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3.
Plug the charger AC power cord into the
AC outlet.
4.
With the charger plugged in and connected
to the battery of the vehicle, set the ON/OFF
switch to the Engine Start position. The
Engine Start LED will illuminate.
5.
Crank the engine until it starts or 5
seconds pass. If the engine does not
start, wait 3 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, boost the battery
for 5 minutes before cranking the engine.
6.
If the engine fails to start, use the
40A Boost rate for 5 minutes before
attempting to crank the engine again.
7.
After the engine starts, move the ON/OFF
switch to the OFF position and unplug the
AC power cord before disconnecting the
battery clamps from the vehicle.
8.
Clean and store the charger in a dry
location.
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.
AUTOMATIC CHARGING MODE
When an Automatic Charge is performed,
the charger switches to the maintain mode
automatically after the battery is charged.
ABORTED CHARGE
If charging cannot be completed normally,
charging will abort. When charging aborts,
the charger’s output is shut off and the
CHARGING
(yellow/orange) LED will
flash. The digital display will show an error
code (see the Troubleshooting section for a
description of the error codes).To reset after
an aborted charge, unplug the charger from
the AC outlet, wait a few moments and plug
it back in.
DESULFATION MODE
Desulfation could take 8 to 10 hours.
If desulfation fails, charging will abort and
the CHARGING
(yellow/orange) LED
will flash.
COMPLETION OF CHARGE
Charge completion is indicated by the
CHARGED/MAINTAINING
(green)
LED. When pulsing, the charger has
switched to the maintain mode of operation.
MAINTAIN MODE
(FLOAT-MODE MONITORING)
When the CHARGED/MAINTAINING
(green) LED is pulsing, the charger has
started maintain mode. In this mode, the
charger keeps the battery fully charged by
delivering a small current when necessary. If
the charger has to provide its maximum
maintain current for a continuous 12 hour
period, it will go into abort mode (see Aborted
Charge section). This is usually caused by a
drain on the battery or the battery could be
bad. Make sure there are no loads on the
battery. If there are, remove them. If there are
none, have the battery checked or replaced.
MAINTAINING A BATTERY
The SE-4220-CA charges and maintains
6 and 12 volt batteries, keeping them at
full charge.
NOTE:
The maintain mode technology
allows you to safely charge and maintain a
healthy battery for extended periods of time.
However, problems with the battery, electrical
problems in the vehicle, improper
connections or other unanticipated conditions
could cause excessive current draws. As
such, occasionally monitoring your battery
and the charging process is required.
GENERAL CHARGING NOTES
Fan:
It is normal for the fan to be on all the
time. Keep the area near the charger clear of
obstructions to allow the fan to operate
efficiently.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
A minimal amount of care can keep your
battery charger working properly for years.
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Clean the clamps each time you are
finished charging. Wipe off any battery fluid
that may have come in contact with the
clamps to prevent corrosion.
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Occasionally cleaning the case of the
charger with a soft cloth will keep the finish
shiny and help prevent corrosion.
•
Coil the input and output cords neatly when
storing the charger. This will help prevent
accidental damage to the cords and charger.
•
Store the charger unplugged from the AC
power outlet in an upright position.
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Store inside, in a cool, dry place. Do not
store the clamps on the handle, clipped
together, on or around metal, or clipped to
the cables.
