IBC5

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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS DL0623 6V/12V INTELLIGENT BATTERY CHARGER MODEL NO: IBC5, IBC6, IBC10 PART NO: 6266330, 6266340, 6266345

Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Battery Charger. Please read this manual thoroughly, before attempting to operate this product 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. GUARANTEE This CLARKE product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase. This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was intended. Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can be returned to us without prior permission. This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights. ENVIRONMENTAL RECYCLING POLICY Through purchase of this product, the customer is taking on the obligation to deal with the WEEE in accordance with the WEEE regulations in relation to the treatment, recycling & recovery and environmentally sound disposal of the WEEE. In effect, this means that this product must not be disposed of with general household waste. It must be disposed of according to the laws governing Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) at a recognised disposal facility.

Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com SPECIFICATIONS Model Number IBC5 IBC6 IBC10 Input Voltage / Current

230 V, 50Hz

6V & 12V Power 70W Max. 105W Max. 160W Max. Charging Current 6V: 2.03A 12V: 4A 6V: 1.979A 12V: 6A 6V: 2.025A 12V: 10A Charging Steps 10 Steps Charging Battery Size 4Ah up to 120Ah 4Ah up to 150Ah 4Ah up to 200Ah IP Rating IP65 Operating Temperature Range -20°C to 40°C Dimensions (H x W x D) 50mm x 225mm x 90mm 55mm x 281mm x 105mm Power Cable Length 1.5m Charging Clamp Cable Length 1.18m + 40cm Weight 500g 750g 900g

Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS UNIT 1. Batteries can generate explosive gases during normal operation. ALWA YS use in well ventilated area. 2. DO NOT smoke, strike a match or cause a spark in the vicinity of the battery or engine. Avoid explosive gas, flames and sparks. 3. Remove all personal jewellery, such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches while working with a vehicle battery. These items may produce a short circuit and could cause severe burns. 4. Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It may spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical hardware which may cause an explosion or fire. 5. Wear complete eye protection, hand and clothing protection. AVOID touching eyes while working near a battery. 6. Study all battery manufacturers specific precautions, such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging and recommended rates of charge. 7. Clean battery terminals before connect ion with the charger. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in to contact with eyes. 8. When it is necessary to remove th e battery from the vehicle to charge, always remove grounded terminal from the battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are switched off in order to prevent an arc. 9. This charger is NOT intended to charge dry cell batteries. Charging dry cell batteries may cause the battery to burst and cause injury to person or property. 10. NEVER charge a frozen, damaged, leaking or non rechargeable battery. 11. If battery electrolyte contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If electrolyte enters your eye, immediately flood eye with running clean cold water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention immediately. 12. DO NOT place the charger in the engine compartment, near moving parts or near the battery. Place as far away from them as the cable permits. WARNING: ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE CHARGER WHEN CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING LEADS TO AVOID SPARKING AS HIGHLY INFLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE RELEASED IN THE PROCESS OF BATTERY CHARGING

Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com 13. NEVER place the charger directly above the battery being charged, gases or fluids from the battery will corrode and/or damage the charger. 14. DO NOT cover the charger while charging. 15. DO NOT expose to rain or wet conditions. 16. Connect and disconnect the DC output connections only after disconnecting the charger from the mains power supply. 17. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons. 18. DO NOT overcharge batteries by selecting the wrong charge mode. 19. To reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug and cord, pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting charger from mains power supply. 20. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from mains power supply before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. 21. Operate with caution if the charger has received a direct hit of force or been dropped. Have it checked and repaired if damaged. 22. NEVER attempt any repairs yourself. If you have a problem with your charger contact your local CLARKE dealer or contact service@clarkeinternational.com 23. When charging is complete, ensure that the vehicle battery leads are secured to the proper terminals which should be clean, and lightly smeared with petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion. Finally, re-check the electrolyte level.

Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com SAFETY SYMBOLS Before Use, Read The Instructions Fully For Indoor Use Only Class II Appliance W ear Eye Protection Wear a Protective Mask Wear Protective Gloves

Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 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. If it is necessary to change the fuse in the plug, the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover becomes lost or damaged, the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained. If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or due to damage, it should be cut off and a replacement fitted, following the wiring instructions shown below. The old plug must be disposed of safely, as insertion into a mains socket could cause an electrical hazard. If the colours of the wires in the power cable of this product do not correspond with the markings on the terminals of your plug, proceed as follows. T h e Blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured Black. T h e Brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured Red. We strongly recommend that this machine is connected to the mains supply via a Residual Current Device (RCD) If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician. DO NOT attempt any repairs yourself. This symbol indicates that this is a Class II product, and does not require an earth connection. WARNING! READ THESE ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE CONNECTING THE PRODUCT TO THE MAINS SUPPLY. Plug must be BS1363/A approved. Always fit a 3 Amp fuse. Ensure that the outer sheath of the cable is firmly held by the clamp Neutral (Blue) Live (Brown)

Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com OVERVIEW NOTE: The charger comes with crocodile clamps for clamping onto the battery terminals and vehicle bodywork, and ring terminal connectors for direct connection to the battery terminals. These can be changed depending on the type of vehicle battery and terminals under charge.

1 Power Cable 6 Charging Clamp Positive (Red)

2 Charging Cable 7 Charging Clamp Negative (Black)

3 Battery Charger Unit 8 15Amp Fuse

4 LCD Display Screen 9 Charging Ring Terminal Positive

(Red)

5 Mode Button 10 Charging Ring Terminal Negative

(Black)

Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com PREPARATION 1. It may be necessary to remove the battery from a vehicle to charge it.  Always remove the grounded term inal from the battery first.  Ensure all accessories in the vehicle are switched off to prevent sparking. 2. Clean the battery terminals. Be care ful to keep any corrosive matter from coming in contact with eyes. If corrosive matter enters your eye, immediately flood eye with running clean cold water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention immediately. 3. If the battery can be topped up, add distilled water to each cell until the battery acid reaches the level specified by the battery manufacturer. This helps remove unwanted gas from the cell. DO NOT overfill. For a battery without cell caps, follow the manufacturer's instructions. 4. Study all the battery manufacturer's specified precautions: for example, removing or not removing cell caps while being charged and recommended rates of charge.Refer to the vehicle manual and battery rating plate to find the voltage of the battery and make sure that the output is set to the correct voltage. 5. If the charger has adjustable charge rate, charge the battery initially at the lowest rate. CHARGER LOCATION 1. DO NOT position the charger above the battery during the charging procedure. Gases from the battery may corrode and damage the charger. 2. DO NOT let battery acid drip on the charger when reading a hydrometer for specific gravity or when you fill the battery. 3. DO NOT use the charger in an enclosed space with reduced airflow and keep as far away from the battery as possible. CORRECT USE The charger is designed to charge all types of 6V &12V lead-acid batteries with a capacity of 4 - 200Ah (refer to page 3 for capacity of each model). The charger has been optimised to maintain the battery of your motorcycle or car when it is not being used over longer periods of time, for example over the winter. The charger is designed to charge 12V LiFePO4, Gel, AGM and standard lead acid batteries.DO NOT use this product to charge other type of batteries like Nickel Cadmium (NiCad), Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), Lithium- Ion, Dry Cell etc, as this may damage the charger and involves the risk of short circuits, fire, electric shock, etc.

Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com BATTERY CHARGER DISPLAY INDICATORS

1 Charging a 12V Standard Lead

Acid Battery, IBC5: Up to 14.4V DC, Max: 4A IBC6: Up to 14.4V DC, Max: 6A IBC10: Up to 14.4V DC, Max: 10A

6 Charging a 12V Deeply

Discharged Batteries, IBC5 & IBC6: Up to 16.5V DC/1.5A IBC10: Up to 16.5V DC/2.5A

2 Charging a 12V AGM Battery or

Charging in Winter Mode with an Ambient Temperature of -20°C to +5°C, IBC5: Up to 14.7V DC, Max: 4A IBC6: Up to 14.7V DC, Max: 6A IBC10: Up to 14.7V DC, Max: 10A 7 Supply Mode. IBC5: Works as a 12V DC/3A Power Supply IBC6: Works as a 12V DC/5A Power Supply IBC10: Works as a 12V DC/8A Power Supply

3 Charging a 12V Battery for

Maintenance Purpose, IBC5 & IBC6: Up to 14.4V DC/1A IBC10: Up to 14.4V DC/2A

8 Battery Voltage Indicator,

Accurate to 0.1V. Faulty Battery: BAD, Fully Charged: FUL, Con- nected with Reverse Polarity or Short Circuit at the Clamps: ERR

4 Charging a 12V LiFePO4 Battery,

IBC5: Up to 14.6V DC/4A IBC6: Up to 14.6V DC/6A IBC10: Up to 14.6V DC/10A 9 Charging Indicator. Indicates the Charging Process, Each Bar Represents 20%

5 Suitable for Charging 6V Small

Batteries, All Models: Up to 7.2V DC/2A

Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com OPERATION CONNECTING TO THE BATTERY To avoid sparks which could cause an explosion or fire, the mains supply should always be disconnected before making or breaking battery connections. Connect the battery clips or ring terminals to the battery in the following order: FOR VEHICLES WITH THE BATTERY STILL INSTALLED 1. Identify the polarity of the battery term inals. The positive battery terminal is typically marked by the letters or symbols (POS,P,+). The negative battery terminal is typically marked by the letters or symbols (NEG,N,-). 2. DO NOT make any connections to the carburetor, fuel lines or thin metal parts. 3. Identify if you have a negative or po sitive grounded vehicle. This can be done by identifying which battery post (POS or NEG) is connected to the vehicle chassis. 4. For a negative grounded vehicle (most common): Connect the RED POSITIVE battery clamp first to the positive battery terminal, then connect the BLACK NEGATIVE battery clamp to the negative battery terminal or vehicle chassis. 5. For a positive grounded vehicle (very uncommon): Connect the BLACK NEGATIVE battery clamp first to the negative battery terminal, then connect the RED POSITIVE battery clamp to the positive battery terminal or vehicle chassis.

Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com 6. When disconnecting, disconnect in th e reverse sequence of points 4 or 5, depending if your vehicle is negatively or positively grounded. FOR BATTERIES REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE 1. Connect the BLACK NEGATIVE charging le ad (Clip or Ring Terminal) to the NEGATIVE post of the battery. 2. Connect the RED POSITIVE charging le ad (Clip or Ring Terminal) to the POSITIVE post of the battery 3. After connecting the clips, rotate them slightly so as to remove any dirt or oxidation, thus ensuring a good connection. 4. A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on board requires equipment specially designed for marine use. SAFETY FEATURES This battery charger is fitted with the following safety features: Short Circuit Protection, Overload Protection, Reverse Polarity Protection, Overcharging Protection and Over Temperature Protection. CHARGING 1. First make sure your battery is a 6V or 12V battery. DO NOT charge batteries with different operating voltages. 2. Connect the battery charger to the mains power supply. 3. Select the appropriate charging mode for your battery with the ‘MODE’ button.  Press ‘MODE’ button to select among the 4 normal charging modes: 12C STD, 12V AGM, 12V M, 12V LFP.  Press ‘MODE’ button to select between the 3 additional functions: 6V STD, RECOND, SUPPLY  Long press the ‘MODE’ button for 5 seconds to switch between the normal and additional functions. 4. Then connect the charger to the ba ttery with the correct polarity, see page 10. If connected with the reverse polarity or a short circuit occurs, an ERR error code will light up on the display, see page 15. 5. The battery charger is equipped with an automatic memory function, i.e whenever the AC supply is connected, it starts in the last selected mode. 6. After the charging process, disconne ct the charger from the mains power supply before removing the negative terminal and then the positive terminal from the battery.

Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com CHARGING TIME A partially charged battery will take less time to charge than a fully discharged battery. The approximate charging time for a battery cab be calculated using the following equation: Charging Time (Hours) = Battery Capacity in Ah divided by Amp. (Charging Current). OUTPUT: 6V 2A O UTPUT: 12V 4A BATTERY SIZE APPROXIMATE TIME TO CHARGE BATTERY SIZE APPROXIMATE TIME TO CHARGE

6 Ah 3 Hours 32 Ah 8 Hours

12 Ah 6 Hours 48 Ah 12 Hours

15 Ah 7 Hours 64 Ah 16 Hours

21 Ah 10.5 Hours 100 Ah 25 Hours

24 Ah 12 Hours 128 Ah 32 Hours

30 Ah 15 Hours 150 Ah 37 Hours

O UTPUT: 12V 6A O UTPUT: 12V 10A BATTERY SIZE APPROXIMATE TIME TO CHARGE BATTERY SIZE APPROXIMATE TIME TO CHARGE 32 Ah 5.3 Hours 32 Ah 3.2 Hours 48 Ah 8 Hours 48 Ah 4.8 Hours 64 Ah 10.6 Hours 64 Ah 6.4 Hours 100 Ah 16.6 Hours 100 Ah 10 Hours 128 Ah 21.3 Hours 128 Ah 13 Hours

150 Ah 25 Hours 150 Ah 15 Hours

Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com CARE & MAINTANENCE This battery charger requires minimal maintenance. As with any appliance or tool, a few common sense rules will prolong its working life. 1. Wind up the leads when not in use. Examine the leads at regular intervals for damage and have them replaced if necessary. 2. Store in a clean, dry place. 3. Clean the case and leads if necess ary with a moist cloth and clean any corrosion from the clamps with a solution of water and baking soda. WARNING: ALWA YS BE SURE THE CHARGER IS UNPLUGGED BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR CLEANING. ANY REPAIRS MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN.

Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com TROUBLESHOOTING Error Code Condition Possible Cause Solution ERR The charge does not begin. The battery clamps are connected with reverse polarity. Disconnect and reconnect correctly. The battery voltage is not matched with the selected mode. Confirm that the battery voltage is matched with the mode. BAD The charge does not begin. The battery is defective. Replace the battery. LO The charge voltage is too low. The battery is deep discharged or defective. Charge over 12 hour period first, if the battery is back to a normal voltage, its regenerated. Battery is not full charged after 24 hour charge. The charge current is too low. Select a higher charge rate. The battery voltage rising fast. The charge current is too high. Select a lower charge rate.

Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com PARTS DIAGRAM PARTS LIST NO DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION

1 Front Label 5 Lower Cover

2 Top Cover 6 Screws (x6)

3P C B 7P o w e r C a b l e

4 Seal Ring 8 Charging Cable

Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - IBC5

Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - IBC6

Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - IBC10