Sealey SCBC15 12/24V Compact Smart Battery Charger User Manual

12/24V COMPACT SMART BATTERY

CHARGER AND MAINTAINER 15A/25A

MODEL NO’S: SCBC15, SCBC25

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:

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

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

9 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.

9  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.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.

 WARNING!Duringchargingthebatterymustbeplacedinawellventilatedarea.

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chargerinhorizontalpositiononlyandensureitisplacedonastablesurfacewhichwilladequatelysupportitsweight.

1.4.1. Connection Procedure

9  Thebatteryterminalnotconnectedtothechassishastobeconnectedrst.Theotherconnectionistobemadetothechassis, 

 remotefromthebatteryandfuelline.Thebatterychargeristhentobeconnectedtothesupplymains.

 Aftercharging,disconnectthebatterychargerfromthesupplymains.Thenremovethechassisconnectionandthenthebattery 

connection.

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.

SCBC15,SCBC25Issue128/10/24

Original Language Version

Refer to

instructions

Electrical shock

hazard

Indoor use only Keep away

from sources of

ignition

Useinwell

ventilatedareas

Keep in dry area

protect from rain

Warning

Wear eye

protection

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.

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.

9  Childrenfromage8yearsandabove,personswithreducedphysical,sensory,ormentalcapabilitiesthosewithlackofexperience

 andknowledgecanusetheappliance,iftheyhavebeengivensupervisionorinstructionconcerninguseoftheapplianceinasafe

 waytounderstandthehazardsinvolved.

8 Children shall NOT play with the appliance.

9  Cleaningandusermaintenanceontheapplianceshallnotbemadebychildrenwithoutsupervision.

9  Theapplianceshallbedisconnectedfromitspowersourceduringserviceandwhenreplacingpartsand,ifthattheremovalofthe

 plugisforeseen,itshallbeclearlyindicatedthattheremovaloftheplughastobesuchthatanoperatorcancheckfromanyofthe

 pointstowhichhehasaccessthattheplugremainsremoved.

2. INTRODUCTION

Intelligenttrickle9-Stagebatterycharger,designedtooptimisetheconditionofthebatteryanddeliverchargewhenneeded.Compatible

withallAGM,GelandVRLAoodedbatteriescommonlyfoundineverythingfromautomotiveandfarmequipmenttomotorcycles,ATVs,golf

buggiesandlawnmowers.Alsosuitableforcharginglithiumbatteries(12Vonly).Microprocessorconstantlyregulatesthevoltagepattern

allowingthebatterytoberechargedfullyandsafelywithoutfearofovercharging.Extra-longreachacrosstheworkshop/garagewitha2m

powersupplycablelengthand2mcableandclamplength.Safetyfeaturesincludeovercharge,overheating,shortcircuitandreversepolarity

protection.Output(12V/24V):12V5Aor15A,12V10ALithium,24V7.5A.

3. SPECIFICATION

Speci

Original Language Version

SCBC15 SCBC25

Cable & Clamp

Length

Fuse Rating 13A

Weight 1.65kg

PlugType 3 pin

Power Supply

Cable Length

Output 12/24V

Supply 230V

Output Charge 12V-5/15A

12VLithium-10A

24V-7.5A

12V-5A,25A,

24V12.5A,

Lithium15A

Battery Range 12V-45-300Ah,

24V-25-150Ah.

12V-75-500Ah,

24V-45-250Ah.

SCBC15,SCBC25Issue128/10/24

No. of cells and rated capacity of batteries that can be charged:

12VLeadAcidBattery: ................................................6 Cells

4. BATTERY CHARGING

NOTE: Ensure all information from the Safety section is understood and followed.

4.1. CONNECTING THE CHARGER TO THE BATTERY

 Thecharger’soutputleadshavecolour-codedbatteryclips(RED-POSITIVEandBLACK-NEGATIVE).Determinewhichpostof 

 batteryisgrounded(connected)tothechassis.

 Connecttheredclamptothebattery’spositivepole.

 Connecttheblackclamptothevehiclechassisremotefromthefuelpipeandthebattery.

Connect the charger to the mains supply.

NOTE: Some vehicles may have positively earthed batteries. In this case:

 Connecttheblackclamptothebattery’snegativepole.

 Connecttheredclamptothevehiclechassisremotefromthefuelpipeandthebattery.

Connect the charger to the mains supply.

4.2.  Oncethechargerisconnectedtothebatterycorrectly,itwillstartchargingwithadefaultsetting(Current5A&Battery,TypeSTD)

IF the settings are not manually adjusted by the user.

4.3. DISCONNECTION

4.3.1. Whendisconnectingcharger,disconnectmainssupply,removeclipfromvehiclechassis,andthenremoveclipfrombatteryterminal.

4.4. CHARGER OPERATIONAL MODES

Stage 1: Diagnostic

 Analysethebatteryandcheckifbatteryvoltageisvalidtopreventchargingadamagedbattery.

Stage 2: Recovery Charge

 Low-voltagebatterycanbepre-chargedwithlowcurrentandincreasedvoltage.Theincreasedvoltagecanhelptoremovethe 

sulphate inside the battery and restore its initial capacity.

Stage 3: Soft Start

 Graduallyincreasethechargecurrentuntilthepresetchargecurrentisreached.

Stage 4: Pulse Charge

 Pulsecurrentwithappropriateuctuationwilltakeplacetofurtheractivatethebattery.

Stage 5: Recondition

 WorkasapreparatorystagetochargebatterywithaconstantcurrentbeforeBulkchargingstep.

Stage 6: Bulk Charge

 Chargebatterywithamaximumconstantcurrenttoreachthefullvoltageofbatteryaccordingtothepre-setmode.

Stage 7: Absorption Charge

 Chargebatterywithaconstantvoltageandchargingwillbegraduallydecliningandendedtonallyreachfullbatterycapacity.

Stage 8: Evaluation Check

 Automaticallymonitorthebatteryvoltageforawhileafterbeingfullycharged.

Stage 9: Floating Charge (maintenance)

Floating charge the battery with a small current to maintain and keep battery in a health state. If the battery is fully charged, the

 chargerwillstopchargingforawhilebutstillmonitorthebatterystate.Thechargerwillresumechargingifbatteryvoltagedropsunder

 ratedlevel.

4.5. MODE SELECTION BUTTONS

Original Language Version

SCBC15,SCBC25Issue128/10/24

24VLeadAcidBattery: ..............................................12Cells

12VLiFePO4Battery: .................................................4Cells

Original Language Version

Sealey Group, Kempson Way, Suffolk Business Park, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. IP32 7AR

01284 757500 sales@sealey.co.uk www.sealey.co.uk

ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Recycleunwantedmaterialsinsteadofdisposingofthemaswaste.Alltools,accessoriesandpackagingshouldbesorted,

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.

Note:Itisourpolicytocontinuallyimproveproductsandassuchwereservetherighttoalterdata,specificationsandcomponentpartswithoutprior

notice. Pleasenotethatotherversionsofthisproductareavailable.Ifyourequiredocumentationforalternativeversions,pleaseemailorcall

ourtechnicalteamontechnical@sealey.co.ukor01284757505.

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.

PURCHASE HERE

4.6. DISPLAY PANEL INDICATIONS

4.7. MEMORY FUNCTION

 Thechargerhasamemoryfunction.Itwillreturntothemodethatwaslastused,whenthechargerisconnectedtoabattery.

5. CARE AND MAINTENANCE.

 WARNING! Disconnect from mains supply before performing care or maintenance.

5.1.  Aftereachuse,cleanthebatterychargerclamps.Besuretoremoveanybatteryuidthatwillcausecorrosionofthecopperclamps.

Clean the outside case of the charger with a soft cloth and, if necessary, mild soap solution.

5.2.  Keepthechargercordslooselycoiledduringstoragetopreventdamagetothecords.Donotusethechargerifcordsorclampshave

been damaged in any way.

 Ifthepowersupplycordisdamaged,itmustbereplacedbythemanufacturer,itsserviceagentorqualiedpersoninordertoavoida

 hazard.

SCBC15,SCBC25Issue128/10/24

Sealey SCBC15 12/24V Compact Smart Battery Charger & Maintainer 15A

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