Midtronics GR8 1100, Instruction Manual

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6. Select a charge duration from 5 to 120 minutes, or se-
lect a duration greater than 120 minutes for Continuous
charging. To select a timed charge when “CONTINUOUS” is
displayed, use the key pad to enter a duration 5 and 120
minutes.
Continuous charging stops when you press the STOP key.
Timed Charge Continuous Charge
Selection Screen Selection Screen
NOTE: The GR8 tests the battery to determine if
it is safe to charge. If it detects that the battery is
defective, it displays a warning that the battery
is unsafe to charge. Press the
EXIT
soft key to
return to the Main Menu.
7. If the battery is safe to charge, the GR8 will begin charging
at the selected levels.
The illustration shows an example
of the information displayed during timed charging
NOTE: If Continuous charge is selected, charging
time is not displayed.
8. When Manual Mode ends, the GR8 displays the total
charging time for Continuous and Timed Charging, the
amp hours replaced, and the charging mode.
The alarm sounds every 30 seconds until you disconnect
the clamps, or press the
NEXT
soft key.
Jump Start
This charging mode makes high output current available
to boost charge an in-vehicle battery as well as assist in
starting the engine. If you need to abort at any time, press
the STOP key
1. In the Main Menu, the BATTERY CHARGE icon is
highlighted. Press the
SELECT
key.
2. In the Charging Menu use the LEFT (
t
)or RIGHT (
u
)
ARROW key to highlight the JUMP START icon. Press
the SELECT s oft key.
NOTE:
The GR8 tests the battery to determine if
it is safe to charge. If it detects that the battery is
defective, it displays a warning that the battery
is unsafe to charge. Press the
EXIT
soft key to
return to the Main Menu.
3.
Use the UP (▲) or DOWN (▼) ARROW key to select
the BATTERY TYPE, or press the corresponding nu-
merical key (1, 2, or 3) to move the dot to the option
button of your choice.
1 REGULAR FLOODED
2 AGM
3 AGM SPIRAL
Press the
NEXT
soft key. The
BACK
soft key returns
you to the Main Menu at the start of the test and to the
previous screen as you progress.
NOTE: If you use the ARROW keys to select
option buttons, press the
NEXT
soft key to
continue to the next step. If you use the alpha-
numeric keypad to enter the number preced-
ing the option button, no additional keypress is
needed.
4. If the battery is safe to charge, the GR8 will prompt you to
press the
NEXT
soft key to begin the boost charge
5. The GR8 begins boost-charging. Do not crank the engine
at this time.
6. When the GR8 displays “CRANK ENGINE NOW,“ beeps and
flashes the status light, you can crank the engine for up to
five seconds.
7. When the GR8 displays “JUMP START COMPLETE,” press
the
STOP
key . (The alarm sounds every second until you
press STOP .)
Activity in title bar:
CHARGING (blinking)
or TESTING
Charging
voltage
Charging
current
Amount
of charge
replaced in
amp hours
Charge time
countdown in
hours, minutes,
and seconds.
Charging mode
GR8 1100
Chapter 6: Charging Menu—Jump Start
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