Charging Time - TecMate International Optimate PRO-S Mode D'emploi

MAINTAINING A BATTERY FOR EXTENDED PERIODS:
The OptiMate will maintain a battery whos basic condition is
good, for months at a time.
At least once every two weeks, check that the connections between the charger and battery are secure, and, in the case of
batteries with fi ller caps on each cell, disconnect the battery from the charger, check the level of the electrolyte and if
necessary, top up the cells (with distilled water, NOT acid), then reconnect. When handling batteries or in their vicinity,
always take care to observe the SAFETY WARNINGS above.

Charging time

The minimum time required for the OptiMate PRO-S (2A and 4A selection) or PRO2 to complete a charge and test cycle and
provide a result, even on a fully charged battery, is 45 minutes. Charge time using the 2A selection of the PRO-S or either
output of the PRO 2 on a fl at but otherwise undamaged battery is roughly equal to 40% of the battery's Ah rating, so a 20Ah
battery should take no more than about 8 hours to progress to the voltage retention test (§ 7). Deep-discharged batteries may
take signifi cantly longer. Charge times on other current settings of the PRO-S would be approximately pro rata.
If using the OptiMate PRO2 on a severely discharged automobile battery of larger capacity, a full charge may not be achieved in
the 48 hour charge safety limit. In this case follow the reset procedure below. In such cases, prolonged continuous charger
operation at maximum output and in warm ambient temperatures may cause the charger to become quite hot. Switch off and
allow the charger to cool thoroughly to room temperature before reconnecting it to complete the charge.
Disconnection or resetting the charge or test cycle
Do not make or break connections directly at the battery posts with the charger powered up. Always 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 fl ash twice to confi rm micro processor health, irrespective if the charger
remains connected to a battery or not.
NOTE: OptiMate PRO-S only: If the charge selection is toggled between NEW and 2/4A the programme will reset and the
newly selected programme will continue.
You may use one of the following methods to reset the charge and test programme:
1. Toggle the AC switch to OFF position, wait for the POWER LED to go out, then toggle the switch to ON position.
2. Disconnect the connector at the end of the charger's output cable from the connector on the detachable battery connection
set, wait till the charge and test status LEDs fl ash twice to confi rm reset, and then reconnect.
LIMITED WARRANTY
TecMate (International) SA, Sint-Truidensesteenweg 252, B-3300 Tienen, Belgium, makes this limited warranty to the original
purchaser at retail of this product. This limited warranty is not transferable. TecMate (International) warrants this battery
charger for 2 years from date of purchase at retail against defective material or workmanship. If such should occur the unit will
be repaired or replaced at the option of the manufacturer. It is the obligation of the purchaser to forward the unit together with
proof of purchase (see NOTE), transportation or mailing costs prepaid, to the manufacturer or its authorized representative. This
limited warranty is void if the product is misused, subjected to careless handling, or repaired by anyone other than the factory
or its authorized representative. The manufacturer makes no warranty other than this limited warranty and expressly excludes
any implied warranty including any warranty for consequential damages.
THIS IS THE ONLY EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE MANUFACTURER NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANYONE TO
ASSUME OR MAKE ANY OTHER OBLIGATION TOWARDS THE PRODUCT OTHER THAN THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY. YOUR
STATUTORY RIGHTS ARE NOT AFFECTED.
NOTE: Details at www.tecmate-int.com/warranty or contact warranty@tecmate-int.com
copyright © 2009 TecMate International
OptiMate and the names of other battery care products mentioned in these instructions such as BatteryMate, TestMate and
TestMate mini, are registered trademarks of TecMate International NV.
More information on TecMate products can be found at www.tecmate-int.com.
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