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AC ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
PLUGGING CHARGER IN

Your charger requires a 120 V AC electrical wall outlet receptacle installed according to local
codes and ordinances.

An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an improper
extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If an extension cord must be
used, make sure:

USING AN EXTENSION CORD

The pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size, and shape as those of plug on
charger.

The extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.

The wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger as specified in the chart below:

Model no. 011-1975-8 l Questions? Contact us 1-888-942-6686

SAFETY

MINIMUM RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD

Length of Cord, Metres (Feet)

AWG* Size of Cord

7.6 (25)

15.2 (50)

30.5 (100)

45.6 (150)

*AWG = American Wire Gauge

Summary of Contents for 011-1975-8

Page 1: ...Model no 011 1975 8 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Classic Series Battery Charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instructions MD ...

Page 2: ...eturned by the original purchaser with proof of purchase This product is not guaranteed against wear or breakage due to misuse and or abuse IF ANY PARTS ARE MISSING OR DAMAGED OR IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL OUR TOLL FREE HELPLINE AT 1 888 942 6686 Read and understand this instruction manual thoroughly before using the product It contains important information for your safety as well as o...

Page 3: ... 4 Safety 4 Connecting Your Battery 8 Controls and Indicators 10 Charging Your Battery 12 Understanding Factors that Affect Charging Time 13 Understanding the Multi Stage Charging Process 14 Troubleshooting Fault Codes 15 Technical Specifications 16 Maintenance and Care 14 MD ...

Page 4: ...ment using battery DO NOT expose charger to rain or snow Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necesssary Use of an improper exte...

Page 5: ...t can cause an explosion Remove personal metal items such as rings bracelets necklaces and watches when working with a lead acid battery A lead acid battery can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal causing a severe burn Use charger for charging a LEAD ACID battery only It is not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in a s...

Page 6: ... cord must be used make sure USING AN EXTENSION CORD The pins on plug of extension cord are the same number size and shape as those of plug on charger The extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition The wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger as specified in the chart below Model no 011 1975 8 l Questions Contact us 1 888 942 6686 6 SAFETY MINIMUM RECOMMENDE...

Page 7: ...harging and follow recommended rates of charge Determine voltage of battery by referring to car owner s manual and make sure that output voltage selector switch is set at correct voltage If charger has adjustable charge rate charge battery initially at lowest rate CHARGER LOCATION Locate charger as far away from battery as DC cables pemit Never place charger directly above battery being charged ga...

Page 8: ...ost vehicles see step For negative grounded vehicle If positive post is grounded to the chassis see step For positive grounded vehicle For negative grounded vehicle connect POSITIVE RED clip from battery charger to POSITIVE POS P ungrounded post of battery Connect NEGATIVE BLACK clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery Do not connect clip to carburetor fuel lines or sheet metal bo...

Page 9: ...usually has a larger diameter than NEGATIVE NEG N post Attach at least a 24 61 cm 6 gauge AWG insulated battery cable to NEGATIVE NEG N battery post Connect POSITIVE RED charger clip to POSITIVE POS P post of battery Position yourself and free end of cable as far away from battery as possible then connect NEGATIVE BLACK charger clip to free end of cable Do not face battery when making final connec...

Page 10: ...of LO indicates that the battery is below 50 state of charge Above 50 the percentage will display in 10 increments between 60 to 90 capacity Once the battery is fullly charged the display will read 100 NOTE About 30 minutes after reaching full charge the battery charger will enter a power saving mode and the digital display will turn off Fault Codes The charger will continuously monitor charge pro...

Page 11: ...s appropriate and safe for its capacity Charging a battery at too high a charge rate while fast can overheat a battery and shorten its expected life Conversely charging a battery at too low a charge rate while safer can take unneccessarily long and can even result in the battery never truly reaching full charge In the 2 A 15A mode the charger starts charging at a low safe current and gradually inc...

Page 12: ... is fully charged when the CHARGED MAINTAINING LED illuminates and the display reads 100 NOTE Your battery is ready to start an engine once it reaches 80 5 Stop charging at any time by disconnecting the charger AC plug from the electrical outlet Examples of Battery Sizes in Common Applications Small 10 25 Ah Motorcycle scooter ATV personal watercraft snowmobile Medium 30 50 Ah Compact car mid size...

Page 13: ...ave not been well maintained over their life 4 Battery Type Some battery chemistries such as AGM and gel have lower internal resistance which means they can accept charge better without generating damaging heat Such batteries can charge up to 2 times faster than traditional wet battery types 5 Charge Rate The charge rate is measured in amperes A A battery charged at a lower rate will take longer t...

Page 14: ...to 100 capacity This stage is key to maximizing battery performance and battery life STAGE 5 ANALYZE Tests if battery is holding charge STAGE 6 MAINTAIN Monitors battery voltage and provides top up charging when necessary to keep battery fully charged If necessary MAINTENANCE AND CARE Wipe clean cords and clamps after each use Store the power and output cables neatly to prevent damage The charger ...

Page 15: ...necting charger to AC power Check battery voltage with a volt meter If LESS than 1 5 V replace battery A battery with less than 1 5V is likely beyond salvage due to extreme sulphation or some other internal failure You may try to boost the battery using booster cables connected to another vehicle This may raise the battery voltage above 1 5 V allowing the battery charger to activate Poor clamp con...

Page 16: ...2 26 x 20 x 14 cm 2 lb 14 oz 1 3 kg TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TROUBLESHOOTING FAULT CODES C The battery does not go into Maintenance mode after being charged for 24 hours Note When F05 appears disconnect AC power and remove clamps from battery Re connect and attempt to charge again Try charging battery again using a higher charge rate Remove any loads connected to the batte...

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