee or for units which are no longer covered. To take advantage of this service, please send the device to our service address.

Also refer to the restrictions of this warranty concerning wear parts, consumables and missing parts as set out in the service information in these operating instructions.

Customer Service

Telefon: 09951 / 95 920 00 ·Telefax: 09951/95 917 00
E-Mail: [email protected] · Internet: www .isc-gmbh.info
iSC GmbH · Eschenstraße 6 · 94405 Landau/Isar (Deutschland)

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References

• iSC GmbH Spareparts for Tools and Gardenequipment
• iSC GmbH Spareparts for Tools and Gardenequipment

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