ABSAAR AB-JS012 Battery Charger User Manual

: June 4, 2024
: ABSAAR

Table of Contents

**Introduction:
Safety:
Product View:
Cleaning, Care, and Service
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Battery charger
ABSAAR AB-JS012
User manual

**Introduction:

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In this operating manual, the following symbols are used:

| DISPOSAL: Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Collection of such waste separately for special treatment is necessary.
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| Read operator’s manual
| Indoor use only!
| Explosion Hazard!
| Observe warnings and safety guidelines!
| The danger of electric shock!

Intended use:
The charger AB-JS012 is intended for charging 6/12V acid-lead/AGM/GEL batteries
Do not use it for any other purpose.
The charger is solely approved for private use. Any other use or modification of the charger is considered inappropriate and involves substantial hazards. The manufacturer assumes no liability for damages arising from improper use.
Warning!
Familiarise yourself with all charger functions and learn how to correctly use the device before first using it. For this purpose, please carefully read the following operating instructions. Store this manual in a safe location. When passing the charger on to others, be sure to also include all documentation.

Model	Charging Current and capacity of batteries	Engine Starting current
AB-JS012	(2A) / 4-30Ah	(12A) / 25-120Ah

Safety:

General safety guidelines:
Read all safety guidelines and instructions. Non-compliance with safety guidelines and instructions can cause electric shock, fire, and/ or serious injury. Keep all safety guidelines and instructions for future reference.
Warning!
Life-threatening danger to infants and children. Never allow children to play with components or mounting parts, they could be swallowed and result in suffocation.
This device is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or who lack experience and/or knowledge unless they are supervised by a person who is responsible for their safety or unless they receive instructions from this person on how the equipment is to be used. Children must be supervised in order to ensure that they do not play with the device.
The manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by:

Improper connection and/or operation.
Exterior force, damage to the device, and/or damage to parts of the device caused by mechanical impact or overload.
Any type of modification to the device.
Use of the device for purposes that are not described in this instruction manual.
Consequential damages caused by non-intended and/or improper use, and/or defective batteries.
Moisture and/or insufficient ventilation.
The unauthorized opening of the device. This will avoid the guarantee.

Safety notices for charger:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the battery chargers.
Before using the battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the battery charger and battery.
Non- rechargeable batteries cannot be charged with this battery charger.
During charging, the battery must be placed in a well-ventilated area. Keep the working area tidy to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and explosion. Do not cover the charger and battery pack with a cloth while charging.
The battery charger contains components that can produce arcs and sparks when in use. WARNING: Explosive gases. Prevent flames and sparks. Provide adequate ventilation during charging.
To prevent fire or explosion, only use in a well-ventilated area. When charging, it is prohibited to start the engine or perform ignition and other dangerous actions. Do not charge in a garage or other enclosed space. Provide adequate ventilation during charging.
Never touch battery terminals or battery clamps whilst the device is connected to alternating current.
Use a power source with the voltage specified on the nameplate of the charger.
Check the input voltage (230V ~ 50Hz) and ensure that it corresponds to the mains voltage, otherwise the charger may be damaged.
If an extension cable is used, the cable diameter must be sufficient for the power required by the charger
Do not charge the battery packs in presence of flammable liquids or gases.
Never short-circuit the device or connect the inlets and outlets of the device using metal objects. Only use the supplied connecting cables to connect the device to a battery.
Always make sure that the charger is disconnected from the mains when you connect it and disconnect it to a battery.
Never place the device over or close to the battery to be charged. Gases from the battery make the charger corrode and damage it. Set up the charger as far away from the battery as the direct current cable allows.
Ensure that the device is always stored in a safe place. Do not expose the device to rain or snow or other wet conditions. Avoid pouring or dripping water or other liquids over it. If water penetrates electrical devices, the risk of electric shock increases.
To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the unit, cord, or plug in water or other liquid.
Ensure that all plugs and cables are free of moisture. Never connect the device to the mains with wet or moist hands.
Never carry the charger by a cord or yank it to disconnect from the receptacle.
After charging or before attempting any maintenance or cleaning, unplug the charger from the power source.
Do not operate or disassemble charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman. Incorrect use or reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
All maintenance work must be conducted by qualified electricians.
Never disassemble the device, incorrect assembly may cause electric shock or fire.
The protection class is IP20. The product shall not be used outside the room, where it is rainy and snowy.
As the casing can generate heat during charging. it is prohibited to cover the vent of the casing.

Product View:

ABSAAR AB JS012 Battery Charger - Product View

Positive( + ) and negative( – ) polarity clamps
LCD display, which displays the battery voltage or percentage of the charging battery. You can select the displayed values by pressing the “Display” button
LED light to display which value is selected.
LED light to indicate the charging process, if the light flicks, it means that the charger is running in reconditioning mode. It lights up permanently during charging.
Did red lead light up? means the output clamps are wrong connected. You should connect the red clamp to the positive terminal of the battery and the black one to the negative.
Charging battery select button, according to the battery you connect, you can push the “Battery” button to choose different battery types and charging voltage 6V or 12V. If the wrong charging voltage is selected, the LCD display will display” FUL” and there will have no output current
LED Display and Engine Start function select button, according to your requirement, you can choose different charging current. If fast mode is selected, the max. charging current will be 12A and 2A at slow mode.

Press the “Engine Start” button and hold for more than 3 seconds, it will come into the “Engine Start” process, then you can use it to start your vehicle at the cycle no more than 5S on and 180S off, max. 5 cycles allowed.
Note that 2A charging current is suit for 4-30Ah batteries and 12A charging current is better for the capacity of 25-120Ah batteries.

Charging:
a. connect the rec clamp to the plus pole and the black clamp to the minus pole
b. connect the charger to a 230V socket
c. The charger’s LED display will flash to show the voltage of the battery.
d. Press the “BATTERY SELECT” button? Users can choose the battery type which needs a charge. (Such as STD or AGM or GEL?
e. Press the “CURRENT SELECT” button, and you can choose the charge current you need. ?Such as FAST or SLOW.
f. After 5 seconds, till the digital LED display and “Charging” indicator lights are permanent it means the charger is undercharging working condition.
g. When the charger is charged, the LED display will show “FUL”.
Jump Start
a. Charge the battery for 10-15 minutes according to steps a-f in the charging operation section above.
i. Press the button of “ENGINE START” for 3 seconds, the indicator below “ENGINE START” will be lighted, then you can start your vehicle
ii. At most for 5 seconds, the charger will stop the starting mode and turn into rest mode. Meanwhile, the next time to go to start mode will be counted down and shown on the LED Display like:180 – 179 – 178 – …..3 – 2 – 1.
b. If you need to exit “ ENGINE START” mode, press “ENGINE START” once, and the light below “ENGINE START” will turn off, which represents that the charger has already exited “ENGINE START and turned into charging mode.
i. Do not crank the engine for > 5s
ii. Wait for approximately 180s between starting attempts
iii. Do not attempt to start more than five times. If five attempts fail, the vehicle’s battery should be recharged 15-30 minutes
When the display show FUL, please disconnect the charger from the battery, it is not designed to use the charger as a maintenance charger
End charging process:

Unplug from the AC outlet.
Disconnect the black clamp
Disconnect the red clamp

Cleaning, Care, and Service

Your charger can be kept functional for years with minimum care.

After the charging process is completed, clean the clamps. To prevent corrosion, wipe off any battery fluid that has come into contact with the clamps.
Roll up the cables properly when you store the charger. This helps to prevent damage to the cables and the charger.
Occasional cleaning of the charger casing with a soft cloth keeps the surface shiny and helps to prevent corrosion.
Store the charger in a clean and dry location.

Service
Leave the repair of the device to qualified technical personnel. Thus, the safety of the device is guaranteed and maintained.

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