UNITECK 1,5.12 Battery Charger User Guide

UNITECK 1,5.12 Battery Charger

Product Information

Specifications

• Tension de sortie DC: 6V – 12V
• Puissance maximum: 28W (Unicharge 1,5.12), 75W (Unicharge 4.12), 150W (Unicharge 8.12)
• Type de chargeur: Chargeur automatique

Product Usage Instructions

Mode MANUAL CHARGE

1. Connect the charger to the battery.
2. Select the battery voltage (6V or 12V) using the battery voltage selection switch.
3. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the charger. The green light will indicate that the charger is on.
4. The orange light will indicate that the battery is being charged.
5. Monitor the charging process. Once the battery is fully charged, the orange light will turn off.
6. Disconnect the charger from the battery.

Mode RECOND

To recondition batteries, follow these steps:

1. Connect the charger to the battery.
2. Select the battery voltage (6V or 12V) using the battery voltage selection switch.
3. Press the RECOND button to start the reconditioning process (only for Unicharge 8.12).
4. The charger will automatically perform the reconditioning process for a maximum of 2 hours.
5. Monitor the reconditioning process. Once it is complete, the charger will automatically stop.
6. Disconnect the charger from the battery.

Installation – Fixation

For installation and fixing, follow these guidelines:

• For Unicharge 1.15.12, refer to the installation instructions provided on www.uniteck.fr.
• For Unicharge 4.12 and 8.12, refer to the installation instructions provided on www.uniteck.fr.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum battery capacity that can be charged?

• A: For Unicharge 1,5.12, the maximum battery capacity is 40 Ah.
• For Unicharge 4.12, the maximum battery capacity is 120 Ah. For Unicharge 8.12, the maximum battery capacity is 250 Ah.

Q: What types of batteries are compatible with the charger?

• A: The charger is compatible with lead-acid, AGM, and gel batteries.

Q: What does the LED indicator flashing orange/green alternately mean?

• A: The flashing orange/green LED indicator indicates a charging error. Please refer to the solution provided in the user manual.

Q: What should I do if the battery does not hold the charge?

• A: If the battery does not hold the charge, it may indicate a problem with the battery itself.
• Check the battery condition and consult a professional if needed.
• Dear customer, thank you for purchasing one of our Uniteck products.
• Please read all the instructions carefully and thoroughly before using the product.

UNICHARGE

1,5.12 / 4.12 / 8.12

• Unicharge is a professional battery charger, ideal for fully and perfectly recharging all lead-acid batteries automatically (without supervision)
• liquid electrolyte
• with gel electrolyte (GEL)
• AGM (or maintenance-free)

UNICHARGE 1,5.12

• Unicharge 1.5.12 has been designed to recharge 6V (3 cells of 2V) and 12V (6 cells of 2V) batteries from 8Ah to 40Ah. Using its 4 charging stages, it is ideal for recharging a motorcycle, scooter alarm batteries, etc.

UNICHARGE 4.12 et UNICHARGE 8.12

• Using the 8-step charging curve for the 4A model and 9 steps for the 8A model, the microprocessor-controlled, Unicharge 4.12 and Unicharge 8.12 guarantee optimal charging of your batteries and extend their lifespan to their full potential.
• UNICHARGE 4.12 is designed to charge 6V or 12V batteries (3 cells of cells or 6 cells of 2V) from 2 to 80 Ah (maintenance of charges up to 120Ah)
• UNICHARGE 8.12 is designed to charge 12V batteries (6 cells of 2V) from 10 to 160 Ah (maintenance of charges up to 250Ah)
• They are particularly suitable for charging batteries for solar fences, alarms, vehicles (cars, motorcycles, motorhomes/caravans, scooters, snow scooters, tractors, and agricultural machinery, and also for boats).
• Their “Manual charge” function allows the recovery of very deeply discharged batteries (from 0V) that can not be recovered with an automatic charge (see MANUAL CHARGE). The RECOND function (UNICHARGE 8.12 only) restores the batteries that have lost their capacity to store energy due to the lamination of their electrolyte (see RECONDITIONING).

CONTROL PANEL

UNICHARGE 1,5.12

CONTROL PANEL: UNICHARGE 4.12

CONTROL PANEL: UNICHARGE 8.12

INSTALLATION

• Protected against humidity and rain (IP65), the UNICHARGE chargers can be used even in the most humid places such as hangars, garden sheds etc.
• Using the 4 fixing holes, UNICHARGE 4.12 and 8.12 can be fixed to the walls easily.

CONNECTION

• Before making any connections, please check the following:
• For open batteries, check the level of the electrolyte. If necessary, top it up with distilled or deionized water.

Unicharge 1,15.12

1. Plug the Unicharge into the wall outlet/socket.
2. Select MODE: 6V or 12V (See control panel)
3. Connect the red clamp to the positive terminal of your battery (marked + or P).
4. Connect the black clamp to the negative terminal of your battery (identified – or N).

Unicharge 4.12 / 8.12

1. Plug the Unicharge into the wall outlet/Socket.
2. Select MODE. (See control panel) Model 4.12 and 8.12: to validate your selection, wait 5 seconds. The selected mode will then be initiated.
3. Connect the red clamp to the positive terminal of your battery (marked + or P).
4. Connect the black clamp to the negative terminal of your battery (identified – or N).

• When charging is completed, the “Charge” LED lights green. If the “Charge” LED is off, check your connections.
• To disconnect, follow the reverse order.
• Note: For UNICHARGE 4.12, it is necessary to set the charging mode (6V or 12V) every time you restart the charger.

CHARGING STEPS

The LED indicators will successively light ON following the different steps

UNICHARGE 1,5.12

UNICHARGE 4.12 AND 8.12

MANUAL MODE / MANUAL LOAD (UNICHARGE 4.12 AND 8.12)

• If your battery is severely discharged (very low voltage <5V) and therefore not recoverable with automatic charging, select manual charging mode.
• UNICHARGE will force the charge until the battery reaches a voltage of 13.6V. After this mode, your battery will be recharged to 80%. We recommend that you finalize the load with an automatic load.

WARNING

• Before starting the mode, be sure to disconnect your battery from any electrical circuit including vehicles.
• The reverse polarity protection is inactive; any connection error is irreversible for the charger (out of warranty).
• Do not let the charger connect more than 12H in manual mode

RECONDITIONING MODE

(UNICHARGE 8.12 ONLY)

• This function is used to rehabilitate batteries (12V only) that have lost their ability to store energy due to the stratification of their electrolyte. Lamination is a non-homogeneous mixture of the electrolyte.
• Water having a lower density, concentrates with time upwards while acid, having a higher density, concentrates downwards.
• With the RECONDITIONING mode, UNICHARGE delivers a specific charging curve that stirs the electrolyte so that the battery recovers its capacity to store energy, thus increasing its lifespan.

WARNING

• Before starting the mode, be sure to disconnect your battery from any electrical circuit including vehicles.
• The charger follows each charging step, including step n°6 (RECOND).

INTEGRATED PROTECTIONS

• For safe operation, Unicharge has several built-in protections that preserve the charger and the battery:
• Reverse polarity protection,
• Short-circuit protection,
• Thermal protection (except Unicharge 1.5.12)
• Protection against sparks.

TROUBLESHOOTING

UNICHARGE 1,5.12

The POWER light is ON but the charge does not start (the Charge LED is switched off)| The battery is charged. The “floating” mode is activated. The current is <

30mA, the LED indicator thus

does not switch on.

| Normal situation. The charger will go back to its charge when the voltage drops. The LED indicator will then become orange again.
The battery voltage selected is not appropriate (12V

selected instead of 6V)

| Select the correct battery voltage.
Polarity reversal on the

battery

| Check the wiring.
The Charge LED flashes (orange/green alternatively)| Critical charging status| The light will not flash more than 5 seconds: the LED indicator will then become orange, meaning that the battery is charging.

UNICHARGE 4.12 et UNICHARGE 8.12

Check the connections.
The problem of battery connection (cables, lugs …).
Battery voltage selection error (Unixarge 4.12 only).| ****

Check that the voltage selected matches the voltage of your battery.

Battery voltage too low.| Check that the voltage selected matches the voltage of your battery.
Check that the selected voltage matches the voltage of your battery. If the battery voltage is less than 3.5V for a 6V and 5V battery for a 12V battery, the charge can not start. Select the Manual Charge mode to force the load (See MANUAL CHARGE).

The WARNING indicator lights and the charger beep.

| Overvoltage battery

(> 15V for a 12V battery,

7.5V for a 6V battery).

| ****

Check your battery. Replace if it is necessary.

The load has stopped in the REPAIR SB (2) or EQUALIZATION (5) stage and the WARNING indicator lights up.| The battery is too sulfated.| Check your battery. Replace if it is necessary.
The battery does not hold a charge.| Check your battery. Use the RECOND mode (see RECOND, Unicharge 8.12 only).
Charging stopped in the CHARGE DIAG step and the WARNING indicator lights up.| Battery does not hold a charge.| Check your battery. Replace if it is necessary.
When restarting UNICHARGE 4.12, the loading mode (6V or 12V) is not memorized| Normal phenomenon. When a battery shows 6V voltage, it is hard to know if it is a 6V battery or a 12V that is discharged| Set the charging mode on 6V o 12V when restarting the UNICHARGE 4.12.

WARNINGS AND ADVICE

• Unicharge is designed to be used exclusively with liquid electrolyte, gelled (gel), or AGM-type sealed lead batteries.
• Do not use it to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Do not cover the charger during use.
• Follow the battery manufacturer’s safety instructions. If in doubt, consult your retailer or installer.
• Batteries may produce flammable gas. Avoid all flames or sparks.
• When handling the battery, there is a risk of acid leakage, protect yourself.
• Never short-circuit the battery and/or the cables: danger of explosion or fire.
• If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its after-sales service, or a person of similar qualification to avoid a hazard.
• All work must be carried out under the country’s current electricity regulations.
• This device is not designed to be used by people (including children) whose physical, sensory, or mental abilities are reduced, nor by people lacking experience or knowledge unless they have benefited from supervision or prior instructions concerning the use of the device given by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• The battery terminal not connected to the chassis has to be connected first. The other connection has to be made to the chassis, remote from the battery and fuel line. The battery charger is then connected to the supply mains.
• After charging, disconnect the battery charger from the supply mains. Then remove the chassis connection and the battery connection.

SYMBOLS

| Device complying with European directives.| | Choose a sheltered and sufficiently ventilated or specially equipped room.
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| Warning! Read the instruction manual before use.| IP65| Protected against dust and strong water jets from all directions.
| The product is collected separately – Do not throw in household garbage.| | Double insulated device: do not connect to ground.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

• UNITECK testifies that the battery chargers described in this manual:
• UNICHARGE 1.5.12 / 4.12 /8.12 are manufactured in compliance with the following European directives:
• Low Voltage Directive: 2006/95 / EC of 12/12/06 (amended by 93/68 / EEC)
• EMC Directive 2004/108 / EC of 15/12 / 2004- 03/05/1989 (amended by 92/31 / EEC, 93/68 / EEC, 91/263 / EEC, 93/97 / EEC).

They comply to the harmonized standards:

• EN 60335-1, EN 60335-2-29 & EN 55014-1 / EN 55014-2 – EN 61000-3-2 – EN 61000-3-3 –EN 62233 CE-date of tagging: January 2013.
• 01/01/2013 Société Uniteck 1 Avenue de Rome Zae Via Europa Immeuble le Cassis 34350 Vendres France

WARRANTY

• Warranty covers any defect, manufacturing defects for 2 years from the date of its purchase (parts and labor).

Warranty does not cover:

• normal wear of parts (Ex.: cables, etc.).
• panel-module/battery voltage errors, incidents due to inappropriate use, falls, disassembly, or any damages due to transport.

In case of failure, return the product to your distributor by attaching:

• the dated proof of purchase (receipt, bill…)
• explanatory note of the failure
• Caution: Our after-sales service does not accept carriage forward/ collected returns.
• After the warranty, our after-sales service ensures repairs after acceptance of a quotation. After-sales service contact :
• Uniteck- 1 Avenue de Rome
• Zae Via Europa – bâtiment Cassis
• 34350 Vendres -France
• E-mail:sav@uniteck.fr
• www.uniteck.fr

Documents / Resources

| UNITECK 1,5.12 Battery Charger [pdf] User Guide
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