Streetwize SWBCA7 Instructions

Technical enquiries: [email protected] www.streetwizeaccessories.com 12Volt 7Amp Automatic Battery Charger 6. To disconnect the battery when charged, switch off the mains supply and unplug. Caution: Because of risk of explosive gas, only disconnect the crocodile clips when the mains are disconnected. Check the fluid levels and top up if necessary and wipe the battery clean. If the battery has been removed, replace in the vehicle and re-connect. Product Specifications: Streetwize Part Number: SWBCA7 Voltage Rating Input: 230V 50Hz Output Rating: 12v - 5.1A DC equal to 7 Amp RMS The WEEE symbol on this product means that this product should be ethically dismantled or recycled to minimise environmental impact. Please check with your local authority for more information. IMPORTANT: ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION This Battery 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 are supervised or have been given instruction concerning use of the Battery Charger by a person responsible for their safety. FOR INDOOR USE ONLY SWBCA7 Please read these instructions carefully before operating this battery charger. Part No. Rated Output Battery Voltage Battery Capacity SWBCA7 7 Amp 12 Volt 20-100 Ah WARRANTY: To validate the warranty on this product, please go to our web site and enter your details on the warranty screen. www.streetwizeaccessories.com. SWBCA7 Manual AW 2016_Layout 1 01/07/2016 09:10 Page 1

the winter. Faulty cells can cause problems with your battery, check the cells with a hydrometer, if any cell is reading lower than the others it can indicate a faulty cell. if this is the case have your battery checked, as you may need a new battery. It is possible that a battery may appear flat when it could simply be a loose connection of the battery terminals. Check the terminals and tighten if necessary then check the battery again. To enable safe operation of this battery charger, make sure you follow basic safety principles to reduce a risk of personal injury, electric shock and fire. Always ensure the battery charger is kept in a dry place to avoid damage, and store out of the reach of children. Do not use the charger in damp or wet areas as moisture will damage the transformer. Always check the battery chargers plug, cables and crocodile clips before use. Do not open the charger, there are no serviceable parts. When charging, the liquid in the battery may bubble causing a release of gas, this is flammable so always operate the charger in a well ventilated place and away from naked flames and sparks. These chargers are only suitable for 12 Volt Lead-Acid batteries and should not be used to recharge NICAD or any other type of battery. DANGER: Avoid getting battery acid (electrolyte) on your skin or clothing, as it may cause burns. If this occurs rinse immediately with cold water and if necessary seek medical advice. The charger contains a temperature-sensitive switch that automatically cuts off when the charger is overloaded or becomes excessively hot. The charger will switch back on after the unit has cooled. Safety Instructions: FOR INDOOR USE ONLY. Operating Instructions: Please read the information on the front of these instructions for the maximum battery capacity recommended for use with this charger. Using with batteries smaller than this capacity may lead to damage to your battery. 1. Disconnect the Battery from the vehicle to avoid damage to the alternator. It is advisable were possible to remove the battery from the vehicle as spillage from the battery can cause damage. 2. If you have a maintenance free/sealed battery it is not necessary to carry out the following checks. Carefully remove all the caps from each battery cell, and ensure the liquid as at the recommended level. Top up with distilled or de-ionised water if required (ALWAYS wear protective gloves as this liquid is corrosive). Tap water should NOT be used under any circumstances, allow time for any gases to escape before replacing the caps. Warning: if your battery is the AUTOFIL type, manufactured by Dagenite or Exide, the glass balls and the long filler cap MUST be left in place during charging. 3. DO NOT plug the charger in until you have connected the crocodile clips correctly. 4. Connect the crocodile clips in the following order. a) Connect the positive (+ Red) charging lead to the positive (+ Red) terminal. b) Connect the negative (- Black) charging lead to the negative (- Black) terminal. It is important that the crocodile clips are making good contact with the battery terminals. IMPORTANT OPERATING INFO: 5. Plug the Charger in using the fused AC mains plug, turn on the battery charger, the RED LED should illuminate. When the charging commences, ALL LED’s will illuminate, as the charging progresses the L1-LED will go out first, the timing of this will vary with the condition of the battery. The second phase will then commence, when this is complete the L2-LED will go out, this indicates that the charging is complete. The battery can remain connected at this point, sensors in the battery charger AUTOMATICALLY switch the charger to a TRICKLE charge preventing over-charging. This will maintain the battery in a fully charged condition. SWBCA7 Manual AW 2016_Layout 1 01/07/2016 09:10 Page 3