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Model number BC4WE
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Model number BC4WE
Contact us / 1-877-571-2391
• Vehicles that have on-board computerized systems may be damaged if vehicle battery
is jump-started. Before jump-starting, read the vehicle’s owner’s manual to confirm that
external-starting assistance is suitable.
• When working with lead acid batteries, always make sure someone is close enough to
provide immediate assistance in case of accident or emergency.
• Always have protective eyewear when using this product: contact with battery acid
may cause blindness and/or severe burns. Be aware of first aid procedures in case of
accidental contact with battery acid.
• Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin.
• If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water for at
least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately.
• Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of vehicle battery, engine or battery
maintainer.
• Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches when
working with a lead acid battery. A lead acid battery can produce a short circuit current
high enough to weld a ring, or similar metal object, to skin causing a severe burn.
• Be extra cautious to avoid dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It might spark or
short-circuit the battery or another electrical part, and that may cause an explosion.
• Never allow battery acid to come in contact with this unit.
• Do not operate this unit in a closed area or restrict ventilation in any way.
• Always turn the battery charger off by unplugging it when not in use.
• Do not open the battery charger — there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Opening
the battery charger will void manufacturer’s warranty.
• Operate battery charger only as described in this Instruction Manual.
• Check battery charger and components periodically for wear and tear without
disassembling unit. Return to manufacturer for replacement of worn or defective parts
immediately.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE UNIT
IN WET ENVIRONMENTS
The housing of this unit is rated to IP67 dust-proof and waterproof standards.
However, it is recommended that you observe the following:
• Never submerge the unit in water deeper than 1 meter, for time longer than 30 minutes
and/or in temperatures other than between 41ºF and 104ºF (5ºC and 40ºC), or the unit
could sustain permanent damage.
• Never submerge the unit in water unless the bushing (insulation) of the AC or DC cord
is intact.
• Do not allow clamps to be exposed to the elements for long periods of time; and
never submerge them.
FIRST AID
•
SKIN:
If battery acid comes in contact with skin, rinse immediately with water, then
wash thoroughly with soap and water. If redness, pain, or irritation occurs, seek
immediate medical attention.
•
EYES:
If battery acid comes in contact with eyes, flush eyes immediately, for a
minimum of 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.
WARNING –
To reduce the risk of injury or property damage: Follow these
instructions and those published by the manufacturer of any engine you intend to use
with this battery charger. Review cautionary markings on the battery charger and engine.
Read and Understand This Instruction Manual Before Using This
Unit.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING –
To reduce the risk of injury:
Follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and
manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use with this unit. Review cautionary
markings on these products and on engine.
PREPARING TO CHARGE
1. Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged.
2. Remove battery completely from boat/airplane or any confined area before
charging.
3. If it is necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge, or to clean terminals,
always remove grounded terminal from battery first. Make sure all accessories in
the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc.
4. Clean battery terminals, taking care to avoid getting corrosive material in eyes.
5. Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by battery
manufacturer. This helps purge excessive gas from cells. Do not overfill. For
a battery without cell caps (maintenance free), carefully follow manufacturer’s
charging instructions.
6. Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions, such as removing or not
removing cell caps while charging, and recommended rates of charge.
7. Determine voltage of battery to be charged by referring to the vehicle manual. The
unit is for charging a 12 volt battery only.
CHARGER LOCATION
• Locate charger as far away from battery as cables permit.
• Never place charger directly above battery being charged; gases from battery will
corrode and damage charger.
• Do not set a battery on top of charger.
• Never allow battery acid to drip on charger.
• Charge above freezing temperature and below 40°C (104°F).
• Never operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
• Marine batteries must be removed and charged on shore.
CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
• Never allow clamps or ring terminals to touch each other.
• Attach clamps to battery and chassis as indicated in the appropriate section
(“Charging a battery installed in a vehicle” or “Charging a battery that has been
removed from a vehicle”).
CHARGING A BATTERY INSTALLED IN A VEHICLE
WARNING:
A spark near the battery may cause an explosion. To reduce risk of
a spark near the battery:
1. Position AC and clamp cords to reduce risk of damage by hood, door, or moving
engine part.
2. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to
persons.
3. Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has
larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.
4. Determine which post of the battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If
negative post is grounded to chassis (as in most vehicles), see 5. If positive post is
grounded to the chassis, see 6.
5. For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clamp from battery
charger to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of battery. Connect NEGATIVE
(BLACK) clamp to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not
connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to heavy
gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
6. For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp from battery
charger to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE
(RED) clamp 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.
7. See operating instructions for length of charge information.
When disconnecting charger, disconnect AC Power cord, remove clamp from vehicle
chassis, and then remove clamp from battery terminal.
CHARGING A BATTERY THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED
FROM A VEHICLE
WARNING –
A spark near the battery may cause an explosion. To reduce risk of
a spark near the battery:
1. Check polarity of battery posts. The Positive post (marked POS,P, +) usually has a
larger diameter than the Negative battery post (marked NEG, N, –).
2. Attach a 24-inch (minimum length) AWG #6 insulated battery cable to the Negative
battery post (marked NEG, N, –).
3. Connect the Positive (RED) battery clamp to the Positive battery post (marked
POS, P, + or red).
4. Stand as far back from the battery as possible, and do not face battery when
making final connection.
5. Carefully connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clamp to the free end of the
battery cable connected to the negative terminal.
Note:
A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on board requires
equipment specifically designed for marine use. This unit is NOT designed for such use.
When disconnecting the charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting
procedure and break first connection while as far away from battery as practical.
SETTING UP THE UNIT
Mounting the Battery Charger
This battery charger is designed so that it can be mounted on a flat surface. The unit
has two mounting backets at the corners of the unit.
CAUTION –
To reduce the risk of product damage:
• Ensure that all installation and operating instructions and safety precautions are
understood and carefully followed by anyone mounting or using the battery charger.
Follow the steps outlined in the “Important Safety Instructions” section of this manual.
• Always disconnect the charger at AC power source and at battery terminal before
mounting the unit.
• When the battery charger is mounted, do not hang anything additional on the battery
charger or risk of breakage may occur.
1. Position the unit as desired on a flat wall surface near a functioning AC outlet.
Make sure the surface is flat and free of obstruction so the unit rests flush with
the surface.
2. Use an 8/32-inch (6.35mm) wood screw through each of the mounting brackets to
mount the unit. Do not over-tighten as this will damage the housing.
WARNING:
Do not put the screw through the plastic housing of the unit as this will
permanently damage the unit and cause a potential electrical hazard.
To mount the unit Using the Magnetic Discs
The magnetic discs in the bottom of the unit allow you to position the battery charger
on any flat, secure metallic surface.
Using the Hanging Hook
The hanging hook can also be used to conveniently position the unit.
CAUTION –
To reduce the risk of product damage:
• When the charger is hung by the hanging hook or attached using the magnetic discs,
do not shake the charger or object that it is hanging from or attached to. Do not hang
the charger from or attach the charger to any electrical wires or anything that it is not
secure.
• Only use the hanging hook or magnet discs for hanging or positioning the charger. The
hanging hook and magnetic discs are not intended to support additional weight. Do
not attach or hang anything additional to the charger or risk of breakage may occur.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING –
To reduce the risk of injury or property damage:
•
Always disconnect the AC plug from the AC outlet first before disconnecting the
charger from the battery to be charged.
•
Ensure that all installation, operating instructions and safety precautions are
understood and observed; then follow the steps outlined in the appropriate
section (“Charging a battery installed in a vehicle” or “Charging a battery that
has been removed from a vehicle”).
CHARGING USING THE SUPPLIED BATTERY CLIPS
The charger’s output leads have color-coded battery clamps (RED–POSITIVE and
BLACK–NEGATIVE).
1. Make sure the battery charger is unplugged from any power source and is not
connected to a battery.
2. Insert the double barrel tip of the battery clamp cable into the unit’s Double Barrel
Charger Connector (male-to-female and female-to-male).
3. Connect the battery clamps to the battery and position the unit as far away from
the battery as possible, following the appropriate directions in the “Preparing to
Charge” Section at the front of this manual.
4. Insert the AC plug of the battery charger into a (powered) standard North American
120 volt 60Hz outlet. The Charging/Charged LED will flash green to indicate the unit
is in charging mode.
Notes:
If the clamps are incorrectly connected with regard to polarity, the Reverse Connection LED will
light. Unplug the charger; then remove the clamps. Reconnect the clamps properly.
If the Charging/Charged LED did not come on, check the connection to the battery and the AC
outlet. If the clamps are properly connected to the battery and a functional AC outlet, the battery
may be in fault condition. Manufacturer suggests to have the battery tested by a qualified battery
service technician.
5. When the Charging/Charged LED lights solid, the charging process is complete.
When disconnecting the battery charger, first unplug the AC cord, remove the clamp
from the vehicle chassis, and then remove the clamp from the battery terminal.
CONNECTING AND CHARGING WITH THE TERMINAL RINGS
Connecting
The charger’s output leads have crimped, color-coded terminal rings (RED-POSITIVE
and BLACK-NEGATIVE). These rings connect directly to the corresponding connectors
on the battery posts.Connecting
NUT
CONNECTOR
TERMINAL RING
BOLT
1. Remove the nuts from the bolts of the battery post’s connectors.
2. Position the RED terminal ring on the bolt of the POSITIVE battery post connector.
3. Position the BLACK terminal ring on the NEGATIVE post connector; then replace
the nuts.
IMPORTANT:
If there is any problem connecting the output leads, check with a
reputable auto supply store or contact the Customer Service Department toll-free at
1-877-571-2391 for assistance in finding an appropriate connection device for your
particular application.
Charging With the Terminal Rings
1. Make sure the battery charger is unplugged from any power source and is not
connected to a battery.
2. With the Terminals Rings properly connected to the battery posts, connect the
Terminal Ring connector with the unit’s Double Barrel Charger Connector (male-to-
female and female-to-male) and position it as far away from the battery as possible.
3. Insert the AC plug of the battery charger into a (powered) standard North American
120 volt 60Hz outlet. The Charging/Charged LED will flash green to indicate the unit
is charging mode.
Notes:
If the Terminal Rings are incorrectly connected with regard to polarity, the reverse polarity LED will
light. Disconnect the charger, disconnect the Terminal Rings, then reconnect them properly.
If the Charging/Charged LED did not come on, check the connection to the battery posts and the
AC outlet. If the Terminal Rings are properly connected to the battery posts and a functional AC
outlet, the battery may be in fault condition. Manufacturer suggests to have the battery tested by a
qualified battery service technician.
4. When the Charging/Charged LED lights solid, the charging process is complete.
When disconnecting charger, disconnect AC cord, and then remove the Terminals Rings
from the battery posts.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning and Storage
To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the battery charger from the outlet before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off the controls will not reduce this risk.
• Store the unit in a clean, dry, cool place when not in use.
• Clean the unit casing and cords (as necessary) with a dry (or slightly damp) cloth.
Ensure that unit is completely disconnected from battery and power source before
cleaning.
• To maintain the operating condition and maximize the life of the charger cords, always
coil them loosely for storage. Do not wrap them around the unit or crimp them with
a tight band.
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