Operating Instructions
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8.
Do not operate charger with damaged cord or
plug; replace it immediately.
9.
Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp
blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in
any way; take it to a qualified service center.
10. Do not disassemble charger; take it to a
qualified service center when service or repair is
required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a
risk of electric shock or fire.
11. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger
from a live outlet or disconnect AC power to the
outlet before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce
this risk.
INTRODUCTION
This battery charger is a self-regulating charger with
a minimum of moving parts, designed for long,
trouble-free service. Built-in line voltage compen-
sation produces a consistent output when the AC
supply voltage varies by as much as 10% from
nominal. Convection cooling maximizes the
reliability and minimizes any maintenance costs.
ONLY liquid electrolyte lead-acid batteries should be
recharged with this charger to ensure superior
battery performance and life. A patented electronic
circuit turns the charger on and off automatically.
When the battery has reached its maximum state of
charge, the solid state control will turn the charger
off.
DANGER: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
DO
NOT
USE
THE
CHARGER
NEAR
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS OR VAPORS.
AC INPUT
The charger must be connected to a 100-125 or
200-250 VAC, 50 or 60 Hertz, single phase AC
power source. This charger is equipped with an AC
voltage selector switch which allows you to change
the input AC voltage for the application required.
The selector switch is located on the front of the
charger. To operate in the 100-125 volt AC range,
the switch should read 115V and to operate in the
200-250 volt AC range, the switch should read
230V. Charger is equipped with an IEC 320 AC
power inlet receptacle. An AC power cord having an
IEC 320 molded connector is used to connect the
charger to the power source. The cord must be
connected into an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
DANGER: NEVER ALTER AC CORD OR
PLUG IF IT WILL NOT FIT OUTLET. HAVE A
PROPER OUTLET INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN. IMPROPER CONNECTION CAN
RESULT IN A RISK OF AN ELECTRIC SHOCK.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Charger AC receptacle has an equipment grounding
conductor which must be connected to the ground
through the AC cord to the outlet ground.
DANGER: IMPROPER CONNECTION OF THE
EQUIPMENT-GROUNDING CONDUCTOR CAN
RESULT IN A RISK OF AN ELECTRIC SHOCK.
If an extension cord is required, always use a three-
conductor, No. 14 AWG (1.5mm) heavy duty cord
with ground, properly wired, in good electrical
condition and keep it as short as possible. Make
sure the pins on the plug of the extension cord are
the same number, size and shape as the AC plug on
the battery charger cord. The use of an improper
extension cord could result in a risk of fire or electric
shock. Locate all cords so they will not be stepped
on, tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage
or stress.
DC OUTPUT
This battery charger is designed to produce a 12 volt
DC output with an initial charge current of 10 amps.
ONLY 12 VOLT, 6 CELL, 55 TO 105 AMPHOUR,
LIQUID
ELECTROLYTE
(WET)
LEAD
ACID
BATTERIES SHOULD BE USED. The charge
current will decrease gradually to about 3 amps as
the battery reaches full charge and will remain there
until the charger turns off. Liquid electrolyte
batteries will normally be charged to 2.5-2.6 volts
per cell.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Instructions printed on the cover of the charger
are for daily reference.
1.
Set the Power switch to OFF and make sure the
DC output cord is properly connected to the
battery. The BLACK wire must be connected to
battery negative (-) and the RED wire to battery
positive (+). Make sure all connections are
clean and tight.
2.
Connect AC supply cord to a grounded outlet
which matches the voltage setting on the
charger's AC voltage selector switch.
3.
Set the power switch to AUTO. The charger will
start after a short delay as indicated by the
ammeter movement.
WARNING:
LEAD
ACID
BATTERIES
GENERATE GASES WHICH CAN BE EXPLOSIVE.
CHARGE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS.
DO NOT DISCONNECT CHARGER DC OUTPUT
