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Maintenance and Care ............................................................24
Troubleshooting .......................................................................25
Statement of FCC Compliance .................................................30
FCC Label Compliance Statement ............................................31

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Summary of Contents for SI263

Page 1: ...Intelligent Battery Manager SI263 Instructions Read and save these instructions SI263 IM 0205v1 indd 1 3 2 05 4 41 02 PM ...

Page 2: ... all our products For more than 25 years The Sharper Image has shared the fun of discovering innovative products that make life better and more enjoyable We ve been in business a long time because we are an exciting place to shop and just as importantly we strive to deliver great customer service that exceeds your expectations Enjoy your purchase Respectfully Richard Thalheimer Founder Chairman an...

Page 3: ...11 Extension Cord Use 12 Battery Preparation 13 Operation 14 Charging Battery in the Vehicle 14 Negative Grounded System Standard 16 Positive Grounded System 17 Charging a Removed Battery 18 Operating Features 20 Charge Rate 20 Battery Type Button 21 General Notes 22 Charging Tips 23 SI263 IM 0205v1 indd 3 3 2 05 4 41 06 PM ...

Page 4: ...Table of Contents Maintenance and Care 24 Troubleshooting 25 Statement of FCC Compliance 30 FCC Label Compliance Statement 31 SI263 IM 0205v1 indd 4 3 2 05 4 41 06 PM ...

Page 5: ... AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY To reduce risk of battery explosion follow these instructions and those published by battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the bat tery Review cautionary markings on these products and on the engine SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instructions 5 Important Safet...

Page 6: ...re commonly used in home appliances such as radios stereos remote controls etc These batteries may explode and cause personal injury Do not disassemble the Battery Manager If service or repair is required take the Battery Manager to a qualiﬁed service profes sional Incorrect assembly may result in ﬁre or electrical shock To reduce risk of electrical shock unplug the Battery Manager from the outlet...

Page 7: ...ectrolyte becomes frozen bring the battery into a warm area and allow it to thaw before charging begins Never allow battery acid to drip on the Battery Manager when checking the battery Never set a battery on top of the Battery Manager Never place the Battery Manager directly above the battery being charged The gases from the battery will corrode and damage the Battery Manager Never touch the batt...

Page 8: ...to position the Battery Manager power cord to prevent it from being stepped on tripped over or damaged When unplugging the Battery Manager never pull out the plug by the cord Pulling on the cord may cause damage to the cord or the plug Do not operate the Battery Manager if it has a damaged power cord or plug Replace the cord Warnings 8 8 SI263 IM 0205v1 indd 8 3 2 05 4 41 07 PM ...

Page 9: ...and get medical attention When working with a battery avoid touching your eyes Acid particles corrosion may get into your eyes If this occurs ﬂush eyes immediately with running cold water for at least 10 min utes and get medical attention Remove all personal metal items from your body such as rings bracelets necklaces and watches while working with a lead acid battery A battery can produce a short...

Page 10: ...Never smoke or allow a spark or ﬂame in the vicinity of the battery or engine Batteries generate explosive gases Before attempting to clean up a battery neutralize any acid spills thoroughly with baking soda Charging Preparation Power The Battery Manager requires a three prong grounded 120V AC outlet that meets all local codes and ordinances Personal Safety Precautions 10 Grounding Pin Grounding O...

Page 11: ...tains batteries in motorcycles snowmobiles and lawn tractors while in long term storage or between uses Easy to read LED indicators display battery charge status Automatic overload and short circuit protection Electronic push button controls for selecting charge rate and battery type Wall mountable high impact corrosion resistant molded case 2 amp Maintenance Charge 4 amp Slow Charge 6 amp Rapid C...

Page 12: ...e g same number size shape etc Ensure the extension cord is properly wired and is in good electrical condition Ensure the wire length and gauge correspond to the AC ampere rating as speciﬁed in the chart below Extension Cord Minimum Recommended Length of Cord Feet 25 50 100 150 AWG Size of Cord 18 16 12 10 AWG American Wire Gauge Extension Cord Use 12 12 SI263 IM 0205v1 indd 12 3 2 05 4 41 07 PM ...

Page 13: ...fety glasses See Personal Safety Precautions section this manual 4 Read all of the battery manufacturer s speciﬁc precautions for example removing or not removing vent caps while charging and recommended rates of charge 5 To add water to batteries with removable vent caps carefully pour distilled water into each cell until battery acid reaches the level recommended by the manufacturer This helps p...

Page 14: ...rst Switch off all vehicle accessories to avoid sparks from occurring Note A marine battery installed in a boat must be removed and charged on shore Operation Charging Battery in the Vehicle 1 To avoid personal injury stand clear of all fan blades belts pulleys and other engine parts 2 To avoid damaging the Battery Manager keep the power cord and output cords away from the hood door and moving eng...

Page 15: ...SITIVE POS P or and NEGATIVE NEG N or The positive post is usually marked red and is larger than the negative post 4 Identify which battery post is grounded or connected to the chassis THIS IS NORMALLY THE NEGATIVE POST Charging Battery in the Vehicle 15 15 SI263 IM 0205v1 indd 15 3 2 05 4 41 08 PM ...

Page 16: ... or sheet metal part 3 Plug the power cord into an AC outlet 4 To select the desired charge rate and battery voltage press the appropriate CONTROL BUTTONS The CHARGING yellow LED illuminates when the charging process begins If the CHECK red LED illuminates ensure correct cable connections 5 To disconnect the Battery Manager unplug its power cord before disconnecting the output clamps While standin...

Page 17: ...nsure a solid electrical connection is made 2 Connect the red POSITIVE output clamp to a heavy unpaint ed metal part of the chassis or engine block away from the battery DO NOT connect to the positive battery post carbu retor and fuel line or sheet metal part POSITIVE NEGATIVE BATTERY CHARGER BATTERY 24 6 GAUGE CABLE POWER CORD TO GROUNDED POWER OUTLET Negative Grounded System Standard 17 17 SI263...

Page 18: ...insulated battery cable to the NEGATIVE NEG N or battery post Twist the clamp back and forth to ensure a solid electrical connection is made 3 Connect the POSITIVE red output clamp to the POSITIVE battery post Twist the clamp back and forth to be sure a solid electrical connection is made 4 Position yourself as far away from the battery as possible and connect the NEGATIVE black output clamp to th...

Page 19: ...ble connections 7 To disconnect the Battery Manager unplug its power cord before attempting to disconnect the Battery Manager clamps While standing away from the battery remove the output clamp from the NEGATIVE battery post Finally remove the output clamp from the POSITIVE battery post 8 Clean and store the Battery Manager in a dry location Charging a Removed Battery 19 19 SI263 IM 0205v1 indd 19...

Page 20: ...ll batteries such as those commonly used in garden tractors snowmobiles and motorcycles Note The 2A rate is not intended for use as a trickle charge for larger batteries 6A CHARGE RATE For charging automotive and marine batter ies Not intended for industrial applications Operating Features 20 20 Control Panel SI263 IM 0205v1 indd 20 3 2 05 4 41 08 PM ...

Page 21: ...orm an automatic charge The charging process stops automatically after the battery is charged Aborted Charge If the charging process cannot be completed normally charging is aborted The Battery Manager s output is shut off and the CHECK red LED blinks In this state the Bat tery Manager s buttons are inoperative To reset after an aborted charge unplug the Battery Manager and plug it in again Chargi...

Page 22: ...cess restarts at that point The Battery Manager is equipped with a relay This device switches on and off the charge current to the battery It is normal to hear an occasional clicking sound when the relay switches on or off Maintain Mode When the CHARGED green LED is illumi nated the Battery Manager switches automatically to Maintain Mode The Battery Manager monitors battery voltage When the voltag...

Page 23: ...ed When the battery status displays 3 yellow LEDs the battery is usually charged enough for the vehicle to start normally Completing an Interrupted Charge If the charging process has been interrupted and restarted after the Battery Manager displays a battery status of 4 yellow LEDs the Battery Manager may enter Maintain Mode However if the original charge was started using the 6A rate the charge c...

Page 24: ...rrosion When storing the Battery Manager coil the input and output cords neatly This helps prevent accidental damage to the cords and the Battery Manager Clean the case of the Battery Manager with a soft cloth to main tain its shiny ﬁnish and help prevent corrosion Store the Battery Manager in a clean dry location Maintenence and Care 24 24 SI263 IM 0205v1 indd 24 3 2 05 4 41 08 PM ...

Page 25: ... illuminated POSSIBLE CAUSE The battery is not connected correctly The CHARGE RATE and CHARGE TYPE buttons are not selected The battery voltage is less than one volt SOLUTION Connect or adjust clips Check for correct polarity Press the button to select the correct rate and type Replace the battery or try using a manual charger to bring above 1V 25 SI263 IM 0205v1 indd 25 3 2 05 4 41 09 PM ...

Page 26: ...n The Battery Manager may be defective Battery Manager is in abort mode Battery may be defective Battery type may have been set for 6 volts on a 12 volt battery SOLUTION Make sure noth ing is touching the control panel then unplug the unit and plug it in again Return to place of purchase for replacement See Operating Features Unplug the Battery Manager and select the correct battery voltage 26 SI2...

Page 27: ...full charge within 24 hours May be due to a very large battery or a bank of batter ies requiring more power than the Battery Manager can deliver in 24 hours The battery may also be defective SOLUTION Reset the Battery Manager by unplug ging it Select the desired charge rate and battery type again if necessary 27 27 SI263 IM 0205v1 indd 27 3 2 05 4 41 09 PM ...

Page 28: ...charged leaving the battery voltage high enough to appear to be fully charged The Battery Man ager has a relay that switches the current to the battery on and off SOLUTION If the battery is in a vehicle turn the headlights on for a few minutes to reduce the bat tery voltage and try charging again Also try a lower CHARGE RATE selection No problem This is a normal condition 28 28 SI263 IM 0205v1 ind...

Page 29: ...sured current is much lower than was selected POSSIBLE CAUSE The Battery Man ager reached the maximum voltage and is reducing the current SOLUTION No problem This is a normal condition 29 29 SI263 IM 0205v1 indd 29 3 2 05 4 41 09 PM ...

Page 30: ...ference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency en ergy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc tions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep...

Page 31: ... connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance FCC Label Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 31 SI263 IM 0205v1 ...

Page 32: ...ith one of similar features and price or refund the full purchase price of the product whichever you prefer How to Obtain Service Return the product and receipt along with a brief explanation of the problem to T S I Returns Department 2901 A West 60th Street Little Rock AR 72209 If you have questions please feel free to contact our customer service representatives at 1 800 344 5555 or by email at ...

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