CTEK® US Series Chargers Guide
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1. Do not expose charger to rain or snow Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by CTEK may result in a risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons 4 reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord pull by the plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger 5 extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock If an extension must be used make sure that a Pins on plug of exten sion cord are the same number size and shape as those of plug on charger b Extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition and c Wire size is large 11 b enough for ampere rating of charger as specified in RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE FOR AC EXTENSION CORDS Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug return the charger to the retailer Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way take it to the retailer Do not disassemble charger take it to the retailer when service or repair is required Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire To reduce risk of electric shock unplug charger from AC outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use i2. the battery charger needs to open the UVP By pressing the RESET button for 10 seconds the charger opens the UVP During this process the charging STEP 7 is Once the UVP has been opened and the battery is ready to charged the charger automatically starts the charging cycle PROGRAM BULK ABSORPTION ANALYSE COMPLETION MAXIMIZATION FLOAT PULSE VOLTAGE V ae ee po CURRENT A Checks if voltage drops to 12V Charge cycle restarts Max 10h 3minutes drops STEP 1 Tests if the battery can accept charge This step prevents that charging proceeds with a defect battery STEP 2 BULK Charging with maximum current until approximately 90 battery capacity STEP 3 ABSORPTION Charging with declining current to maximize up to 95 battery capacity STEP 4 ANALYSE Tests if the battery can hold charge Batteries that can not hold charge may need to be replaced STEP 5 COMPLETION Final charge with reduced current STEP 6 MAXIMIZATION Final charge with maximum voltage up to 100 battery capacity STEP 7 FLOAT Maintaining the battery voltage at maximum level by providing a constant voltage charge STEP 8 PULSE Maintaining the battery at 95 100 capacity The charger monitors the battery voltage and gives a pulse when necessary to keep the battery fully charged TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Model number 1082
3. Rated Voltage AC 110 120VAC 50 60Hz Charging voltage 14 4 Min battery voltage 2 0V Charging current 4 Current mains 1 1A rms at full charging current Back current drain lt 1Ah month Ripple lt 4 of rated current Ambient temperature 4 F to 122 F 20 C to 50 C output power is reduced automatically at high temperatures Charger type Eight step fully automatic charging cycle Battery types 12V batteries Battery capacity 5 60Ah up to 120Ah for maintenance Dimensions x 2 x 1 inches L x W x Weight 1 4 Ibs Back current drain is the current that drains the battery if the charger is not connected to the mains CTEK chargers have a very low back current The quality of the charging voltage and charging current is very important A high current ripple heats up the battery which has an aging effect on the positive electrode High voltage ripple could harm other equipment that is connected to the battery CTEK battery chargers produce very clean voltage and current with low ripple The battery charger is designed to operate from 20 C to 50 C However battery manufacturers may recommend other temperature ranges for charging their batteries Please check battery specifications PRODUCTS PROTECTED BY PATENTS EP10156636 2 pending US12 780968 pending EP1618643 US7541778 EP1744432 EP1483817 pending 5 524203 25700583282 EP1716626 pending 5 526
4. nection while as far away from battery as practical H A marine boat battery must be removed and charged on shore To charge it on board requires equipment spe cially designed for marine use a b IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Charge no other batteries than specified in TECHNICAL INFORMATION Check the charger cables prior to use Ensure that no cracks have occurred in the cables or in the bend protec tion A charger with damaged cables must be returned to the retailer Ensure that the cabling does not jam or comes into contact with hot surfaces or sharp edges Never charge a damaged battery Never place the charger on top of the battery when charging Avoid covering the charger All batteries fail sooner or later A battery that fails dur ing charging is normally taken care of by the chargers advanced control but some rare errors in the battery could still exist Don t leave any battery during charging unat tended for a longer period of time If power consumers like fitted alarms and navigation com puters are connected to the battery the charging process takes longer and may drain the battery Always check that the charger has switched to STEP 7 before leaving the charger unattended and connected for long periods If the charger has not switched to STEP 7 within 24 hours this is an indication of an error Disconnect the charger This appliance is not designed for use by young children or
5. of battery Connect NEGATIVE BLACK clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery Do not connect clip to carbure tor fuel lines or sheet metal body parts Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the frame or engine block f For Positive grounded vehicle connect NEGATIVE BLACK clip from battery charger to NEGATIVE NEG ungrounded post of battery Connect POSITIVE RED clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery Do not connect clip to carburetor fuel lines or sheet metal body parts Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the frame or engine block g When disconnecting charger turn switches to off discon nect AC cord remove clip from vehicle chassis and then remove clip from battery terminal See operating instructions for length of charge information 16 FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY Check polarity of battery terminals POSITIVE POS P battery post usually has a larger diameter than NEGATIVE NEG N post Connect POSITIVE RED charger clip to POSITIVE POS P post of battery c Position yourself and free end of cable as far away from battery as possible then connect NEGATIVE BLACK charger clip to NEGATIVE NEG N post of battery d Do not face battery when making the final connection e When disconnecting charger always do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure and break first con
6. people who cannot read or understand the manual unless they are under the supervision of a responsible person to ensure that they can use the battery charger safely Store and use the battery charger out of the reach of children and ensure that children cannot play with the charger Connection to the mains supply must be in accordance with the national regulations for electrical installations Do not extend the charge cable RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE FOR AC EXTENSION CORDS LENGTH OF CORD FEET AWG SIZE OF CORD 25 7 6 18 50 15 2 18 100 30 5 18 150 45 6 16 CONNECT AND DISCONNECT THE CHARGER TO A BATTERY Comfort AV genie A S S ERROR LAMP If the error lamp is lit check the following 1 15 the chargers positive lead connected to the battery s positive pole 2 15 the charger connected to a 12V LiFePO battery 3 Has charging been interrupted in STEP 1 or 4 Restart the charger by pressing the RESET button If charging is still being interrupted the battery STEP 1 can not accept charge be too large for the charger to wake up Press RESET button up to 5 times a paralell load may be connected to the battery Disconnect the battery and try again STEP 4 not keep charge and may need to be replaced POWER LAMP If the power lamp is lit with a 1 STEADY LIGHT The mains cable is connected to the wall socket 2
7. 631 25763897482 09180286 8 pending US12 646405 pending EP1483818 SE1483818 0576297 74 2 09170640 8 pending US12 564360 pending 5 528232 5 525604 DESIGNS RCD 509617 US D575225 US D580853 US D581356 US D571179 RCD 321216 RCD 000911839 RCD 081418 RCD 001119911 0001 RCD 00111991 1 0002 RCD 081244 RCD 321198 RCD 321197 ZL 200830120184 0 ZL 200830120183 6 RCD 001505138 0001 RCD 000835541 0001 RCD 00083554 1 0002 D596126 D596125 RCD 001705138 0001 US D29 378528 pending ZL 201030618223 7 US RE42303 US RE42230 2012 05 30 TRADE MARKS TMA 669987 844303 372715 3151800 823341 1025831 C 405811 830545751 pending 1935061 pending 285731 2010004118 pending 4 2010 500516 410713 2010 05152 pending 1042686 766840 pending CAR BATTERIES
8. FLASHING LIGHT The charger has entered the energy save mode This happens if the charger isn t con nected to the battery within 2 minutes or the battery on board UVP under voltage protec tion is activated READY TO USE The table shows the estimated time for an empty battery to reach 90 state of charge SOC Please note that charging times are longer in low ambient temperatures BATTERY SIZE AH TIME TO 90 CHARGED 8Ah 2h 20Ah 5h 60Ah 15h OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Connect the charger to the battery 5 Connect charger to wall socket power lamp will indicate that the mains cable is connected to the wall socket The error lamp READY 1 USE FULLY CHARGED will indicate if the battery clamps are incorrectly connected The reverse polarity protection will ERROR LAMP ensure that battery charger will not be damaged 3 Follow the 8 step display through the charging process The battery is ready to start the engine when STEP 3 is lit The battery is fully charged when STEP 7 is lit 4 Stop charging at any time by disconnecting the mains cable from the wall socket POWER LAMP BATTERIES WITH UNDER VOLTAGE PROTECTION Some Lithium ion batteries have an on board UVP under volt age protection that disconnects the battery to avoid it becom ing too deeply discharged This prohibits the CTEK charger from detecting that there s a battery connected To bypass this
9. USER MANUAL BATTERY CHARGER LITHIUM US 5 YEAR WARRANTY FOR ALL 12V TYPES OF LiFePO BATTERIES FULLY AUTOMATIC 2 Brancher le 2 Enchufe el chargeur a cargador charger to the chargeur ala cargador en el prise murale tomacorriente 1 Connectthe 1 Brancherle 1 Conecte el 2 Connect the charger to the battery la batterie bateria wall socket CTEK POWER INC 2374 EDISON BLVD TWINSBURG OH 44087 2376 US CONGRATULATIONS To the purchase of your new professional switch mode battery charger This charger is included in a series of professional chargers from CTEK SWEDEN AB and represents the latest technology in battery charging The LITHIUM US charger model is designed for Lithium ion batteries using LiFePO technology only Please check with the battery manufacturer for details Do not use the LITHIUM US charger for any other battery technology SUPPLY PLUG MAINS CABLE CTEK COMFORT CONNECT Se CHARGE CABLE s COMFORT CONNECT eyelet 4 M6 CTEK COMFORT CONNECT clamp Supply plugs may differ to suit your wall socket IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING This product contains chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger model LITHIUM US
10. n vicinity of battery Review cautionary marking on these products and on engine PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid when you work near a lithium lon battery NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of bat tery or engine Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery It might spark or short circuit battery or other electrical part that may cause explosion d Remove personal metal items such as rings bracelets 12 C b amet et necklaces and watches when working with Lithium lon battery A Lithium lon battery can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal causing a severe burn Use charger for charging LiFePO battery only It is not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in a starter motor application Do not use battery charger for charging dry cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances These batter ies may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property Never charge a battery with temperature below 32 F if not specified by the battery manufacturer PREPARING TO CHARGE If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge always remove grounded terminal from battery first Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are oft so as not fo cause an arc Study all battery manufacturer s specific precautio
11. ns while charging and recommended rates of charge Determine voltage of battery by referring to car owner s manual and make sure it matches output rating of battery charger Check polarity of battery posts POSITIVE POS battery post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE NEG N post Determine which post of battery is grounded connected CHARGER LOCATION Locate charger as far away from battery as DC cables permit d Never place charger directly above battery being b charged Do not set a battery on top of charger DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS Connect and disconnect DC output clips only after setting any charger switches to off position and removing AC cord from electric outlet Never allow clips to touch each other Attach clips to battery and chassis as indicated in 15 15 f 16 b through 16 d FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY Position AC and DC cords to reduce risk of damage by hood door or moving engine part Stay clear of fan blades belts pulleys and other parts that can cause injury to persons to the chassis If negative post is grounded to the chassis as in most vehicles see e If positive post is grounded to the chassis see f e For Negative grounded vehicle connect POSITIVE RED clip from battery charger to POSITIVE POS ungrounded post
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