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SOLAR PL6800

Operator’s Manual

WARNING

Read these instructions completely before using the 

SOLAR Battery Charger and save them for 

future reference. Before using the 

SOLAR Battery Charger to charge a battery, read these 

instructions and the instruction manual/safety information provided by the car, truck, boat or 
equipment manufacturer. Following all manufacturers’ instructions and safety procedures will 
reduce the risk of accident.

Working around lead-acid batteries may be dangerous. Lead-acid batteries release explosive gases 
during normal operation, charging and jump starting. Carefully read and follow these instructions for 
safe use. Always follow the specific instructions in this manual and on the 

SOLAR Battery Charger 

each time you use the 

SOLAR Battery Charger.

All lead-acid batteries (car, truck and boat) produce hydrogen gas which may violently explode in 
the presence of fire or sparks. 

Do not smoke, use matches or a cigarette lighter while near 

batteries. Do not handle the battery while wearing vinyl clothing because static electricity sparks 
are generated when vinyl clothing is rubbed. Review all cautionary material on the 

SOLAR Battery 

Charger and in the engine compartment.

Always wear eye protection, appropriate protective clothing and other safety equipment when 
working near lead-acid batteries. Do not touch eyes while working on or around lead-acid batteries.

Always store clamps away from each other or common conductors. Improper storage of clamps 
may cause the clamps to come in contact with each other, or a common conductor, which would 
be hazardous if the charger was plugged into an AC outlet.

Use extreme care while working within the engine compartment, because moving parts may cause 
severe injury. Read and follow all safety instructions published in the vehicle's Owner's Manual.

Batteries being charged with the 

SOLAR Battery Charger unit likely contain liquid acids which are 

hazardous if spilled.

Failure to follow instructions may cause 
damage or explosion, always shield eyes. 
Read entire instruction manual before use.

WARNING

Includes information on 

SOLAR

 Model No. PL6800 

 Part No. 141-680-000

Warning:

 This product can expose you to chemicals, 

including Vinyl-Chloride, Styrene and Acrylonitrile, which 
are known to the State of California to cause cancer. 

Summary of Contents for SOLAR PL6800

Page 1: ...ctricity sparks are generated when vinyl clothing is rubbed Review all cautionary material on the SOLAR Battery Charger and in the engine compartment Always wear eye protection appropriate protective clothing and other safety equipment when working near lead acid batteries Do not touch eyes while working on or around lead acid batteries Always store clamps away from each other or common conductors...

Page 2: ...ection appropriate protective clothing and other safety equipment when working near lead acid batteries Do not touch eyes while working on or around lead acid batteries Always store clamps away from each other or common conductors Improper storage of clamps may cause the clamps to come in contact with each other or a common conductor which would be hazardous if the charger was plugged into an AC o...

Page 3: ...duce risk of damaging power cord 11 ALWAYS unplug the battery charger from the AC outlet before attempting any cleaning or maintenance Turning the charger s control s OFF alone will not remove all electricity from the charger and will not reduce this risk 12 An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary Use of an improper extension cord could result in a fire or electric shock I...

Page 4: ... positioned so they will not come in contact with any moving engine parts 4 NEVER wear loose clothing or long hair around moving parts because they may get caught and cause severe injury or death WARNING Burn Hazards 1 NEVER lean on or rest against the engine or cooling system parts when the vehicle is running 2 ALWAYS stay clear of the cooling system engine and engine manifold These engine compon...

Page 5: ...ngine 6 Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery It might spark or short circuit battery or other electrical part that may cause explosion 7 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 other jewelry to metal causing ...

Page 6: ...ard coming from the battery during the charging process This is a normal condition and just another indicator the battery is being charged To reduce the risk of battery overcharging it is important to thoroughly read this entire instruction manual How a Power Supply Functions Your unit features two separate working modes automatic battery charging mode and power supply mode These are two very diff...

Page 7: ...ttery Preparation WARNING Battery explosion can injure and cause property damage Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine See Safety Summary pages 2 5 If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off and always remove the grounded cable from the battery first If needed add distilled water t...

Page 8: ...PRO LOGIX Charger models utilize a proprietary advanced Multi Phase charging process designed to optimally charge many types of batteries One critical aspect of this proprietary process is the precise control achieved through the charging process enabling the charger to monitor a battery s specific reaction to the power supplied The PRO LOGIX charging process includes a Soft Start Mode to properly...

Page 9: ... commencing the charging sequence The Type button allows an operator to choose the specific battery type to be charged enabling the charger to provide the exact power profile for that battery type Selectable battery types include traditional flooded batteries and AGM batteries including Spiral Wound batteries The Rate button allows an operator to choose the desired charge rate for each specific ap...

Page 10: ...f battery types For Conventional and Maintenance Free Flooded wet Cell batteries Choose STANDARD STD For AGM batteries Choose AGM For Spiral Wound Batteries Choose AGM For batteries identified as Deep Cycle or Marine batteries determine the construction of the battery Is it a Wet cell AGM or Spiral Wound type of construction Battery construction will determine the proper battery type selection Pre...

Page 11: ...battery 2 Connect the NEG black clamp from the battery charger to a heavy gauge metal part of the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery DO NOT connect the NEG charger clamp to the NEG battery terminal carburetor fuel lines or sheet metal body parts b Positive Ground Vehicles 1 Connect the NEG black charger clamp to the NEG ungrounded terminal of the battery 2 Connect the POS red ch...

Page 12: ...rd and Maintenance Free Flooded Acid batteries push the Battery Type button until the STD LED is lit To charge AGM and Spiral Wound batteries push the Battery Type button until the AGM LED is lit 2 Choose a battery charging rate Please see Choosing a Charge Rate section for general details related to choosing a charging rate for your application 3 Press the START button and the charging indicator ...

Page 13: ...LED lights disconnect from AC power supply immediately and determine the cause of the alarm The POLARITY light indicates reverse polarity error connection while the ERROR light indicates the detection of a battery fault such as a shorted connection NOTE Make sure that the vehicle battery is in good condition and fully charged A compromised battery can jeopardize your programming event The unit wil...

Page 14: ...properly seated and locked 2 Make sure that the positive clamp is making good connection to the positive battery terminal 3 Make sure that the negative clamp is making good connected to a grounded point on the chassis 4 If you have verified all connections are correct the problem may be that the battery is severely discharged In this case you can press and hold the START button for at least 3 seco...

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