HIGH FREQUENCY AUTOMATIC BATTERY CHARGER MODEL NO: HFBC12-24 PART NO: 6267005 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS LS0814
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE High Frequency Automatic Battery Charger. Please read this manual thoroughly, before attempting to operate, and carefully follow all instructions given. It is vitally important that ALL precautions are taken, as specified, which will not only provide protection for yourself and that of others around you, but will also ensure that the Battery Charger will give you long and satisfactory service.
THE CHARGING PROCESS The HFBC12 has a sophisticated computer system that performs a 7 stage automatic charging cycle. The stages of this charging cycle are as follows: STAGE 1 DIAGNOSIS (UPON CONNECTION TO THE BATTERY) • Polarity check: to make sure that the connections are correct. • Battery check: to make sure that the battery can accept a charge and is not faulty, if it is the charger will not attempt to charge the battery. Warning LEDs will come on if either test fails.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: BECAUSE HIGHLY INFLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS IS RELEASED IN THE PROCESS OF BATTERY CHARGING, PLEASE REMEMBER TO SWITCH OFF THE CHARGER FIRST, AND SO AVOID SPARKING WHICH WILL OCCUR WHEN CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING LIVE LEADS. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS UNIT 1. Battery acid is highly corrosive. If spillage occurs, wipe off immediately and wash copiously with water. Particularly avoid contact with the eyes, but if this occurs, you must seek medical advice. 2.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING! Read these electrical safety instructions thoroughly before connecting the product to the mains supply. Before switching the product on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate. This product is designed to operate on 230VAC 50Hz. Connecting it to any other power source may cause damage. This product may be fitted with a non-rewireable plug.
OVERVIEW 1 Handle 11 NEGATIVE (BLACK) lead 2 12 V Selected LED 12 Wrong Connection LED 3 24 V Selected LED 13 Bad Battery LED 4 Power LED 14 Battery Voltage Selector 5 Charging LED 15 Run / Stop Button 6 Full Charge LED 16 Charging Current Selector 7 75% Full LED 17 2 Amp Trickle Charge LED 8 50% Full LED 18 10 Amp Mid Charge LED 9 Low Level LED 19 20 Amp Quick Charge LED 10 POSITIVE (RED) lead 6 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.
PREPARATION 1. If it is necessary to remove the battery from a vehicle to charge it, always remove the grounded terminal from the battery first. Make sure that all accessories in the vehicle are off to prevent sparking. 2. During charging, make sure that the area around the battery has good airflow. 3. Clean the battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes. 4. Add distilled water to each cell until the battery acid reaches the level specified by the battery manufacturer.
CONNECTING TO A BATTERY WARNING: A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY: • Turn off the charger before you connect/disconnect the DC output clips. • Do not let the clamps touch each other. • Attach the clamps to battery terminals and make sure that you get a good connection. BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE 1. Route the leads carefully to decrease the risk of damage by the bonnet, door, or engine parts. 2.
BATTERY HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE 1. Make sure that you know the polarity of the battery posts. 2. Connect the POSITIVE (RED) lead to the POSITIVE post on the battery. 3. Position yourself and the free end of the NEGATIVE (BLACK) lead as far away from the battery as possible. 4. Reach over and connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) lead at arms length to the NEGATIVE post on the battery. • Do not face the battery when you make this last connection. 5.
WHEN CHARGING IS COMPLETE 1. When charging is complete the green Charged LED will come on. 2. Switch off the charger and disconnect the plug from the power socket. 3. Remove the leads from the battery as described in the previous sections. STORAGE Store the mains lead and clamps in the compartment shown when not being used. MAINTANENCE This charger requires minimal maintenance. As with any appliance or tool, a few common sense rules will prolong the life of the battery charger.
PARTS DIAGRAM 11 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
PARTS LIST NO DESCRIPTION 1 PART NO Black Clip GRHFBC122401 2 Clapboard GRHFBC122402 3 Main PCB GRHFBC122403 4 Front Case GRHFBC122404 5 Front Panel with label GRHFBC122405 6 Rear case GRHFBC122406 7 Red Cable / Clamp GRHFBC122407 8 Power Cord GRHFBC122408 9 Cover GRHFBC122409 10 Handle GRHFBC122410 11 Screw GRHFBC122411 12 Black Cable / Clamp GRHFBC122412 12 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Bad Battery light comes on The battery voltage is between 0.5V and 1.5V. Have the battery tested by a qualified technician; The battery voltage is lower than 11V(12V),22V(24V) after being charged for 4 minutes. Replace the bad battery if necessary. The battery voltage drops below 12V, 24V two minutes after being fully charged. Couldn't reach fully charged status in 24 hours. Battery does not charge Lack of AC input power.
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number HFBC12-24 Battery Voltages: 12V, 24V IP Rating IP20 Minimum Battery Size 5 AH Maximum Battery Size 200 AH Operating Temperature Range 0 to 40°C Dimensions (D x W x H) 170 x 265 x 180 mm Weight 2.3 kg 14 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 15 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
