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charger does not turn off within the specified
time.
As batteries age, the charge rate may no longer
decrease to the 6 to 10 amp finish rate. This is
normal; as battery cells wear out, they weaken
resulting in a lower than normal finish voltage.
However, the charger will still determine when
the battery is as charged as it can be and then
turn off. Even though they are properly charged,
older batteries will gradually lose capacity, and
should be replaced when they will no longer
perform as required.
WARNING: DO NOT LEAVE THE CHARGER
OUTPUT CONNECTOR CONNECTED WHILE
UNATTENDED FOR TWO (2) OR MORE DAYS IN
A ROW. SEVERE OVERCHARGING AND
POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE BATTERIES WILL
RESULT IF THE CHARGER ELECTRONIC TIMER
KIT SHOULD FAIL AND NOT TURN OFF, OR
TURN BACK ON.
5.
After the charger has been turned off,
disconnect the input plug from the receptacle by
grasping the plug body and pulling the plug
straight out of the receptacle.
WARNING: TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE
INPUT PLUG AND CORD, DO NOT PULL ON THE
CORD.
BATTERY STORAGE MAINTENANCE
When the machine is not in use, charge the batteries
once a week; disconnect the plug at the end of the
charge.
PROPER CARE OF DEEP-CYCLE MOTIVE
POWER BATTERIES
Motive power batteries are subjected to severe
deep-cycle duty on a daily basis. Although these
batteries are designed to withstand such duty, the
following precautions must be observed to obtain
good performance and maximum cycle life.
CAUTION: ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING AND EYE SHIELDS WHEN WORKING
WITH BATTERIES. BATTERIES CONTAIN ACIDS
WHICH CAN CAUSE BODILY HARM. DO NOT
PUT WRENCHES OR OTHER METAL OBJECTS
ACROSS THE BATTERY TERMINAL OR
BATTERY TOP. ARCING OR EXPLOSION OF
THE BATTERY CAN RESULT.
1.
When installing new batteries, be sure the
polarity of each battery and overall battery pack
is correct. Due to the electrical characteristics of
this charger, it is possible to hook up the
batteries improperly and not blow the fuse when
charging. Battery and/or charger damage can
result.
2.
New batteries should be given a full charge
before their first use because it is difficult to
know how long the batteries have been stored.
3.
Limit the use of new batteries for the first 20
cycles. New batteries and older batteries that
have been in storage are not capable of their
rated output until they have been discharged
and charged a number of times.
4.
Do not excessively discharge the batteries.
Excessive discharge can cause polarity reversal
of individual cells resulting in complete failure
shortly thereafter. Heavily discharging (over
60%) new batteries before they have been
broken in (approximately 20 cycles) can cause
permanent cell damage, resulting in reduced
energy capacity and shortened life.
5.
Maintain the proper electrolyte by adding water
when necessary. Distilled or deionized water is
free of contaminants and preferred for this use.
Never allow the electrolyte level to fall below the
tope of the battery plates. Electrolyte levels
lower during discharge and rise during charge.
Therefore, to prevent the overflow of electrolyte
when charging, it is mandatory that water be
added to cells AFTER they have been fully
charged; do not overfill. Old batteries require
more frequent additions of water than do new
batteries.
6.
Hard crystalline sulfates form when batteries in
storage are not maintained in a charge active
state. Internal self-discharge can bring about
the start of this condition in as little as three days
in warm temperatures. Batteries allowed to sit
unmaintained in storage will self-discharge,
sulfate to various degrees, and lose capacity.
Repeated charging without using the batteries
between charges may recover some of the lost
power, range, and life, but some permanent loss
should be expected.
7.
When the temperature falls below 65
°
F, the
batteries should be placed on charge as soon
after use as possible. Cold batteries require
more time to fully recharge.
8.
The tops of the batteries and battery hold-downs
must be kept clean and dry at all times to
prevent excessive self-discharge and flow of
current between the battery posts and framer.
Electrolyte spilled on the batteries never dries or
evaporates and must be cleaned off.
9.
All connections to batteries that are bolted must
be maintained clean and tight. Due to heating
and discharge rates, bolted connections loosen
over time. Re-tighten the connections twice
yearly to the manufacturer's specified torque.