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8
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BATTERY TYPE BUTTON
Use this button to select the type
of battery.
•
STANDARD
– Used in cars, trucks
and motorcycles, these batteries
have vent caps and are often
marked “low maintenance” or
“maintenance-free”. This type of
battery is designed to deliver quick
bursts of energy (such as starting
engines) and has a greater plate
count. The plates are thinner and
have somewhat different material
composition. Standard batteries
should not be used for deep-cycle
applications.
• AGM
– The Absorbed Glass Mat
construction allows the electrolyte
to be suspended in close proximity
with the plate’s active material.
In theory, this enhances both the
discharge and recharge efficiency.
The AGM batteries are a variant
of Sealed VRLA (valve regulated
lead-acid) batteries. Popular uses
include high-performance engine
starting, power sports, deep-cycle,
solar and storage batteries.
•
GEL –
The electrolyte in a GEL
cell has a silica additive that
causes it to set up or stiffen. The
recharge voltages on this type of
cell are lower than those for other
styles of lead-acid battery. This is
probably the most sensitive cell
in terms of adverse reactions to
overvoltage charging. Gel batteries
are best used in VERY DEEP cycle
applications and may last a bit
longer in hot weather applications.
If the wrong battery charger is
used on a gel cell battery, poor
performance and premature failure
will result.
11. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY
MAY CAUSE AN EXPLOSION.
CHARGING A BATTERY
IN THE VEHICLE
1.
Turn off all the vehicle’s
accessories.
2.
Keep the hood open.
3.
Clean the battery terminals.
4.
Place the charger on a dry,
non-flammable surface.
5.
Lay the AC/DC cables away
from any fan blades, belts,
pulleys and other moving
parts.
6.
Connect the battery, following
the precautions listed in
sections 6 and 7.
7.
Connect the charger to a live,
grounded 120V AC outlet.
8.
Select the battery type and
charge rate.
9.
Press the START button to
begin charging immediately.
If not pressed within 30
seconds, charging will begin
immediately. With the Charge
rate selected, charging of
the battery will automatically
complete. Even with Charge
rate selected, the charger will
automatically use the Boost
rate, during first 10 minutes,
if needed, and then switch to
the Charge rate to charge the
battery efficiently.
10.
When charging is complete,
indicated by Charged/
Maintaining LED lit, or if you
are done, press STOP button,
disconnect the charger from
the AC power, disconnect the
clamp attached to vehicle’s
chassis, and finally remove the
clamp from battery terminal.
CHARGING A BATTERY
OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE
1.
Place battery in a well-
ventilated area.
2.
Clean the battery terminals.
3.
Connect the battery, following
the precautions listed in
sections 6 and 7.
4.
Connect the charger to a live
grounded 120V AC outlet.
