1.
Before charging or boosting ensure the battery terminals are clean and that
the cells are filled with electrolyte to the correct level by adding distilled
water where necessary.
2.
Where appropriate we recommend that the positive (+ve) lead, connected
to the battery, is disconnected prior to charging.
3.
Check that the CHARGE/BOOST START switch (2) is in the OFF (0) position.
4.
Connect the appropriate output conductor to the unearthed battery
terminal.
5.
Connect the other output conductor to the chassis, or engine bolt, away
from the battery and fuel line
6.
Remove the battery filler caps during charging in order to prevent the build
up of dangerous gases within the battery.
7.
Set the MIN (minimum charge) MAX (maximum charge) switch (3) to the
MIN positon.This is suitable for charging most normal car batteries (having
an ampere hour rating of approxi-mately 40 A.H.).
8.
Switch on the mains supply.
9.
Switch the CHARGE/BOOST START switch (2) to the charge position.
10. Keep the battery on charge until the Ammeter gauge (1) shows zero (or 0-2
amps) or has stopped moving down. Then switch off at the machine,
disconnect from mains supply, and remove leads from battery.
11. To stop charging/boosting, disconnect the mains electrical supply, the chassis
conductor, followed by the battery conductor, IN THAT ORDER.
Notes on charging procedure.
*
A complete charge is best done slowly in order to protect your battery, so
we recommend the MIN setting as described above. A complete charge
may take up to 10 hours.
**
If a low amperage reading (2 amps or less) is registered on the gauge at
either the MIN or MAX setting, this may indicate that the battery is either (a)
already fully charged or (b) at the end of its useful life and in need of
replacement.
Procedure For Normal Charging
(refer to Fig.1).
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NOTE: Should the Charger/Starter overheat for any reason, a thermal overload
will intervene shutting off the unit. In this event, switch OFF and disconnect the
charger, then allow at least five minutes before reconnecting and pressing the
reset button (4), switching ON and reusing.
Should the condition persist check to ensure you are not trying to boost start at
too great a current (dead battery?) or pressing the starter for too long a period.
