3
• Includes non-spillable, maintenance-free, heavy-duty, sealed battery
• Rechargeable with either supplied 12 Volt DC Charging Adapter or built-in 120
Volt AC Charger
• Heavy duty, industrial grade copper clamps, and #6AWG jumper cables with
exclusive recessed cable holsters
• Requires no maintenance (other than recharging) for optimum operation
• Molded high-impact case is tough and durable
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Controls and Indicators
FUNCTION BUTTONS (FROM LEFT TO RIGHT):
Battery Voltage —
Displays the battery’s current voltage.
2/6/10 AMP (Charge Rate Selector)
— allows the user to select the charge rate
based on battery size. This selection and the actual battery charge rate are monitored
DIGITAL READOUT
CIRCULATING PATTERN
FAULT LED
INDICATOR
ALTERNATOR GOOD
LED INDICATOR
BATTERY VOLTAGE
LED INDICATOR
BATTERY
VOLTAGE
BUTTON
ALTERNATOR
CHECK BUTTON
POWER BUTTON
DIGITAL DISPLAY
2/6/10 AMP
BUTTON
GOOD/BAD POLARITY
CONNECTION INDICATORS
12 VOLT DC
OUTLET
BATTERY CHARGE
LEVEL BUTTON
BATTERY CHARGER
PANEL (BACK OF UNIT)
(SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS)
LED BATTERY STATUS
INDICATORS
AREA LIGHT
POWER
SLIDE
SWITCH
LED EMERGENCY
AREA LIGHT
120 VOLT AC
CHARGER
POSITIVE (+)
RED CLAMP
NEGATIVE (–)
RED CLAMP
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Smart
™
Battery Charger
Smart
™
Battery Chargers feature 3-stage, high-efficiency charging technology, built-in
microprocessor control that ensures fast, safe and complete charging of serviceable
batteries.
Stage One —
Rapid Start Charge at 10 amps delivers maximum charging
amperage to “wake up” any serviceable 12 volt battery and allows for quick engine
starting in just 8 minutes (based on a midsize vehicle battery at 50% charge level).
When battery reaches a maximum safe predetermined voltage, the charger will
automatically signal a "beep" and move into Stage 2 of the charging process.
Stage Two —
Absorption Charge maintains the maximum possible charge at a
constant, safe, predetermined voltage. During the phase, voltage absorption regulation
charge, the charging voltage remains constant, while the actual charging current is
reduced to allow for the maximum proper internal chemical energy transfer. At the end
of Stage 2, the charger will automatically move into Stage 3 charge mode.
Stage Three —
Top-Off Charge voltage is automatically maintained and reduced
to a predetermined level while current is adjusted for a safe, effective battery charge.
At the conclusion of Stage 3, the unit will BEEP signaling the completion of the
charging cycle.
The Automatic Float Charge feature is ideal for maintaining a battery. It automatically
“tops off” a battery as needed, to keep it fully charged all the time.
FEATURES
• Smart
™
Battery Charger with three charge rate settings, accessed by the Charge
Rate Selector 2A/6A/10A button:
a) 2 amps: smaller batteries, as in lawn mowers, snowmobiles, motorcycles, etc.
b) 6 amps: mid-sized batteries, as in small cars
c) 10 amps: automobile batteries and light trucks
• Digital Display shows charge rate, operating mode, fault codes and FUL when charged
• Alternator Check
• Automatic Float Charge
• Jump-Starts without the need of another vehicle
• Reverse polarity connection warning
• Easy-to-Read LED Battery Charge Level Indicators
• 12 Volt DC Outlet for powering and recharging accessories and appliances
• Ultra bright, long-life LED emergency area light
BEEP
BEEP
OFF BEEP
STAGE THREE
CHARGING
COMPLETE
STAGE ONE
STAGE TWO
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