EUFAB CB-20 Manuel De L'opérateur page 7

1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
These operating instructions are part of the product and must be read through carefully before using the charger. All
safety regulations must always be adhered to. The operating instructions must be kept during the lifetime of the product
and passed on to every subsequent user or owner.
1. 1. GOGGLES AND PROTECTIVE GLOVES
When handling the battery, always wear goggles and protective gloves! (See also, Setting up the device). Avoid battery
acid coming into contact with skin, eyes or clothes, since battery acid is highly corrosive. If battery acid gets in the eyes,
immediately rinse with plenty of water. In such instances, after rinsing, immediately consult a doctor. Acid splashes on
the skin must immediately be removed with soap and water. Acid splashes on clothing will result in holes!
1.2. SCOPE OF USE
The charger is suitable for charging ordinary lead/acid batteries as well as maintenance-free batteries. The batteries
must be suitable for the voltage and charging current specified on the charger.
The charger may not be used for batteries that cannot be recharged.
The charger may not be used as a voltage supply for devices.
1.3. CONNECTION
The mains power cable and charging cable must be in perfect condition. Do not shorten or lengthen the charging cable.
In the event of damages to the mains cable, it may only be replaced by a specialist. Repairs to the charger may only be
carried out by specialist personnel.
2 OPERATION
2.1 SETTING UP THE DEVICE
Do not place your battery charger on flammable materials whilst charging!
The device becomes warm when it is in use. Set the charger up so that it is well ventilated. Never cover the ventilation
slots! The charger is only approved for use indoors. Protect device unit from wet and damp conditions. If the device beco-
mes wet, there is a risk of hazardous electric shock. When charging the battery, the battery acid generates small amounts
of gas. This is normal. The gas formation in the battery can be seen by the formation of bubbles. Caution, the bursting
gas bubbles cause acid to be splashed in the vicinity of the battery. Always following the notes regarding connection of
the device, otherwise sparks may be generated which could cause the gas to explode (detonate). At the same time, the
device should not be operated in the vicinity of naked flames. Never smoke when handling the battery! Always ensure
for good ventilation since the gas is capable of exploding.
2.2. PREPARING THE BATTERY
Please note: Only charge ordinary 12 or 24 Volt lead/acid batte-
ries. Do not charge batteries that are not rechargeable. This de-
vice is not suitable for batteries with a capacity in excess of 180Ah.
Please use a higher performing charger from our range. Only
charge intact batteries. The charging time will depend on the
charge state of the battery. This may be determined by measu-
ring the density of the acid with an ordinary acid siphon. If you
have a permanently sealed, maintenance-free battery, it may
not be opened up. It is not possible nor is it necessary to check
or correct the state of the acid. In order to charge the battery, all
caps must first - if possible - be removed from the battery cells,
see Figure: Now check the state of the acid in the battery cells.
The level of the acid should still be approximately 0.5 - 1 cm above the lead plates in the battery cells. If not, distilled water
must be refilled. Tap water may not be used. With an increasing charge, the level of the acid increases. To ensure that the
battery does not overflow, the acid may not be filled to the maximum mark at the start of the charging process. The caps
may only be replaced after the charging process is complete. Only so is it possible for the gases generated during charging
to disperse. The escape of small amounts of acid by way of splashes during charging is unavoidable.
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