Hamron 008908 Smart Battery Charger

Operating Instructions

This document provides operating instructions for the Hamron 008908 Smart Battery Charger. It is intended for charging 6V and 12V batteries, including lead-acid, gel, and AGM types. Please read these instructions carefully before use and save them for future reference.

Safety Instructions

• The product is designed for charging lead-acid, gel, and AGM batteries. Do not use the charger as a DC power source, as this poses a risk of electric shock and/or fire.
• Ensure that the mains voltage corresponds to the rated voltage on the rating plate. If using an extension cord, ensure its wire cross-sectional area is sufficient for the product's power supply.
• Do not use the product if the power cord or plug is damaged, if the product is not functioning properly, if it has been dropped, or if it is damaged in any other way.
• Do not open the product. Repairs should only be carried out by qualified personnel. Incorrect installation can lead to fire and/or electric shock.
• Before cleaning, disconnect the battery charger's charging cables from the battery and unplug the charger.
• After charging, unplug the charger and then disconnect the cables from the battery.
• WARNING! Risk of explosion. Explosive gas is formed during battery charging. Avoid sources of heat, such as naked flames or sparks. Ensure good ventilation.
• Do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
• If the power cord or plug is damaged, it must be replaced by an authorized service center or other qualified personnel to ensure safe use.
• First, connect to the battery terminal that is not connected to the chassis. Connect the other clip to the chassis, at a safe distance from the battery and fuel lines. Then, connect the battery charger's plug.
• This product is not intended for use by persons (children or adults) with functional disorders or insufficient experience or knowledge, unless they have received instructions from a responsible person. Keep children supervised to prevent them from playing with the product.
• Avoid short circuits. Short circuits discharge large amounts of energy and can cause fire and/or serious personal injury.

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Technical Data

Description

Fully automatic battery charger with backlit LCD display and memory function. For charging 6 or 12 V batteries (maintenance-free, lead-acid, calcium-calcium, gel, and AGM).

Display

The display shows various indicators:

1. Charging current 12 V standard lead-acid battery: 2 A/4 A/6 A/8 A. The charging current is set automatically depending on the battery's capacity and/or charge.
2. Charging current 12 V AGM battery: 2 A/4 A/6 A/8 A. The charging current is set automatically depending on the battery's capacity and/or charge.
3. Winter mode 12 V standard battery and 12 V AGM battery: Suitable for temperatures of 5°C or lower.

NOTE: Never charge a frozen battery; always thaw it out before charging.

4. Charging current 6 V standard lead-acid battery: 2 A/4 A/6 A/8 A. The charging current is set automatically depending on the battery's capacity and/or charge.
5. Battery charging indicator: Each segment represents 20%. A flashing frame indicates the battery is charging. When the frame and all five segments are lit, the battery is fully charged, and the product switches to trickle charging.
6. Battery voltage: Resolution 0.1 V.
7. Indication of incorrect polarity.
8. Indication of defective battery.
9. Symbol for battery clip.

[Image of display indicators]

How to Use

• Charger's mains plug is inserted, but no battery is connected: The backlight flashes green, 0.0 V is displayed, and the battery clip symbol is lit.
• Battery is connected, but the charger's mains plug is not inserted: The display is blank.
• Charger's mains plug is inserted and the battery is connected: The backlight flashes green, and the battery's voltage is displayed. After 5 seconds, the backlight changes to red, and charging begins.
• Disconnection of clips during charging or after completed charging: The backlight flashes, 0.0 V is displayed, and the battery clip symbol lights.
• Charger's mains plug is inserted and the battery is connected with incorrect polarity: The backlight flashes, and the incorrect polarity symbol is lit.
• Charger's mains plug is inserted, the battery is connected, and there is voltage between the clips, although there is little or no charging current flowing: The clips are not connected correctly to the battery, for example, due to oxide on the battery terminals. The display flashes, the battery clips symbol is lit, and the voltage between the clips is displayed.

Maintenance

• The product must be stored and used in a dry, well-ventilated area, protected from heat, direct sunlight, and corrosive gases.
• When charging, place the product on a stable surface, as far from the battery being charged as the cables permit.
• Operating temperature: -10 to 40°C.
• Storage temperature: -10 to 50°C.
• Never place the charger on the battery or the battery on the charger.
• Reduce the charging current if the battery temperature exceeds 40°C during charging. Stop charging if the battery temperature exceeds 45°C and allow the battery to cool to the permitted charging temperature before resuming charging.