4 IN 1 INTELLIGENT BATTERY CHARGER FOR 6/12/24V

BATTERIES

NFC1800

Suitable for 6V, 12V & 24V Lead Acid Batteries

Geeignet für Bleibatterien (Bleiakkumulatoren) mit 6V, 12V und 24V
Convient aux batteries plomb avec 6V, 12V et 24V
Geschikt voor loodzuuraccu's van 6V, 12V & 24 volt.
Appropriato per batterie di piombo (accumulatori di piombo) con 6V, 12V e 24 V
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INTRODUCTION
This Pro-User Intelligent Battery Charger is part of the family of advanced battery chargers
manufactured by Pro User International Ltd. Pro-User chargers will increase your battery’s
performance and prolong its life.

Please carefully read and attend the following safety and operating instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General
Before using the device, study the instruction sheet. Always disconnect the mains supply
before making or breaking the DC connections.

Gases
When the battery is being charged you may notice bubbling in the fluid caused by the
release of gas. As the gas is flammable, avoid naked flames, glowing or electro statically
charged matter and sparks nearby the battery. Provide adequate ventilation.

Because of this risk of explosive gas, only connect and disconnect the battery leads when
the mains supply is disconnected.

Type of batteries
This charger is suitable for 6, 12 and 24V lead acid batteries only and should not be used to
recharge any other type of battery.

Points of note
• Protect the charger against rain, damp and heat. Do not cover the ventilation holes.
When not in use, store the charger in a dry area to avoid moisture
• Do not charge faulty batteries.
• Attend to instructions of the battery manufacturer and the vehicle manufacturer
concerning battery charging.

Repair
• There are no user-serviceable parts inside the device. Any attempt at modification or
repair by the user will entail the loss of your guarantee.
• The mains supply cord of this device can only be repaired at specialized workshops; do
not use the charger if one of the cords has been damaged.

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Danger!

Never charge a frozen battery. If battery fluid (electrolyte) becomes frozen, bring the
battery to a warm area to allow battery to thaw before you begin charging. Never put a
battery on top of the charger or vice versa.

• Do not touch the battery clamps together when the charger is on.
• Never use the charger when it has received a hard blow, been dropped, or otherwise
been damaged. Take it to a qualified professional for inspection and repair.
• Be sure to position the charger´s power cord to prevent it from being stepped on,
tripped over, or damaged.
• Never pull out the plug by the cord when unplugging the charger. Pulling on the cord
may cause damage to the cord or the plug.
• We recommend removing the battery from the car before charging. When charging the
battery while installed in the car please understand that we cannot take any
responsibility for harm to your electronic or car itself.

Precautions When Working with Batteries

• Avoid getting electrolyte on your skin or clothes. It is acidic and can cause burns. If
battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid
enters eyes, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least 20 minutes and
get medical attention immediately. Eye protection is therefore recommended. Baking
soda neutralizes lead acid battery electrolyte
• Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or Engine.
• Do not drop a metal tool on the battery. The resulting spark or short-circuit on the
battery of other electrical part may cause an explosion.
• Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when
working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit current
high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing severe burns.

PROTECTION
If there is an overload, reverse polarity or a short circuit, the charger will stop function and
give fault codes and alarm. If this occurs, determine the cause of the fault and reset the
charger

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OPERATION – HOW TO CHARGE
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING

Attention
This battery charger has a high charge rate of up to 12 Amp and low charge rate of up to 2
AMP. It is intended for charging only 6V/12V/24V Lead Acid-, Gel-, AGM- and Deep Cycle
batteries that are usually used in cars, trucks, farm equipment, boats, RVs and SUVs, lawn
mowers and garden tractors, motorcycles, personal water craft, snow mobiles, trucks and
various commercial applications.

This battery charger has also a 12V DC output socket which provides working current up to
12Amp for any 12V DC operated appliance.

PREPARING THE BATTERY

- Determine voltage of battery by referring to car owner’s manual.
- Make sure the initial charging rate is not over battery manufacturer’s suggestion.
- If it is necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge, or to clean terminals,
always remove grounded terminal from battery first. Make sure all accessories in the
vehicle are off.
- Firstly remove the caps from each cell and check that the level of the liquid is sufficient
in each cell. If it is below the recommended level, top up with de-ionized or distilled
water. Do not overfill. Under no circumstances should tap water be used. The cell caps
should not be replaced until charging is complete. This allows any gases formed during
charging to escape. It is inevitable that some minor escape of acid will occur during
charging. For permanently sealed battery, it is not necessary to carry out those
procedures.
- Study all battery manufacturers’ specific precautions.

CONNECTING THE BATTERY

1. Please make sure the NFC1800 is not connected to AC Power.
2. Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has
larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N,-) post.
3. First connect the positive charging lead (red) to the positive terminal post of the
battery (marked P or +). After that connect the negative charging lead (black) to
the negative terminal post of the battery (marked N or -) or the vehicle frame. It is
important to ensure that both DC clamps are making a good contact with their
respective terminal posts.
4. Connect the charger’s AC power cable to the mains with an adequate ground.
5. When disconnecting charger, disconnect AC cord first, remove clip from vehicle
chassis, and then remove clip from battery terminal.
6. Do not charge the battery while the engine is operating.

WARNING: A spark near the battery may cause battery explosion.

WARNING: When removing battery from vehicle or boat, disconnect grounded pole first.
When disconnecting, make sure all accessories are off, so as not to cause an
arc.
WARNING: When reinstalling battery, attach the ground post first.
WARNING: A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. (To charge
on board requires special equipment designed for marine use.)
WARNING: Do not face battery when making final connection.
WARNING: Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged.

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CHARGING THE BATTERY (CONTROLS AND INDICATORS)
There are a small LCD displays, eight LED indicators and six push switches that make up
the controls and indicators for this charger.

PUSH SWITCHES:

ON/OFF: Press and keep 1 second, the charger is powered on, the display shows “000”
(standby mode).
If this switch is pressed and kept 1 second during working, the charger will quit from any
operating modes and be powered off.

6/12/24 V SELECT: Press to select battery voltage.

Battery Type: Press to select battery type from WET (Standard Lead Acid Batteries), AGM
(AGM and Deep Cycle Batteries) and GEL (Gel Batteries)

2/6/12 AMP SELECT: Switch the charge rate among 2Amp, 6Amp, 12Amp and standby
mode (Please see table below for reference). The display changes after each press and
charger will start to work with the set rate 1 second after the last press.

CHARGE RECOMMENDATION

CHARGING RATE BATTERY CAPACITY

6V 2A 6V 5Ah - 40Ah
6V 6A 6V 20Ah - 120Ah
6V 12A 6V 40Ah - 240Ah
12V 2A 12V 5Ah - 40Ah
12V 6A 12V 20Ah - 120Ah
12V 12A 12V 40Ah - 240Ah
24V 2A 24V 5Ah - 40Ah
24V 6A 24V 20Ah - 120Ah

BATTERY VOLTAGE: Press this button in standby mode or during charging, the display
shows the battery voltage and keep 3 second.

12V DC OUTPUT: Press this button during standby mode (blink of “000”); the 12V output
socket on back of the charger is powered on. Press this button again, the socket stops
power supply and the charger is switched to standby mode.

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LED INDICATORS:

AMP: This light is on while charging and 12V output working.

VOLT: This light is on while battery voltage is selected during charging and standby mode

6V, 12V, 24V: Shows the charging voltage selected.

WET, AGM, GEL: Shows the battery type selected.

DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY

When the display shows “FUL”, the battery is completely charged and you can disconnect
the charger in the following steps

1. Please disconnect the NFC1800 from AC Power.

2. First disconnect the negative charging lead (black) from the negative terminal post
of the battery (marked N or -) or the vehicle frame.
3. After that please disconnect the positive charging lead (red) from the positive
terminal post of the battery (marked P or +).
4. Replace the caps onto the battery to close the open compartments and to secure the
posts on the battery.

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 DISPLAY , FAULT CODE AND TROUBLE SHOOTING
The display shows figure and fault codes as followings:

CODES TROUBLE SHOOTING

Standby status

Check battery status before charge

and during charge

battery voltage , shows the real-time

voltage of the battery during charging
or standby mode
1. charging current during charge
mode
2. working current in 12V DC output
mode
1. No connection to battery terminal Reconnect the clamp to
2. Short circuit in connection the battery terminal.
3. Reverse polarity connection. Change the battery

1. The battery’s voltage is too low to Switch off and unplug

accept charge. the charger then
2. Internal open cell replace the battery
3. Battery with wrong voltage is
applied.
1. Battery’s voltage is too high Try again with proper
2. Battery with wrong voltage is charging voltage
applied
The clamp is loosen during charging Check connection and
The charger stops output and give a select charging rage
beep alarm
The battery is fully charged.
The charger keeps a constant voltage
to keep the battery in full charged
condition until the charger is powered
off.

In few cases, charge finish very soon but the battery is not able to deliver
expected power. The battery may have lost capacity to hold power and has to be
replaced.

1. When disconnecting charger, disconnect AC cord first, remove clip from vehicle
chassis, and then remove clip from battery terminal.

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 CHARGING TIME:
Divide the battery capacity by the select charging rate is the approximate charging time.
Anyway the actual charging time is depending on the battery status.

9 STEP CHARGING CHARACTERISTIC:

5 MINUTE QUICK START

If the voltage of vehicle’s battery is too low to start engine, the charger can provide 5
minutes quick charger to start the engine.

1. Charge the battery with 12Amp rate for 5 minutes.

2. Disconnect the charger.
3. Start the engine, if the engine fails to start, charge the battery for 5 more minutes
before attempting to crank the engine again.

Do not try to engine start a vehicle without a battery in it. You may damage the vehicle’s
system. If the engine spins, but doesn’t start after several starting attempts, there is a
problem with the engine of the vehicle other than its starting system. STOP cranking the
engine until the other problem has been found and corrected.

12 VOLT OUTPUT
The charger has a 12 Volt output socket on back. The maximum output current is 12 Amp.

To use the output socket:

1. Insert the cigarette plug of appliance into the socket.
2. Press “12V DC output” button under standby mode
3. Turn on appliance
4. Turn off the appliance and unplug it
5. Turn off 12 Volt output socket by pressing the “12V DC output” button again.
6. Turn off the charger

NOTE:
The actual output voltage is 13.0-13.5 Volt, which is same as the voltage of cigarette
socket in vehicles when the engine is turned on.
Make sure the appliance used is less than 140W.

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MAINTENANCE AND CARE
Charger
With only minimal maintenance, this Charger will deliver years of dependable service.
Follow these simple steps to maintain the charger in optimum condition: After each use,
clean the battery charger clamps - be sure to remove any battery fluid that will cause
corrosion of the clamps. Clean the outside case of the charger with a soft cloth and, if
necessary, mild soap solution. 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 qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

Helpful Hints
It is essential to keep your battery regularly charged throughout the year, especially during
the winter months. In the winter the effectiveness of your car battery is reduced by the
cold. Oil is thick. Engines are difficult to start and the heater, windscreen wipers and lights
are all draining power. It is at this time that batteries have to be at peak power. If your
battery is not regularly maintained and kept fully charged, it can cause problems and a
possible breakdown.

Listed are some helpful hints on how to keep your battery healthy in conjunction with your
Battery Charger.

Faulty Cells
Batteries are usually made with six cells. One of these cells can deteriorate or get damaged.
If, after several hours charging your battery is still flat, you should test the battery. Take
hydrometer readings from each cell in the battery. If one reading is lower than the others,
this could indicate a faulty cell. If necessary, get an Auto-Electrician to check your battery.
One faulty cell is enough to ruin your battery.
It is pointless to continue using it and you would be better getting a new one.

Care
Sometimes the battery may appear flat, but this could simply be dirty or loose connections
on your battery terminals. It is important to maintain the leads on a regular basis. Do this
by removing the leads from the battery, clean the inside of each connector and terminal
posts on the battery, smear the terminal posts and connectors with Vaseline, refit in there
correct positions and tighten firmly.

It is essential to keep the electrolyte level above the plates.

Note, however, that you should not overfill it, as the electrolyte is strongly acidic. When
topping up do not use tap water. Always use distilled or de-ionized water. It is important to
keep the acid level up. If necessary have it checked by your garage.

Checking the condition of your battery

Using a hydrometer, which can be purchased, from most motor accessory stores, you can
check the specific gravity of the electrolyte in each cell. The hydrometer is use to suck up a
quantity of fluid from the cell. The weighted float inside the hydrometer will register the
condition of that cell. Put the fluid back into the cell after testing, taking care not to splash
the fluid about.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
For 6, 12 & 24V Lead Acid Batteries

Input: 220V – 240V ~ 50Hz

Max. 2,5 A (600W)

Output: Charger:
DC 6V 2A
DC 12V 2A / 6A / 12 A
DC 24V 2A / 6A

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority or retailer
for recycling advice.

WARRANTY
Pro-User warrants this product for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase to the
original purchaser. Warranty is not transferable. Warranty covers defect against
workmanship and materials only. To obtain warranty service, please return the unit to the
place of purchase or authorized Pro-User dealer together with your proof of purchase. The
warranty is void if the product has been damaged or not used as described in this manual.
Warranty is void if a non-authorized repair has been performed. Pro-User makes no other
warranty expressed or implied. Pro-User is only responsible for repair or replacement (at
Pro-Users’ Discretion) of the defective product and is not responsible for any consequential
damage or inconvenience caused by the defect.

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EG – Konformitätserklärung
EU – Declaration of Conformity
Hiermit bestätigen wir, dass das nachfolgend bezeichnete Gerät den angegebenen Richtlinien entspricht.
We herewith confirm that the appliance as detailed below complies with the mentioned directives.

Artikelbezeichnung: 4 in 1 Intelligentes Batterieladegerät für 6, 12 und 24V

Article description: 4 in 1 Intelligent Battery Charger for 6, 12 and 24V

Artikelnummer: 18147
Article number:

Type: NFC1800

Firmenanschrift: Pro-User Europe GmbH, Seestrasse 19, 83253 Rimsting, Germany

Company address:

Einschlägige EG-Richtlinien / governing EU-directives / directives CE concernées:

1. Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit (EMV) 2. Niederspannungs-Richtlinie

x Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
x Low voltage directive
2004/108/EC 2006/95/EC

3. Funkanlagen und 4. Maschinen-Richtlinie

Telekommunikationsendeinrichtungen Machinery directive
Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment 2006/42/EC
R&TTE 1999/5/EC

Harmonisierte EN-Normen / harmonised EN- Standarts

Dieser Artikel entspricht folgenden, zur Erlangung des CE-Zeichens erforderlichen Normen:
The article complies with the standards as mentioned below wich are necessary to obtain the CE-symbol:

Zu 1. Zu 2.

EN 55014-1:2006+A1 :2009 EN60335-2-29 :2004

EN 55014-2:1997+A1:2001+A2:2008 EN60335-1 :2002+A11 :2004+A1 :2004+
EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009 A12 :2006+A2 :2006+A13 :2008
EN 61000-3-3:2008 EN62233 :2008

Unterschrift / Signature:

Stellung im Betrieb / Position: Geschäftsführer

Ausstellungdatum / Date of issue: 10.07.2012 Firmenstempel

Pro-User Europe GmbH, Seestrasse 19, 83253 Rimsting, Germany

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