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BATTERY CONNECTION INDICATOR
If the charger does not detect a properly
connected battery, the CONNECTED
(red) LED will not light. Charging will not
begin if the CONNECTED LED is not on.
COMPLETION OF CHARGE
When the CHARGED (green) LED is
lit, the charger has completed charging
and switched to the Maintain Mode of
operation.
AUTOMATIC CHARGING MODE
When the SMALL BATTERY or LARGE
BATTERY size is selected, the charger is
set to perform an automatic charge. When
an Automatic Charge is performed, the
charger switches to the maintain mode
automatically after the battery is charged.
ABORTED CHARGE
If charging can not be completed
normally, charging will abort. When
charging aborts, the charger’s output is
shut off, and the digital display will flash
bad bat
. In that state, the charger ignores
all buttons. To reset after an aborted
charge, either disconnect the battery or
unplug the charger.
DESULFATION MODE
If a battery is left discharged for an
extended period of time, it could
become sulfated and not accept a
normal charge. If the charger detects a
sulfated battery, the charger will switch
to a special mode of operation designed
for such batteries. Activation of the
special desulfation mode is indicated by
the CHARGING (yellow/orange) LED
blinking. If successful, normal charging
will resume after the battery is desulfated.
The CHARGING (yellow/orange) LED will
then stop blinking and light continuously.
Desulfation could take up to 10 hours.
MAINTAIN MODE
(Float-Mode Monitoring)
When the CHARGED (green) LED is lit,
the charger has started Maintain Mode. In
this mode, the charger keeps the battery
fully charged by delivering a small current,
as needed. If the battery voltage drops
below a preset level, the charger will go
back into Charge Mode until the battery
voltage returns to the full charge level,
at which point the charger will return to
Maintain Mode. The voltage is maintained
at a level determined by the selected
battery type.
MAINTAINING A BATTERY
(Small Battery Size setting)
This charger automatically charges
and maintains batteries, keeping them
at full charge.
NOTE:
The maintain mode technology
allows you to safely charge and maintain
a healthy battery for extended periods
of time. However, problems with the
battery, electrical problems in the
vehicle, improper connections or other
unanticipated conditions could cause
excessive current draws. As such,
occasionally monitoring your battery and
the charging process is required.
GENERAL CHARGING NOTES
Fan Operation
The charger’s cooling fan helps it operate
efficiently. It is normal for the fan to start
and stop when maintaining a fully charged
battery. The fan does not run in Tester
Mode. Keep the area near the charger
clear of obstructions, to allow the fan to
operate efficiently.
Restart
If the Charge Mode is changed after
charging has started (by pressing the
BATTERY TYPE or SIZE button), the
charging process will restart.
Voltage
The voltage displayed during charging is
the charging voltage and is usually higher
than the battery’s resting voltage.
USING THE ENGINE START SETTING
Your battery charger can be used to jump
start your car if the battery is low. Follow
all safety instructions and precautions for
charging your battery. Wear complete eye
protection and protective clothing.
WARNING:
Using the ENGINE START
setting WITHOUT a battery installed in
the vehicle could cause damage to the
vehicle’s electrical system.
NOTE:
If you have charged the battery
and it still will not start your car, do not
use the Engine Start setting, or it could
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
Have the battery checked.
1.
With the charger unplugged from the
AC outlet, connect the charger to the
battery, following the instructions given
in the CHARGING A BATTERY IN
THE VEHICLE section.
2.
With the charger plugged in and
connected to the battery of the vehicle,
press the BATTERY SIZE button until
the ENGINE START LED is lit. The
display mode will be automatically set to
VOLTAGE.
