1. Introducció
This manual provides essential instructions for the safe and effective use of your Projecta PJ-AC015-2 Charge N’ Maintain 12V Battery Charger. This automatic charger is designed for maintaining and charging 12V automotive and marine batteries. Please read this manual thoroughly before operation and retain it for future reference.
2. Informació de seguretat
- Always ensure proper ventilation when charging batteries.
- Avoid open flames or sparks near the battery during charging.
- Wear eye protection and gloves when handling batteries.
- The charger is spark-free and polarity protected, but always connect the positive (+) clamp to the positive (+) battery terminal and the negative (-) clamp to the negative (-) battery terminal or vehicle chassis away from the battery.
- Do not attempt to charge frozen or damaged batteries.
- Mantingueu el carregador allunyat de l'aigua i la humitat.
- Disconnect the AC power before making or breaking battery connections.
3. Contingut del paquet
Verifiqueu que tots els elements siguin presents al vostre paquet:
- Projecta PJ-AC015-2 12V Battery Charger
- Bateria Clamps (Vermell per a positiu, Negre per a negatiu)
- Fused Wiring Harness with Ring Terminals (for permanent installation)
- Cable d'extensió de 3 metres
Image 1: The Projecta PJ-AC015-2 battery charger shown with all included accessories, including the main charger unit, battery clamps, and the fused wiring harness.
4. Característiques del producte
- Funcionament totalment automàtic: Connect and leave without risk of overcharging.
- Quatre-Stage Càrrega: Optimizes charging for battery health and longevity.
- Sense espurnes i protegit contra la polaritat: Enhances safety during connection and operation.
- Arnès de cablejat amb fusible: Provides a quick-connect option for permanent installation.
- Ús versàtil: Suitable for automotive and marine 12V batteries.
5. Configuració i connexió
- Prepareu la bateria: Ensure the battery terminals are clean and free of corrosion. If the battery is in a vehicle, ensure the vehicle is turned off.
- Trieu el mètode de connexió:
- Using Battery Clamps: Connecteu el cl vermell (+).amp al terminal positiu (+) de la bateria i al cl negre (-).amp to the negative (-) battery terminal. If connecting to a vehicle battery, connect the black (-) clamp to the vehicle chassis away from the battery.
- Using Fused Wiring Harness (Permanent Installation): Attach the red ring terminal to the positive (+) battery post and the black ring terminal to the negative (-) battery post. Ensure connections are secure. This harness allows for quick connection and disconnection of the charger.
Image 2: The fused wiring harness with ring terminals, designed for permanent connection to a battery, featuring an inline fuse for protection.
Imatge 3: Primer pla view of the red (positive) and black (negative) battery clamps, used for temporary connections to battery terminals.
- Connect Charger to Battery: Plug the chosen battery connector (clamps or harness) into the charger's output port.
- Connecteu-vos a l'alimentació: Plug the charger's AC power cord into a standard 120V AC wall outlet.
Image 4: The Projecta PJ-AC015-2 charger connected to a car battery within an engine bay, demonstrating a typical setup.
6. Instruccions de funcionament
The Projecta PJ-AC015-2 is a fully automatic smart charger. Once connected to the battery and power, it will automatically detect the battery's state and initiate the appropriate charging stage.
- Carregant Stages: The charger utilizes a 4-stage charging process to ensure optimal battery health and charge. These stages typically include Desulphation, Bulk Charge, Absorption, and Float/Maintenance.
- Llums indicadores: Refer to the indicator lights on the charger for status updates. A common light sequence indicates power, charging in progress, and fully charged/maintenance mode.
- Mode de manteniment: Once the battery is fully charged, the charger automatically switches to a maintenance (float) mode, keeping the battery at optimal charge without overcharging. This is ideal for long-term storage.
Imatge 5: Part superior view of the Projecta PJ-AC015-2 battery charger, showing its compact design, power plug, and connected battery clamps.
7. Manteniment
- Cura del carregador: Keep the charger clean and dry. Store it in a cool, dry place when not in use. Do not immerse the charger in water.
- Cura de la bateria: Regularly inspect battery terminals for corrosion and clean them as needed. Ensure battery fluid levels are correct for serviceable batteries.
- Inspecció del cable: Periodically check the charging cables and connectors for any signs of damage or wear. Replace if necessary.
8. Solució De Problemes
| Problema | Causa possible | Solució |
|---|---|---|
| El carregador no s'encén / No hi ha llums indicadores | No AC power; Incorrect battery connection; Faulty outlet. | Check AC power connection and wall outlet. Ensure battery connections are secure and correct polarity. |
| La bateria no es carrega | Battery deeply discharged; Damaged battery; Incorrect battery type. | Allow more time for deeply discharged batteries. Test battery condition. Ensure battery is a 12V lead-acid type. |
| El carregador s'escalfa | Funcionament normal durant la càrrega. | Això és normal. Assegureu-vos que hi hagi una ventilació adequada al voltant del carregador. Si s'escalfa excessivament, desconnecteu-lo i contacteu amb el servei d'assistència. |
9. Especificacions
| Característica | Detall |
|---|---|
| Número de model | PJ-AC015-2 |
| Vol. De sortidatage | 12 volts (CC) |
| Corrent de càrrega | 1.5 Amps |
| Dimensions del producte | 5.59" de profunditat x 2.28" d'amplada x 8.27" d'alçada (14.2 x 5.8 x 21 cm) |
| Pes de l'article | 1.29 lliures (0.59 kg) |
| Fabricant | Projecta |
| Característiques | Fully Automatic, 4-Stage Charging, Spark-Free, Polarity Protected |
10. Garantia i Suport
For warranty information and customer support, please refer to the documentation included with your product packaging or visit the official Projecta weblloc web. Conserveu el comprovant de compra per a reclamacions de garantia.
