Sealey SPBC40 Battery Support Unit Charger & Maintainer 40A User Manual

BATTERY SUPPORT UNIT & CHARGER

MODEL NO: SPBC30, SPBC40

Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard, this product will, if used according to these

instructions, and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS. USE

THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR

PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.

1. SAFETY

1.1. ELECTRICAL SAFETY

 WARNING! It is the user’s responsibility to check the following:

Check all electrical equipment and appliances to ensure that they are safe before using.

Inspect power supply leads, plugs and all electrical connections for wear and damage.

Ensure that the insulation on all cables and on the appliance is safe before connecting it to the power supply.

8 DO NOT use worn or damaged cables, plugs or connectors.

9  Ensurethatanyfaultyitemisrepairedorisreplacedimmediatelybyaqualiedelectrician.

9  Ifthecableorplugisdamagedduringuse,switcho󰀨theelectricitysupplyandremovefromuse.

 Ensurethatrepairsarecarriedoutbyaqualiedelectrician.

9  SealeyrecommendthatanRCD(ResidualCurrentDevice)isusedwithallelectricalproducts.

Important:Ensurethatthevoltageratingontheappliancesuitsthepowersupplytobeusedandthattheplugisttedwiththe 

correct fuse.

8 DO NOT pull or carry the appliance by the power cable.

8 DO NOT pull the plug from the socket by the cable.

1.2. GENERAL SAFETY

▲ DANGER! BE AWARE, LEAD-ACID BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY

OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY, EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGING EQUIPMENT.

9  Followtheseinstructionsandthosepublishedbythebatteryandvehiclemanufacturer,andthemakerofanyequipmentyouintend

 touseinthevicinityofthebattery.Remembertoreviewwarningmarksonallproductsandonengines.

 WARNING!Modernvehiclescontainextensiveelectronicsystems.

 Youarerequiredtocheckwiththevehiclemanufacturer,foranyspecicinstructionsregardingtheuseofthistypeofequipmenton

 eachvehicle.

9 No liability will be accepted for damage/ injury, where this product is not used in accordance with all instructions.

1.3. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

9  Ensurethereisanotherpersonwithinhearingrangeofyourvoiceandcloseenoughtocometoyouraid,shouldaproblemarise

when working near a lead-acid battery.

9  Wearsafetyeyeprotectionandprotectiveclothing.Avoidtouchingeyeswhileworkingnearbattery.

9  Havefreshwaterandsoapnearbyincasebatteryacidcontactsskin,clothingoreyes.

9  Washimmediatelywithsoapandwaterifbatteryacidcontactsskinorclothing.Ifacidenterseye,usheyeimmediatelywithcool,

clean running water for at least 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.

9  Removepersonalmetallicitemssuchasrings,bracelets,necklacesandwatches.Alead-acidbatterycanproduceashort-circuit

 currentwhichishighenoughtoweldaringortheliketometal,whichwouldcausesevereburns.

9  Ensurehands,clothing(especiallybelts)areclearoffanbladesandothermovingorhotpartsofengine,removetiesandcontain

long hair.

8 DO NOTsmokeorallowasparkorameinthevicinityofbatteryorengine.

1.4. CHARGING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

9 Familiarise yourself with the application and limitations of the charger as well as the potential hazards.

 Alsorefertothevehiclemanufacturer’shandbook.IFINANYDOUBTCONSULTAQUALIFIEDELECTRICIAN.

9 Ensure the charger is in good order and condition before use. If in any doubt DO NOT use the unit, contact your Sealey stockist.

9  Usethestarter/chargerintheuprightpositiononlyandensureitisplacedonastablesurfacewhichwilladequatelysupportits 

weight.

9 Ensure the charger is disconnected from the mains supply before attaching/detaching the power clamps to/from the battery.

9 Keep tools and other items away from the engine and ensure you can see the battery and working parts of engine clearly.

9  Ensuretheoutputofthechargeristhesamevoltageasthebattery.

9  Ifbatteryhascapstoaccessthebatteryuid,removethecapsandchecktheuidlevelbeforeconnectingthepowerclamps.

9  Ifnecessarytop-upthebatterywithdistilledwaterbyreferringtothebatterymanufacturer’sinstructions(Applythepersonalsafety

 precautionsdescribedinpart1.3).

9  Ifthechargerreceivesasharpknockorblowtheunitmustbecheckedbyaqualiedserviceagentbeforeusing.

9 If the battery terminals are corroded or dirty clean them before attaching the power clamps.

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Refer to

instructions

Electrical shock

hazard

Wear eye

protection

Keep away

from sources of

ignition

Useinwell

ventilatedareas

Keep in dry area

protect from rain

Warning Indoor use only

9 Keep children and unauthorised persons away from the working area.

8 DO NOTdis-assemblethechargerforanyreason.Thechargermustonlybecheckedbyqualiedservicepersonnel.

8 DO NOT try to charge a non-rechargeable battery.

8 DO NOTtrytochargebatteryifbatteryuidisfrozen.

 WARNING!Topreventtheriskofsparking,shortcircuitandpossibleexplosionDO NOT drop metal tools in the battery area, or

allow them to touch the battery terminals.

8 DO NOTallowpowerclampstotoucheachotherortomakecontactwithanymetallicpartofthevehicle.

8 DO NOTcrossconnectpowerleadsfromchargertobattery.Ensurepositive(+/RED)istopositiveandnegative(-/BLACK)isto 

 negative.

8 DO NOT pull the cables or clamps from the battery terminals.

8 DO NOT use the charger outdoors, or in damp, or wet locations and DO NOToperatewithinthevicinityofammableliquidsor 

gases.

8 DO NOTusechargerinsidevehicleorinsideenginecompartment.

9  Ensurethereise󰀨ectiveventilationtopreventabuild-upofexplosivegases,andDO NOTcoverorobstructchargerventilation 

 louvres.

8 DO NOT use the charger for a task for which it is not designed.

 WARNING! DO NOTsimultaneouslychargebatteriesofdi󰀨erentcapacitiesordischargelevels.

 WARNING!Ifafuseblows,ensureitisreplacedwithanidenticalfusetypeandrating.UseonlySealeygenuineparts.

9 When not in use, store the charger carefully in a safe, dry, childproof location.

9  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.

9  Toreducetheriskofelectricshock,unplugthechargerfromtheoutletbeforeattemptinganymaintenanceorcleaning.Simply 

 turningo󰀨thecontrolswillnotreducethisrisk.

9  Amarine(boat)batterymustberemovedandchargedonshore.Tochargeiton-boardrequiresequipmentspeciallydesignedfor

marine use.

CAUTION:Onlyallowchildrenatleast8yearsoldtousethebatterycharger.Givesu󰀩cientinstructionsothatthechildisabletousethe 

 batterychargerinasafewayandexplainthatitisnotatoyandmustnotbeplayedwith.

Instruct the child not to try and recharge non-rechargeable batteries because of the risk of eruption.

 Examinethebatterychargerregularlyfordamage,itmustnotbeuseduntilithasbeenrepaired.

 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.

2. INTRODUCTION

 Fullyautomatic7-stagebatterychargerandmaintainer,designedforchargingavarietyofEFBandAGM(stop/start),GEL, 

 leadacidandcalciumbatterieswithautochemistryselection.Additionalfunctiontochargelithiumbatteriesviaselectionbutton 

 onfrontofunit.Zerovoltbatterycharging,enablingrecoveryandchargingofacompletelydischargedbattery(providinganyload

 removedfromtherechargeablebattery).Oldbatterysulfationrepairfunction.13.5VDCpowersupplyforbatterysupportfunction

 providingsupportforthebatteryduringprolongedelectronicdiagnosticchecks.Reversepolarity,shortcircuit,overtemperature

 andoverchargingprotection.Built-incoolingfanthatonlyoperateswhenrequired.IntuitiveLEDscreendisplayschargingvoltage,

 current,batterycapacitypercentage,automaticallyselected6V/12Vor24Vcharging,lithiumchargingmode,DCpowersupply 

 modeandilluminatedchargingstages.Compactdesignwithmountingbracketsforpermanenttting.

3. SPECIFICATION

SPBC30SPBC40Issue217/10/2024

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Model SPBC30 SPBC40

Battery Range 60Ah–300Ah 80Ah–400Ah

Battery Support Mode 13.5Vdc–30A 13.5Vdc–40A

Cable and clamp Length 1.1m 1.1m

Dimensions: 210x76x225mm 202x76x282mm

Electrical Class: 1 1

Fuse Rating: 13A 13A

IP Rating IP20 IP20

Nett Weight: 2.8kg 3.0kg

Op.TemperatureRange: -15°C-50°C -15°C-50°C

Output 6/12/24V 6/12/24V

Output Charge 30A@6/12V(15A@24V) 40A@6/12V(21A@24V)

PlugType: 3-Pin 3-Pin

Power Supply Cable Length: 1.8m 1.8m

Supply 230V 230V

4. OPERATION

 WARNING! Thechargerdoeshaveanon/o󰀨switch.Theonando󰀨commandsarecontrolledbytheon/o󰀨switchonthebackof

 theunitwhichisonlyoperationaloncetheacplugofthespbc30&spbc40hasbeenpluggedintotheacelectricalwallsocket.

4.1. BATTERY CHARGER PROTECTION SYSTEMS

4.1.1. Over-charging protection

 Thebatterychargercontainsanadvancedmicrochipmonitoringandcontrollingsystemtoensurethatthebatterydoesnotbecome

 overchargedwhichcanresultinthelossofelectrolyteorininternalshortcircuitwhichcancausedamagetothebattery.

4.1.2. Overload protection

 Overloadprotectionwillactivatewhenthecurrentexceeds120%ofthemaximumworkingcurrent.

4.1.3. High temperature protection

 Hightemperatureprotectionwillactivatewhentheinternaltemperatureofthechargerrisesabove50°C.Ifthisoccurs,thecharger

 outputisautomaticallyreduced.Oncethetemperatureisbelowapproximately35°C,thechargeroutputwillreturntonormal.This

 featureisdesignedtoprotectthebatteryandthebatterychargerwhentheyarebeingusedinenvironmentswithveryhighambient

temperatures.

4.1.4. Even charging function

 Byslowlyraisingthevoltage,thebatteriescellswithalowervoltagearenotchargedtooquicklywhichcanoverheatindividualbattery

 cells,comparedtobatterycellswithahighervoltage.

4.1.5. Reverse polarity protection

 Whenreverseconnected,thescreenLEDwillashandtheoutputpowerwillbecuto󰀨.Thisprotectionwillprotectboththecharger

 andthebatteryfromdamage.Ifyouhaveaccidentallymadeareversepolarityconnection,pleaseswitchbatterychargero󰀨fromAC

power, and correct the battery clamp connections to the correct polarities.

4.1.6. Short circuit protection

 Nooutputwhenclampsareconnectedtogether,poweroutputonlyoccurswhenconnectedtoabattery.Thispreventscharger 

malfunction if clamps accidentally come in contact with each other.

4.2. BATTERY CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS

4.2.1. Step 1. Connect battery charger cables to battery charger, using the supplied nuts to the correct polarity terminals on the front of the

 charger–(Red+Positive)/(Black–Negative).PleaseDO NOTover-tightennutsonfrontpanel.

4.2.2. Step 2.ElectrolyteLevelCheck(whereapplicable).Forsealedmaintenancefreebatteriescheckthestateofchargeindicator.

NOTE: Refertothevehiclesmanufacturers’ownermanual.

4.2.3. Step 3. Connect battery charger to battery.

NOTE: Refertothevehiclesmanufacturers’ownermanual.

 Ensurethebatteryisinasafelocationonastablesurfacewithadequateventilation.

 EnsurethecorrectPersonalProtectiveEquipmentisbeingworni.e.GlovesandEyeWear.

Plug the battery charger into the mains power source ensuring that the power is OFF.

 ConnecttheREDlead(BatteryClamp)tothePositiveTerminal(+/positive)onthebattery.

 ConnecttheBLACKlead(BatteryClamp)totheNegativeTerminal(-/negative)onthebatteryortoametalgroundednon-movingpart

 ofthevehicle.

 TurnthemainspowersourceON,andswitchthepowerswitchontherearoftheunittoONtocommencecharging.

4.3. LITHIUM BATTERY ONLY – Press and hold MODE button for 3 seconds until LITHIUM LED indicator lights up. Lithium Mode

 willautomaticallyturno󰀨whenchargerpowerisdisconnected.

 Thebatterychargerwillcommenceworkingautomaticallywithouttheneedforanyfurtheruserinput.Oncethebatteryisfullycharged

turn the power switch on the rear of the unit OFF, and disconnect the mains power source.

 DisconnecttheBLACKlead(BatteryClip)fromtheNegativeTerminal(-/negative).

 DisconnecttheREDlead(BatteryClip)fromthePositiveTerminal(+/positive).

 Retbatteryintovehicleandcorrectlyreconnectusingthevehiclemanufacturer’srecommendations,orIfrequired,replaceortighten

 theventcapsonthebattery

4.3.1. Step 4. Charging Sequence

• OnceconnectedtheLEDBatteryChargedisplaywillilluminateandshow:

• ChargingVoltage

• Percentage of Charge

• Charging output current

• Lithiummode(onoro󰀨)

• PowerSupplymode(onoro󰀨)

• ChargingStageprogress(charginggraph)

• Ifthereisafaultwiththebatteryoroneofthebattery’scells,thebatterychargerwillautomaticallyswitcho󰀨;nochargewillbesentto

the battery.

• IfthebatteryleadsareplacedonthereversepolarityterminalsofthebatterytheScreenLEDwillash,indicatingthatthebattery

charger has been incorrectly connected to the battery. Immediately disconnect the battery charger from the battery terminals and

 correctlytthebatterycablestothecorrectbatteryterminals.

4.4. CHARGING STAGES

4.4.1. Analysis / Desulphation

 Asmallvoltagepulseisappliedtothebatterytoensureitcane󰀨ectivelyandsafelyacceptacharge.Desulphationusespulse 

 reconditioningtogentlyremoveanysulphationbuilduponthebatteryplatesandpreventsoxidization.Stabilizeselectrolyte 

 consistencyandminimisesthebatterytemperaturerisingwhilecharging,recoversbatterycapacityandcanhelpextendbatterylife.

Soft Start

 Thesoftstartfunctionimprovesthebatterieschargingcapability,reducesgasandheatbuild-upandcanimproveelectrolyte 

 consistencywhichcanbecomeuneveninthebattery’scellsfromdaytodayuse.Asteadilyincreasingcurrentisappliedoveraset

 timesoasnottoinitiallyoverloadthebattery.Thisstagepreparesthebatteryforthemoreintensechargingstagestofollow.

4.4.2. Bulk charge

 Maximumchargecurrentisdeliveredtothebatterytominimizechargetimes.

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4.4.3. Absorption

Reduces the current supplied to the battery and ensures that the battery has been completely charged without the risk of being

 overcharged.

4.4.4. Analysis – Testing the battery while charging

 Thechargershutso󰀨powerandmeasuresvoltagedropoverasettime.Ifunacceptablereadingsaremeasuredthismayindicatean

internal short or other issue inside the battery.

If the battery has a fault the charger will stop charge, the charger will cut output and will not continue charging until it is either switched

 o󰀨,orthebatteryisremoved.FaultyBatteryindicatorswillactivateifthebatterybeingchargediscompletelydeadandcannotbe

 charged.Dependingonwhatbatteryisbeingcharged,6Vor12Vor24VLEDwillashifbatteryisfaulty.

4.4.5. Boost/ equalisation charge

 Oncethebatteryisfullycharged,thechargerwillequalizeallofthebatterycellsbyprovidingasteadysetvoltageoveraprogrammed

period of time, at low current.

4.4.6. Float charge:

 Aftertheboost/equalisationchargestage,thecurrentwilldroptolowamperagetomaintainthebatteryinafullychargedandreadyto

use state.

4.4.7. Maintenance charge

 Aftertheoatchargestage,thevoltagewillmaintainataconstantlevelwithasmallpulsefrequency.Currentisdroppedtoaverylow

 level.

4.4.8. Power Supply Mode:

 ThisbatterychargeristtedwithaDCpowersupplymode.Thismodewilldeliveraconstant13.5Voltsat30/40Ampsandcanbe

 usedforpowering12VDCappliances,lightingorusedfortesting12Vdevices.TheDCpowersupplyalsohasoverloadandshort

circuit protection.

4.4.8.1. To enter the DC power supply mode:

• Ensureunitisswitchedo󰀨beforemakinganyconnections.

• Switchthe240VACandthepowerswitchontheunitON.

• PresstheMODEbuttontwiceuntiltheDCSUPPLYLEDindicatorisilluminated.

• ConnecttheREDlead(BatteryClip)tothepositiveinputonthedevice.

• ConnecttheBlacklead(BatteryClip)tothenegativeinputonthedevice.

• Toswitcho󰀨powersupply;rstturnthepowerswitchonthebackoftheunito󰀨,thenturno󰀨orunplugtheACpower.

• DisconnecttheDCpowerleadsfromthedevice.

• TheDCpowermodewillautomaticallyturno󰀨andreverttoBatteryChargingwhenthechargeristurnedo󰀨andpoweredbackon.

4.4.8.2. WARNING: DO NOTENABLEDCPOWERSUPPLYMODEWHENCONNECTEDTOABATTERYINORDERTOPREVENT 

 SEVEREBATTERYFAILURE.

5. MAINTENANCE

 WARNING!Afteruseandbeforeperformingmaintenance,unpluganddisconnectthebatterycharger.

5.1. Cleaning and user maintenance should be carried out by competent persons.

5.2. Useadryclothtowipeallbatterycorrosionandotherdirtoroilfromthebatteryconnectors,cords,andthechargercase.

5.3. Ensurethatallofthechargercomponentsareinplaceandingoodworkingcondition,forexample,theplasticbootsonthe 

battery clips.

5.4. Servicingdoesnotrequireopeningtheunit,astherearenoserviceableparts.

5.5. Allotherservicingshouldbeperformedbyqualiedservicepersonnel.

5.6. If the mains cable is damaged, DO NOT use until repaired.

5.7. Storethechargerunplugged,inanuprightposition.Thecordwillstillconductelectricityuntilitisunpluggedfromthemains.

5.8. Store inside, in a cool, dry place.

8 DO NOTstoretheconnectorsclippedtogether,onoraroundmetal,orclippedtocables.Ifthechargerismovedaroundtheshopor

 transportedtoanotherlocation,takecaretoavoid/preventdamagetothecables,connectorsandcharger.Failuretodosocouldresult

in personal injury or property damage.

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takentoarecyclingcentreanddisposedofinamannerwhichiscompatiblewiththeenvironment.Whentheproduct

becomescompletelyunserviceableandrequiresdisposal,drainanyfluids(ifapplicable)intoapprovedcontainersand

dispose of the product and fluids according to local regulations.

WEEE REGULATIONS

DisposeofthisproductattheendofitsworkinglifeincompliancewiththeEUDirectiveonWasteElectricalandElectronicEquipment

(WEEE).Whentheproductisnolongerrequired,itmustbedisposedofinanenvironmentallyprotectiveway.Contactyourlocalsolid

waste authority for recycling information.

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notice.

Important: No Liability is accepted for incorrect use of this product.

Warranty:Guaranteeis12monthsfrompurchasedate,proofofwhichisrequiredforanyclaim.

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