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NOTE: 

If using this battery charger/maintainer for a marine 

      battery, the battery must be removed and charged on shore 
      unless you have purchased special equipment designed for 
      marine use to allow for onboard charging.
•     Check the polarity of the battery posts. Note: The positive (+) 
      post is usually larger in diameter than the negative (-) post.
•     The length of the cord external to the battery charger and 
      including the attachment plug shall not be less than 6 feet (1.8m) 
      as measured from the face of the attachment plug to the point of 
      attachment or entry.
•    Connect the red positive (+) charger clip to the positive (+) 
     battery post.
•    Place the free end of the battery cable as far away from the 
     battery to be charged as the cable will allow and then connect 
     the black negative (-) charger clip to the free end of the cable. 
     NEVER face the battery when making the connection.
•    When disconnecting the charger/maintainer, always use the 
     reverse order from the connection process, staying as far away 
     as possible from the battery.

AC POWER CORD/PLUG CONNECTIONS AND 
PROPER GROUNDING

•    This battery maintainer is designed for use on a 120V circuit. 
     Always plug the AC power cord/plug into a properly grounded 
     outlet that follows all local ordinances. 
•    NEVER change or alter the AC power cord or plug pins.

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Summary of Contents for CGUFB2008

Page 1: ...6V 12V 2A 8A Smart Battery Charger OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...intenance 15 Troubleshooting 15 Table of Contents WARNING Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury Should you have any questions or need any support please contact us at support us ampeak com ...

Page 3: ...ent charging rates for charging a variety of batteries This charger also has safety features such as automatic shutdown over heating protection and a reverse polarity indicator to protect the user from harm and the charger from damage Protection Features Overheat Protection If the charger is overheating the charger will automatically shut off and resume when the charger has cooled down Reverse Pol...

Page 4: ...e of this battery charger Do not use in wet conditions or near combustible materials Keep away from flames smoke or sparks while charging Never smoke in the area of the battery or engine To reduce the risk of electric shock connect to only properly grounded outlets Use of an extension cord is not recommended and could result in fire Do not operate if cords or wires are frayed or defective or if ch...

Page 5: ...rip on the charger when reading electrolyte specific gravity or filling battery Do not operate charger in a closed in area or restrict ventilation in any way Do not charge a frozen battery Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow been dropp...

Page 6: ...rip on the charger when reading electrolyte specific gravity or filling battery Do not operate charger in a closed in area or restrict ventilation in any way Do not charge a frozen battery Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow been dropp...

Page 7: ...tion Take care not to drop any metal tool or object onto the battery This may result in a spark or short circuit across the battery or another electrical device that may cause an explosion Remove all personal metal items such as rings bracelets necklaces and watches from your body while working with a lead acid battery A battery can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld such objects ...

Page 8: ...adio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged...

Page 9: ...t or entry Connect the red positive charger clip to the positive battery post Place the free end of the battery cable as far away from the battery to be charged as the cable will allow and then connect the black negative charger clip to the free end of the cable NEVER face the battery when making the connection When disconnecting the charger maintainer always use the reverse order from the connect...

Page 10: ...charging green light will flash When battery is fully charged green light will be solid Current Voltage Battery Capacity LEDs When chosen to display current voltage or battery capacity on the digital display the respective LED will emit a green light and will show on the display 4 Display Selection Button Controls which measure ment is shown on the digital display Amp Volt or battery capacity 8 ...

Page 11: ...ng LED will light up to indicate the charging rate selected 7 Battery Reconditioning Indicator The LED will light up while the charger turns into battery reconditioning 8 Reverse Polarity Indicator The LED will show solid red while the cables are reversely connected SHIELD EYES Explosive gases can cause eye injury or blindness CONTAINS SULFURIC ACID May cause severe burns and blindness 9 ...

Page 12: ...ive to charging maintaining Ensure that charger clips make a tight connection NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine Use charger for charging LEAD ACID batteries only NEVER charge a frozen battery Select Charging Rate This smart charger has an optimal function defaulted setting The optimal function automatically selects charging rate But if you do not want t...

Page 13: ...nding on some factors listed below stop the process Battery State Depending on the voltage of your battery it may take up to 10 hours to charge Batteries with higher voltage can usually be charged in a few hours Battery Rating A higher rated battery will take longer to charge than a lower rated battery under the same conditions A battery is rated in ampere hours Ah reserve capacity RC and cold cra...

Page 14: ...the real time battery capacity will be displayed 1 Displays LO when battery capacity less than 60 2 Displays 60 70 80 90 when battery voltage goes up gradually 3 Displays FUL when charger goes into float charge mode Desulfation If the battery is left discharged for an extended period the battery could become sulfated A sulfated battery will not accept a normal charge If charging with 12V gear it w...

Page 15: ...ry Test An automatic test to determine the battery condition after charging If further charging required the Recondi tion stage is selected if fully charged the battery goes into Float status 6 Recondition Unique charge state to recover deeply discharged batteries 7 Float Maintains the battery at 100 charge without overcharging or damaging the battery allowing the Smart Charge to be left connected...

Page 16: ...etermined voltage During this phase the charging voltage remains constant while the actual charging current is reduced to allow for the maximum proper internal chemical energy transfer At the end of Stage 2 the charger will automatically move into Stage 3 charge mode Third Stage Float Charge Voltage is automatically maintained and reduced to a predetermined level while current is adjusted for a sa...

Page 17: ...ing rate and recharge 2 Battery may be dead check the battery condition Replace battery if needed F04 F05 Always unplug and disconnect the charger before performing maintenance on the unit After each use use a dry lint free cloth to clean battery corrosion and other dirt from the clips cords and charger Ensure that all components are in good working order Never open the charger as there are no ser...

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