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Operating Instructions
EEBC300A
Cranking Assist
Use this procedure to help the battery crank the engine over in
a vehicle with a discharged battery.
• Use only on batteries in good condition.
• Do not use if the battery has been discharged for a long
period of time, since it may be sulfated.
1. Turn off all accessories and lights.
2. Connect clamps to battery terminals. For additional
information refer to
Safety Information–Charging
Instructions.
3. Plug charger power cord into properly grounded 120 VAC
outlet.
4. Set Volts Range switch to 12 Volt.
5. Set Length of Charge Timer to HOLD.
6. Charge battery for five minutes.
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Partially charging battery helps direct more power to
starter motor during cranking assist.
7. Crank engine.
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Cranking assist is provided for approximately 5 seconds
followed by a 120 second cool down. Although most
starter motors can withstand cranking for 15 seconds,
the charger only provides cranking assist for 5 seconds
before cool down is required.
