e.
When disconnecting the charger, follow these precautions:
•
Turn the Timer Switch to the "
{
" (OFF) position.
•
Disconnect the AC cord.
•
Remove the clamp from the vehicle chassis.
•
And then remove the clamp from the battery terminal.
f.
See section 5,
LENGTH OF CHARGE
, for information on length and rate of charge.
g.
A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on-board requires equipment specially designed for marine
use.
5.
LENGTH OF CHARGE
a.
Use a temperature compensating hydrometer or a voltmeter to determine the State of Charge of the battery. Do not charge a battery that
is over 75% charged or if the battery is determined to be defective. Refer to the
STATE OF CHARGE TABLE
.
b.
Determine the Battery Size,(Small, Medium or Large). Refer to the BATTERY SIZE table.
c.
Refer to the
CHARGE RATE Vs MINUTES CHARGE
table to determine the recommended length of charge for the battery based on its
size, state of charge and the charging amperes.
d.
Discontinue charging when the specific gravity of the electrolyte reaches 1,260 or above. A temperature compensating hydrometer
should be used for this reading. Discontinue charging if the battery begins to gas excessively or when the temperature of the electrolyte
reaches approximately 50
0
C. Do not overcharge the battery.
Open Circuit Voltage 24V
Open Circuit Voltage 12V
Open Circuit Voltage 6V
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
MINUTES
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
90
75
60
45
30
15
10
10
10
10
10
15
15
15
15
45
30
15
70
45
25
90
60
30
30
20
10
50
30
15
55
40
20
30
20
10
45
25
15
55
35
20
25
15
25 20
5
5
40 35 30
20 20 20
50 45 45
30 30 30
DEAD
75%
50%
25%
1.225
6.2
12.4
24.8
1.185
6.05
12.1
24.2
1.140
5.95
11.9
23.8
1.110
5.9
11.8
23.6
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Remove the four handle mounting screws from the back panel. Insert the handle through the two holes in the top panel and attach the handle
to the rear of the charger using the four screws. Attach the front leg to the base with the four hex head screws provided. Attach the 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 the second wheel onto the axle, tap the remaining axle nut onto the axle.
USE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
The TIMER has an "
{
" OFF position, a 0 to 150 minute TIMED CHARGE RANGE and a "I" (ON) CONTINUOUS CHARGE position.
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 operate with the timer in this position.
b.
0 to 150 TIMED CHARGE RANGE
- 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.
c.
"I" CONTINUOUS CHARGE
- The timer will not shut the charger OFF while in this position. Extended charging can be done if the
operator is knowledgeable in determining the proper rate and length of charge and monitors the charging process to prevent
overcharging.
d.
Set the CHARGE SELECTOR switches to the correct NORMAL setting: B3 for 6V, B1 for 12V or D1 for 24V.
e.
Turn the timer on and read the AMPS CHARGE meter.
f.
If a higher rate of charge is desired for charging the battery, set the CHARGE SELECTOR switches to the correct FAST position; B2 for
6V, C1 for 12V or A1 for 24V.
g.
Set the timer to the desired minutes charge.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHARGE A BATTERY AT A VOLTAGE DIFFERENT THAN THAT OF THE BATTERY.
BOOST STARTING/ENGINE CRANKING ASSIST
•
Turn off all the lights and accessories in the stalled vehicle.
•
Connect the charger to the battery per the previous instructions.
•
Set the CHARGE SELECTOR switches to the correct FAST position matching the vehicles battery voltage.
•
Charge the battery on FAST for at least five minutes before attempting to start the vehicle.
•
Start the vehicle with the charger connected to the battery.
NOTE: Do not crank the engine more than 20 seconds in any five minute period; excessive cranking may overheat and damage the starter. If
the vehicle fails to start, while waiting for the starter to cool, allow the charger to continue to charge the battery.
Turn the timer to "O" (OFF) position before disconnecting the clamps.
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