3
20.
NOTE: SIDE TERMINAL TO BE USED IN POSITIVE CLAMP ONLY!
For instructions for NEGATIVE clamp attachment
refer to section 17e or 17f.
Storage position
Will not get lost. Always ready to use.
Extended position
Note: Pressure, when handle is squeezed,
holds adapter firm. Will not slip back.
Thrust on terminal
Note: Clamp is released and spring
tension holds adapter firm.
21.
LENGTH OF CHARGE
a.
Test the battery for state of charge. Do not charge if it is over 75% charged or the battery is determined to be defective.
b.
Set beginning amps charge rate for size of battery and state of charge per charts
c.
Charge for length of time per charge,
d.
Discontinue charge when the specific gravity of electrolyte reaches 1.260 or above. A temperature compensating hydrometer should be
used for this reading. Discontinue charge if the battery begins to gas excessively or if the temperature of the electrolyte reaches
approximately 125
°
F. Do not overcharge batteries. Overcharging results in excessive water loss and eventual damage to the battery.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Attach the handle to the charger using the four screws provided.
Attach the front leg to the base with the four hex head screws provided.
To attach wheels and axle to the base, tap one axle nut onto the axle with a hammer, slide one wheel onto
the axle with the whitewall facing out. Push the axle through the base, place wheel on opposite side. Tap
axle nut onto the axle with a hammer.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
- This battery charger must be fully assembled before operating. Failure to do so may result in
risk of injury.
USE OF INSTRUMENT PANEL:
The CHARGE TIME timer has an OFF position, a CONTINUOUS CHARGE position and a timed charge
range from 0 to 90 minutes.
a.
OFF
- Always make sure the timer is in the OFF position before connecting or disconnecting the clamps
from the battery. The charger will not charge with the timer in this position.
b.
CONTINUOUS CHARGE
- This position is used for slow charging or parallel charging and will not turn the
charger off. Do not use this position for fast charging.
c.
0 to 90 MINUTES TIMED CHARGE
- The timer will automatically turn the charger off at the end of the pre-
set charging time. Turn the timer past 20 before setting the desired time.
TO CHARGE BATTERIES
Make connections to the battery per the instructions in previous sections of this manual.
Determine if the battery is 6, 12 or 24 volts and then set the CHARGE VOLTAGE switch to 6V for a 6 volt battery, 12LO for a 12 volt battery or 24V
for a 24 volt battery.
Turn the timer on and read the AMPERES meter.
If a higher rate of charge is desired for charging 12 volt batteries, set the CHARGE VOLTAGE switch to the 12HI position.
Set the timer to the desired minutes charge.
DO NOT USE THE 12V START POSITION TO CHARGE BATTERIES.
23.6
11.8
5.9
1.110
23.8
11.9
5.95
1.140
24.2
12.1
6.05
1.185
24.8
12.4
6.2
1.225
25%
50%
75%
DEAD
Open Circuit Voltage-24 V.
Open Circuit Voltage-12 V.
Open Circuit Voltage-6 V.
Specific Gravity
STATE OF CHARGE
STATE OF CHARGE TABLE
Cold Cranking Amps
Reserve Capacity
Ampere Hours
BATTERY SIZE
60
90
350
80+
100+
400+
40
60
275
BATTERY SIZE TABLE
LARGE
MEDIUM
SMALL
BATTERY SIZE %CHARGE
0-25
30
30
30
45
45
50
20
20
20
30
35
40
5
5
20
25
15
25
20
35
55
15
25
45
10
20
30
20
40
55
15
30
50
10
20
30
30
60
90
25
45
70
15
30
45
15
15 15 15
10
10
10 10 10
15 30 45 60 75 90
A
M
P
E
R
E
S
SMALL
MEDIUM
LARGE
CHARGE RATE Vs. MINUTES CHARGE
25-50
50-75
50-75
25-50
0-25
50-75
25-50
0-25
MINUTES
