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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Remove all cord wraps and uncoil the cables prior to using the battery charger.
GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS
This battery charger is for use on a nominal
120 volt circuit and has a grounded plug.
The charger must be grounded, to reduce
the risk of electric shock. The plug must be
plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with
all local codes and ordinances. The plug
pins must fit the receptacle (outlet). Do not
use with an ungrounded system.
NOTE:
Pursuant to Canadian Regulations,
use of an adapter plug is not allowed in
Canada. Use of an adapter plug in the
United States is not recommended and
should not be used.
USING AN EXTENSION CORD
The use of an extension cord is not
recommended. If you must use an
extension cord, follow these guidelines:
•
Pins on plug of extension cord must be the
same number, size, and shape as those of
plug on charger.
•
Ensure that the extension cord is properly
wired and in good electrical condition.
•
Wire size must be large enough for the AC
ampere rating of charger, as specified below:
Length of cord (feet)
25
50
100 150
AWG* size of cord
18
18
18
16
*AWG-American Wire Gauge
FEATURES/CONTROL PANEL
LED INDICATORS
CLAMPS REVERSED (red) LED
flashing:
The connections are reversed.
CHARGING (yellow) LED lit:
The charger is charging the battery.
CHARGING (yellow) LED flashing:
The charger is in abort mode.
CHARGED (green) LED pulsing:
The battery is fully charged and the charger
is in maintain mode.
NOTE:
See the Operating Instructions
section for a complete description of the
charger modes.
CHARGE RATE
The charge rate is measured in amps.
The charger will automatically adjust the
charging current, based on battery size, in
order to charge the battery completely,
efficiently and safely. Do not use for
industrial applications.
BATTERY TYPE BUTTON
(Model SC-1000A-CA only)
Use this button to set the type of battery
to charge.
• Regular –
Set the button to
. Used in
cars, trucks and motorcycles, these batteries
have vent caps and are often marked “low
maintenance” or “maintenance-free”. This
type of battery is designed to deliver quick
bursts of energy (such as starting engines)
and has a greater plate count. The plates are
thinner and have somewhat different material
composition. Regular batteries should not be
used for deep-cycle applications.
• AGM –
Set the button to
. The Absorbed
Glass Mat construction allows the electrolyte
to be suspended in close proximity with the
plate’s active material. In theory, this
enhances both the discharge and recharge
efficiency. The AGM batteries are a variant of
Sealed VRLA (valve regulated lead-acid)
batteries. Popular uses include high-
performance engine starting, power sports,
deep-cycle, solar and storage batteries.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
A spark near battery may cause
a battery explosion.
IMPORTANT:
Do not start the vehicle with
the charger connected to the AC outlet, or it
could result in damage to the charger.
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-flammable
surface.
5.
Lay the AC/DC cables away from any
fan blades, belts, pulleys and other
moving parts.
6.
For a negative-ground vehicle (as in
most vehicles), connect the charger’s
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