TYPES AC57881 5A Battery Charger and Maintainer User Manual

TYPES AC57881 5A Battery Charger and Maintainer

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Input Rating: 100-120VAC, 50-60Hz, 95W
• Charging Voltage:   6VDC, 12VDC
• Charging Current: 5A (6VDC), 5A/1A (12VDC)
• Reverse Current:   <5mA
• Low Voltage Detection:   0.5V (6VDC), 0.5V (12VDC)
• Operating Temperature:   32°F – 104°F / 0°C – 40°C
• Storage Temperature:   -4°F – 140°F / -20°C – 60°C
• Battery Types:   Standard (Wet Cell / Flooded, SLA & Maintenance Free) AGM, GEL, Lithium-ion ( incl. LiFePO₄ )
• Fuse:   Ring Terminals include 10A Fuse
• Connector Type:   SAE
• Battery Capacity: Up to 120Ah, maintains all battery sizes.
• IP Rating:   IP65; Water-resistant
• Product Dimensions:   5.5 x 2.6 x 1.7 inch (140 x 66 x 43 mm) (charger only)
• Product Weight: 1.2 lb (523 g)

FEATURE OVERVIEW

1. SAE Connectors
2. Ring Terminals
3. Battery Clamps
4.  LCD Display
5. Mode Button

WARNING

Please read the entire instruction manual before using the product and then save it for future reference. We reserve the right for any errors in text or images and any necessary changes made to technical data. In the event of technical problems or other queries, please contact our Customer Services (see address details on the back).

• The product may be used by children of 8 years and above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capability or lack of experience and knowledge provided they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the product in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Never let children play with the product.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Warning: Charging produces explosive gases, make sure that the place where the product is used is free from sparks and naked flames. Make sure that the place where the product is used is well ventilated.
• The product is intended for indoor use only.
• Warning: Never try to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Warning: Keep the product, its mains lead and plug away from water and moisture to avoid the risk of electric shock.
• If the mains lead is damaged it should only be replaced by a qualified electrician.
• Ensure that the mains lead is unplugged before connecting a battery to the product.
• The charger is only intended for charging rechargeable Gel and AGM-type lead-acid batteries. Charging other types of batteries than these can damage the charger, battery or other property.
• The product is not intended to be used as a power supply unit for other products.
•  Never try to charge dry-cell batteries, they can explode and cause damage.
•  Do not use the charger if the mains lead is damaged. If the mains lead is damaged it should only be replaced by a qualified electrician.
• The charger should not be used if it is in any way damaged or malfunctioning.
• Do not place the charger close to the battery being charged, the battery will emit fumes that can corrode the charger. Place the charger as far as possible from the battery as the connection cables allow.
• Never try to dismantle, repair or modify the charger in any way.
• Make sure that the Battery Clamps of the charger leads don’t touch each other once the charger has been connected to a wall socket.
• Always unplug the charger from the wall socket before disconnecting the charger leads from the battery.
• See that the place where charging takes place is well-ventilated.
• During charging the battery can emit explosive gases. Be careful to ensure that the charger leads don’t touch each other when they are being disconnected from the battery after charging.
• Do not smoke in the vicinity of the battery whilst charging is in progress.
• Do not cover the charger.
• The charger should not be used by persons who have not read and understood the contents of this manual.
• A frozen battery must never be charged, always defrost it first.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger Models AC57881.

1. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
2. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
3. To reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger.
4. An extension cord should not be used. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock.
5. Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug – replace the cord or plug immediately.
6. Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman.
7. Do not disassemble the charger; take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
8. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.

WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.

• WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER.
• To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of battery. Review cautionary marking on these products and on engines.

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

•  Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.

• Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.

• Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near the battery.

• If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters the eye, immediately flood the eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately.

• NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine.
  Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It might spark or short-circuit a battery or another electrical part that may cause an explosion.

• Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.

• Use a charger for charging a LEAD-ACID battery only. It is not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in a starter-motor application. Do not use battery charger for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property.

• NEVER charge a frozen battery.

PREPARING TO CHARGE

• If necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge, always remove the grounded terminal from the battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc.
• Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is being charged.
• Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
• Add distilled water in each Standard wet cell until battery acid reaches the level specified by the battery manufacturer. Do not overfill. For a battery without removable cell caps, such as valve-regulated lead-acid batteries, carefully follow the manufacturer’s recharging instructions.
• Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions while charging and recommended rates of charge.
• Determine voltage of battery by referring to car owner’s manual and make sure that output voltage selector switch is set at the correct voltage. If the charger has an adjustable charge rate, charge the battery initially at the lowest rate.

CHARGER LOCATION

• Locate charger as far away from battery as dc cables permit.
• Never place charger directly above battery being charged; gases from battery will corrode and damage charger.
• Never allow battery acid to drip on the charger when reading electrolyte specific gravity or filling battery.
• Do not operate chargers in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
• Do not set a battery on top of the charger.

DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS

• Connect and disconnect dc output Battery Clamps only after setting any charger switches to “off” position and removing ac cord from electric outlet. Never allow Battery Clamps to touch each other.
• Attach Battery Clamps to battery and chassis as indicated.

FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN THE BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY:

• Position ac and dc cords to reduce risk of damage by hood, door, or moving engine part.
• Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to persons.
• Check the polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N,–) post.
• Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If negative post is grounded to chassis (as in most vehicles), see (e). If a positive post is grounded to the chassis, see (f).
• For a negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) Battery Clamp from battery charger to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of the battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) Battery Clamp to vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery. Do not connect Battery Clamp to the carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the frame or engine block.
• For a positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) Battery Clamp from battery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE (RED) Battery Clamp to vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery. Do not connect Battery Clamp to the carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
• When disconnecting the charger, turn the switch to off, disconnect the AC cord, remove Battery Clamp from vehicle chassis, and then remove Battery Clamp from battery terminal.
• See operating instructions for length of charge information.

FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN THE BATTERY IS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY:

• Check the polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post
• Attach at least a 24-inch-long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) battery post.
• Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger Battery Clamp to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of the battery.
• Position yourself and the free end of the cable as far away from the battery as possible – then connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger Battery Clamp to free end of the cable.
• Do not face battery when making final connection.
• When disconnecting the charger, always do so in the reverse sequence of connecting procedure and break first connection while as far away from the battery as practical.
• A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged onshore. To charge it on board requires equipment specially designed for marine use.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

• Cleaning Unplug the charger before cleaning it with a damp cloth. Use only mild cleaning agents, no solvents or corrosive chemicals.
• Storage If the charger is not to be used for an extended period, it should be unplugged and stored in a dry and dust-free location and out of reach of children.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Note: Please read the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual before charging its battery or removing any of its battery leads. Check if there are any recommendations for charging the battery of your vehicle.

LCD Display Guide

• Push Mode: Charges batteries with voltage between 0.5V and 3.75V.
• Charging Mode: Charging current, battery voltage, and capacity will be displayed.
• Maintenance Mode: When vehicle battery is fully charged, the Battery Charger & Maintainer enters Maintenance Mode, releasing 0.3A charging current.
• Amp (A) or Voltage (V): Indicator
• Vehicle Battery Capacity: ( 25% / 50% / 75% / 100% )
• Detected Battery Type: Standard (Wet Cell / Flooded, SLA & Maintenance Free)
• Detected Battery Type: AGM / GEL
• Detected Battery Type: Lithium-ion ( incl. LiFePO₄ )
• Repair Mode: For 12V LEAD ACID BATTERIES ONLY. Recovers, repairs, and restores damaged, stratified, and sulfated batteries.
• Vehicle Battery Detection: 6V or 12V battery will be automatically detected.
• Charging Current: 1A or 5A

CHARGING STATUS

While charging vehicle battery, the LCD Display will show the charging status. Please see example below for 12V & 6V battery: Charging amps (A) and battery voltage (V) will alternate every 5 seconds.

• Charging Current
• Battery Voltage
• 12V Battery Connected
• Charging in Process
• 12V Battery Fully Charged; Maintenance Mode in Progress (0.3A)
• 6V Battery Connected
• Charging in Process
• 6V Battery Fully Charged, Maintenance Mode in Progress (0.3A)
• Test Mode
  • If 6V or 12V flashes alternatively it means that the connected battery is either a discharged 12V battery (down to roughly 7.6-10.5V) or a fully charged 6V battery. The charger is trying to determine which kind of battery has been connected. After 1-2 minutes the charger will determine whether the battery is a 6V or 12V battery and it will either perform a maintenance charge for a 6V battery or start charging for a 12V battery NOTE: If you are sure the connected battery is a 12V  battery, press and hold for 3 seconds to change to 12V Charging Mode.
• Reverse Polarity
• Low Battery Voltage

AUTOMATIC CHARGING

1. Clean the battery terminals if necessary, always wear safety glasses to protect your eyes.

2. Verify the voltage and type of battery.

3. Connect the RED Clamp/ring terminal to the POSITIVE (+) post of the battery terminal. The POSITIVE battery post will be marked with a PLUS (+) sign. There may also be a RED plastic protective cover over the positive battery post. Connect the BLACK Clamp/ring terminal to the NEGATIVE (-) post of the battery terminal. The NEGATIVE battery post will be marked with a MINUS (-) sign. There may be a BLACK plastic protective cover over the negative battery post.
   NOTE: When charging a battery that is mounted on a vehicle, the cables should be attached in the following order:

   • Connect the RED lead to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of the battery.
   • Connect the BLACK lead to a metal part of the vehicle chassis. Choose a spot on the chassis that is some distance away from the battery itself and any fuel lines.

4. Connect the AC power plug of battery charger into a wall socket. Battery voltage is auto-detected and charging will be started automatically. To manually select voltage, press and hold for 3 seconds.
   NOTE: If a 12V battery with a voltage of about 3.5-7.6V is connected, the charger will start in 6V Charging Mode. Press and hold for 3 seconds to change to 12V Charging Mode.

5. While you are in 12V Charging Mode, press once to cycle through the following charge modes.

   • 12V 5A Mode is designed for batteries with capacities higher than 14Ah being charged under normal weather conditions.

   • 12V 1A Mode is designed for batteries with lower capacity than 14Ah.

   • 12V 5A AGM Mode is designed for AGM / GEL batteries or batteries with capacities higher than 14Ah being charged at low temperatures.

   •  12V 5A Li-ion Mode is designed for 12V Lithium batteries, including Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries.
     PLEASE ENSURE THIS MODE IS SELECTED FOR 12V LITHIUM BATTERIES ONLY.

   • 12V Repair Mode is designed for 12V LEAD-ACID BATTERIES ONLY. It is a battery recovery mode for repairing & restoring damaged, stratified, and sulfated batteries. The REPAIR lights up and charging starts. The recovery process will take one to four hours and the battery will be charged in 12V 5A mode if recovery is successful or FAL will be shown on the display for failure.

   • 12V battery voltage indication.

6. Push Mode is designed for charging batteries with voltage in between 0.5V to 3.75V. pops up and flashes when battery is connected and low voltage is detected. You need to press and hold for 3 seconds to enter Push Mode,
   Push lights up and at the same time 6V and 12V icon flashes alternatively for battery voltage selection. You need to press once to confirm the voltage selection. The battery will be charged with maximum current of 0.5A until the voltage is up to 3.75V and it will enter the selected charge mode for charging onwards.

FCC Compliance Statement:

• 5A Battery Charger and Maintainer
• Model: AC57881 / Responsible Party: TYPE S
• 2975 Red Hill Ave., Ste. 100, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 / Tel: 866-294-9244

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications or changes to this equipment. Such modifications or changes could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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