Technical Data - EINHELL CE-BC 2 M Mode D'emploi

The equipment is to be used only for its prescri-
bed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a
case of misuse. The user / operator and not the
manufacturer will be liable for any damage or inju-
ries of any kind caused as a result of this.
Please note that our equipment has not been de-
signed for use in commercial, trade or industrial
applications. Our warranty will be voided if the
machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial
businesses or for equivalent purposes.

4. Technical data

Mains voltage: ........................ 220-240 V ~ 50 Hz
Max. power rating: ...................................... 35 W
Nominal output voltage: ........................ 12 V DC
Max. nominal output current.: ......................... 2 A
Protection class: ................................................ II
Protection type: ........................................... IP65
Ambient temperature: .................... - 20°C – 40°C
Battery capacity: .....................................3-60 Ah
Battery capacity "Maintain" mode (max. 1A): .......
.................................................................3-32 Ah
5. Operation
Before you connect the equipment to the power
supply make sure that the data on the specifi ca-
tions label are identical to the supply voltage.
Danger! Do not charge any frozen batteries.
Please also refer to the instructions in the
owner's manuals for the car, radio, navigation
system, etc.
Notes on automatic charging
The charger is a microprocessor controlled au-
tomatic charger, i.e. it is suitable in particular for
charging maintenance-free batteries and for the
long-term charging and maintenance-charging of
batteries which are not in constant use, e.g. for
classic cars, recreational vehicles, lawn tractors
and the like. The integrated microprocessor ena-
bles charging in several steps. The fi nal charging
step, maintenance charging, maintains the batte-
ry capacity at 95–100% and therefore keeps the
battery fully charged at all times. The charging
operation does not need to be monitored. How-
ever, do not leave the battery unattended if you
charge it over an extended period of time, so that
GB
you can disconnect it from the mains power sup-
ply in the event of a fault in the charger.
5.1 Explanation of the symbols (Fig. 2)
A Battery charging status: 25%
B Battery charging status: 50%
C Battery charging status: 75%
D Battery charging status: 100%
E Charging of a 12V battery (lead acid battery,
AGM battery and GEL battery).
F Charging of a 12V battery (lead acid battery,
AGM battery and GEL battery) in winter mode
with an ambient temperature of – 20°C to
+5°C. Danger! Do not charge any frozen bat-
teries.
G Charging of a 12V battery (lead acid battery,
AGM battery and GEL battery) in charge
maintenance mode with 1A charging current.
H Clamps are wrongly connected (reverse pola-
rity) or there is a short-circuit
5.2 Charging settings
Press the Mode button (Fig. 2/Item 1) to set the
charging functions 12V (Fig. 2/Item E) and 12V
Winter Mode (Fig. 2/Item F). For batteries with low
capacity (see Technical Data) or for maintenance-
charging of seasonal batteries you can use the
"Maintain" mode with reduced maximum charge
current. One of the LEDs will come on in ac-
cordance with the settings you have selected (Fig.
2/Item E-G).
5.3 Charging the battery:
•
Release or remove the battery stoppers (if
fitted) from the battery.
•
Check the acid level in the battery. If neces-
sary, top up the battery with distilled water (if
possible). Important! Battery acid is aggres-
sive. Rinse off any acid splashes thoroughly
with lots of water and seek medical advice if
necessary.
•
First connect the red charging cable to the
positive pole of the battery.
•
Then connect the black charging cable to the
bodywork of the vehicle away from the battery
and the petrol pipe.
•
Warning! Under normal circumstances the
negative battery pole is connected to the
bodywork and you proceed as described
above. In exceptional cases it is be possible
that the positive battery pole is connected to
the bodywork (positive earthing). In this case,
connect the black charger cable to the nega-
tive pole on the battery. Then connect the red
charger cable to the bodywork at a point away
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