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8
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RATE SELECTION BUTTON
Use this button to select one of the following:
6<>2A CHARGE –
For charging small
and large batteries. Not recommended
for industrial applications. The charger will
automatically adjust the charging current,
based on battery size, in order to charge the
battery completely, efficiently and safely.
10A BOOST –
For quickly adding
energy to a severely discharged or large
capacity battery prior to Engine Start. The
unit will automatically switch to 6A<>2A
Charge after the 10A Boost operation has
completed.
55A ENGINE START –
Provides
additional amps for cranking an engine
with a weak or run-down battery. Always
use in combination with a battery.
11. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
A spark near the battery may
cause an explosion.
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.
Connect the battery, following the
precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
7.
Connect the charger to a live
grounded 120V AC outlet.
8.
Select the battery type and charge rate.
9.
Press the START/STOP button to
begin charging immediately. If the
button is not pressed, charging will
begin within ten minutes. It will finish
automatically.
10.
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.
Clean the battery terminals.
3.
Connect the battery, following the
precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
4.
Connect the charger to a live
grounded 120V AC outlet.
5.
Select the battery type and charge rate.
6.
Press the START/STOP button to
begin charging immediately. If the
button is not pressed, charging will
begin within ten minutes. It will finish
automatically.
7.
When charging is complete,
disconnect the charger from the AC
power, disconnect the negative clamp,
and finally the positive clamp.
8.
A marine (boat) battery must be
removed and charged on shore.
NOTE:
This charger is equipped with
an auto-start feature. Current will not be
supplied to the battery clamps until a
battery is properly connected. The clamps
will not spark if touched together.
CHARGE RATE
The charger will automatically adjust the
charging current, based on battery size,
in order to charge the battery completely,
efficiently and safely.
AUTOMATIC CHARGING
When an Automatic Charge is performed,
the charger switches to the maintain mode
automatically after the battery is charged.
BATTERY CHARGING TIMES
APPLICATION
BATTERY
SIZE
CHARGING TIME (Hours)
2A 6A 8A 10A
POWERSPORTS
6Ah
6
32Ah
15
AUTOMOTIVE
300 CCA
12
1000 CCA
30
MARINE
50Ah
15
105Ah
33
2
5
4
10
5
11
1.75
4.5
3.5
8.5
4.25
9.5
1.5
4
3
7
3.5
8
Times are based on a 50% discharged
battery and may change, depending on age
and condition of battery.
ABORTED CHARGE
If charging cannot be completed normally,
charging will abort. When charging aborts,
the charger’s output is shut off and the
Bad Battery (red) LED willl light. Do not
continue attempting to charge this battery.
Have it checked or replaced.
DESULFATION MODE
While desulfation is in progress, the
and
Bad Battery LEDs will
be lit. Desulfation could take 8 to 10 hours.
If desulfation fails, charging will abort and
the
Bad Battery (red) LED will remain lit.
COMPLETION OF CHARGE
Charge completion is indicated by the
Charged/Maintaining (green) LED.
When lit, the charger has switched to the
maintain mode of operation.
