Operating Instructions
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01283C
(1) Check
polarity
of
battery
posts.
POSITIVE
(POS,P,+)
battery
post
usually has a larger diameter than
NEGATIVE (NEG,N,-) post.
(2) Determine which post of battery is
grounded (connected) to the chassis. If
negative post is grounded to chassis (as
in most vehicles), see item a. If positive
post is grounded to the chassis, see
item b.
(a) For
negative-grounded
vehicle,
connect POSITIVE (RED) clip from
battery
charger
to
POSITIVE
(POS,P,+) ungrounded post of
battery.
Connect
NEGATIVE
(BLACK) clip to vehicle chassis or
engine block away from battery. Do
not connect clip to carburetor, fuel
lines, or sheetmetal body parts.
Connect to a heavy gauge metal
part of the frame or engine block.
(b) For
positive-grounded
vehicle,
connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip
from battery charger to NEGATIVE
(NEG,N,-)
ungrounded
post
of
battery. Connect POSITIVE (RED)
clip to vehicle chassis or engine
block away from carburetor, fuel
lines, or sheet metal body parts.
Connect to a heavy gauge metal
part of the frame or engine block.
b.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY
IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR
THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY
EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A
SPARK NEAR BATTERY:
(1) Check
polarity
of
battery
posts.
POSITIVE
(POS,P,+)
battery
post
usually has a larger diameter than
NEGATIVE (NEG,N,-) post.
(2) Attach at least a 24 inch long, 6-gauge
(AWG) insulated battery cable to
NEGATIVE (NEG,N,-) battery post.
(3) Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip
to POSITIVE (POS,P,+) post of battery.
(4) Position yourself and free end of cable
as far away from battery as possible
then connect NEGATIVE (BLACK)
charger clip to free end of cable.
(5) Do not face battery when making final
connection.
(6) When disconnecting charger, always do
so in reverse sequence of connecting
procedure and break first connection
while as far away from battery as
practical.
(7) A marine (boat) battery must be
removed and charged on shore. To
charge it on board requires equipment
specially designed for marine use.
WARNING:
LEAD-ACID
BATTERIES
GENERATE GASES WHICH CAN BE EXPLOSIVE.
TO PREVENT ARCING OR BURNING NEAR
BATTERIES, DO NOT DISCONNECT OUTPUT
CLIP(S) FROM BATTERY WHEN CHARGER IS
OPERATING. IF CHARGE CYCLE MUST BE
INTERRUPTED, MOVE THE POWER SWITCH TO
"OFF", DISCONNECT THE AC SUPPLY CORD
FROM OUTLET, AND THEN DISCONNECT THE
OUTPUT CLIPS FROM BATTERY. IF BATTERY
IS INSTALLED IN A VEHICLE, DISCONNECT
CHASSIS CLIP FIRST.
DANGER: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT TOUCH UNINSULATED PARTS OF
CHARGER
OUTPUT
CLIPS
OR
BATTERY
TERMINALS.
CAUTION: THIS CHARGER IS FOR USE
ONLY ON 6 CELL, 12 VOLT, 40 TO 105 AMPERE-
HOUR CAPACITY (20 HR. RATE), 2.4 VOLTS PER
CELL MAXIMUM VOLTAGE GEL CELL OR
SEALED
“MAINTENANCE-FREE”
LEAD-ACID
BATTERIES.
2.
Connect AC supply cord to properly grounded
120 volt, 60 Hertz, single phase outlet (refer to
Grounding Instructions).
3.
Move power switch to "ON" position.
4.
Charger turns on automatically one to three (1-
3) seconds after power switch is turned on.
GREEN light will glow when charger is on.
Monitor ammeter for correct charge rate. Initial
charge rate should be 11 to 12 amps. As the
battery reaches approximately 80% of full
charge the charge rate decreases to less than 1
amp, and remains there until the charger turns
off. Charger is equipped with a temperature
sensor which automatically turns charger off if it
overheats. Should charger turn off before the
battery is fully charged check to be sure all
ventilation openings are free from obstructions.
After charger cools down to a safe temperature,
it will automatically restart. If charger repeatedly
overheats, refer to a qualified service agent.
5.
Charger turns off automatically when batteries
are fully charged. Charge time varies with
battery size and depth of discharge. Allow 8
hours for normal charging. A severely
discharged battery may require 12 hours or
longer to be properly charged and equalized.
After charger has turned off move power switch
to "OFF", disconnect the AC supply cord from
