WeatherTech SmartCharge?200 User Manual

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Summary of SmartCharge?200

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    Battery charger for lead-acid batteries 2–90ah user manual and guide to professional charging of starter and deep cycle batteries..

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction the weathertech ® smartcharge 200 is a primary switch mode battery charger with pulse maintenance. The smartcharge 200 is designed to offer maximum life for the bat- tery. Smartcharge 200 is a member of a family of professional chargers from macneil automotive products, ltd.. It represe...

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    11. Warning - risk of explosive gases a) working in vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal battery operation. For this reason, it is of utmost importance that, you follow the instructions each time you use the charger. B) to reduce risk of batt...

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    13. Preparing to charge a) if necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge, always remove grounded terminal from battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc. B) be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged. C) clea...

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    A) position ac and dc cords to reduce risk of damage by hood, door or moving engine part. B) stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to persons. C) check polarity of battery posts. Positive (pos, p, +) battery post usually has larger diameter than negative (ne...

  • Page 6: To The Instructions Above.

    17. Follow these steps when battery is outside vehicle. A spark near battery may cause battery explosion. To reduce risk of a spark near battery: a) check polarity of battery terminals. Positive (pos, p, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than negative (neg, n, -) post. B) attach at least...

  • Page 7: Charging

    • a sulphated battery will only accept current with difficulty, and consequently the charg- ing process takes a particularly long time. A worn out battery cannot be fully charged. Therefore you should always check whether the charger has been switched to mainte- nance charge before you leave it turn...

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    5. Do not face the battery when making the final connection. 6. When disconnecting charger, disconnect in reverse sequence from connecting procedure. See operating instructions for charge information. Starting the charging process 1. Set the correct charge mode by pressing the mode button. You can f...

  • Page 9: Mode 14.4V/0.8A

    Settings are made by pressing the ”mode-button” and stepping forward one press at a time until the required mode is reached, the button is then released. The selected mode is saved in a memory in the charger and remains there even if the charger is switched off. Mode 14.4v/0.8a this mode is normally...

  • Page 10: Bulk Charging Time

    Desulphation: desulphation with pulsing for sulphated batteries. Bulk: charging where about 80% of the energy is returned. The charger delivers an almost constant current until the battery voltage reaches the set level. Absorption: charging up to almost 100%. The charge current tapers and the voltag...

  • Page 11: Indicators

    Indicators incorrect polarity. Charging process charging completed. Pulse maintenance. Standby / power on. Charger ready to use, please select charging function. Technical data voltage ac 120vac, 60hz. Output power is reduced at lower input voltage. A perfect charge will still be achieved. Current 1...

  • Page 12: Length of Cord Feet (M)

    **)the ripple wave describes how many disturbances are exhibited by current and volt- age. A rippled voltage can cause damage to other equipment connected to the battery. The smartcharge 200 supplies voltage and current with very low voltage rippling. This increases the life of the battery and ensur...