Sealey SPI1S Instructions Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR

INTELLIGENT SPEED CHARGER

BATTERY CHARGER 1AMP,6/12V

MODEL NO: SPI1S

SPI1S. | Issue 1 18/07/16

Original Language Version

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Markings and symbols

Use in a

well-ventilated

area.

Keep away from

sparks and ame –

battery could emit

explosive gases.

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Do not expose

to rain.

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Contact the equipment

supplier for details on how

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product

within a specic country,

per WEEE requirements.

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IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION

MANUAL.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual will show you how to use

your charger safely and effectively. Please read, understand and follow

these instructions and precautions carefully, as this manual contains

important safety and operating instructions. The safety messages used

throughout this manual contain a signal word, a message and an icon.

The signal word indicates the level of the hazard in a situation.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, will result in death or serious injury to the operator or

bystanders.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury to the operator or

bystanders.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in moderate or minor injury to the operator or

bystanders.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in damage to the equipment or vehicle or property

damage.

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 Read the entire manual before using this product. Failure to do so could

result in serious injury or death.

 Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the

appliance. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years

and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental

capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given

supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way

and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the

appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children

without supervision.

 This charger is not intended for use by persons (including children) with

reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience

and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction

concerning the use of the charger by a person responsible for their

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safety. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with

the charger.

 Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.

 Use only recommended attachments. Use of an attachment not

recommended or sold by Sealey risk of re, electric shock or injury to

persons or damage to property.

 To reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug or cord, pull by the

plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger.

 An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use

of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of re and electric

shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure:

• That the pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number,

size and shape as those of the plug on the charger.

• That the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical

condition.

• That the wire size is large enough for the AC ampere rating of the

charger as specied in section 8.

 To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet

before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Simply turning off the

controls will not reduce this risk.

 Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied persons in

order to avoid a hazard.

Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow,

been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a

qualied service person.

Do not disassemble the charger; take it to a qualied service person

when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a

risk of re or electric shock.

RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.

WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS

DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES

DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON,

IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE

INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER.

To reduce the risk of a battery explosion, follow these instructions and

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those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of

any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery.

Review the cautionary markings on these products and on the

engine.

This charger employs parts, such as switches and circuit

breakers, that tend to produce arcs and sparks. If used in a

garage, locate this charger 18 inches (46 cm) or more above

oor level.

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Do not use with non-rechargeable batteries.

Use only with lead-acid rechargeable batteries.

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Do not start the vehicle with the charger connected to the

AC outlet, or it may damage the charger and your vehicle.

1. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.

 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or ame in the vicinity of a battery or

engine.

 Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and

watches when working with a lead-acid or lithium ion battery. These

batteries can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring

or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.

 Be extra cautious, to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto the

battery. It might spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical part

that may cause an explosion.

 Use this charger for charging only 6 and 12V lead-acid, calcium, gel and

AGM-type rechargeable batteries with rated capacities of 1.2-50Ah. It is

not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than

in a starter-motor application. Do not use this battery charger for charging

dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances or lithium

ion batteries used in cell phones, laptops, power tools, etc. These batteries

may burst and cause injury to persons and damage

to property.

 NEVER charge a frozen battery.

 Consider having someone nearby to come to

your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.

 Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby, in

case battery acid contacts your skin, clothing or eyes.

 Wear complete eye and body protection, including safety goggles and

protective clothing. Avoid touching your eyes while working near the

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battery.

 If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, immediately wash the area

with soap and water. If acid enters your eye, immediately ood the eye

with cold running water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention

right away.

If battery acid is accidentally swallowed, drink milk, the whites of eggs

or water. DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.

2. PREPARING TO CHARGE

RISK OF CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID. BATTERY ACID IS A

HIGHLY CORROSIVE SULFURIC ACID.

 If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it, always

remove the grounded terminal rst. Make sure all of the accessories in the

vehicle are off, to prevent arcing.

 Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is

being charged.

 Clean the battery terminals

before charging the battery. During

cleaning, keep airborne corrosion

from coming into contact with your

eyes, nose and mouth. Use baking soda and water to neutralize the

battery acid and help eliminate airborne corrosion. Do not touch your

eyes, nose or mouth.

 Add distilled water to each cell until the battery acid reaches the level

specied by the battery manufacturer. Do not overll. For a battery

without removable cell caps, such as valve regulated lead acid batteries

(VRLA), carefully follow the manufacturer’s recharging instructions.

 Read, understand and follow all instructions for the charger, battery,

vehicle and any equipment used near the battery and charger. Study all

of the battery manufacturer’s specic precautions while charging and

recommended rates of charge.

 Determine the voltage of the

battery by referring to the vehicle

owner’s manual and make sure that

the output voltage selector switch

is set to the correct voltage. If the

charger has an adjustable charge rate,

charge the battery in the lowest rate rst.

 Make sure that the charger cable clips make tight connections.

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3. CHARGER LOCATION

RISK OF EXPLOSION AND CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID.

 Locate the charger as far away from the battery as the DC cables

permit.

 Never place the charger directly above the battery being charged; gases

from the battery will corrode and damage the charger.

 Do not set the battery on top of the charger.

 Never allow battery acid to drip onto the charger when reading the

electrolyte specic gravity or lling the battery.

 Do not operate the charger in a closed-in area or restrict the ventilation in

any way.

4. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS

 Connect and disconnect the DC output connectors only after removing

the AC plug from the electrical outlet. Never allow the connectors to touch

each other.

 Attach the connectors to the battery and chassis, as indicated in sections

6 and 7.

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A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY

EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE

BATTERY:

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Do not start the vehicle with the charger connected to the

AC outlet, or it may damage the charger and your vehicle.

 Position the AC and DC cables to reduce the risk of damage by the

hood, door and moving or hot engine parts. NOTE: If it is necessary to

close the hood during the charging

process, ensure that the hood does

not touch the metal part of the battery

connectors or cut the insulation of the

cables.

 Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that can cause

injury.

 Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery

post usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.

 Determine which post of the battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis.

The battery terminal not connected to the chassis has to be connected rst.

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The other connection is to be made to the chassis, remote from the battery

and fuel line. See steps 6.5 and 6.6. The battery charger is then to be

connected to the supply mains. The connection to the supply mains is to be

in accordance with the national wiring rules.

 For a negative-grounded vehicle, connect the POSITIVE (RED) connector

from the battery charger to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post

of the battery. Connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) connector to the vehicle

chassis or engine block away from the battery. Do not connect the

connector to the carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect

to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.

 For a positive-grounded vehicle, connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK)

connector from the battery charger to the

NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) ungrounded post of the

battery. Connect the POSITIVE (RED) connector

to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from

the battery. Do not connect the connector to the

carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts.

Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.

 Connect charger AC supply cord to electrical outlet.

 After charging, disconnect the battery charger from the supply mains.

Then remove the chassis connection and then the battery connection.

 See Operating Instructions for length of charge information.

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A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY

EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE

BATTERY:

 Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery

post usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.

 Attach at least a 24-inch (61 cm) long 7 AWG (10 mm2) insulated battery

cable to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post.

 Connect the POSITIVE (RED) charger connector to the POSITIVE (POS,

P, +) post of the battery.

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the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post as far away from the battery as

possible – then connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger connector to

the free end of the cable.

 Do not face the battery when making the nal connection.

 Connect charger AC supply cord to electrical outlet.

 When disconnecting the charger, always do so in the reverse order of the

connecting procedure and break the rst connection while as far away from

the battery as practical.

 A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To

charge it onboard requires equipment specially designed for marine use.

7. GROUNDING AND AC POwER CORD CONNECTIONS

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.

 This battery charger is for use on a nominal 230V, 50/60Hz circuit.

The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and

grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. The plug

pins must t the receptacle (outlet). Do not use with an ungrounded

system.

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Never alter the AC cord or plug provided – if it does not

t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualied electrician.

An improper connection can result in a risk of an electric shock or

electrocution.

 USING AN EXTENSION CORD

The use of an extension cord is not recommended. If you must use an

extension cord, follow these guidelines:

• Pins on plug of extension cord must be the same number, size, and

shape as those of plug on charger.

• Ensure that the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical

condition.

• Wire size must be large enough for the AC ampere rating of charger.

Recommended minimum AWG size for extension cord:

• 100 feet (30.5 meters) long or less – use an 18 gauge (1.0 mm2)

extension cord.

• Over 100 feet (30.5 meters) long – use a 16 gauge (1.31 mm2)

extension cord.

8. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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 Remove all cord wraps and uncoil the cables prior to using the battery

charger.

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10. CONTROL PANEL

LED INDICATORS

POWER (green) LED lit: The charger is connected to AC power.

CHARGING INDICATOR:

Yellow/orange LED lit: The charger is charging the battery.

Yellow/orange LED ashing: The charger is in abort mode.

Green LED pulsing: The battery is fully charged and the charger is

in

maintain mode.

CLAMPS REVERSED (red) LED ashing: The connections are

reversed.

BAD BATTERY (red) LED lit: The charger has detected a problem

with the battery. See Troubleshooting for more information.

NOTE: See Operating Instructions for a complete description of the

charger modes.

11. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Do not start the vehicle with the charger connected to the

AC outlet, or it may damage the charger and your vehicle.

 Hook attachment

 Charging status

LED

 Bad Battery LED

 Power LED

 Clamps Reversed

LED

 Battery clamps

(quick-connect)

 Ring connectors

(quick-connect)

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NOTE: This charger is equipped with an auto-start feature. Current is

supplied to the battery clamps before a battery is connected, and the

clamps may spark if touched together.

BATTERY INFORMATION

This charger can be used with 3-celled (6V) and 6-celled (12V) lead-acid

batteries with rated capacities of 12Ah (6V) and 1.2-50Ah (12V).

CHARGING A BATTERY IN THE VEHICLE

 Turn off all the vehicle’s accessories.

 Keep the hood open.

 Clean the battery terminals.

 Place the charger on a dry, non-ammable surface, or use the

convenient hook attachment to hang the unit safely outside the work

area.

 Lay the AC/DC cables away from any fan blades, belts, pulleys and

other moving parts.

 Connect the battery, following the precautions listed in sections 6

and 7.

 Connect the charger to a live grounded 230V AC outlet.

 The green POWER LED will light.

 When charging is complete, disconnect the charger from the AC

power, remove the clamps from the vehicle’s chassis, and then

remove the clamp from the battery terminal.

CHARGING A BATTERY OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE

 Place battery in a well-ventilated area.

 Clean the battery terminals.

 Connect the battery, following the precautions listed in sections 6

and 7.

 Connect the charger to a live grounded 230V AC outlet.

 The green POWER LED will light.

 When charging is complete, disconnect the charger from the AC

power, disconnect the negative clamp, and nally the positive clamp.

 A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore.

USING THE QUICK-CONNECT CABLE CONNECTORS

Connect either of the two (2) output cable leads to the charger. Make sure to

place the charger on a dry, non-ammable surface.

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Never connect the clip and ring terminal connectors

together for use in other applications, such as external

battery or other power source charging, or to extend the output cable

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length, as reverse polarity and/or overcharge conditions will occur.

USING THE 50 AMP BATTERY CLAMPS

 Connect the end of the charger output cable to the end of the battery

cable quick-connect and clamps.

 Follow the steps in sections 6 and 7, to connect the output clamps to

the battery.

 Connect the charger to a live grounded 230V AC outlet.

USING THE RING CONNECTORS

 To permanently attach to a battery, loosen and remove each nut from

the bolt at the battery terminal.

 Connect the red POSITIVE connector ring to the POSITIVE battery

terminal.

 Connect the black NEGATIVE connector ring to the NEGATIVE

battery terminal.

 Replace and tighten the nuts to secure.

 Connect the cable to the end of the charger output cord.

Take care to keep the wires and plug away from metal and moving

parts.

 Connect the charger to a live grounded 230V AC outlet.

BATTERY CHARGING TIMES

CCA = Cold Cranking Amps Ah = Amp Hour

BATTERY SIZE/RATING CHARGE TIME

(1A)

SMALL BATTERIES

Motorcycle, garden tractor, etc.

6-12 Ah 3¾-7½ h

12-32 Ah 7½-20 h

CARS AND

TRUCKS 200-315 CCA 36-46 Ah 18-25 h

Times are based on a 50% discharged battery and may change, depending on

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age and condition of battery.

AUTOMATIC CHARGING MODE

When an Automatic Charge is performed, the charger switches to the

Maintain Mode automatically after the battery is charged.

ABORTED CHARGE

If charging cannot be completed normally, charging will abort. When

charging aborts, the charger’s output is shut off. The BAD BATTERY

(red) LED will light and the yellow/orange (CHARGING) LED

will ash. Do not continue attempting to charge this battery. Check the

battery and replace, if necessary.

COMPLETION OF CHARGE

Charge completion is indicated by the green (CHARGED) LED.

When pulsing, the charger has switched to the maintain mode of

operation.

MAINTAIN MODE (FLOAT-MODE MONITORING)

When the green (CHARGED) LED is pulsing, the charger has

started maintain mode. In this mode, the charger keeps the battery fully

charged by delivering a small current when necessary. If the charger

has to provide its maximum maintain current for a continuous 12 hour

period, it will go into abort mode (see Aborted Charge section). This is

usually caused by a drain on the battery or the battery could be bad.

Make sure there are no loads on the battery. If there are, remove them.

If there are none, have the battery checked or replaced.

MAINTAINING A BATTERY

The SPI1S maintains both 6 and 12 volt batteries, keeping them at full

charge.

NOTE: The maintain mode technology allows you to safely charge

and maintain a healthy battery for extended periods of time. However,

problems with the battery, electrical problems in the vehicle, improper

connections or other unanticipated conditions could cause excessive

current draws. As such, occasionally monitoring your battery and the

charging process is recommended.

12. MAINTENANCE AND CARE

A minimal amount of care can keep your battery charger working properly

for years.

Clean the clamps each time you are nished charging. Wipe off any

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battery uid that may have come in contact with the clamps, to prevent

corrosion.

Occasionally cleaning the case of the charger with a soft cloth will keep

the nish shiny and help prevent corrosion.

Coil the input and output cords neatly when storing the charger. This will

help prevent accidental damage to the cords and charger.

Store the charger unplugged from the AC power outlet, in an upright

position.

Store inside, in a cool, dry place. Do not store the clamps on the handle,

clipped together, on or around metal, or clipped to the cables.

13. DISPOSAL INFORMATION

Do not dispose of this product with other household waste.

To prevent possible harm to the environment or human

health from uncontrolled waste disposal, and to promote the

sustainable reuse of material resources, recycle it responsibly.

To discard your used device, please use the return and

collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was

purchased, for environmentally-safe recycling.

14. TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

All ve LEDs come

on for 2 seconds,

then turn off.

The charger is plugged

into an AC outlet.

No problem; this is

normal.

I cannot select a

6V or 12V setting.

The charger is equipped

with Auto Voltage

Detection, which

automatically detects the

voltage and charges the

battery.

No problem; this is

normal.

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

The green

POWER LED does

not light when

charger is properly

connected.

AC outlet is dead.

Poor electrical

connection.

Check for open fuse or

circuit breaker supplying

AC outlet.

Check power cord and

extension cord for a loose

tting plug.

The red BAD

BATTERY LED

is lit and yellow/

orange LED is

ashing.

The battery voltage is

still below 10V (for a 12V

battery) or 5V (for a 6V

battery) after 2 hours of

charging.

(or)

In maintain mode, the

output current is more

than 1.5A for 12 hours.

The battery may be

defective. Make sure

there are no loads on

the battery. If there are,

remove them. If there are

none, have the battery

checked or replaced.

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

The red BAD

BATTERY LED

is lit.

The battery is sulfated.

Lack of progress is

detected and battery

voltage is below 14.2V

(for a 12V battery) or

7.1V (for a 6V battery).

The battery’s initial voltage

is below 12.2V (for a 12V

battery) or 6.1V (for a 6V

battery) and the total input

is less than 1.5 Ah.

The battery voltage

drops to below 12.2V

(for a 12V battery) or

6.1V (for a 6V battery) in

Maintain Mode.

The charger is in

desulfation mode.

Continue charging for

several hours. If not

successful, have the

battery checked.

The battery may be

overheated. If so, allow

the battery to cool. The

battery may be too large

or have a short circuit.

Have battery checked or

replaced.

The battery capacity is

too low, or the battery is

too old. Have it checked

or replaced.

The battery won’t hold a

charge. May be caused

by a drain on the battery

or the battery could be

bad. Make sure there are

no loads on the battery. If

there are remove them.

If there are none, have

the battery checked or

replaced.

15. SPECIFICATIONS

Input Voltage .................................................. 230V AC~50/60Hz, 0.5A

Output Voltage ........................ 6V or 12V, with Auto Voltage Detection

Output Current Rating.............................................. 1A @ 6V and 12V

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