USER`S MANUAL - Smith-Root
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1. During the 1 year limited warranty period Smith Root Inc will repair or replace at Smith Root Inc s sole option any defective parts or any parts that will not properly operate for their intended use with new or refurbished replacement items if such repair or replacement is needed because of product malfunction or failure during normal usage No charge will be made to the Consumer for any such parts Smith Root Inc will also pay for the labor charges incurred by Smith Root Inc in repairing or replacing the defective parts The limited warranty does not cover defects in appearance cosmetic labels or structural items including framing and any non operative parts Smith Root Inc s limit of liability under the limited warranty shall be the actual cash value of the Product at the time the Consumer returns the Product for repair determined by the price paid by the Consumer for the Product less a reasonable amount for usage Smith Root Inc shall not be liable for any other losses or damages These remedies are the Consumer s exclusive remedies for breach of warranty 4 Upon request from Smith Root Inc the Consumer must prove the date of the original purchase of the Product by a dated bill of sale or dated itemized receipt 5 The Consumer shall bear the cost of shipping the Product to Smith Root Inc Smith Root Inc shall bear the cost of shipping the Product back to the Consumer after the completion of service under this limited warra2. Department at Smith Root Inc at the number listed on the bottom of this page for repair or replacement processing c The Consumer shall ship the Product prepaid and insured Expenses related to removing the Product from an installation are not covered under this limited warranty d The Consumer will be billed for any parts or labor charges not covered by this limited warranty The Consumer will be responsible for any expenses related to reinstallation of the Product e Smith Root Inc will repair the Product under the limited warranty within 30 days after receipt of the Product If Smith Root Inc cannot perform repairs covered under this limited warranty within 30 days or after a reasonable number of attempts to repair the same defect Smith Root Inc at its sole option will provide a replacement Product or refund the purchase price of the Product less a reasonable amount for usage f If the Product is returned during the limited warranty period but the problem with the Product is not covered under the terms and conditions of this limited warranty the Consumer will be notified and given an estimate of the charges the Consumer must pay to have the Product repaired with all shipping charges billed to the Consumer If the estimate is refused the Product will be returned freight collect If the Product is returned after the expiration of the limited warranty period Smith Root Inc s normal service policies shall apply and the Consumer will b
3. Since 1964 the leader in effective safe and reliable products for fisheries conservation Knowledgeable biologists depend upon Smith Root equipment USER S MANUAL BC 24ps BATTERY CHARGER 4 5A 3 4A 2 3A Me RTIONAL TIMING EEA E charge Jnc kso io jp Ready D E ONTROLLE E 14014 NE Salmon Creek Ave Vancouver WA 98686 Phone 360 573 0202 Fax 360 573 2064 07292 008 www smith root com BC 24ps Battery Charger Contents CHARGER DESCRIPTION i sisvssveswessensver seater 1 CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS aaien 2 CHARGER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2 STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS 3 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 4 SPECIFICATIONS viaii iieiea 5 CHARGING OTHER SRI BATTERIES 6 RELATED EQUIPMENT osia 6 Items manufactured by companies other than Smith Root carry the original manufacturer s warranty Please contact product manufacturer for return instructions All Smith Root Inc manufactured products are covered by a one year warranty Credit amp Refund Policy Customers returning equipment in new condition will be given credit to the applicable VISA Master Card account within five days from the date of the return A return authorization must accompany returns Valid equipment returns include but are not limited to ordering incorrect equipment funding deficits and defective equipment returned for reimbursement All returns are subject to a restocking fee and applicable shipping charges The restocking fe
4. e is figured at 10 of the purchase price but not less than 20 00 Customers receiving equipment in damaged condition will be referred to the shipping company for insurance reimbursement 07292 008 Rev 05 1304 07 Control www smith root com BC 24ps Battery Charger CHARGER DESCRIPTION The Smith Root BC 24PS JP EU series chargers are a revolutionary concept in battery charger design This high technology compact device offers a number of benefits not found in conventional chargers The BC 24PS Battery Charger is designed to charge Batteries for the LR 24 Electrofisher System The BC 24PS is a truly automatic charger tailored for maintenance free batteries as well as other types of lead acid batteries The BC 24PS has a fully automatic three stage charge sequence with an electronically timed routine and a desulfation mode Stage 1 Constant Current Mode The charger starts with maximum current until the battery reaches a preset voltage Stage 2 Timed Constant Voltage Mode The charge is electronically controlled with a fixed voltage ceiling which prevents excess battery gas emission and over charging Stage 3 Float Standby Mode In this mode a fixed ceiling of 2 3 volts per cell will be maintained by monitoring and replacing battery standing losses as necessary Full electronic protection is provided against short circuit and reverse battery connection www smith root com 1 BC 24ps Battery Cha
5. e responsible for all shipping charges 8 The Product consists of newly assembled equipment that may contain used components that have been reprocessed to allow machine compliance with Product performance and reliability specifications 9 ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WRITTEN WARRANTY OTHERWISE THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE CONSUMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED SMITH ROOT INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF ANTICIPATED BENEFITS OR PROFITS LOSS OF SAVINGS OR REVENUE PUNITIVE DAMAGES LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT COST OF CAPITAL COST OF ANY SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR FACILITIES DOWNTIME THE CLAIMS OF ANY THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING CUSTOMERS AND INJURY TO PROPERTY RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM BREACH OF THE WARRANTY BREACH OF CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE STRICT TORT OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY EVEN IF SMITH ROOT INC KNEW OF THE LIKELIHOOD OF SUCH DAMAGES SMITH ROOT INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DELAY IN RENDERING SERVICE UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY OR LOSS OF USE DURING THE PERIOD THAT THE PRODUCT IS BEING REPAIRED 10 Some states do not allow limitation of how long an implied warranty lasts so the above warranty limitation may
6. irectly above the Charging LED At the start of charge if the battery is in normal condition all four red LEDs will be on and will gradually go out in sequence as the charge current drops and the battery approaches full charge When the battery reaches an 80 level of recharge the red Charge LED will go off and the yellow 80 LED below it will come on After a further time interval the 80 LED will go off and the green Ready LED will come on The time interval for this final 20 of charge is automatically adjusted by the charger in proportion to the time taken to reach the 80 level 3 The length of time needed for recharging will depend on the size and depth of discharge of the battery A minimum of one hour is needed and full charging of a large battery may take up to 12 hours 4 For best results the charger should be allowed to complete its full cycle as indicated by the green Ready LED and if possible the battery should be left connected and on charge permanently until it is required for immediate use There is no need to switch off the charger to prevent over charging www smith root com 3 BC 24ps Battery Charger 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE When disconnecting the battery from the charger switch off or unplug the AC supply to the charger first This precaution will eliminate any risk of gas explosion due to arcing STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS 1 When not in use store the charger indoors in a cool dry place preferably
7. ith the current model of BC 24PS Also the LR 24 Adapter Cable 07459 will allow you to charge LR 24 Batteries with our older Model 12 style BC 24 Battery Charger 04954 with a 4 pin connector LR 24 Adapter Cable 07459 Model 12 Adapter Cable 407458 Model 12 Adapter Cable LR 24 Adapter Cable BAT 01 BATTERY ANALYSIS TOOL The Battery Analysis Tool is an additional module designed to operate with existing Smith Root batteries and chargers Its purpose is to test back pack Electrofisher batteries and to demonstrate in a clear concise manner the amount of usable life remaining in batteries being tested 6 www smith root com Battery Cycle Notes Use this form to record the number of times a battery has been cycled DATE SERIAL NOTES WARRANTY Smith Root Inc original products have a 1 Year Limited Warranty Smith Root Inc warrants that it s Products are free from defects in material and workmanship that result in Product failure during normal usage according to the following terms and conditions 1 The limited warranty for the Product extends for the length of ownership beginning on the date of the purchase of the Product by the original purchaser Consumer of the Product and is not assignable or transferable to any subsequent purchaser or user 2 The limited warranty extends only to Consumers who purchase the Product from Smith Root Inc or an authorized distributor 3
8. not apply to you the Consumer Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental and consequential damages so certain of the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you the Consumer This limited warranty gives the Consumer specific legal rights and the Consumer may also have other rights which vary from state to state 11 Smith Root Inc neither assumes nor authorizes any authorized service center or any other person or entity to assume for it any other obligation or liability beyond that which is expressly provided for in this limited warranty including the provider or seller of any extended warranty or service agreement 12 This is the entire warranty between the Smith Root Inc and the Consumer and supercedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements or understandings oral or written relating to the Product and no representation promise or condition not contained herein shall modify these terms 13 This limited warranty allocates the risk of failure of the Product between the Consumer and Smith Root Inc The allocation is recognized by the Consumer and is reflected in the purchase price 14 Questions concerning this limited warranty may be directed to Smith Root Inc Smith Root Inc 14014 NE Salmon Creek Ave Vancouver WA 98686 Smith Root Inc is a registered trademark of Smith Root Inc MITH ROOT INC S Tetinology For Fisheries Conservation www smith root com
9. nty 6 The Consumer shall have no coverage or benefits under this limited warranty if any of the following conditions are applicable a The Product has been subjected to abnormal use abnormal conditions improper storage exposure to moisture or dampness unauthorized modifications unauthorized connections unauthorized repair misuse neglect abuse accident alteration improper installation or other acts which are not the fault of Smith Root Inc including damage caused by shipping b The product has been damaged from external causes such as collision with an object or from fire flooding sand dirt windstorm lightening earthquake or damage from exposure to weather conditions an Act of God or battery leakage theft blown fuse or improper use of any electrical source or damage caused by the connection to other products not recommended for interconnection by Smith Root Inc c Smith Root Inc was not advised in writing by the Consumer of the alleged defect or malfunction of the Product within fifteen 15 days after the expiration of the applicable limited warranty period d The Product serial number plate or the accessory data code has been removed defaced or altered 7 If a problem develops during the limited warranty period the Consumer shall take the following step by step procedure a The Consumer shall return the Product to Smith Root Inc for repair or replacement processing b The Consumer contacts the Customer Service
10. rger CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS Output Cord amp Connector _ nn LED 45A ocEsSSOR CONTRO oA Ri micRo A C Input Power Cord LED Indicators Input power cord The input power plug is a standard 120VAC three pin with ground Note A cordset specific to the customer s specified country will be substituted when applicable Output cord and connector The connector on the end of the cord is wired to plug directly into the quick disconnect connector on the battery pack Front panel indicators The seven front panel indicator lamps are labeled to indicate the battery s state of charge Users that have an inventory of older style Smith Root Electrofisher batteries that wish to charge and maintain them with the BC 24PS may do so using adapter cables available from SRI See page 6 2 www smith root com BC 24ps Battery Charger CHARGER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This charger is suitable for use with all types of lead acid batteries including the new types of maintenance free and gelled electrolyte batteries 1 Connect charger to battery 2 Connect the charger to the AC power supply and switch on The state of charge is shown by the LED indicators on the battery charger as follows The red Charge LED will light to indicate that the battery is correctly connected and is charging During charging the current flowing into the battery is indicated by the LED Amp Meter This is the vertical group of four red LEDs located d
11. with it s original packing and carton 2 Place these instructions with the charger during storage MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Very little maintenance is required other than protecting the charger from damage and weather 1 Coil cord when not in use 2 Clean case and cords with a slightly damp cloth 3 Examine cords for damage periodically and replace if necessary with manufacturer approved parts 4 www smith root com BC 24ps Battery Charger SPECIFICATIONS There are 3 models of chargers BC 24PS Aput 117 Volts AC 60Hz 200 VA OUTPUT aee oinean 5 Amps DC 24 Volts Dimensions 6 5 W x 5 25 H x 6 0 D Weight Wapeeagee tenance neta BCA eee rnc er 9 5 Ibs BC 24PS JP Input oo eee 100 Volts AC 50 60Hz 220 VA Output ene meer ere 5 Amps DC 24 Volts Dimensions 6 5 W x 5 25 H x 6 0 D Weise eree or r E 9 5 Ibs BC 24PS EU Input 115 230 Volts AC 50 60Hz 220 VA QUU teaei eaa 5 Amps DC 24 Volts Dimensions 6 5 W x 5 25 H x 6 0 D WEIR scienter pe enep ne 9 5 Ibs www smith root com 5 BC 24ps Battery Charger CHARGING OTHER SMITH ROOT BATTERIES The BC 24PS Battery Charger is designed to charge Batteries for the LR 24 Electrofisher System However users that have an inventory of older style Smith Root Electrofisher batteries can charge and maintain them with the following adapters The Model 12 Adapter Cable 07458 will allow you to charge Model 12 Batteries 03298 amp 02595 w
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