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OPERATIONS MANUAL:
6 AMP PORTABLE BATTERY CHARGER
INTRODUCING THE CHARGER
The GUEST MTC 2606A is designed to both recharge your battery, and extend your
battery’s life in applications where it is stored for long periods of time. The 2606A is
a “3-stage” electronic battery charger. Lightweight, silent, completely automatic, and
reverse polarity protected, it produces 12 Volts DC at a full 6 Amps, while using much
less AC current than older chargers. Unlike automotive “trickle” chargers, the 2606A
will not boil off the electrolyte in properly installed and maintained batteries. When
the 2606A is attached to your battery and plugged into a standard 115 Volt / 60 Hz AC
outlet, the red and green LED’s let you know the unit is recharging and maintaining
your battery.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING THIS CHARGER SHOULD BE USED TO CHARGE ONLY 12VOLT DC LEAD
ACID, AGM OR GEL CELL TYPE BATTERY SYSTEMS. USE ON OTHER THAN A 12 VDC
SYSTEM CAN CAUSE THE BATTERY TO EXPLODE AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
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WARNING THIS EQUIPMENT EMPLOYS PARTS, SUCH AS SWITCHES AND RELAYS,
THAT TEND TO PRODUCE ARCS OR SPARKS AND THEREFORE, IF USED IN A GARAGE,
LOCATE IN A ROOM OR ENCLOSURE PROVIDED FOR THE PURPOSE OR NOT LESS THAN
18 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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WARNING RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GAS MIXTURE. Read instructions in manual before
using charger.
1) Connect and disconnect battery leads only when supply cord is disconnected.
2) For a battery installed in a vehicle, first connect charger output lead to ungrounded
battery post - not connected to automobile chassis - in accordance with polarity
identification and then opposite polarity lead to chassis away from battery; do not
connect to carburetor or fuel lines. Disconnect chassis lead first. For battery not
installed in vehicle, refer to Instruction Manual.
To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by
battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity
of battery. Review cautionary marking on these products and on engine.
Important Safety Instructions
1) Use of an attachment not recommended by the manufacturer may result in a risk
of fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
2) To reduce the risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than
cord when disconnecting the chargers.
3) An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of
improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If an
extension cord must be used, make sure:
a) That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as
those of the plug on the charger;
b) That the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition; and
c) That wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of the charger as specified below
Cord length
25' (7.6m)
50' (15.2m)
100' (30.5m)
Cable AWG size 18
16
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