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8-STAGE AUTOMATIC

BATTERY CHARGER

MCU CONTROLLED - HIGH FREQUENCY SWITCHMODE

MODELS: KACHG1207, KACHG1212, KACHG1220, KACHG2410

Instruction Manual

Please read user manual carefully before use.

WARNING

Before using the charger, please read and understand the instructions.

Provide adequate ventilation and prevent sparks and flames around charging area. Explosive gases may escape from the battery during charging.

Designed For charging 12 Volt or 24 Volt Lead Acid, AGM,Gel and Calcium batteries ONLY.

Disconnect the 240V AC mains supply before making or breaking the connections to the battery.

The battery charger must be plugged into an earthed socket-outlet.

Designed for indoor use only. Do not expose to rain or moisture.

Connection to mains supply is to be in accordance with National wiring rules.

If the AC cord is damaged do not attempt to use charger. It must be replaced or repaired by a qualified person.

Do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.

Corrosive substances may escape from the battery during charging and damage delicate surfaces. Store and charge in a suitable area.

Never charge a frozen battery.

Ensure vehicle engine, ignition and accessories including lights, appliances etc are turned off prior to charging.

This appliance is not intended for use by young children or any person with limited capabilities (mental and physical) unless they have been adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance safely.

Please store disconnected and out of reach of unsupervised children

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FEATURES

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8-STAGE AUTOMATIC CHARGING

This is a fully automatic battery charger featuring 8 charging stages

Automatic charging is proven to provide your battery with an optimal charge and maintenance sequence that will also protect your battery from being overcharged.

This allows you to leave the charger connected to the battery indefinitely if required.

8-stage charging is a very a c curate and comprehensive charging process that will result in a better battery performance with a longer life expectancy. This is evident when comparing to the use of more traditional chargers.

8-stage chargers are suitable for most battery types including WET, Calcium,

Maintenance Free, AGM, and GEL batteries. They may also help restore drained and sulphated batteries.

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The 8-Stages Include:

Desulphation - Soft Start - Bulk - Absorption - Analyse - Recondition - Float - Maintain

DESULPHATION

REMOVES BUILT

UP SULPHATE DEPOSITS STORED

ON THE INTERNAL PLATES

SOFT START

STARTS THE CHARGING

PROCESS GENTLY TO ENSURE

AN EVEN FLOW ACROSS EACH CELL BEFORE

INCREASING THE CHARGE RATE

BULK CHARGE

ALLOWS THE FULL VOLTAGE / CURRENT

OUTPUT OF THE CHARGER REQUIRED BY

THE BATTERY (DEPENDING ON THE

CHEMISTRY MODE SELECTED)

ABSORPTION

AUTOMATICALLY REDUCES

THE CURRENT OUTPUT WHILST MAINTAINING

THE REQUIRED VOLTAGE (DEPENDING

ON THE CHEMISTRY MODE SELECTED)

ANALYSIS

CHARGER WILL

PERFORM A QUICK BATTERY

TEST TO ENSURE THE BATTERY

CAN HOLD IT’S CHARGE

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DESULPHATION

2

SOFT START

3

BULK

RECONDITION

BOOSTS THE

BATTERY BY INCREASING THE

VOLTAGE WITH A REDUCED

CURRENT OUTPUT TO BRING THE

BATTERY TO IT’S FULL STATE

GEL

(12V / 24V)

11V / 22V

AGM

(12V / 24V)

11V / 22V

CHARGED

BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED

AND CAN BE SAFELY DISCONNECTED.

ALTERNATIVELY, THE BATTERY CAN

REMAIN CONNECTED TO THE

CHARGER INDEFINITELY WITHOUT

OVERCHARGING

MAINTAIN

AFTER THE CHARGED STAGE

THIS STAGE WILL SUPPLY A PULSE CYCLE

TO SAFELY MAINTAIN THE BATTERY FOR

EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME. IF CONNECTED

FOR 10 DAYS OR MORE WITHOUT

INTERRUPTION, THE LED WILL ILLUMINATE.

WET

(12V / 24V)

CALCIUM

(12V / 24V)

TIME

REFERENCE

11V / 22V 11V / 22V

50% Current until 12.5V / 25V

50% Current

50% Current

50% Current until 12.5V / 25V until 12.5V / 25V until 12.5V / 25V

100%

Current until

14.1V / 28.2V

100%

Current until

14.4V / 28.8V

100%

Current until

14.7V / 29.4V

100%

Current until

14.7V / 29.4V

Max 8h

Max 8h

Max 24h

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ABSORPTION

Constant

14.1V / 28.2V until current drops to 15%

Constant

14.4V / 28.8V until current drops to 15%

Constant

14.7V / 29.4V until current drops to 15%

Constant

14.7V / 29.4V until current drops to 15%

30 minutes

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ANALYSE

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RECONDITION

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FLOAT

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MAINTAIN

Checks if voltage holds at 13.2V / 26.4V

Checks if voltage holds at 13.2V / 26.4V

Checks if voltage holds at 13.2V / 26.4V

Checks if voltage holds at 13.2V / 26.4V

Constant current (15%) limited to

14.1V / 28.2V

Constant current (15%) limited to

14.4V / 28.8V

Constant current (15%) limited to

16V / 32V

90sec

Constant current (15%) limited to

16V / 32V

30 mins or 4 hrs depending on battery voltage

(Calcium model must enter

Recondition stage)

13.7V/27.4V

100% Current

13.7 V/27.4V

100% Current

During 12.6V-

14.1V/25.2V-

28.2V , the current control at 100%~20%

During 12.6V-

14.4V/25.2V-

28.8V , the current control at 100%~20%

13.7V/27.4V

100% Current

13.7V/27.4V

100% Current

During 12.6V-

14.7V/25.2V-

29.4V , the current control at 100%~20%

During 12.6V-

14.7V/25.2V-

29.4V , the current control at 100%~20%

10 days

charge cycle

Charge cycle restarts if voltage drops

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Desulphation

The Desulphation stage is designed to break down sulphation that occurs in batteries that have been left discharged for extended periods of time, this process assists in revitalizing the battery.

Sulphation occurs when lead-sulphate hardens and clogs up the battery cells.

Soft Start

A preliminary charge process that reduces the initial current into the battery. This protects the battery from any high start up current from the charger and increases battery life and performance.

Bulk (Maximum Current)

Chargers the battery with the rated maximum output current until approximately 80% capacity. This stage continues until the battery's terminal voltage has risen above the set limit (depending on battery type). If the terminal voltage has not reached the set voltage limit within the pre-set time, the charger switches to fault mode (Stage 3 LED solid) and discontinues the charging process. If so, the battery is faulty or its capacity is too large.

Absorption (Constant Voltage)

This stage ensures the battery reaches a fully charged state by gradually reducing the current and maintaining a constant voltage until the battery is 100% charged.

Analyse

An automatic battery test is conducted immediately after the absorption stage. This test monitors the battery voltage for 90 seconds to determine if the charge was successful.

12V charger: If the voltage is below 13.2 volts (fail), the charger will initiate the Recondition stage.

12V charger: If the voltage is above 13.2 volts (pass), the charger will proceed to the Float Stage.

2 4V charger: If the voltage is below 26.4 volts (fail), the charger will initiate the Recondition stage.

24V charger: If the voltage is above 26.4 volts (pass), the charger will proceed to the Float Stage.

Recondition

This stage is automatically introduced if the battery is unable to hold a charge after the Analysis

Stage. The Recondition Stage can recover batteries from a deeply discharged state, rejuvenating the output capacity and extending the battery life.

The Recondition stage will run for 4 hours and at the end will conduct a test to determine if the battery is now holding charge. If the battery fails this test the charger will display a fault.

Float

The Float Stage maintains the fully charged state without overcharging or damaging the battery. This means the charger can be left connected to the battery indefinitely. The battery is fully charged and can be disconnected at this stage.

Maintain

Designed to maintain the battery at 95-100% capacity over extended periods of time. The charger monitors the battery voltage and gives a Maintain when necessary to remove plate sulphation and keep the battery fully charged. This Maintain cycle is repeated infinitely over a 10 day period if left connected. If the terminal voltage drops below the set level or is disconnected, the charger automatically goes back to the beginning of the charging cycle.

SWITCHMODE TECHNOLOGY

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Featuring the latest technology in battery chargers, switch mode chargers convert 240V AC power to

12V/24V DC power using electronic components unlike traditional battery chargers that rely on heavy transformers. This allows the charger to be light weight and compact without sacrificing performance.

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PROTECTIVE FEATURES

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POLARITY PROTECTION

Prevents the output leads from sparking due to accidental reverse connection or short circuit, making the charger safer to use around batteries.

OUTPUT SHORT PROTECTION

Short circuit connection of the clips: Check clips are not touching each other OR

Check the clips are correctly connected to the battery.

NON BATTERY LINK PROTECTION

If battery charger connects with a non battery load, it will go into protection state.

DISCONNECT PROTECTION

The charger has entered the energy save mode. This happens if the charger is not connected to the battery within 2 minutes.

OVER VOLTAGE PROTECTION

The 12V charger will automatically supply protection if the voltage is higher than 17.5V.

The

24V charger will automatically supply protection if the voltage is higher than 35V.

OVER TEMPERATURE PROTECTION

This occurs if the internal temperature is above 65

O

C +/-5

O

C

COOLING FAN

The charger is fitted with a thermostatically controlled fan to cool on-board electronics and maintain charging performance. The cooling fan will engage automatically when there is a high load on the battery or there is sufficient heat build up.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The 8-stage utomatic

Battery C

harg

er

consists of the following components:

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11

4

3

2

1. Mode button (Press/Hold).

2. Stage LED status display indicates.

power, charging and fully charged.

3. Power LED.

4. Fault LED.

5. Output Voltage Display.

6. Battery type LED.

7. Quick Connect Adaptor.

8.

240VPower Cord.

9.

Thermostatically controlled cooling fan.

10. Ground terminal.

11. Mounting flange.

12. Ventilation Grill.

13. 3.5mm mounting hole.

14. DC Output Lead.

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7

1

9

13

8

5

6

4

10

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CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR

The 'Charging' and 'Stage' LED's will illuminate and flash in various patterns

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to indicate the different Stages of Charging.

See the table below for Flashing / Solid patterns.

Note:

: SOLID : FLASH : OFF

POWER ON LED STAGE LED

FAULT LED FAULT LED

Power Off

Power On

Stage

1. Desulphation

2. Soft Start

3. Bulk

4. Absorption

5. Analyse

6. Recondition

7. Float

8. Maintain

Non Battery Link Protection

Output Short Protection

Output Polarity Reverse

Protection

Disconnect Protection

Over Voltage Protection

Is seriously sulphated

Will not accept charge

Faulty Battery

Battery Fully Charged

Thermal Protection

(Stage 1 LED)

(Stage 2 LED)

(Stage 3 LED)

Fully Charged

(LED)

00.0

Output

Voltage

00.0

- U -

Battery

Voltage

- t -

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Stage LED: illuminates and flashes when 8-stage charging is in progress and illuminates solid when fully charged. (Stage 7/8)

POWER ON LED

If the 'Power' LED is illuminated with a:

1. SOLID LIGHT

The mains cable is connected to the wall socket.

2. FLASHING LIGHT

The charger has entered the energy save mode. This happens if the charger is not connected to the battery within 2 minutes.

FAULT LED - Solid Light

If the fault LED is illuminated solid, check the following:

Has charging been Interrupted in Stage 1, 2, or 3?

Restart the charger by pressing the MODE-button (Press/Hold).

If charging is still being Interrupted, the battery:

STAGE 1: ...is seriously sulphated and may need to be replaced.

STAGE 2: ...can not accept charge and may need to be replaced.

STAGE 3: ... battery is faulty and may need to be replaced. (Bulk charging has timed out and stopped after 24 hours).

FAULT LED - Flashing Light

Charger's Internal Temperature is higher than 65°C +/-5°C. Please turn off and disconnect charger and let it cool down.

Ensure there is adequate ventilation when charging.

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SPECIFICATIONS - KACHG1207

P/No.

Charger Type

Input Voltage

Input Power

Output Voltage

Output Current

Minimum Start Voltage

Back Drain

Current Fuse Rating

CHARGE CONTROL

Desulphation

Soft Start

Bulk

Absorption

KACHG1207 - 12 Volt 7 Amp

8-Stage automatic

220-240V / 50Hz

215W

12V DC

7A

2V

1mA

250VAC, T3.15A

Maintain charge up to 11V

Analyse

Recondition

Float

Maintain

Constant voltage until current drops to 1.05A

Monitors voltage for 90 seconds

Constant current (1.05A) for 30 mins or 4 hours limited to:

14.1V (GEL)

14.4(AGM)

16V(WET)

16V(CALCIUM)

13.7V also with Maintain feature

12.6V- 14.1V,7-2A (GEL)

12.6V- 14.4V,7-2A (AGM)

12.6V- 14.7V,7-2A (WET)

12.6V- 14.7V,7-2A (CALCIUM)

App.85%

65

O

C +/-5 O C

Automatic temperature controlled

Efficiency

Thermal Protect

Cooling Fan

Ambient Temperature

Over Voltage Protection

BATTERY RANGE

Deep Cycle

Types of Batteries

Dimension (L×W×H)

Weight

Certifications

The 12V charger will automatically supply protection if the voltage is higher than 17.5V.

50 - 100Ah

Most types of lead acid batteries including WET, MF, Calcium, AGM, and GEL

197 x 116 x 62mm

1.05Kg

Specifications are subjected to change without prior notice.

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SPECIFICATIONS - KACHG1212

P/No.

Charger Type

Input Voltage

Input Power

Output Voltage

Output Current

Minimum Start Voltage

KACHG 1212 - 12 Volt 12 Amp

8-Stage automatic

220-240V / 50Hz

332W

12V DC

12A

2V

Back Drain

Current Fuse Rating

1mA

250VAC, T3.15A

CHARGE CONTROL

Desulphation

Soft Start

Maintain charge up to 11V

50% current rating up to 12.5V

Bulk

Absorption

Analyse

Recondition

Float

Maintain

Efficiency

Thermal Protect

Cooling Fan

Ambient Temperature

Over Voltage Protection

BATTERY RANGE

Deep Cycle

Types of Batteries

Dimension (L×W×H)

Weight

Constant voltage until current drops to 1.8A

Monitors voltage for 90 seconds

Constant current (1.8A) for 30 min or 4 hours limited to:

14.1V (GEL)

14.4(AGM)

16V(WET)

16V(CALCIUM)

13.7V also with Maintain feature

12.6V- 14.1V,12-2A (GEL)

12.6V- 14.4V,12-2A (AGM)

12.6V- 14.7V,12-2A (WET)

12.6V- 14.7V,12-2A (CALCIUM)

App.85%

65

O

C +/-5

O

C

Automatic temperature controlled

-20

O

C to + 50 C, output power is reduced automatically at high temperatures

The 12V charger will automatically supply protection if the voltage is higher than 17.5V.

90 - 150Ah

Most types of lead acid batteries including WET, MF, Calcium, AGM, and GEL

197 x 116 x 62mm

1.1Kg

Certifications

Specifications are subjected to change without prior notice.

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SPECIFICATIONS - KACHG1220

P/No.

Charger Type

KACHG 1220 - 12 Volt - 20 Amp

8-Stage automatic

Input Voltage

Input Power

220-240V / 50Hz

554W

Output Voltage

Output Current

12V DC

20A

Minimum Start Voltage

Back Drain

Current Fuse Rating

2V

1mA

250VAC, T5A

CHARGE CONTROL

Desulphation

Soft Start

Maintain charge up to 11V

50% current rating up to 12.5V

Bulk

20A up to 14.1V (GEL) 14.4(AGM) 14.7V(WET) 14.7V(CALCIUM)

Absorption

Analyse

Recondition

Float

Maintain

Efficiency

Thermal Protect

Cooling Fan

Ambient Temperature

Over Voltage Protection

BATTERY RANGE

Deep Cycle

Types of Batteries

Dimension (L×W×H)

Weight

Constant voltage until current drops to 3A

Monitors voltage for 90 seconds

Constant current (3A) for 30 min or 4 hours limited to:

14.1V (GEL)

14.4(AGM)

16V(WET)

16V(CALCIUM)

13.7V also with Maintain feature

12.6V- 14.1V,20-2A (GEL)

12.6V- 14.4V,20-2A (AGM)

12.6V- 14.7V,20-2A (WET)

12.6V- 14.7V,20-2A (CALCIUM)

App.85%

65

O

C +/-5

O

C

Automatic temperature controlled

-20

O

C to + 50

O

C, output power is reduced automatically at high temperatures

The 12V charger will automatically supply protection if the voltage is higher than 17.5V.

150 - 300Ah

Most types of lead acid batteries including WET, MF, Calcium, AGM, and GEL

217 x 116 x 62mm

1.28Kg

Certifications

Specifications are subjected to change without prior notice.

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SPECIFICATIONS - KACHG2410

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P/No.

Charger Type

Input Voltage

Input Power

Output Voltage

Output Current

Minimum Start Voltage

Back Drain

Current Fuse Rating

CHARGE CONTROL

Desulphation

Soft Start

Bulk

KACHG 2410 24 Volt 10 Amp

8-Stage automatic

220-240V / 50Hz

547W

24V DC

10A

4V

1mA

250VAC, T5A

Maintain charge up to 22V

50% current rating up to 25V

10A up to 28.2V (GEL) 28.8(AGM) 29.4V(WET) 29.4V(CALCIUM)

Absorption

Analyse

Recondition

Float

Maintain

Efficiency

Thermal Protect

Cooling Fan

Ambient Temperature

Over Voltage Protection

BATTERY RANGE

Deep Cycle

Types of Batteries

Dimension (L×W×H)

Weight

Constant voltage until current drops to 1.5A

Monitors voltage for 90 seconds

Constant current (1.5A) for

30 min or 4 hours limited to:

28.2V (GEL)

28.8(AGM)

32V(WET)

32V(CALCIUM)

27.4V also with Maintain feature

25.2V- 28.2V,10-2A (GEL)

25.2V- 28.8V,10-2A (AGM)

25.2V- 29.4V,10-2A (WET)

25.2V- 29.4V,10-2A (CALCIUM)

App.85%

65

O

C +/-5

O

C

Automatic temperature controlled

-20

O

C to + 50

O

C, output power is reduced automatically at high temperatures

The 24V charger will automatically supply protection if the voltage is higher than 35V.

70 - 130Ah

Most types of lead acid batteries including WET, MF, Calcium, AGM, and GEL

217 x 116 x 62mm

1.28Kg

Certifications

Specifications are subjected to change without prior notice.

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CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS

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Settings are made by pressing the MODE-button (Press/Hold). After about two seconds the charger activates the selected program. The selected program will automatically default to the AGM Mode next time the charger is connected

STEP 1 CHECK THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL

Please ensure to check the electrolyte level prior to charging the battery by removing the vent caps (not required on sealed & maintenance free batteries.The electrolyte level should be 6mm (1/4") above the battery's plates. If low, use distilled water to top up to the correct level and refit the vent caps.

STEP 2A CONNECTING TO BATTERY OUT OF VEHICLE

Connect the RED Output Lead (Battery Clip from the charger to the Positive (+)

Battery Terminal) and ensure a good connection is made.

Connect the BLACK Output lead (Battery Clip from the charger to the Negative (-)

Battery Terminal) and ensure a good connection is made.

Alternatively if connecting via the Chargers Output Plug, make sure the external plugs polarity is correct before connecting.

RED

BLACK

BATTERY

CHARGER

SMART/AUTOMATIC

12 VOLT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

desulphation soft start bulk absorption analyse recond CHARGED maintain

BATTERY TYPE

GEL AGM WET

POWER ON/OFF

OUTBACK PROOF GEAR

CAL

PRESS

HOLD

Connection out of vehicle

STEP 2B CONNECTING TO THE BATTERY IN VEHICLE

Before connecting, determine if the vehicle is Negative (-) or Positive (+) Earthed.

Negative earthed vehicles are most common and use the chassis as an Earth by connecting the Battery Negative Terminal to a conductive chassis point.

The purpose of connecting the charger through the chassis is to eliminate any power spikes going through the vehicles sensitive electrical system.

If you are unsure, please seek advice from a qualified person before connecting.

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NEGATIVE EARTHED CONNECTION

(Most Vehicles)

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Battery Terminal and ensure a good connection is made.

Connect the BLACK Output Lead (Battery Clip) from the charger to a clean conductor point on the vehicle's chassis away from any fuel lines or moving parts.

RED

BLACK

BATTERY

CHARGER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

SMART/AUTOMATIC

12 VOLT

desulphation soft start bulk absorption analyse recond CHARGED maintain

BATTERY TYPE

GEL AGM WET

POWER ON/OFF

OUTBACK PROOF GEAR

CAL

PRESS

HOLD

Connection in vehicle

(negative earthed)

POSITIVE EARTHED CONNECTION

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Connect the BLACK Output Lead (Battery Clip) from the charger to the Negative (-)

Battery Terminal and ensure a good connection is made.

Connect the RED Output Lead (Battery Clip) from the charger to a clean conductor point on the vehicle's chassis away from any fuel lines or moving parts.

BLACK

RED

BATTERY

CHARGER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

SMART/AUTOMATIC

12 VOLT

desulphation soft start bulk absorption analyse recond CHARGED maintain

BATTERY TYPE

GEL AGM WET

POWER ON/OFF

OUTBACK PROOF GEAR

CAL

PRESS

HOLD

Connection in vehicle

(positive earthed)

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CHASSIS EARTHING

(Not Essential)

The chassis earthing terminal should be connected to an earting point which will be depending on where the battery charger is installed. In a vehicle, connect the chassis ground terminal to the chassis of the vehicle. In a boat, connect to the boat's grounding systems. In a fixed location, connect to an earth stake. This connection is not essential but may increase efficiency.

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8-STAGE AUTOMATIC CHARGING

INPUT: 220-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 554W

OUTPUT: xxV DC, xxAmps

FUSE: T5A, 250V AC

FAN

OUTPUT

12V DC

INPUT

AC

CHASSIS

GND

STEP 3 - CONNECT TO 220-240V AC MAINS POWER

Connect the battery charger to a certified 220-240V AC mains powered socket and turn on the mains power.

STEP 4 - CHARGING PROCESS

During the charge process, the 'Charging' and 'Stage' LED's will flash various patterns. This is normal and indicates the various charging stages. Refer to

"How do I know what stage the battery charger is in" in the FAQ section, page 18.

When the 'Stage' LED remains on (this is known as the Float Stage) the charger can be left connected to the battery indefinitely without over charging.

Alternatively, the battery can be disconnected at this point as it is fully charged.

If the 'Power On' LED is flashing, there is a fault; refer to "Fault Codes" explanation on page 17 of this manual.

STEP 5 DISCONNECTING THE CHARGER FROM BATTERY

Ensure the 220-240V AC mains switch is turned off and the charger is disconnected

from the 220-240V AC mains power.

Battery out of vehicle:

Remove the BLACK Output Lead (Battery Clip) from the Negative (-) Battery Terminal.

Remove the RED Output Lead (Battery Clip) from Positive (+) Battery Terminal.

Battery in vehicle

Remove the Output Lead (Battery Clip) from the chassis connection.

Remove the Output Lead (Battery Clip) from the Battery Terminal.

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MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

This 8-stage charger is designed for indoor use only and not outdoor conditions

(rain and moisture). Ensure that both the charger and battery are in a wellventilated area during charging.

If permanently fixed, the charger should be mounted to a suitable vertical or horizontal panel, with at least 10cm clearance from the end plates to provide adequate ventilation for the cooling fan.

The battery charger is molded with end plates that include a mounting flange for easy mounting.

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PERMANENT WIRING TO BATTERY

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If required, It is possible to hard wire the DC charging Output Leads to the battery for permanent installations.

You will need an Adaptor Lead with Ring Terminals, Fuse, Fuse Holder and a suitable Plug to attach to the current Charger Plug.

Alternatively, if you would like to install this yourself please follow the steps below:

1. Cut off the supplied battery clips; ensure you leave sufficient cable to reach the battery terminals. (DO NOT extend the battery charger DC output cables, as the added voltage drop will cause incorrect charging).

2. Fit a ring terminal to the BLACK Negative (-) wire.

3. Connect the In-line fuse to the RED Positive (+) wire.

4. Connect a ring terminal to the other end of the in-line fuse.

5. Connect the RED Output Lead (with in-line fuse and ring terminal) to the Positive

(+) battery post.

6. Connect the BLACK lead (with ring terminal) to the Negative (-) Battery Terminal.

7. Fit the correctly rated fuse. (Recommended: Double the chargers current rating)

Inline fuse Ring terminal

BATTERY

CHARGER

SMART/AUTOMATIC

12 VOLT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

desulphation soft start bulk absorption analyse recond CHARGED maintain

BATTERY TYPE

GEL AGM WET

POWER ON/OFF

OUTBACK PROOF GEAR

CAL

PRESS

HOLD

RED BLACK

If the charger is used in a Permanent / Hard Wired application and the vehicle will not be used for extended periods of time, it is best to leave the charger connected to mains power (turned 'On') so that it can maintain and keep the the battery fully charged.

Ensure any modification to the 220-240V AC mains lead is carried out by a qualified person and that connection to mains supply is in accordance with the National wiring rules.

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CHARGER REFERENCE : 12 / 24 VOLT BATTERY

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BATTERY SIZE

12V

50 - 100 Ah

12V

90 - 150 Ah

12V

150 - 300 Ah

24V

70 - 130

CHARGER

7 Amp

12 Amp

20 Amp

10 Amp

SKU

KACHG1207

KACHG1212

KACHG1220

KACHG2410

CHARGING TIME

7-24 Hours

7-24 Hours

7-24 Hours

7-24 Hours

Please Note:

It is recommended to use a charger with an output of at least 10% of your total

Battery Amp Hour Capacity.

(Example - 120Ah Battery is Recommended to have at least a 12 Amp Charger)

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FAULT CODES

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The 8 Stage Charger Technology features high quality internal sensing components to determine any issues with the battery or charger. Various Fault Codes will be displayed on the charger for reference.

The Fault Codes will be displayed in the following way:

Error Code

Power On

LED

Stage

LED

Fault

LED

Cause Remedy

Reverse Polarity

/ Output Short

Short circuit or reverse connection of the clips

Check clips are not touching each other

OR Check the clips are correctly connected to the battery.

Non Battery

Link

Faulty

Battery

Stage 3

(LED)

Non battery link

Please choose the correct battery type for connection.

Charger is NOT a

Power Supply.

Bulk charging has timed out and stopped after

24 hours.

Battery is faulty and may need to be replaced. Please get tested by a

Qualified Person

Over Voltage

Over

Temperature

12V battery:

Voltage is above

17.5V.

24V battery:

Voltage is above

35V.

Disconnect the charger and check the battery voltage.

This charger is suitable for 12V or

24V Batteries only.

Internal

Temperature is above

O

Turn off charger and allow to cool.

Ensure there is adequate

Ventilation

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Q. How do I know if the battery is charged?

A. The charger's 'Charged' and/or 'Maintain' LED (Stage 7/8) will be illuminated (solid). Alternatively use a Battery Hydrometer (if caps are removable). A reading of 1.250 or more in each cell indicates a fully charged battery.

Q. I have connected the charger properly but the 'STAGE LED' does not come on?

A. In some cases, batteries can be discharged to the point where they have very little or no voltage

(Not recommended and may void warranty). This can occur if a small amount of power is used for a long time, for example: An interior light is left on for an extended period of time or an electrical appliance without a 'voltage cut-out' is unknowingly connected.

Q. What minimum voltage will the charger need to sense?

A. Although a battery is not designed to be discharged below 10.5 Volts (12 Volt System) and 21

Volts (24 Volt System) under load, the 8-Stage chargers are designed to charge from as little as 7.0

Volts (12V charger) and 14.0 Volts (24V charger). If the battery voltage is lower than this, use a pair of booster cables to connect an external battery with the same voltage in parallel. This should provide more than the required volts to the battery being charged. The charger can then start to charge the battery and the booster cables can be removed.

Q. Can I use the charger as a power supply?

A. 8-Stage chargers are designed to supply power to the battery clips Only, when they are connected correctly to a battery. This is to prevent sparks during connection to the battery or if connected incorrectly by mistake. This safety feature prevents the charger from being used as a 'Power Supply'.

No Voltage will be present at the clips until connected to the battery.

Q. How do I know what stage the battery charger is in?

A. Below are the conditions that are displayed by the 'Stage' LED for each of the charge stages:

Stage

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Desulphation Soft Start Bulk

Absorption

Analyse Recondition Float

8

Maintain

Q. What if i have a question that has not been answered?

A. Please contact the supplier for any further questions or advice.

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CAUTION

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ALWAYS PLACE THE BATTERY CHARGER IN AN ENVIRONMENT

WHICH IS:

A. WELL VENTILATED.

B. NOT EXPOSED TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR HEAT SOURCE.

C. OUT OF REACH FROM CHILDREN.

D. AWAY FROM WATER / MOISTURE, OIL OR GREASE.

E. AWAY FROM ANY FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCE.

F. SECURE WITH NO RISK OF FALLING.

SAFETY

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The charger is designed for charging 12V or 24V Lead-Acid, AGM, Gel and

Calcium Batteries. Do not use the charger for any other purpose.

◆ Check the charger cables prior to use. Ensure that no cracks have occurred in the cables or in

the battery clips. A charger with damaged cables or clips must not be used. A damage cable or

clip must be replaced by a professional representative.

◆ Never charge a damaged battery.

◆ Never charge a frozen battery.

◆ Never place the charger on top of the battery when charging.

◆ Always allow for adequate ventilation during charging.

◆ Avoid covering the charger.

◆ A battery being charged could emit explosive gases. Prevent sparks close to the battery. When

batteries are reaching the end of their life-cycle internal sparks may occur.

◆ All batteries fail sooner or later. A battery that fails during charging is normally taken care of by

the charger's advanced control, but some rare errors in the battery could still exist. Don't leave any

battery during charging unattended for an extended period of time.

◆ Ensure that the cabling is not obstructed or come into contact with hot surfaces or sharp edges.

◆ Battery acid is corrosive. Rinse immediately with water if acid comes into contact with skin or

eyes, seek immediate medical advice.

◆ Batteries consume water during use and charging. For batteries where water can be added, the

water level should be checked regularly. If the water level is low, add distilled water.

◆ This appliance is not designed for use by children or people who cannot read or understand the

manual unless they are under the supervision of a responsible person to ensure that they can use

the battery charger safely. Store and use the battery charger out of the reach of children, and

ensure that children cannot play with the charger.

◆ Connection to the mains supply must be in accordance with the national regulations for electrical

installations.

From the Team,

Thank You For Your Purchase!

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