CHOOSING THE CHARGING RATE
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For the small batteries found in motorcycles, jet
skis, snowmobiles and lawn tractors, always charge
on the lowest possible charge rate setting. It is not
recommended to charge these smaller batteries at a high
charge rate – a low charge rate is most beneficial.
For large batteries found in cars, trucks, vans, SUVs,
agricultural equipment and commercial vehicles, higher
charging rates are appropriate. Please always remember
to reference the charging instructions on the battery or
the vehicle in which the battery is installed for specific
charging requirements.
CHOOSING THE BATTERY TYPE
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For Conventional and Maintenance Free flooded (wet) batteries, the ideal Battery Type selection is “STD”.
For batteries identified as AGM construction, the ideal Battery Type selection is “AGM”.
For batteries identified as Gel Cell construction, the ideal Battery Type selection is “GEL”.
For most Spiral Wound batteries, the best Battery Type selection is “AGM”.
For batteries identified as Deep Cycle, determine the construction of the battery. Is it a wet cell battery or another type of
construction? This will determine the proper Battery Type selection.
For batteries identified as Marine, determine the construction of the battery. Is it a wet cell battery or another type of
construction? This will determine the proper Battery Type selection.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
MULTIPLE BATTERY COMPATIBILITY
The charger will properly charge a wide variety of battery types, including Conventional, Maintenance Free,
AGM, Gel Cell, Spiral Wound and Deep Cycle batteries.
SMART CLAMP TECHNOLOGY
The charger will send power to the output leads only when a proper battery connection is made.
REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION
Guards against reverse connections. POLARITY LED will light on control panel and power will not be sent to output
cables if a reverse connection is sensed.
BATTERY FAULT PROTECTION
Guards against excessively charging compromised batteries. ERROR and CHARGING LED will flash indicating charging
has stopped and the charger has detected a compromised battery. Conditions that cause this error include: if the battery
voltage does not rise appropriately during the charging process (indicating a shorted cell) or if the maximum charge time
has been exceeded.
SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION
Guards against shorted connections. ERROR LED will light solid on control panel and power will not be sent to output
cables. This condition is triggered if the charger detects less than 1V across the clamps. See Operating Instructions Step
4 Note 2 for details regarding this feature.
OVER-VOLTAGE PROTECTION
Guards against charging errors where the charger is programmed to charge in a different voltage than the detected
voltage of the battery. When this safeguard is engaged, the charger display will read “OUP”. To reset the charger,
disconnect from AC outlet, reset the vehicle connections and reconnect to the AC outlet.
