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The minimum size battery recommended is 500 Cold Cranking Amps, 100 minute Reserve Capacity. For maximum performance, install the highest
rated battery available.
3.
TYPE OF BATTERY:
If you are going to use your unit as a DC power supply for tools, etc; you should install a “Deep Cycle” or “High Cycle”
type battery. These batteries have a high Reserve Capacity rating and are designed so that repeated full discharges will not harm their
performance.
4.
TERMINAL POSTS:
The unit is designed to accommodate either “Top Post” batteries or “Side Post” batteries.
DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
Connect and disconnect DC output clamps only after setting the DC clamp switch to the OFF position and removing AC cord from electric outlet.
NEVER ALLOW CLAMPS TO TOUCH EACH OTHER.
When attaching the DC clamps to the battery post, twist or rock back and forth several times to make a good connection. This tends to keep the
clamps from slipping off the terminals and helps reduce sparking.
ENGINE STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
Follow these instructions for maximum safety:
a.
To reduce risk of damage; position AC cord and DC cables away from hood, door, or moving engine parts.
b.
Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause serious injury to person(s).
c.
Check polarity of battery posts. The Positive (POS, P, +) post usually has a larger diameter than the Negative (NEG, N, -) post.
d.
Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If the negative post is grounded to the vehicle chassis (as in most
vehicles) see Item (e). If the positive post is grounded to the vehicle chassis, see Item (f).
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT CLAMP(S) TO CARBURETOR, FUEL LINES, OR SHEET METAL BODY PARTS.
e.
For a negative grounded vehicle, set DC clamp switch to OFF position and connect Positive (Red) clamp to the Positive, ungrounded post of
battery. Touch or connect Negative (Black) clamp to the Negative battery post. If light comes on, reverse the first connection and repeat test.
When light does not come on, connect negative clamp to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Connect to a heavy gauge metal
part of frame or engine block.
f.
For a positive grounded vehicle, set DC clamp switch to OFF position and connect Positive (Red) clamp to vehicle chassis or engine block
away from battery. Touch or connect Negative (Black) clamp to the Negative battery post. If light comes on, reverse the first connection and
repeat test. When you get no indication light, disconnect positive clamp from engine frame, connect negative clamp to negative battery post
and reconnect positive clamp to vehicle chassis.
After the correct clamp connections have been made, set the DC clamp switch to ON and start the stalled engine as soon as possible. Leaving the
unit connected to the dead battery may discharge the battery. MAKE SURE POLARITY LIGHT IS OFF BEFORE TURNING UNIT ON.
When disconnecting clamps set the DC clamp switch to OFF, remove clamp from vehicle chassis and then remove clamp from battery terminal.
RECHARGE INTERNAL BATTERY
The battery charger in this unit is equipped with a solid-state control circuit, which will automatically bring the battery to a full state of charge and
then shut off. The unit may be left plugged into a power socket after the battery is charged without fear of overcharging the battery. Recharge the
internal battery every 10-14 days if the unit is stored without power cord plugged in.
Indicator Light Definitions:
Continuous Red Light ------- Indicates AC power is on.
Continuous Green Light ---- Indicates correct internal battery connection. If when the internal battery is connected, the green light does not light,
check for proper polarity or poor connections. If the internal battery voltage is below 1 volt the green light will not come
on.
Continuous Yellow Light --- Indicates charging.
Blinking Yellow Light -------- Indicates battery is near end of charge and is in the float charge mode.
Blinking Green Light -------- Indicates charging is complete and is in standby mode.
Notes:
Five Second Delay - To avoid sparking, the charger control test for correct polarity and secure connections before applying current to the battery.
When connected properly, the green light will come on for 5 seconds before the yellow light comes on.
Battery Charge ------ After testing the battery, the control will select a charging rate suitable for the voltage and state of the battery. A small battery
or a nearly charged battery will cause the charger to rapidly step down in current to avoid heating and gassing.
Finish Charge -------- In order to reach a 100% state of charge on the battery, a finish charge cycle has been programmed into the charger. During
the finish cycle the yellow light will blink. If the battery is good, there will be enough charge in the battery at this time to start a
vehicle when the yellow light is blinking.
Battery Maintainer -- If the charger is left connected to the battery, it will begin recharging if the terminal voltage falls below 12.5VDC.
VRLA Batteries ------ All sealed batteries are valve regulated batteries. There are two types, gel cell or absorptive glass mat (AGM). VRLA batteries
have voltage limit restrictions during charging to prevent gassing because of their sealed construction prevents replenishing
the electrolyte.
Operating Instructions:
1.
Plug AC cord into outlet. The RED light should come on.
2.
If the internal battery is connected properly, the GREED light will come on for 5 seconds.
3.
The YELLOW light will com on when the GREEN light goes off and charging will begin.
4.
When the battery is between 80% and 99% state of charge when the YELLOW light is blinking. The charger is in the finish charge mode.
5.
The battery has been fully charged when the GREEN light is blinking. No current is supplied to the battery and the charger is in the standby
mode.
