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OVERVIEW
The 6000A has an engine start function
that can be used to jump start your
vehicle if the battery is low by providing
60 amps of current to assist engine
cranking.
STARTING SEQUENCE
There are a few basic steps involved
when using the engine start function.
1. Connect the SpeedCharge battery
clamps to the battery or charging
system. Be sure to follow all of the
precautions listed under “OPERAT-
ING INSTRUCTIONS”.
2. Connect the SpeedCharge power
cord to a 120 VAC outlet. Again, be
sure to follow all of the precautions
listed under “OPERATING INSTRUC-
TIONS”.
3. Press the CHARGE RATE button
until the 60 START indicator is lit.
4. Crank the engine until it starts or 8
seconds passes.
5. If the engine did not start, wait for the
SpeedCharge to cool then repeat
step 4.
During the starting sequence listed
above, the charger is set to one of three
states.
1.
Wait for cranking
- The charger
waits until the engine is actually
being cranked before delivering 60
amps for engine start. The charger
delivers charge at a rate of 10 amps
while waiting and will reset if the
engine is not cranked within 10
minutes. (If the charger resets, it sets
itself for a 2A charge and REGULAR
battery.)
While waiting for cranking,
the digital display shows the battery
voltage (it can’t be set to percent).
USING YOUR ENGINE STARTER
2.
Cranking
- When cranking is
detected, the SpeedCharge will
automatically deliver up to its
maximum output (at least 60A) as
required by the starting system for up
to 8 seconds or until the engine
cranking stops. The digital display
shows a countdown of the remaining
crank time in seconds. It starts at 8
and counts down to 0.
3.
Cool Down
- After cranking, the unit
enters a mandatory 2-minute (120
second) cool down state. During this
period, no settings can be changed.
The buttons are ignored. The digital
display indicates the remaining cool
down time in seconds. It starts at 120
and counts down to 0. The 60A
START LED blinks once every
second.
During the cool down period,
the charger delivers charge at a rate
of 10A and the CHARGING LED is
lit. After 2 minutes, the 60A START
LED will stop blinking and will light
continuously, indicating that another
crank cycle can be started. The
digital LED will change from display-
ing the countdown back to displaying
the battery voltage.
ENGINE STARTING NOTES:
• When the 60A START rate has been
selected, the battery type selected
does not matter and no battery type
LED will be lit.
• If the battery is disconnected during
the cool down period, the charger will
reset.
