CTEK MXS 5.0 TEST AND CHARGE - Manual (Page 3)

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EN
CHARGING PROGRAMS AND OPTIONS
Press the MODE-button to select between the charging programs and to add charg-
ing options. The lamps will indicate which programs and options that are selected. The
selected program will be memorised and restarted next time the charger is connected.
Charging Programs
Program
Battery
Size (Ah)
Explanation Temp range
1.2–14Ah
Small battery
program, 0.8A
Use for smaller batteries.
-20°C–+50°C
(-4ºF–122ºF)
14–160Ah
Normal battery
program, 5A
Use for normal sized batteries.
-20°C–+50°C
(-4ºF–122ºF)
Charging Options
Option
Battery
Size (Ah)
Explanation Temp range
1.2–160Ah
Cold weather option
Use for charging at low tempera-
tures and for power AGM batteries
like Optima ® and Odyssey ® . Cold
weather option increases charging
voltage
-20°C–+5°C
(-4ºF–41ºF)
RECOND 1.2–160Ah
Recond option
Use to return energy to empty bat-
teries. Recond your battery once per
year and after deep discharge to
maximise lifetime and capacity. The
Recond option adds STEP 6 to the
selected charging program.
-20°C–+50°C
(-4ºF–122ºF)
BATTERY SIZE (Ah) TIME TO 80% CHARGED
2Ah 2h
8Ah 8h
20Ah 4h
60Ah 12h
110Ah 26h
READY TO USE
The table shows the estimated time for an empty battery to reach 80% charge level
ERROR LAMP
If the error lamp is lit, check the following:
1. Is the chargers positive lead connected to the bat-
tery's positive pole?
2. Is the charger connected to a 12V battery?
3. Has charging been interrupted in STEP 1, 2 or 5?
Restart the charger by pressing the MODE-button. If charging is
still being interrupted, the battery...
STEP 1: ...is seriously sulphated and may need to be replaced.
STEP 2: ...cannot accept charge and may need to be replaced.
STEP 5: ...cannot keep charge and may need to be replaced.
MODE
RECOND
12V/5A
MXS 5.0
POWER LAMP
If the power lamp is lit with a:
1. STEADY LIGHT
The mains cable is connected to the wall socket.
2. FLASHING LIGHT
The charger has entered the energy save mode. This happens if
the charger isn't connected to a battery in 2 minutes.