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When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure and break
first connection while as far away from battery as practical.
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A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on board requires
equipment specially designed for marine use.
SAFETY & FEATURES:
Automatic Switching Mode Battery Charger &
Maintainer
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Never overcharge your battery.
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Easy to Use:
The Battery Charger is easy to operate and requires no technical experience.
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Charge & Maintain -
Automatic Charge: On power up, the charger will automatically go to charging
system, then could be left unattended and never overcharge your batteries.
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Charge & Maintain
- Automatic Maintenance: When the battery is charged to "full" state, the charger
automatically switches to maintain the battery. It will monitor the battery voltage and continue to peak
performance to the battery.
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Short circuit protection:
The charger will automatically turn off when the output short circuit
occurred and prevent any damage.
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Output overload protection:
The charger employs the use of a ‘Solid State Circuit Interrupter’ that
opens under severe overload. This condition may occur if attempting to charge any severely
discharged or heavily sulfated battery. Once the Interrupter opens, the charger will stop charging for a
short period and then resume charging automatically and the yellow. L.E.D. will be OFF, until resume
charging. Overloading could be due to an external load, remove the load condition prior to attempting
to recharge the battery.
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Reverse Battery / Overload Condition:
The charger has reverse battery and short circuit protection.
If a reverse battery condition exists (White L.E.D. will turn RED, only, while output leads are
connected backwards), simply unplug charger from AC power and properly remake the connections
as described in this manual
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Internal over heat protection:
BS Chargers have an internal overheat protection. The power will be
reduced of the ambient temperature is raised.
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Output clips and ring terminals provided:
It comes with a quick connect fly lead and 2 different
kinds of connectors, crocodile clips and a ring terminals. The ring terminals are perfect for permanent
connection to your battery. You can connect the lead to the battery and tuck the lead away while you
are using your vehicle and when you get back to your garage simply plug the lead back into the
charger.
BATTERY TYPES & CAPACITY:
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Suits all Lead Acid Type Batteries. (Conventional, AGM & Gel).
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Selectable 6 Volt & 12 Volt Output.
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Battery Capacity: The charger is designed to charge
lead-acid batteries from 2Ah to 20Ah
The maximum AH capacities are to be used as a general guide only: some batteries may be able to
handle a higher Charge Current. Check with the battery Manufacturer when charging batteries with
small capacity.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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STEP 1 - Pre Charge Check & Electrolyte Level Check
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Check the Battery Electrolyte level (Not required on sealed & Maintenance Free Batteries). If
necessary, remove the vent caps and add distilled water so the levels are halfway between the upper
and lower fill lines.
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Check the Voltage Output Switch on the charger and make sure it’s on the correct voltage.
