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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 guidelines:
• 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
16
14
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
DIGITAL DISPLAY
The digital display indicates the status of
the battery and charger. See the Display
Messages section for a complete list of
messages.
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
the Display button.
DISPLAY MODE BUTTON
Use this button to set the function of the
digital display to one of the following:
•
Battery % –
The digital display shows
an estimated charge percentage of the
battery connected to the charger’s bat-
tery clamps.
•
Alternator % –
The digital display shows
an estimated output percentage of the
vehicle’s charging system connected
to the charger’s battery clamps, com-
pared to a properly functioning system.
The alternator percent range is from 0
to 100%. Readings below 0 (13.2 volts)
will read
LOW
and readings above 100%
(14.6 volts) will read
HIGH
. If you get a
HIGH
or
LOW
reading, have the electrical
system checked by a qualified techni-
cian.
•
Voltage –
The Digital Display shows the
voltage at the charger battery clamps,
in DC volts, prior to charging. During
charging, it shows the auto-detected
battery charge voltage.
RATE SELECTION BUTTON
Use this button to select one of the following:
• 6A<>2A CHARGE/MAINTAIN –
For
charging small and large batteries. Not
recommended for industrial applications.
•
40<>15A BOOST –
For quickly adding
energy to a severely discharged or large
capacity battery prior to Engine Start. The
unit will automatically switch to 6A<>2A
Charge/Maintain after the Boost opera-
tion has completed.
•
125A ENGINE START –
Provides addi-
tional amps for cranking an engine with a
weak or run-down battery. Always use in
combination with a battery.
NOTE:
Once the charger has started
charging the battery, if you press the Rate
Selection button once, the output current
is shut off and the display with show
OFF
and then the battery voltage. If you press
the Rate Selection button again, the cur-
rent will go back on at the same setting it
was when it was turned off.
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.