ANSMANN BC 6-12V Intelligent Car Battery Charger User Manual

ANSMANN BC 6-12V Intelligent Car Battery Charger

FOREWORD

Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a charger made by ANSMANN AG. This operating manual will help you to make the best possible use of the functions of your new charger. Please read through this operating manual carefully before putting the charger into operation. We hope you enjoy using this new charger.

Your ANSMANN Team

SAFETY – EXPLANATION OF NOTES
Please take note of the following symbols and words used in the operating manual, on the product, and on the packaging:

• Information | Useful additional information about the product
• Note | This note warns you of all kinds of possible damage
• Caution | Attention – Hazard can lead to injuries
• Warning | Attention – Danger! May result in serious injury or death

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• KEEP THIS MANUAL SAFE. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions, which you may have to read again later.
• Only use the charger on inappropriate, well-ventilated premises and not outside.
• Do not use the charger if there is damage to the housing, the power cable or the charging cable. Contact the authorized dealer.
• The charger must not be covered.
• Only use the charger as intended (by the device specifications).
• Do not expose the charger to high temperatures or extremely high humidity.
• To prevent any risk of fire or electric shock, the charger must be protected from moisture.
• Do not use the charger near flammable gases or liquids.
• Do not open the charger.
• Never charge a frozen or damaged battery.
• Disconnect the charger from the mains after use.
• To reduce the risk of damage to the plug and the cable, pull on the plug and not on the cable when disconnecting the charger.
• Improper use of the charger can put the user in danger.
• Keep away from children! Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device!
• This product may be used by children aged 8 or above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or a lack of experience and knowledge, provided that they have been instructed regarding the safe use of the product and are aware of the hazards. Children must not play with the product. Children must not carry out cleaning or maintenance without supervision.
• Failure to observe the safety instructions can result in dangerous injuries to persons or damage to the charger!
• In the case of batteries that are not maintenance-free, please check the acid and open the cover if applicable.
• CAUTION! To reduce the risk of injury, only charge LFP or lead-acid wet-cell gel or AGM car batteries in the intended modes and voltage levels. Other battery types or voltage levels can lead to the battery bursting and cause injuries to persons and property damage.
• The use of accessories that are not recommended or sold by the manufacturer of the battery charger can lead to a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury.
• Make sure that the cable is laid such that people do not step on it, trip over it, or damage or weigh it down in any other way.
• Only use an extension cable if this is necessary. The use of an unsuitable extension cable can lead to a risk of fire and electric shock. If an extension cable has to be used, make sure that:
  • there are the same number of pins on the extension cable plug in the same size and shape as those on the charger plug.
  • the extension cable is properly wired and is in good electrical condition.
• Do not charge any lead-acid batteries in the charging modes 12 V STD, 12 V AGM/C, 12 V M, 12 V LFP, RECOND, or SUPPLY.
• The 12 V LFP mode is only suitable for 12 V lithium iron phosphate batteries, not for other lithium batteries. Charging other lithium batteries or lead batteries in this mode is prohibited.
• For lead-acid batteries whose battery voltage is lower than 3 V for an extended period, it is advisable to replace the battery if this charger is unable to increase the voltage.

WARNING

• Always compare the battery voltage and the battery type with the set charging mode.
• Do not charge any 24 V lead batteries.
• Explosive gases can form when lead batteries are charged. Please ensure suf-ficient ventilation, and avoid fire, naked games, and smoking. Because explosive gases can form, it is important to ensure that the pole terminals are only disconnected when the charger is unplugged!
• Battery acid is corrosive. If battery acid gets into your eyes or onto your hands, rinse them immediately with a lot of water and see a doctor.
• Ensure that the pole terminals are connected with the correct polarity (red pole terminal to the positive pole; black pole terminal to the negative pole).
• Prevent the pole terminals from touching one another when the mains plug is plugged in because this could result in an electric arc due to a short circuit.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• If you are working near a lead-acid battery, there should be someone within earshot or nearby who can come to your aid.
• Have plenty of fresh water and soap ready in case battery acid comes into contact with your skin, clothing or eyes.
• Wear full eye protection and protective clothing. Avoid touching your eyes when you are working near the battery.
• If battery acid comes into contact with your skin or clothing, wash it off immediately with soap and water. If acid gets into your eyes, rinse your eyes out immediately for at least 10 minutes with cold running water and see a doctor immediately.
• Take off personal items made of metal, such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches, when you are working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can create a short-circuit current that is high enough to weld a ring or similar to metal, which can lead to serious burns.

TECHNICAL DATA

• Input voltage: 220-240V AC / 50Hz
• Protection class: II
• Protection type: IP65
• End-of-charge voltage:
  • 6 V STD: 7.2 V
  • 12 V STD & 12 V M: 14.4 V
  • 12 V AGM/C: 14.8 V
  • 12 V LFP: 14.6 V / RECOND: 16.5 V
• Configurable charging currents:
  • 6 A (12 V STD, AGM/C, LFP)
  • 2 A (6 V STD)
  • 1.5 A (RECOND)
  • 1 A (12 V M)
• Battery capacity (charging):
  • 20 Ah – 150 Ah (6 A)
  • 7 Ah – 150 Ah (2 A)
  • 5 Ah – 150 Ah (1.5 A)
  • 4 Ah – 150 Ah (1 A)
• Battery capacity (maintenance charging): 4 Ah – 200 Ah
• Ambient temperatures: -20°C – +40°C

1. NOTE:
   No electric vehicles with a built-in battery can be charged with the vehicle battery charger.

2. NOTE:
   No jump-starting of 6 V or 12 V batteries is possible.

PROPER INTENDED USE

The BC 6-12 V / 6 A is a multi-stage battery charger for vehicles. It is used for charging and maintenance charging 6 V and 12 V lead batteries (WET, AGM, and gel). It can also charge 12 V lithium iron phosphate batteries (LiFePO, LFP) in the charging program intended for this.4 Alternatively, the charger can also be used in Supply mode as a power supply, e.g. to retain electrical settings when the battery is disconnected. However, the charger is not suitable for charging lithium-ion batteries.

Discharged batteries can also be regenerated, but this depends on the type of battery. Before using the charger for the first time, read the manual carefully and keep it safe. Any application that deviates from the proper intended use is prohibited and potentially dangerous. Damages that are caused by misuse or a failure to observe the proper intended use are not covered by the guarantee, and the manufacturer is not liable for such damages.

Please note that our chargers are not designed for commercial, artisanal, or industrial use. If they are used in the commercial sector, the guarantee expires.

DELIVERY INCLUDES

• Charger
• Adapter for pole terminals
• Adapter for ring terminals (incl. fuse)
• Operating manual

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION OF THE CHARGER

The lead-acid battery charger consists of the following components (see illustration of a lead-acid battery charger):

1. Pole terminals
2. LCD display
3. “Mode” button
4. Power cable
5. Ring terminal (charging of a motorbike battery)
6. Suspension eye (on the back of the charger)

DISPLAY SYMBOLS

• A. Charging of a 12 V battery (lead-acid and gel batteries).
• B. Charging of a 12 V AGM battery/winter mode (for lead-acid and gel batteries).
• C. Charging of a 12 V battery with a reduced charging current of 1 A (lead-acid, AGM, and gel batteries).
• D. Charging of a 12 V battery (LiFePO4, LFP).
• E. Charging voltage in volts/battery defective (BAD) / fully charged (FUL) / short circuit at terminals or connected with the wrong polarity (Err)
• F. Charging of a 6 V battery (AGM, lead-acid and gel batteries).
• G. Restoration of the charging capacity of discharged lead-acid batteries with an increased charging voltage or easily deep-discharged batteries.
• H. Voltage supply/power supply mode (only suitable for 12 V!)
• I. Charge status of the battery in percent (1 bar = 20%) and charging process
  • Bar is lit = the battery has achieved the charge status
  • The bar in the battery symbol is blinking = and the battery is being changed to the next charge status.
  • All the bars are lit = the battery is fully charged

CHARGING PROGRAMS

STANDARD
In order to switch between the standard charging programs, just press the “Mode” button briefly. The charger stores the most recently selected standard charging program. This will be automatically selected after the plug has been re-inserted into the socket.

• A. 12 V STD: charging program for lead-acid batteries and gel batteries. After the charger is used for the first time, 12 V STD appears in the display.
• B. 12 V AGM/C: charging program for AGM batteries and recommended charging program in cold weather (-20°C – +5°C ambient temperature) for normal lead-acid batteries.
• C. 12 V M: charging program for batteries with a small capacity (see “Technical data”) and for the maintenance charging of all the batteries named under 3. “Proper intended use”.
• D. 12 V LFP: charging program for lithium iron phosphate batteries (LiFePO4 and LFP).

SPECIAL
In order to enter the mode for the special charging programs, you must press the “Mode” button for around 5 seconds. To switch between the special modes, you just need to press the button briefly. To return to the standard charging programs, you must press the “Mode” button for around 5 seconds or disconnect the charger from the mains.

• F. 6 V STD: charging program for AGM, lead-acid, and gel batteries.
• G. RECOND: charging program with an increased end-of-charge voltage and charging with a constant current. This mode may only be used to restore the charging capacity of deep-discharged 12 V lead-acid batteries and must be supervised. Observe the instructions of the battery manufacturer.
• H. SUPPLY: for consumers that are usually operated at the 12 V vehicle connection socket or to supply voltage to a vehicle with the battery removed. ATTENTION: no engine start is permissible!

FULLY AUTOMATIC INTELLIGENT 10-STEP CHARGING

• Step 1/Battery check: after selecting the charging mode, the charger checks the status of the battery.
• Step 2/Desulphatisaton: automatic detection of sulfated lead batteries. Pulsing the current and voltage dissolves the sulfate from the battery’s lead plates to restore maximum battery capacity.
• Step 3/Refresh: a gentle pre-charge current is used to charge older or rarely used batteries, thereby reactivating them.
• Step 4/Reactivation charge: gentle charging of the battery with an increased charging current.
• Step 5/Analysis: switching off the charging current to check the open-circuit voltage.
• Step 6/Activation charge: resumption of the increased charging current in preparation for the main charge.
• Step 7/Main charge: constant-current charge with the maximum charging current.
• Step 8/Charge optimization: the charging current is gradually reduced to reach the max. possible battery capacity.
• Step 9/Voltage check: the battery’s charging status is checked.
• Step 10/Maintenance charge: if necessary, a pulsed maintenance charge takes place, preventing the battery from discharging.

CONNECTION TO BATTERY

• Begin by making sure that your battery is a 6 V or 12 V battery.
• Do not charge any batteries with other operating voltages!
• This battery charger comes with an automatic battery testing function: when the mains current is not connected, the display shows the actual battery voltage (from 8 V to 15 V).

STANDARD CHARGING PROGRAMS (12 V)
In order to prevent sparks from forming when connecting or disconnecting the battery, please first connect the terminals or O-rings to the battery and only then plug the charger into the socket. Please proceed as follows:

1. If necessary, disconnect the battery from the electric circuit (observe the instructions provided by the vehicle manufacturer).
2. Begin by connecting the red cable to the positive pole, then connect the black cable to the car’s ground point (in the case of a built-in battery) or to the negative pole of the battery (in the case of a removed battery).
3. Now connect the charger to the socket. If the battery is connected with the incorrect polarity or in the event of a short circuit, “Err” lights up at the terminals.
4. Select the desired charging program (see 5.1 “Standard charging programs”).
5. When the charging process has finished, “FUL” appears in the display. The charger automatically switches to maintenance charging.
6. If you would like to disconnect the charger again, begin by disconnecting it from the mains before you disconnect the terminals from the battery.

NOTE:
If you leave the terminals connected to the battery and only disconnect the charger from the mains, the battery will discharge more quickly because constant voltage checking will take place. We recommend that the charger be disconnected from the battery when not in use. This battery charger comes with an automatic memory function (MODE: STD/AGM/12 M/12LFP), i.e. as soon as an alternating current supply is connected, it starts in the most recently selected mode.

SPECIAL CHARGING PROGRAMS (6 V, RECOND, SUPPLY)

1. Connect the charger to the mains.
2. Switch to the mode for the special charging programs by pressing the “Mode” button for a long time (around 5 seconds).
3. Now select the desired mode by pressing the “Mode” button briefly (6 V, RECOND, SUPPLY) and then establish a connection with the correct polarity between the battery, or the consumer, and one of the provided adapters.

SAFETY FEATURES
This battery charger comes with the following safety features:

• Short-circuit protection
• Overload protection
• Protection against reverse polarity
• Protection against overheating

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

This charger requires only minimal maintenance. As with any device or tool, certain measures extend the life of the battery charger.

1. Store the charger in a clean, dry place.
2. Wind up the cable when it is not being used.
3. Clean the housing and the cable with a slightly damp cloth.
4. Clean the terminals with a solution of water and baking powder to protect them from corrosion.
5. Examine the cables regularly for cracks or other damages and have them replaced if applicable.

NOTE
Always make sure that the charger is disconnected from the mains before you carry out maintenance and cleaning work.

WARNING:
All other maintenance work should only be carried out by qualified personnel.

TROUBLESHOOTING

charging program
BAD| Battery voltage too low| Battery is deeply discharged| Leave the battery connected to the charger for 12 hours; if the voltage is captured, the battery is regenerated.
BAD| The battery is not charging| Battery is defective| Replace battery

ENVIRONMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS AND DISPOSAL INFORMATION

• Do not dispose of electrical appliances via household waste.
• Dispose of the charger, incl. accessories, and packaging, in an environmentally friendly manner. Do not throw the vehicle battery charger into the household waste, fire, or water. Chargers that are no longer functional should be recycled if possible. Ask your local dealer for assistance.
• Dispose of batteries at collection points provided for this. As an end consumer, you are obliged by law to do this (German Battery Ordinance). Batteries containing pollutants are marked with symbols that advise you of the prohibition on disposing of batteries via household waste. The names of the crucial heavy metals are Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercury, and Pb = lead.

Transport consumed batteries to a disposal facility in your town or municipality or back to the dealer. By doing so, you are fulfilling your legal obligations and making an important contribution to the protection of the environment.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

• The information contained within these operating instructions can be changed without prior notification.
• ANSMANN accepts no liability for direct, indirect, incidental, or other damage or consequential damage arising through improper handling or disregard of the information contained within these operating instructions.

GUARANTEE INFORMATION

ANSMANN provides a 3-year guarantee on the charger. The warranty does not apply to damage to the appliance arising from failure to comply with the operating instructions.

You can find our guarantee terms, support, and FAQs online at: www.ansmann.de.

• The product complies with the requirements of the EU directives.
• Subject to technical changes. We assume no liability for printing errors.

Kundenservice | Customer service:

• ANSMANN AG Industriestrasse 10 97959 Assamstadt Germany
• Support & FAQ: ansmann.de
• E-Mail: [email protected].
• Hotline: +49 (0) 6294 / 4204 3400

MA-1001-0145/V0/07-2023.

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