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Item 69368 

        

Engine Starting

Some vehicles with onboard computers may be damaged from the high-current starting output.   

Thoroughly read the vehicle service manual before using this procedure.

Note: 

During extremely cold weather or when battery 

is severely exhausted, charge the battery for about 

five minutes before attempting to turn on engine.

1.  Set the charge rate and timer to the OFF positions.

2.  Plug the Charger AC power cord into the AC outlet.

3.  Set the Volt/Amp selector to the correct setting.   

Make sure setting of Engine Start charge 

rate matches the vehicle battery.

4.  For negative-grounded vehicle, connect 

POSITIVE (RED) clip from battery charger to 

POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of battery. 

Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to vehicle 

chassis or engine block away from battery. 

Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or 

sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy 

gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.

5.  Position AC and DC cables to reduce risk of 

damage by hood, door, or moving engine part.

6. 

WARNING!  TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY, 

FIRE, AND DAMAGE TO STARTER AND BATTERY, 

follow duty cycle for each Start mode as follows:
100A, 6V: 

60 second maximum with 90 second minimum rest

200A, 12V: 

5 second maximum with 240 second minimum rest

7.  To start the engine, set the charge time dial to HOLD 

and turn ignition key.

  ONLY KEEP CHARGER 

IN START MODE AS LONG AS THE DUTY 

CYCLE LISTED ABOVE ALLOWS.

Note:

  If the unit beeps, the cables are reversed or 

touching (short-circuited) and the Engine Starter will 

power off. Check that cables are connected properly.

8.  If engine fails to start, charge battery for an 

additional five minutes before attempting to start.

9.  After the engine starts, move the charge rate 

switch to OFF and unplug the power cord from 

outlet before disconnecting the DC cable clamps.

Maintenance Instructions

  Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must 

be performed only by a qualified technician.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:  Unplug the charger, disconnect any battery, and allow charger 

to cool completely before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE: 

Do not use damaged equipment.  If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, 

have the problem corrected before further use.

1. 

BEFORE EACH USE,

 inspect the general condition 

of the charger.  Check for loose hardware, 

misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked 

or broken parts, damaged electrical wiring, and any 

other condition that may affect its safe operation.

2. 

AFTER USE,

 wipe external surfaces 

of the tool with clean cloth.

3. 

WARNING!  If the supply cord of this 

charger is damaged, it must be replaced 

only by a qualified service technician.  

DO NOT OPEN CHARGER HOUSING, 

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

SAFETY

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Summary of Contents for 69368

Page 1: ... drawn proportionally Due to continuing improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 800 444 3353 as soon as possible Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precauti...

Page 2: ...n death or serious injury Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury Addresses practices not related to personal injury Canadian Standards Association Underwriters Laboratories Inc V Volts Alternating Current A Amperes CCA Cold Cranking Amps RC Reserve Cap...

Page 3: ...To reduce risk of electric shock unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning Turning off controls will not reduce this risk 10 WARNING RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES a WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION FOR THIS REASON IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME Y...

Page 4: ...POS P battery post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE NEG N post d Determine which post of battery is grounded connected to the chassis If negative post is grounded to chassis as in most vehicles see e If positive post is grounded to the chassis see f e For negative grounded vehicle connect POSITIVE RED clip from battery charger to POSITIVE POS P ungrounded post of battery Connect NEGATIVE ...

Page 5: ...hysician s before use Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure In addition people with pacemakers should Avoid operating alone Properly maintain and inspect to avoid electrical shock Properly ground power cord Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI should also be implemented it prevents sustained electrical shock 29 WARNING...

Page 6: ... following pages refer to Parts List and Diagram on page 11 1 Place the Battery Charger Starter on its side 2 Use two Screws 10 to install the Mounting Foot 5 to the front bottom of the Charger Starter See Figure A 3 Slide the Wheels 3 onto the ends of the Axle 4 and slide an Axle Cap 6 onto each wheel If needed tap on the Axle Caps with a rubber mallet NOTE Verify the Hub of each Wheel is facing ...

Page 7: ... of current measured in amperes that is drawn from battery For example in 40 amp charge rate a typical discharged battery will initially draw approximately 40 amps As battery continues to charge current will taper to 15 to 20 amps at full charge When cranking an engine starter motor draws up to 200 amps The meter needle will register to extreme left side during 2 amp charge rate indicating minimal...

Page 8: ...ires equipment specially designed for marine use SHORTED BATTERIES will read on ammeter as a high end peg at beginning of charging process If after 5 10 minutes needle does not move off high end the battery probably has a short circuit Unplug charger and discontinue use Have battery checked by a qualified technician COLD BATTERIES begin charging at a low rate increase as battery reaches a normal t...

Page 9: ...e chassis or engine block away from battery Do not connect clip to carburetor fuel lines or sheet metal body parts Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block 7 When disconnecting charger turn switches to off disconnect AC cord remove clip from vehicle chassis and then remove clip from battery terminal 8 See Table B on page 8 for length of charge information 9 After use clean ...

Page 10: ... engine set the charge time dial to HOLD and turn ignition key ONLY KEEP CHARGER IN START MODE AS LONG AS THE DUTY CYCLE LISTED ABOVE ALLOWS Note If the unit beeps the cables are reversed or touching short circuited and the Engine Starter will power off Check that cables are connected properly 8 If engine fails to start charge battery for an additional five minutes before attempting to start 9 Aft...

Page 11: ...rload 5 Circuit breaker is cycling 1 Double check connection polarity If wrong shut off charger and correct cable lead connections 2 Continue charging battery Charger will continue to reset itself until the battery reaches a chargeable level 3 Check and or replace battery 4 Wait until Charger automatically resets itself 5 May be the wrong switch position Follow all safety precautions whenever diag...

Page 12: ...tly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence or accidents repairs or alterations outside our facilities criminal activity improper installation normal wear and tear or to lack of maintenance We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion...

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