User manual KOMPERNASS TRONIC KH 3157 AUTOMATIC CAR BATTERY CHARGING STATION T4X

[. . . ] 0. 6 A (Effective value) 55 W < 5 mA (no AC input) 14. 4 V ± 0. 25 V or 14. 7 V ± 0. 25 V max. 150 mV 12 V lead acid battery 1. 2 Ah - 120 Ah IP 65 (dustproof, waterproof) 180 x 62 x 40 mm (L x W x H) 0. 5 kg approx. < 50 dB (A) (tested from a distance of 50 cm) Safety information Danger!· Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cable, power cord or plug. [. . . ] The output capacity of your charging station is automatically reduces at high temperatures. · Do not damage any leads or connections for fuel, electricity, brake systems, hydraulics, water or telecommunications when attaching the charging station with bolts!· Make sure that the plus pole connecting cable has no contact with the fuel line (e. g. petrol line)! -6- KH 3157 · Ensure that the mains power socket is at all times freely accessible so that in a case of emergency the appliance can be quickly separated from the power source. Protect the electrical contacts of the battery against short-circuiting!Only connect the charging station to a socket outlet with earthing contact equipped with a residual-current circuit-breaker when using outdoors. After completing the charging and floating charge operation on a battery permanently installed in the vehicle, first disconnect the cable of the negative (minus) pole (black) of the charger from the negative (minus) pole of the battery. In case of malfunction or damage, immediately disconnect the charging station from the mains!Have the charging station repaired by authorised and trained specialists only!Please contact the service department for your country! · · · · · · Before connecting the charging station, read the information on battery maintenance in the operating instructions of the battery!· Before connecting the charging station to a battery permanently installed in a vehicle, read the information on electrical safety and maintenance in the operating instuctions of the vehicle!· When the charging station is not in use, disconnect it from the power supply! Product features This appliance has been designed for charging a variety of SLA batteries (sealed lead acid batteries), as mainly used in cars, motorbikes and several other vehicles. WET (with liquid electrolyte), GEL (with mit gel-type electolyte) or AGM (absorbed glass mat) batteries. A special design of the appliance (also named "three-phase-charging strategy") enables the recharging of the batttery to almost 100 % of its original capacity. Furthermore, a long-term connection of the battery to the charging station can take place to keep the battery in optimal condition when not in use, without it being damaged in the process. · · · · -7- KH 3157 Operation Attention Only install, maintain and service the appliance when it is disconnected form the mains!· When putting the appliance into operation, select a suitable place to do so. · Take your time when carefully preparing to put the appliance into operation. Put all compoments and any additionally required tools or materials well arranged and within easy reach. Be sensible when working and do not operate the charging station if you lack the ability to concentrate or do not feel well. Connection · Before starting the charging or discharging procedure on a permanently installed battery in a vehicle, first disconnect the minus pole connecting cable (black) of the vehicle from the minus pole of the battery. · Then disconect the plus pole connecting cable (red) of the vehicle from the plus pole of the battery. · Then first connect the "+" pole quickcontact clamp (red) of the charging station to the plus pole ("+" pole) of the battery. · Connect the "­" pole quick-contact clamp (black) to the "­" pole of the battery. [. . . ] This protects the appliance from damage. Disposal The packaging consists of 100 % environentally compatible materials that can be disposed of via local recycling facilities. Do not dispose of electrical appliances with normal household waste. According to the European Directive 2002/96/EG regarding used electrcial and electronic appliances and its implementation in national law, used electrical equipment must be separately collected and disposed of at an approved recycling facility. To dispose of electrical appliances that you no longer require, please consult your local authorities or city administration. As the end user, you have a legal obligation (Battery Act) to return all used batteries. [. . . ]