Master Forge 260-9511, Operator'S Manual

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8.3 USING AN EXTENSION CORD
The use of an extension cord is not
recommended. If you must use an
extension cord, follow these guide-
lines:
• Pins on plug of extension cord must
be the same number, size, and
shape as those of plug on charger.
• Ensure that the extension cord is
properly wired and in good electri-
cal condition.
• Wire size must be large enough for
the AC ampere rating of charger,
as specified:
Length of cord (feet) 25 50 100 150
AWG* size of cord 18 18 16 14
*AWG-American Wire Gauge
9. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
9.1
Remove all cord wraps and uncoil
the cables prior to using the battery
charger.
10. CONTROL PANEL
LED INDICATORS
CLAMPS REVERSED (red) LED flashing:
The connections are reversed.
CHARGING (yellow/orange) LED lit: The
charger is charging the battery.
CHARGING (yellow/orange) LED flash-
ing: The charger is in abort mode.
CHARGED/MAINTAINING (green) LED
pulsing : The battery is fully charged and
the charger is in maintain mode.
NOTE: See the Operating Instructions
section for a complete description of the
charger modes.
DIGITAL DISPLAY
The display will show the battery VOLTAGE
when the charger is not charging a battery.
When it goes into charging mode, the dis-
play will automatically change to ON (to
show charging has started) and then show
the percent-of-charge of the battery being
charged and either 6 or 12 (the voltage of
the battery, determined by the charger). If
you manually stop the charging process
(by pressing the Rate button) before the
battery is fully charged, the display will
show OFF.
NOTE: During charging, the display will
go into sleep mode and will not show the
percentage of charge or voltage of the
battery. To turn the display back on, press
any button.
BATTERY % –
The digital display shows
an estimated charge percentage of the
battery connected to the charger’s battery
clamps.
VOLTAGE – The digital display shows the
voltage at the charger battery clamps, in
DC volts.
RATE SELECTION BUTTON
Use this button to select one of the fol-
lowing:
3A MAINTAIN –
For charging small bat-
teries, such as those commonly used in
garden tractors, snowmobiles and motor-
cycles. Also used to maintain fully charged
large batteries.
15A RAPID CHARGE – For charging auto-
motive, marine and light truck batteries.
Not intended for industrial applications.
BATTERY TYPE BUTTON
Use this button to set the type of battery.
•
STANDARD –
Used in cars, trucks and
motorcycles, these batteries have vent
caps and are often marked “low main-
tenance” or “maintenance-free”. This
type of battery is designed to deliver
quick bursts of energy (such as starting
engines) and has a greater plate count.
The plates are thinner and have some-
what different material composition.
Standard batteries should not be used
for deep-cycle applications.