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as the battery approaches full charge.
As the charge current tapers down, the
ammeter needle will also move down.
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calibrated for use with small batteries.
PERCENT OF CHARGE
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use only with the 6 and 10 Amp charge
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triangle. The percent of charge is based
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reason, accuracy will vary with the size
and battery type.
11. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
A spark near the battery may
cause an explosion.
WARNING:
This is a manual (non-
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keep a visual check on the ammeter to
determine when the battery is charged.
Overcharging will damage your battery.
CHARGING A BATTERY
IN THE VEHICLE
1.
Turn off all the vehicle’s accessories.
2.
Keep the hood open.
3.
Clean the battery terminals.
4.
Place the charger on a dry, non-
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6.
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fan blades, belts, pulleys and other
moving parts.
7.
Connect the battery, following the
precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
8.
Connect the charger to an electrical
outlet.
9.
When charging is complete,
disconnect the charger from the AC
power, remove the clamps from the
vehicle’s chassis, and then remove
the clamp from the battery terminal.
CHARGING A BATTERY OUTSIDE OF
THE VEHICLE
1.
Place battery in a well-ventilated area.
2.
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3.
Clean the battery terminals.
4.
Connect the battery, following the
precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
5.
Connect the charger to the electrical
outlet.
6.
When charging is complete,
disconnect the charger from the AC
power, disconnect the negative clamp,
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7.
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removed and charged on shore.
IMPORTANT:
Do not start the vehicle with
the charger connected to the AC outlet, or
it could result in damage to the charger.
USING THE ENGINE START SETTING
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all safety instructions and precautions for
charging your battery. Wear complete eye
protection and protective clothing.
WARNING:
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the vehicle could cause damage to the
vehicle’s electrical system.
NOTE:
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and it still will not start your car, do not
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damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
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1.
With the charger unplugged from the
AC outlet, connect the charger to the
battery, following the instructions given
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2.
With the charger plugged in and
connected to the battery of the vehicle,
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position.
3.
Crank the engine until it starts or 5
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start, wait 3 minutes before cranking
again.
NOTE:
During extremely cold
weather, or if the battery is under 2
volts, charge the battery for 5 minutes
before cranking the engine.
4.
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battery for 5 more minutes before
attempting to crank the engine again.
5.
After the engine starts, unplug the AC
power cord before disconnecting the
battery clamps from the vehicle.
NOTE:
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never starts, there is not a problem with
the starting system; there is a problem
somewhere else with the vehicle.
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other problem has been diagnosed and
corrected.
