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B
ATTERY
M
ANAGER
III
Thank you for choosing this fine product from
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G
ARAGE
. The
B
ATTERY
M
ANAGER
III
is
designed to maintain charge on 12 volt batteries lead acid, WET, MF, AGM as well as most other
GEL batteries.. The housing is made from a waterproof material, making ideal for outdoor use.
The cord management system allows the
B
ATTERY
M
ANAGER
III
to be stored away with minimal
space. The magnetic base allows the
B
ATTERY
M
ANAGER
III
to be attached to any steel surface. A
built-in electrical detector prevents sparks during DC clips connecting. Enjoy the best!
USEFUL INFORMATION
Before connection the
B
ATTERY
M
ANAGER
III
you should turn off any lights, or other 12 volt
accessories that are connected to your vehicle's electrical system. Identify the polarity of the bat-
tery, the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) terminal and the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) terminal. Check which
battery terminal is grounded (connected to chassis). The negative terminal is usually the ground-
ed post.
For a negative-grounded vehicle, connect the POSITIVE (RED) clip of the battery charger to the
POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of battery and then connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip
to a heavy-gauge metal part of the frame or to the engine block away from the battery. Do not
connect the clip to the carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Stay clear of fan blades,
belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to persons.
For a positive-grounded vehicle, connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip of the battery charger to
the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) ungrounded post of battery and then connect the POSITIVE (RED)
clip to a heavy-gauge metal part of the frame or to the engine block. Do not connect clip to car-
buretor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Do not connect the clip to the carburetor, fuel lines,
or sheet-metal body parts. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause
injury to persons.
Plug the
B
ATTERY
M
ANAGER
III
AC power cord into a standard AC wall outlet. All the LEDs will
scroll in sequence. Use mode switch to set suitable maximum charging current (car mode or
motorcycle mode). Use the COLD mode switch to help compensate for cold weather condi-
tions. This will provide extra charging voltage. The Charging LED will now blink which means
charging is in process. The
B
ATTERY
M
ANAGER
III
can detect battery voltage and recharge battery
frequently and automatically. When the vehicle's battery is fully charged the charging LED will
remain on.
INTERNAL CHARGING STEPS
The
B
ATTERY
M
ANAGER
III
runs through six different maintenance steps during the charging cycle
to test and monitor the condition of the battery. This helps to provide the correct charge rate for
the specific battery type for optimal performance.
1.) The Desulphation step provides a pulse charging to help break down
lead sulphate crystals that form on the battery cells to extend the battery life cycle.
2.) The Soft Start step provides a small amount of electrical current for checking
the battery condition and construction configuration.
3.) Bulk mode is the main charging step that provides most of the energy.
The
B
ATTERY
M
ANAGER
III
provides the maximum power output to speed up charging.
4.) Absorption mode is when terminal voltage is maintained at the original charge level.
During this phase the electrical current drops little by little as the battery reaches its full
charge potential. The battery usually reaches its 100% charge rate during this step.
5.) Analysis phase is when the
B
ATTERY
M
ANAGER
III
tests the charge potential of the battery.
6.) Float mode is when the
B
ATTERY
M
ANAGER
III
maintains the fully charged battery.
