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READING METER
CIRCUIT BREAKER
This battery charger is equipped with a self-resetting circuit
breaker. This device protects the charger from temporary over-
loads. In the event of an overload, the circuit breaker will trip
open and after a short cooling off period will reset automatically.
This process is known as cycling and can be recognized by an
audible clicking sound.
NOTE:
Clicking sound is normal. Wait until charger automati-
cally resets itself.
CAUTION:
Persistent clicking (more than 30 minutes) may in-
dicate reverse connection or shorted battery cells. (See
TROUBLESHOOTING
)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: CHARGING BATTERY OUT OF THE VEHICLE
When charging battery out of the vehicle, take care to determine the battery type. To reduce risk of a spark near battery, follow these
steps when battery is outside vehicle.
WARNING:
A spark near battery may cause battery explosion.
WARNING:
When removing battery
from vehicle or boat, disconnect grounded post first. When disconnecting, make sure all accessories are off, so as not to cause an arc.
(
NOTE:
A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. (To charge on board requires special equipment designed for
marine use.)
WARNING:
When reinstalling battery, attach the ground post first.
BATTERY TYPES
Three basic types of lead-acid batteries can be given a charge with this charger: (1) Conventional and Low Maintenance,
(2) Maintenance Free, (3) Deep Cycle / Marine.
Conventional and Low Maintenance Batteries.
These are the
antimony/lead batteries. Conventional/Low Maintenance batter-
ies require periodic addition of water to the acid solution (elec-
trolyte). Additional water may be added by removing the filler
caps located on the top of the battery.
IMPORTANT:
When antimony is known to be one of the mate-
rials used in the battery's construction, that battery is a Low
Maintenance/Conventional type.
CAUTION:
Some Low Maintenance batteries have a relatively
smooth top without any apparent battery filler caps. If, however,
the battery manufacturer/distributor recommends periodic check-
ing of electrolyte level and provides access to the battery for
water additions, the battery is probably a Low Maintenance/
Conventional type.
Maintenance Free Batteries.
These are calcium/lead batteries
and normally do not require water additions. Therefore, filler
caps have been removed from the battery surface. These bat-
teries will have a smooth or sealed appearance.
Deep Cycle Batteries.
These heavy duty batteries are used in
boats, construction equipment, sump pumps, etc. They are nor-
mally marked
DEEP CYCLE
on the outside of the case.
FULLY CHARGED BATTERY
Charge current to the battery is 0
Amps and the green LED is on.
APPROACHING FULL CHARGE
Charge current to the battery is typi-
cally 6 Amps.
FULLY DISCHARGED BATTERY
Initial charge current to the battery
is typically 10 Amps.
D C AMPS
CHARGED
CHARGING
2
4
6
8
10
12
CHARGE COMPLETE
D C AMPS
CHARGED
CHARGING
2
4
6
8
10
12
CHARGE COMPLETE
D C AMPS
CHARGED
CHARGING
2
4
6
8
10
12
CHARGE COMPLETE
