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12V Battery Reading Battery Condition
12.8 volts or more
Charged
12.2 to 12.7 volts
Needs Charging
Less than 12.2 volts
Discharged
To set the timer:
1.
Press the DISPLAY BUTTON and choose
TIME.
2.
Press the TIMER BUTTON to set the
appropriate time.
3.
To turn off the timer, press the DISPLAY
BUTTON and choose a different setting.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
A spark near battery may cause
battery 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.
Set the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.
5.
Lay the AC/DC cables away from any fan
blades, belts, pulleys and other moving
parts that can cause injury.
6.
For a negative-ground vehicle (as in
most vehicles), connect the charger’s
POSITIVE (RED) clamp to the POSITIVE
(POS, P, +) battery post. Next, connect
the charger’s NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp
to the vehicle chassis or engine block,
away from the battery.
7.
For a positive-ground vehicle, connect the
charger’s NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to the
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post. Next,
connect the charger’s POSITIVE (RED)
clamp to the vehicle chassis or engine
block away from the battery. NEVER
connect any clamps to the carburetor, fuel
lines or sheet-metal body parts.
8.
Connect the charger to an electrical outlet.
9.
With the charger plugged in and
connected to the battery of the vehicle,
set the ON/OFF switch to the Boost or
Charge/Maintain position.
10.
Select the desired rate and time.
11.
If using Boost mode, set the DISPLAY
button to TIME, then use the TIMER
button to set the time, in minutes.
12.
When disconnecting the charger, set
the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position,
disconnect the charger from the AC
power, remove the clamp from the vehicle
chassis, and then remove the clamp from
the battery terminal.
CHARGING A BATTERY
OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE
1.
First, place battery in a well-ventilated area.
2.
Set the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.
3.
Clean the battery terminals.
4.
Connect a 24-inch long, 6-gauge (AWG)
insulated battery cable to the NEGATIVE
(NEG, N, -) battery post (i.e., jumper
cable) (not provided).
5.
Connect the POSITIVE (RED) charger
clamp to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +)
battery post.
6.
Position yourself and the “negative post
extension” cable as far away from the
battery as possible, and connect the
NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clamp to
the cable’s free end.
7.
Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.
8.
With the charger plugged in and
connected to the battery of the vehicle,
set the ON/OFF switch to the Boost or
Charge/Maintain position.
9.
Select the desired rate and time.
10.
If using Boost mode, set the DISPLAY
button to TIME, then use the TIMER
button to set the time, in minutes.
11.
When disconnecting the charger, set
the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position,
disconnect the charger from the AC
power, disconnect the negative clamp,
and finally the positive clamp.
12.
A marine (boat) battery must be removed
and charged on shore.
USING THE ENGINE START FEATURE
Your battery charger can be used to jump
start your car if the battery is low. Follow all
safety instructions and precautions for
charging your battery. Wear complete eye
protection and protective clothing.
WARNING:
Using the ENGINE START
feature WITHOUT a battery installed in the
vehicle will damage 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 will damage the
vehicle’s electrical system. Have the battery
checked.
1.
Set the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.
2.
With the charger unplugged from the
AC outlet, connect the charger to the
battery following the instructions given
in the CHARGING A BATTERY IN THE
VEHICLE
section.
