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Connecting the device MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235
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8 Connecting the device
8.1 Connecting to battery and power supply
Connecting the battery
Observe the following instructions when connecting the battery:
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 Make sure the battery terminals are clean when connecting them.
 Make sure the plug connector is fitted securely.
 Select a connection cable with a sufficient cross-section (see chapter
“Technical data” on page 29).
 Lay the cables in accordance with AS 3000, AS 3001.
 Connect the negative cable directly to the negative terminal of the battery,
and not to the chassis of a vehicle or boat.
 Use the following cable colours:
– Red: positive connection
– Black: negative connection
 Do not reverse the polarity. Reversing the polarity can cause damage to
the device.
➤ Lay the positive cable from the battery charger to the positive terminal of
the battery and connect it.
➤ Lay the negative cable from the battery charger to the negative terminal
of the battery and connect it.
Connecting the 230 V power supply
➤ Plug the 230 V connection cable included in the delivery into the MCA
battery charger‘s “AC INPUT” socket.
➤ Connect the device with the he 230 V connection cable to a 230 V socket
which is protected by a residual current circuit breaker.
CAUTION!
 Avoid coming into contact with the battery fluid.
 Batteries with a cell short circuit may not be charged, as explo-
sive gases may form due to overheating of the battery.