CERTA CT5SMTBTCHA Smart Battery Charger User Guide
- June 5, 2024
- CERTA
Table of Contents
CERTA CT5SMTBTCHA Smart Battery Charger
SAFETY & WARNINGS
Ensure to read all instructions and warnings in this user guide prior to first use. Retain this user guide for future reference.
- This charger is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the charger by a person responsible for their safety.
- Children must be supervised at all times to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
- This charger is designed for consumer use. Do not use this charger for commercial or any other use.
- This charger is only suitable for lead-acid batteries and should not be used to recharge NiCad or any other non-specified types of battery.
- When a normal lead-acid battery is being charged, the release of gas may cause the fluid to bubble. As the gas is flammable, keep the area ventilated and free of naked lights.
- Avoid getting battery fluid (electrolyte) on your skin or clothes. It is acidic and can cause burns. If this occurs, you should rinse the affected area with water immediately.
- Never charge a frozen battery. If the battery fluid (electrolyte) is frozen, take the battery to a warm area and allow it to thaw before you begin charging.
- Do not touch the battery clamps together when the charger is on.
- Only connect and disconnect the battery leads when the power cord is unplugged.
- Do not allow the power cord to be exposed to water, heat, direct sunlight, or overhang where it can be pulled or otherwise be damaged or pose a hazard.
- This appliance contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not attempt to repair the charger yourself.
- If the power cord is damaged, stop use immediately and contact help.Kogan.com for assistance.
- Never place a battery on top of the charger or vice versa.
- Do not use with an extension cord unless necessary and if so, ensure it is suitably rated and handled safely along with the charger’s power cord.
- If the charger is dropped, impacted, or otherwise damaged, stop use immediately and contact help.Kogan.com for assistance.
Cleaning and care
- Handle with care and inspect regularly to ensure the charger is in good working order.
- If this charger, power cord, or plug shows any signs of damage, unplug and stop use immediately. Contact help.Kogan.com for assistance.
- Keep the battery charger in a clean, dry area while not in use.
OVERVIEW
BEFORE FIRST USE
For batteries with cell caps (maintenance required)
- Remove the battery from your car to avoid possible damage to the alternating current generator.
- To avoid damage to the car body from possible battery fluid spills, it is advisable to completely dismantle the battery.
- Remove the covering caps from the battery cells and only replace them after the charging procedure, so that any gases which build up during the charging procedure can dissipate. It is unavoidable that some acid will spill during the charging procedure.
- Check that the level of liquid in each battery cell is above the recommended filling mark. If not, then the cell must be filled up with ionised or distilled water.
Note:
Do not use tap water.
For batteries without cell caps (maintenance not required)
When charging batteries without cell caps, carefully follow the battery
manufacturer’s instructions.
OPERATION
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Attach the positive battery charger leads (red) to the positive connecting terminal of the battery, indicated by “P” or “+”.
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Attach the negative battery charger leads (black) to the negative connecting terminal of the battery, indicated by “N” or “–”.
Note:
Ensure good contact is made between the crocodile clips and the connecting terminals. -
Plug your trainer charger unit into a domestic power socket. The charger may take up to about 7 seconds to determine if a 6V or 12V battery is being connected. The charging indicator will then illuminate, and the battery will begin charging.
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When the full indicator illuminates, the battery is completely charged. The charger will then switch to the floating operation mode (periodically charging to maintain a 100% charge).
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Unplug the power cord to turn the charger off.
Note:
The battery charger automatically will switch to standby if the direct current cable clamps are removed from while the power cord is still connected to power.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Charging current
1.0A -
Battery voltages supported
6V/1A, 12V/1A -
Battery capacity
Suitable for 4.0Ah – 120Ah lead-acid batteries Charges batteries of 6V/1A and 12V/1A
TROUBLESHOOTING
| Problem | Possible cause | Solution |
|---|
The indicators are lit up/ there is a buzzer sound.
| ****
Incorrect polarity
| Pull out the power cord, correct the polarity and reconnect.
The fault indicator is illuminated.
| · Low battery voltage – < 3V (6V battery); < 8V (12V battery).
· High battery voltage – > 15V (12V battery); > 7.5V (6V).
| ****
Repair or replace the battery.
The battery has stopped charging.| ****
The battery has short-circuited.
| Repair or replace the battery.
Need more information?
We hope that this user guide has given you the assistance needed for a simple
set-up. For the most up-to-date guide for your product, as well as any
additional assistance you may require, head online to
help.kogan.com