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other. Set the power ON/OFF switch to OFF position or remove the AC cord from the electric outlet. Connect the negative (black)
clamp and positive (red) clamp of one of the outputs to the negative (– /black) and positive (+/red) posts, and likewise the
clamps of the second output to the respective posts of the second battery, the clamps of the third output to the respective posts
of the third battery and the clamps of the fourth output to the respective posts of the fourth battery.
18. IF THE BATTERY IS DEEPLY DISCHARGED (AND POSSIBLY SULPHATED), REMOVE FROM THE VEHICLE and inspect the
battery before connecting the charger as indicated in 16(a) through 16(d). Visually check the battery for mechanical defects
such as a bulging or cracked casing, or signs of electrolyte leakage. If the battery has filler caps and the plates within the cells
can be seen from the outside, examine the battery carefully to try to determine if any cells seem different to the others (for
example, with white matter between the plates, plates touching). If mechanical defects have been found do not attempt to
charge, have battery professionally assessed.
19. IF THE BATTERY IS NEW, before connecting the charger read the battery manufacturer’s safety and operational
instructions carefully. If applicable, carefully and exactly follow acid filling instructions.
20. This appliance 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 use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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SAFETY WARNING AND NOTES: IF YOU HAVE NOT YET DONE SO, READ THE PRECEDING
PAGES LABELLED "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" BEFORE OPERATING THIS CHARGER.
DISCONNECTION FROM THE BATTERY AND RESETTING THE CHARGE AND TEST CYCLE
It is a legally required safety recommendation that you do not make or break connections directly at the battery posts with the
charger powered up. Switch off the AC mains at the switch located at the back of the charger before removing the clips from
the battery posts. If the AC switch is toggled to ON position all CHARGE and TEST LEDs (LED #5 to 9) will flash twice to confirm
micro processor health, irrespective if the charger remains connected to a battery or not.
The following actions will also reset the charge and test program without breaking connections at the battery:
1. Toggle the AC switch to OFF position, wait for the all LEDs to go out, then toggle the switch to ON position.
2. Disconnect the charge cable at the connector closest to the charger, wait till the charge and test status LEDs flash twice to
confirm reset, and then reconnect.
3. If the charge selection is toggled between NEW and 2/4A the program will reset and the newly selected program will
continue.
IMPORTANT SWITCH SELECTIONS PRIOR TO USING THE CHARGER: PROGRAM OUTLINE
Input voltage selection for 115 / 230 / 240 Volts : Make sure the input voltage setting is correct for your AC electrical
supply before use.
CONNECTION TO THE INPUT (WALL SOCKET) AND SWITCHING ON THE CHARGER:
Attach the power cord to the charger via
the power receptacle at the back of the charger, and insert the power plug into the wall socket (and switch on the socket
outlet if applicable). The charger’s on-off switch is located at the back of the charger.
OUTPUT PROGRAM SELECTION: Make the appropriate output selection before charging. The NEW LED #1, 2A LED #2 or 4A
LED #3 will indicate the chosen selection once the charger is powered up.
NEW - Select for the first activating charge of a new battery and before installing into a vehicle. The NEW program
(LED#1) disables recovery charge and limits charging to 60 minutes. Testing is also limited to a single 10 minute period after
which the MAINTENANCE CHARGE CYCLE continues until the battery is disconnected.
2A / 4A - for used batteries (or new batteries that may have been stored for extensive periods following activation)
Select the appropriate maximum charge current (2 / 4A) from the table on the front of the charger’s enclosure. The 2A / 4A
program limits charging to 12 hours for charge stages indicated by LED #5 and #6. Thereafter the voltage retention tests
and battery maintenance charging (LED #7,8,9) program continues until the battery is disconnected.
PROCEEDING TO CHARGE
The LED indicators (illustration 1 on page 2) are sequenced as they may come on through the course of the program. .
LEDs #1, or 2, or 3, will indicate according to the selected program. LED #1 = NEW / LED #2 = 2A max. / LED #3 = 4A max.
The program LEDs #1, or 2, or 3 will not indicate if:
a) the battery connections are inverted. No charge or test status LEDs will light following the micro processor health
confirmation. The charger is automatically protected against this error and no damage will result. Disconnect at the battery and
reconnect correctly.
For OptiMate PRO-S only: The inverse polarity LED #4 will light, LED #1 / 2 / 3 remains on.
b) the charging circuit has failed. Repairs can only be done by qualified personnel. Please contact TecMate or their appointed agent.
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