•
10
•
EEBC500B-INT-Z
12. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
AUTOMATIC CHARGING
1.
Set Battery VOLTAGE to 6V or 12V.
(24V is not available; for LiFePO
4
batteries, only the
12V setting is available.)
ALWAYS VISUALLY CONFIRM THE VOLTAGE OF THE
BATTERY BEING CHARGED. NOT DOING SO CAN
CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY AND VEHICLE’S
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE
OR PERSONAL INJURY MAY OCCUR.
2.
Set BATTERY TYPE to STD/Ca, AGM, or LiFePO
4
.
If unsure, consult the label on the battery or the
battery manufacturer.
3.
Set CHARGE RATE to TRICKLE, FAST or RAPID –
smaller batteries (lawn tractor, motorcycle, etc.) and
LiFePO
4
batteries should not be set on RAPID.
4.
Charging will start when the START/STOP button is
pressed and finish automatically. The yellow Charging
LED will light.
5.
CHARGED/MAINTAINING (green) LED will pulse
when finished and charger will maintain battery.
6.
To stop the battery maintaining process, press the
START/STOP button.
BATTERY VOLTAGE BOOSTING (RAPID CHARGE)
Not for use with LiFePO
4
batteries.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THE RAPID CHARGE
SETTING ON A LITHIUM ION LiFePO
4
BATTERY BY
CHOOSING A DIFFERENT BATTERY TYPE. THE HIGH
CURRENT MAY OVERCHARGE AND DAMAGE YOUR
BATTERY.
1.
Set Battery VOLTAGE to 6V, 12V or 24V.
ALWAYS VISUALLY CONFIRM THE VOLTAGE OF THE
BATTERY BEING CHARGED. NOT DOING SO CAN
CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY AND VEHICLE’S
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE
OR PERSONAL INJURY MAY OCCUR.
NOTE:
Additional safety settings have been added to the
EEBC500B-INT software. When the unit is in the 24 volt
mode, the rapid charge output will not activate if battery
voltage is less than 15.5 volts. If a 24 volt battery has
voltage below 15.5 volts, the voltage will be shown on the
digital display and the “Volts” and “24V” LEDs will flash.The
START/STOP button must be pressed again after confir-
mation that the unit is operating on a 24V system.
2.
Set BATTERY TYPE to STANDARD/CA or AGM.
If unsure, consult the label on the battery or the
battery manufacturer.
3.
Set CHARGE RATE to RAPID.
NOTE:
This mode should not be used for smaller
batteries (lawn tractor, motorcycle, etc.).
4.
RAPID CHARGE will start when the START/STOP
button is pressed and will hold batteries at the following
voltages:
6V: held at 6.8V
12V: held at 13.6V
24V: held at 27.2V
5.
RAPID CHARGE will end when the START/STOP
button is pressed.
ENGINE START
Not for use with LiFePO
4
batteries.
1.
Follow the instructions in previous sections for
connecting the charger to the battery and power
source.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START A VEHICLE WITHOUT
THE BATTERY INSTALLED. DOING SO MAY CAUSE
DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE’S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
The following items could cause an excessive voltage
surge and should be checked before using the “Engine
Start” mode:
• Confirm the vehicle’s battery terminal connections are
securely tightened and corrosion-free.
• Confirm headlights and all accessories are turned off.
• Confirm the battery is in good condition and not
sulfated. As a diagnostic aid, the EEBC500B-INT can
be used to detect a “bad” or “heavily sulfated” battery
before attempting to “Engine Start” the vehicle. Follow
steps below to diagnose your battery:
a. Connect the charger to the “dead” vehicle battery
and set the OUTPUT RATE to FAST. Press the
START/STOP button and then press the Display
Mode button to show “voltage” on the display.
