terminal (marked POS, P, +) usually has a larger diameter than the negative battery
terminal (marked NEG, N, –). For side-mounted battery connections the positive
terminal is red, the negative terminal is black.
2. Attach a 24-in. (61 cm) (minimum length) 6 AWG insulated battery cable to the
negative battery terminal (marked NEG, N, –).
3. Connect the positive (RED) charger clamp to the positive battery terminal (marked
POS, P, + or red).
4. Stand as far back from battery as possible, and do not face battery when making final
connection.
5. Position yourself and free end of cables as far away from battery as possible. Carefully
connect the negative (BLACK) charger clamp to the free end of the battery cable
connected to the negative terminal.
6. Connect the Battery Charger’s power cord to a 110/120-volt AC power outlet.
The digital display will show the battery’s voltage by default;
The Battery Type selector will be at Standard by default;
The Charge Rate selector will be at the minimum rate by default after 10 seconds –
6V/2A or 12V/2A, depending on the battery’s voltage.
Note:
The Battery Charger cannot detect the battery’s nominal voltage actually,
the default charge rate selecting is just based on the battery’s real-time voltage if
it is lower than 8V, the charge rate selector will stay at 6V; if it is higher than 8V
the selector will stay at 12V. To avoid mistake or damage, manually verify and
select a proper charge rate by yourself.
The Charging LED Indicator will be lit after 10 seconds;
7. If the Battery Charger is connected correctly, the Reverse LED indicator will not be lit;
if the cables are connected incorrectly, or if the battery is dead, the Reverse LED will
be red. Disconnect the Battery Charger and check your connections and battery.
8. Select the appropriate charge rate setting and battery type setting for your battery.
9. When the charging is complete, the green Charged LED will be lit.
10. After charging is complete, disconnect the Battery Charger plug from the 110/120-volt
AC power outlet.
11. Disconnect the cables and clamps in the reverse order in which they were connected.
Disconnect your first cable as far away from the battery as possible.
A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on
board requires equipment specially designed for marine use.
Use of Extension Cords
If it is necessary to use an extension cord, as is often the case, observe the following
important safety information:
•
Before using any extension cord, ensure that the wire size is at least 10 AWG or
larger and 8 AWG for longer than 100 ft. (30.5 m).
•
Use only a good quality, good condition, UL-approved extension cord, and ALWAYS
connect Battery Charger to the extension cord before plugging the extension cord into
a 110/120-volt AC power outlet. The use of a poor quality extension cord or one that
is not in good repair could cause fire and/or electric shock.
•
Use a three-wire extension cord with a three-prong plug, and connect to a
three-conductor socket.
Charging Times
The Battery Charger is a fully automatic battery charger, it automatically stops charging
when the battery is fully charged. To estimate charging time for a discharged battery,
divide the AH rating of the battery by the charge rate selected. This is the number of
