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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CHARGING THE BATTERY
WARNING –
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE:
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Always disconnect the AC plug from the AC outlet first before
disconnecting the charger from the battery to be charged.
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Ensure that all installation, operating instructions and safety precautions
are understood and observed; then follow the steps outlined in the
appropriate section (“Charging a battery Installed in a Vehicle” or
“Charging a Battery That has been Removed from a Vehicle”).
1. Plug the battery charger’s power cord into an AC outlet. The charger is now in
Standby Mode. The LCD screen will display the following (the clamp icon will
flash, the empty battery icon and the gauge without the pointer will light):
2. The charger’s battery clamps are color-coded. Red is positive; black is negative.
Connect the battery clamps correctly to the corresponding connectors on
the battery posts following the steps outlined in the “IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTION” section at the front of this manual.
Notes:
If the clamps are correctly connected with regard to polarity and the
unit is properly connected to the AC outlet, the unit will be in Standby mode
and the LCD screen will display the following (the clamp icons, arrow icons, the
battery icon and the gauge without the pointer light solid):
If the clamps are INCORRECTLY connected with regard to polarity, the LCD
screen will display the following (the “+” and “–” inside the battery icon and
the fault icon will flash and the clamp icons, the battery icon and the gauge
without the pointer will light) and a warning will sound until the clamps are
disconnected:
Unplug the charger; then remove the clamps. Reconnect the clamps properly.
3. When the unit is properly connected, press the charge/voltage button to start
the charging process. The LCD screen will display the following:
The digital display shows the output current that is charging the battery. The
gauge indicates the charge status of the battery. The clamp icons and the
battery icon light solid, the bars on the battery icon will change from empty
to solid (bottom to top) repeatedly and the arrow icons will gradually and
repeatedly move downward to the battery icon.
Notes:
The “ ” icon will appear at the top right of the gauge section if the
surrounding ambient temperature is higher than approximate 40°C. The “ ”
icon will appear at the top left of the gauge section if the surrounding ambient
temperature is lower than 0°C. This is not a fault code, but indicates that the
unit’s temperature compensation feature is operating.
IMPORTANT:
If the unit is overheated, the LCD screen will display the following
(the overheat alarm icon, fault icon and the battery icon will flash; and the
clamp icons, arrow icons and the gauge without the pointer will light):
Disconnect the charger and allow the charger to cool for several minutes.
Make sure there is adequate ventilation around the unit before attempting to
charge again.
IMPORTANT:
The charger will automatically detect the battery condition. If
it detects a problem with the battery, the LCD screen will display the fault
indication icon (the fault icon and the battery icon will flash; and the clamp
icons, arrow icons and the gauge without the pointer will light):
Disconnect the charger. Have the battery checked by a qualified technician.
IMPORTANT:
If the battery is not fully charged (the battery charge gauge does
not reach 100%) after 18 hours of continuous charging, the battery may have
internal damage and will not accept a charge. After 18 hours, the charging
process will automatically cut-off, the LCD screen will display the following (the
digital readout shows “F04”, the clamp icons, arrow icons, battery icon and the
gauge without the pointer will light solid):
Disconnect the charger. Have the battery checked by a qualified technician.
4. When the battery is completely charged, the unit automatically goes into float
charge mode and the LCD screen displays the following:
The digital display shows “FLO” to indicate that the unit is in float charge
mode. The battery charge gauge points to 100%, indicating a full charge. The
clamp icon and battery icon with four bars light solid, and the arrow icons will
gradually and repeatedly move downward to the battery icon. In this mode,
the unit monitors the battery voltage and charges as necessary to assure the
battery maintains full capacity. The unit remains in float charge mode as long
as the charger is connected to the battery and plugged into a functioning AC
outlet.
To stop the charging process at any time, press and hold the charge/voltage button
for three seconds to return the unit to Standby Mode.
When disconnecting the charger, disconnect the AC cord, remove clamp from the
vehicle chassis, and then remove the clamp from the battery terminal.
CHECKING THE BATTERY VOLTAGE
To Check the Battery Voltage in Standby Mode
1. Set up the battery charger and connect to the battery following steps 1
through 2 in the “Charging the Battery” section.
2. Press the charge/voltage button. The LCD screen will display the following:
The digital display shows the current voltage of the connected battery for
5 seconds. The gauge without the pointer will light solid. The unit will
automatically return to standby mode after 5 seconds.
To Check the Battery Voltage in Charging Mode:
Press the charge/voltage button and the LCD screen will display the following:
The digital display shows the current voltage of the connected battery for
5 seconds. Pressing the alternator check button or the battery recondition button
will have no effect. The unit will automatically return to charging mode after
5 seconds.
When disconnecting the charger, disconnect the AC cord, remove clamp from the
vehicle chassis, and then remove the clamp from the battery terminal.
USING THE ALTERNATOR CHECK FUNCTION
Set up the battery charger and connect to the battery following steps 1 through 2
in the “Charging the Battery” section.
Part 1
No Load (turn OFF all vehicle’s accessories):
The battery must be fully charged
before testing the alternator. Run the engine long enough to achieve normal idle
speed and verify there is a no-load voltage.
1. Press the alternator check button to start the check. The LCD screen will display
the following to indicate the unit is analyzing the alternator:
“Check” will flash, and the alternator icon and the gauge without the pointer
will light solid.
2. If the unit detects that the alternator is good, the LCD screen will display the
following:
“Good”, the alternator icon and the gauge without the pointer will light solid.
3. If the unit detects that the alternator is out of typical voltage range, the LCD
screen will display the following:
The fault icon will flash; and the alternator icon, “ALT” and the gauge without
the pointer will light solid.
4. Press the alternator check button again to stop the test.
Part 2
Under Load (accessories ON):
Next, load the alternator by turning on as many
accessories as possible (except for A/C and Defrost).
1. Press the alternator check button to start the check. The LCD screen will display
the following to indicate the unit is analyzing the alternator:
“Check” will flash, and the alternator icon and the gauge without the pointer
will light solid.
2. If the unit detects that the alternator is good, the LCD screen will display the
following:
“Good”, the alternator icon and the gauge without the pointer will light solid.
3. If the unit detects that the alternator is out of typical voltage range, the LCD
screen will display the following:
The fault icon will flash; and the alternator icon, “ALT” and the gauge without
the pointer will light solid.
4. Press the alternator check button again to stop the test.
Notes:
All buttons except the alternator check button are disabled in alternator check mode.
The unit may detect that the alternator is out of typical voltage range because someone has added
a number of accessory loads on the charging system, thereby increasing current demand from the
alternator. MAKE SURE THAT THE ALTERNATOR IS RATED TO SUPPORT THE APPLICATION.
This check may not be accurate for every make, manufacturer and model of vehicle. Check only 12
volt systems.
When disconnecting the charger, disconnect the AC cord, remove clamp from the
vehicle chassis, and then remove the clamp from the battery terminal.
RECONDITIONING THE BATTERY
Periodic reconditioning is recommended to maintain a battery’s optimum
performance. Battery recondition sends a series of electrical pulses to break up
the crystalline form of lead sulfate and turn these chemicals into useful battery
electrolytes. The process will stop automatically after 24 hours. To stop the process
sooner, press the battery recondition button a second time. More than 24 hours may
be needed to restore performance on some batteries. If so, repeat the process.
1. Set up the battery charger and connect to the battery following steps 1
through 2 in the “Charging the Battery” section.
2. Press the battery recondition button. The LCD screen will display the following:
The battery recondition indicator, the clamp icons, the battery icon and the
gauge without the pointer will light solid, the bars on the battery icon will
change from solid to empty (top to bottom) repeatedly and the battery
recondition icons will flash.
3. To stop the reconditioning process, press the battery recondition button again.
Pressing any other button during this process will have no effect.
IMPORTANT:
If 5 cycles of reconditioning does not improve battery performance,
discontinue and recycle the battery. The battery charger will go into charging mode
after 24 hours automatically.
When disconnecting the charger, disconnect the AC cord, remove clamp from the
vehicle chassis, and then remove the clamp from the battery terminal.
USING THE ENGINE START FUNCTION
1. Set up the battery charger and connect to the battery following steps 1
through 2 in the “Charging the Battery” section.
2. Press the engine start button. The LCD screen will display the following*:
The digital display shows the countdown.* The battery charge gauge will
indicate the battery’s current charge status. The engine start icon, clamp icons
and battery icon light solid, and the bars on the battery icon will change from
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