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INTRODUCTION

US 800 is a switch mode charger with pulse maintenance and is a part of a series of
professional battery chargers from CTEK SWEDEN AB. These chargers represent the
latest technology within battery charging. A US 800 gives the battery maximum life.

Read 

this User’s Manual and follow the instructions carefully before you start to use the 
charger.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

California Proposition 65

WARNING:

This product contains chemical known to the state of California to cause

cancer or reproductive toxicity.
Check the charger cabling before use. Make sure there are no cracks in the cabling or in
the protective covering. A charger with damaged cables may not be used.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

– This manual contains

important safety and operating instructions for the US 800 battery charger.
When charging, batteries can emit explosive gases, therefore it is essential to

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ies from 2 to 32Ah. Do not use for any other purpose.
Always provide good ventilation when charging.
Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by CTEK may result in a risk of

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To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by the plug rather than by
the cord when disconnecting charger.

An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary.

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extension cord must be used, make sure that: a) Pins on plug of extension cord are
the same number, size and shape as those of plug on charger; b) Extension cord is
properly wired and in good electrical condition; and c) Wire size is large enough for

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Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug - return the charger to the
place where purchased.
Never operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or

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repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electrical shock or

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To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from AC outlet before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce the risk.

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Summary of Contents for US 800

Page 1: ...US 800 Battery Charger For lead acid batteries 2 32Ah Users manual and guide to professional charging of starter and deep cycle batteries...

Page 2: ...ging Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by CTEK may result in a risk of UH HOHFWULF VKRFN RU VHULRXV LQMXU WR SHUVRQV To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord pull by the plug rath...

Page 3: ...f battery acid contacts skin or clothing wash immediately with soap and water I DFLG HQWHUV H H LPPHGLDWHO RRG H H ZLWK UXQQLQJ FROG ZDWHU IRU DW OHDVW 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately...

Page 4: ...arging instruction 6WXG EDWWHU PDQXIDFWXUHU V VSHFL F SUHFDXWLRQV ZKLOH FKDUJLQJ DQG UHFRP mended rates of charge Determine voltage of battery by referring to car owner s manual and make sure that the...

Page 5: ...ct positive charger clip red to positive battery terminal 2 Connect negative charger clip black to a good metal engine ground away from the battery Do no connect clip to fuel lines or sheet metal body...

Page 6: ...worn out battery If the US 800 does not switch to maintenance charge after three days green light illuminated there is a fault Possible causes The battery is probably worn out and should be replaced...

Page 7: ...ery voltage drops the charger sends a pulse to the battery The length of the pulse depends on how much charge the battery has lost The US 800 may be connected for months at a time However it is recomm...

Page 8: ...he charger automatically switches back to the beginning of the four step cycle The charger requires a reverse voltage from the battery of at least 6V to start the charging cycle this means that if the...

Page 9: ...ture Cooling Natural convection Do not cover the charger Charge cycle US 800 is a four step fully automatic charger Type of batteries All types of 12V lead acid batteries Wet Maintenance Free AGM and...

Page 10: ...g a damp cloth and mild cleaning agent Remove the plug from the power socket before cleaning LIMITED WARRANTY CTEK SWEDEN AB Rostugnsv 3 SE 776 70 VIKMANSHYTTAN SWEDEN issues this limited warranty to...

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