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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
12.
This battery charger must be properly assembled in accordance with
the assembly instructions before it is used.
Battery Information
This charger can be used with 6 or 12 cell, lead-acid (Pb) batteries that range in size
from 35 Ah and up.
Charging
Ensure that all of the charger components are in place and in good working
1.
condition, for example, the plastic boots on the battery clips.
Connect the battery following the precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
2.
Select the appropriate settings for your battery.
3.
Connect the AC power following the precautions listed in section 8. Make sure to
4.
place the charger on a dry, non-flammable surface like metal or concrete.
Turn the charger on.
5.
To disconnect, reverse the procedure.
6.
Manual Charging
When a Manual Charge is performed, the charger will continue to charge and will not
shut off. You must keep a visual check on the ammeter to determine when the battery
is charged. Be sure to monitor the charging process and stop it when the battery is
charged. Not doing so may cause damage to your battery or result in other property
damage or personal injury.
Using the Engine Start feature
Your battery charger can be used to jumpstart your car if the battery is low. Follow these
instructions on how to use the ENGINE START feature.
Follow all safety instructions and precautions for charging your battery.
Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Charge your battery in a well-
ventilated area.
Using the ENGINE START feature 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 feature,
or it could damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
Set the charge rate switch and the timer to the OFF position.
1.
With the charger unplugged from the AC outlet, connect the charger to the battery
2.
following the instructions given in section 6 (FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN
BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE).
Plug the charger AC power cord into the AC outlet, and then move the timer switch
3.
from OFF to the HOLD position.
With the charger plugged in and connected to the battery of the vehicle, set the
4.
charge rate selector switch to the engine start position.
Crank the engine until it starts or 3 seconds pass. If the engine does not start, wait 3
5.
minutes before cranking again. This allows the charger and battery to cool down.
NOTE
: During extremely cold weather, or if the battery is under 2 volts, charge the
battery for 5 minutes before cranking the engine.
If the engine fails to start, charge the battery for 5 more minutes before attempting to
6.
crank the engine again.
After the engine starts, move the charge rate selector switch and timer to the off
7.
position and unplug the AC power cord before disconnecting the battery clips from
the vehicle.
Clean and store the charger in a dry location.
8.
NOTE
: If the engine does turn over but never starts, there is not a problem with the
starting system; there is a problem somewhere else with the vehicle. STOP cranking the
engine until the other problem has been diagnosed and corrected.
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