Samlexpower SEC - 1215A Owner's Manual - page 3
Samlex America Inc.
Automatic Battery Charger
ABOUT THE BATTERY CHARGER :
n The Samlex charger must only be used for the purposes specified.
n When working on the charger, always disconnect it from the main AC power source.
n Do not operate the charger if the housing or cables are damaged.
n The charger must be positioned and secured in such a way that it cannot fall over or fall down.
n The metal housing is connected to the ground conductor of the 120V or 230V plug.
n The connector cable from the charger must be plugged into grounded outlets only.
n The charger must be kept in a safe place, out of the reach of children.
n The charger must not be operated in a damp or wet environment.
n Ensure good ventilation.
n Servicing and repair must only be performed by a qualified technician who is familiar with the risks
involved.
n Do not supply current to external circuit while charging a battery. (See caution on page 4)
WRONG INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL UNITS ON BOATS CAN LEAD TO
CORROSION OF THE BOAT. THEREFORE, PLEASE LET A BOAT ELECTRICIAN
CARRY OUT THE INSTALLATION OF THE CHARGER.
General Safety and Installation Instructions
SELECTING INPUT VOLTAGE
These units are pre-set to operate from input voltage of 115 VAC, 60HZ. The power cord has a molded 3-pin North
American plug. These units can also operate from an input voltage of 230 VAC, 50 HZ. This requires change of
jumper position and the AC side fuse inside the unit. The procedure for making this change is as follows:
1.
Remove the 4 screws on the ammeter side of the top cover
2. Gently slide the top cover out by about 2 to 3 inches. (CAUTION! The top cover will be restrained
from fully sliding out by the wires connecting the ammeter, LED and fan)
3. Locate the jumper wire connected to the male vertical pin marked 115 V and the male vertical pin
marked 230 V . Remove the female quick connect terminal from the 115V position by gently
pulling it upward. Now connect it to the male vertical pin marked 230 V.
4. Replace the fuse with new fuse (see internal fuse ratings on page 7 )
5. Slide the top cover back and fix with the 4 screws
6. Use adapter to convert the plug to suit the 230 VAC receptacle or change the plug.
(CAUTION! The new plug should have 3 poles - live, neutral and ground. Color code for the 3
wires of the power cord is: Live - Black ; Neutral - White ; Chassis ground - Green)
CAUTION
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