HEAVY DUTY BATTERY BOOSTERS / CHARGERS MODEL Nos.
NOTES For Spare Parts and Service, please contact your nearest dealer, or CLARKE International, on one of the following numbers. PARTS & SERVICE TEL: 020 8988 7400 PARTS & SERVICE FAX: 020 8558 3622 or e-mail as follows: PARTS: Parts@clarkeinternational.com SERVICE: Service@clarkeinternational.
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Battery Charger. These units are suitable for charging and boosting 12 Volt lead acid batteries. Models BC180B and BC200B are also capable of charging 24Volt batteries. Before attempting to operate the unit, please read this instruction manual thoroughly, and follow all directions carefully. By doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself, and others around you, and at the same time, you should look forward to the unit giving long and trouble free service.
IMPORTANT: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS UNIT 1. WARNING: Some electronic equipment can be damaged by boost WIRING DIAGRAMS BC180B charging or use of start facility. Check your vehicle handbook before using your Start ’N’ Charge. If in doubt consult the vehicle manufacturer. Nevertheless, you should not operate this equipment unless you are fully conversant with vehicle electrical systems, and battery charging techniques. 2.
WIRING DIAGRAMS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS. BC150 BCI80B and BC200B 1) Insert the plastic handle into the top of the unit and secure with the screws provided. 2) Insert the tubular metal handle into the plastic handle and secure with two screws provided. 3) Using the four small bolts supplied secure the metal supporting foot to the base of the charger and at same time locate the axle in the slot provided.
. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAM WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. BC200B A. 12 volt CHARGING - All Models Connect the mains lead to a 230 volt (50Hz) domestic electrical supply via a standard 13 amp BS 1363 plug fitted with a 13 amp fuse, or a suitably fused isolator switch.
PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAM PARTS IDENTIFICATION BC180B BC150 & 170 FIG. 1 1 - Ammeter 2 - Charge/Boost Start Switch 3 - MIN/MAX Charge Rate Sw. 4 - ON/OFF Switch 5 - Mains Lead 6 - RED, Positive Lead 7 - Black Negative Lead BC180B & BC200B No. Description Part No. No. Description Part No. FIG. 2 1 Upper Panel EM33705007 15 Red Cable EM43200010 2 Handle EM21600004 16 Clamp EM22110005 3 Back Panel EM33715037 17 Din.
PROCEDURE FOR NORMAL CHARGING PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAM BCI50 & BC170 BC170 (Ref: Fig. 1). 1) Before charging or boosting, ensure that the cells are filled with electrolyte to the correct level by adding distilled water where necessary. 2) Where appropriate we recommend that the non-earthed lead on the battery is disconnected prior to charging. It is possible that damage may occur to any electronically controlled system fitted to the vehicle such as engine management, anti-theft alarm, alternator etc.
7. BCI8OB and BC200B PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAM BC150 (Ref: Fig. 2). 1) Before charging or boosting ensure that the cells are filled with electrolyte to the correct level by adding distilled water where necessary. 2) Where appropriate we recommend that the non-earthed lead on the battery is disconnected prior to charging. It is possible that damage may occur to any electronically controlled system fitted to the vehicle such as engine management anti-theft alarm, alternator etc.
PROCEDURE FOR ENGINE STARTING BC150 & BC170 (Re: Fig.1) Note: We recommend that before attempting to boost start you charge the battery for 10-15 minutes. This will improve the chance of a first time start, particularly with big engines. When the battery is completely flat, you must charge the battery for 10-15 minutes before attempting to start, otherwise you may cause damage to the vehicle electronic systems. a) Check that the ON/OFF switch (4) is in the OFF position.
