VOLTCRAFT BC800Lead Acid Battery Charger Instruction Manual

VOLTCRAFT BC800Lead Acid Battery Charger Instruction Manual

ASSEMBLE INSTRUCTION

Intended use

The product is a 6V or 12 V lead acid battery charger. You can directly connect the product
using the clamp cable (e.g. vehicle battery), or using the barrel plug adaptor (e.g. kids electric ride on toy vehicles). The product will automatically detect the connected battery voltage and adjust the charging output to match.

Important:
Only use this product to recharge lead acid type rechargeable batteries. See section:
Technical data [} 4].

The product is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it outdoors.
Contact with moisture must be avoided under all circumstances.
If you use the product for purposes other than those described, the product may be damaged. Improper use can result in short circuits, fires, electric shocks or other hazards.
The product complies with the statutory national and European requirements. For safety and approval purposes, you must not rebuild and/or modify the product.
Read the operating instructions carefully and store them in a safe place. Make this product available to third parties only together with the operating instructions.
All company names and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Delivery contents

• Product
• ø2.5 mm (inner) / ø5.5 mm (outer) barrel plug
• Output cable with red and black clamp
• Operating instructions
  

Operating Instructions for download
Use the link www.conrad.com/downloads (alternatively scan the QR code) to download the complete operating instructions (or new/current versions if available). Follow the instructions on the web page.

Description of symbols

The following symbols are on the product/appliance or are used in the text:
The symbol warns of hazards that can lead to personal injury.
The symbol warns of dangerous voltage that can lead to personal injury by electric shock.
Protection class 2 (double or reinforced insulation, protective insulation).
This product must only be used in dry, enclosed indoor areas. It must not become damp or wet.

Safety instructions

Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety information. If you do not follow the safety instructions and information on proper handling, we assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage to property. Such cases will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.

Read first!

•  This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

General

• The product is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. This may become dangerous
  playing material for children.

• If you have questions which remain unanswered by this information product, contact our technical support service or other technical personnel.

• Maintenance, modifications and repairs must only be completed by a technician or an
  authorised repair centre.

Handling

• Handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height can damage
  the product.

Operating environment

• Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.

• Protect the appliance from extreme temperatures, strong jolts, flammable gases, steam
  and solvents.

• Protect the product from high humidity and moisture.

• Protect the product from direct sunlight.

• Do not connect the product after it has been taken from a cold to a warm environment.
  The condensation that forms might destroy the product. Allow the product to reach room
  temperature before you use it.

Operation

• Consult an expert when in doubt about the operation, safety or connection of the product.
• If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and protect it from any accidental use. DO NOT attempt to repair the product yourself. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if the product:
  • is visibly damaged,
  • is no longer working properly,
  • has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
  • has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.

Product

• Do not modify or repair mains supply components including mains plugs, mains
  cables, and power supplies. Do not use damaged components. Risk of death by
  electric shock!

• Connect the appliance to a wall socket that can be accessed easily.

• Only connect the power adaptor to a normal mains socket connected to the public supply. Before plugging in the power adaptor, check whether the voltage stated on the
  power adaptor complies with the voltage of your electricity supplier.

• Never connect or disconnect power adaptors if your hands are wet.

• Never unplug the power adaptor from the mains socket by pulling on the cable; always
  use the grips on the plug.

• For safety reasons, disconnect the power adaptor from the mains socket during storms.

• Do not touch the power adapter if there are any signs of damage, as this may cause a
  fatal electric shock! Take the following steps:

  • Switch off the mains voltage to the socket containing the power adapter (switch off the corresponding circuit breaker or remove the safety fuse, and then switch off the corresponding RCD protective switch).
  • Unplug the power adapter from the mains socket.
  • Use a new power adapter of the same design. Do not use the damaged adapter
    again.

• Ensure that cables are not pinched, kinked or damaged by sharp edges.

• Always lay cables so that nobody can trip over or become entangled in them. This poses
  a risk of injury.

• Disconnect the product from the mains when not in use.

• Risk of personal injury and/or damage to product! Only use this product with lead acid
  type rechargeable batteries.

Connected devices

• Also observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices which are connected to the product.

Electrical safety

• Clean the battery terminals to maintain proper contact and prevent short circuits.

• Avoid electric shock! Do not operate the product with wet hands and check the battery
  clamp and cable insulation is not damaged.

• Remove metal jewelry (e.g., necklaces, rings) when working with batteries to reduce the risk of short circuits, electric shocks, or burns.

Personal safety

• Wear eye protection to prevent injuries from explosions or corrosive chemicals while
  working with lead-acid batteries.

• Risk of explosion! Never operate the product in areas where flammable fumes or gases
  are present (e.g. petrol stations).

• Explosive / noxious gases may be produced / present during use. Always use the product in a well-ventilated area.

• Have someone nearby in case there is an emergency.

Lead-acid battery

• Keep fresh water, soap and eyewash within reach.
  • If battery acid contacts skin or clothes, wash immediately with soap and water.
  • Avoid touching eyes. If acid enters eyes, flush with water for 10 minutes and seek medical help immediately.

Charger

• Risk of personal injury and/or damage to product! Use this charger with sealed lead acid type rechargeable batteries only.

Electric vehicles

• Electric vehicles may have specific requirements for jump starting procedures.
• Always consult the vehicle operating instructions for information about the starter battery.

Connection
Important:

• Always disconnect from the mains power supply before connecting or disconnecting
  output cables to the battery.

•  The rechargeable battery must be disconnected from a vehicle before charging.

Connecting the cables

Preconditions

1. Power adaptor is disconnected from mains supply.
2. Connect the output cables to the socket on the power adaptor.
   • Connect the barrel plug adaptor if needed. See: Barrel plug adaptor [} 4].
3. Connect the red clamp to the positive (+) terminal of the battery.
4. Connect the black clamp to the negative (-) terminal of the battery.
5. Wiggle the clamps back and forth to ensure proper connection.
6. Connect the power adaptor to the power supply.
   • Charging will start upon connection.

Disconnecting the cables

Important
Never disconnect charger from battery by pulling the cables.
When finished using the product:

1. Disconnect the power adaptor from the power supply.
2. Disconnect the black clamp.
3. Disconnect the red clamp.

Barrel plug adaptor

• The barrel plug adaptor can be used when needed to recharge built in led acid rechargeable batteries (e.g., kids electric ride-on toy vehicles).
• Before using, check to make sure the specifications of the charger match the product. See Technical data [} 4].

Status indicator light

protection function has triggered.■  Short circuit or reverse polarity protection triggered. Check for short circuits or if the output cables are connected to correct battery poles. See: Connecting the cables [? 4].

Cleaning

Important:

• Do not use aggressive cleaning agents, rubbing alcohol or other chemical solutions.
  They damage the housing and can cause the product to malfunction.

• Do not immerse the product in water.

  1. Disconnect from the power supply and battery. See: Disconnecting the cables [} 4].
  2. Let the product cool down to ambient temperature.
  3. Clean the product with a dry, fibre-free cloth.

Disposal

This symbol must appear on any electrical and electronic equipment placed on the EU market. This symbol indicates that this device should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste at the end of its service life. Owners of WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) shall dispose of it separately from unsorted municipal waste. Spent batteries and accumulators, which are not enclosed by the WEEE, as well as lamps that can be removed from the WEEE in a non-destructive manner, must be removed by end users from the WEEE in a non-destructive manner before it is handed over to a collection point.

Distributors of electrical and electronic equipment are legally obliged to provide free takeback of waste. Conrad provides the following return options free of charge (more details on our website):

• in our Conrad offices
• at the Conrad collection points
• at the collection points of public waste management authorities or the collection points set up by manufacturers or distributors within the meaning of the ElektroG

End users are responsible for deleting personal data from the WEEE to be disposed of. It should be noted that different obligations about the return or recycling of WEEE may apply in countries outside of Germany.

Technical data

Input ……………………………………….. 100 – 240 V/AC, 50 – 60 Hz, 18 W
Outputs……………………………………. 6 V/DC: 800 mA
12 V/DC: 800 mA
Supported battery types …………….. 6 V/DC, 12 V/DC, lead acid
Termination voltage…………………… 6 V: 7.2 V
12 V: 14.6 V
Barrel plug adaptor……………………. ø2.5 mm (inner) / ø5.5 mm (outer) barrel plug
Protection mechanisms ……………… Short circuit, reverse polarity, timer (12 hrs)
Protection class ………………………… II
Operating conditions………………….. 10 to +55 °C, 10 – 90 % RH (non-condensing)
Storage conditions…………………….. 0 to +55 °C, 5 – 95 % RH (non-condensing)
Output cables …………………………… 1.2 m
Dimensions (L x W x H)……………… 74.3 x 28.6 x 78.7 mm
Product weight………………………….. Charger: 107.4 g
Cable: 48.6 g

This is a publication by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1, D-92240 Hirschau (www.conrad.com).
All rights including translation reserved. Reproduction by any method (e.g. photocopying, microfilming or the capture in
electronic data processing systems) requires prior written approval from the editor. Reprinting, also in part, is prohibited.
This publication reflects the technical status at the time of printing.
Copyright by Conrad Electronic SE.
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