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f)
For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from battery
charger to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE
(RED) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect clip
to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal
part of the frame or engine block.
g)
When disconnecting charger, turn switches to off, disconnect AC cord, remove clip
from vehicle chassis, and then remove clip from battery terminal.
h)
See operating instructions for length of charge information.
16) FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR
THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A
SPARK NEAR BATTERY:
a)
Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a
larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.
b)
Attach at least a 24-inch-long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to NEGATIVE
(NEG, N, –) battery post.
c)
Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of battery.
d)
Position yourself and free end of cable as far away from battery as possible – then
connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip to free end of cable.
e)
Do not face battery when making final connection.
f)
When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting
procedure and break first connection while as far away from battery as practical.
g)
A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on
board requires equipment specially designed for marine use.
GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS –
Charger should be grounded to reduce risk of electric shock. Charger is equipped with an electric
cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
DANGER –
Never alter AC cord or plug provided – if it will not fit outlet, have proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician. Improper connection can result in a risk of an electric shock.
This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like
the plug illustrated in sketch A in Figure 1. A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter
illustrated in sketches B and C, may be used to connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle as shown
in sketch B if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only
until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician.
DANGER –
Before using adapter as illustrated, be certain that center screw of outlet plate is
grounded. The green-colored rigid ear or lug extending from adapter must be connected to a
properly grounded outlet– make certain it is grounded. If necessary, replace original outlet cover
plate screw with a longer screw that will secure adapter ear or lug to outlet cover plate and make
ground connection to grounded outlet.
NOTE:
USE OF AN ADAPTER IS NOT ALLOWED IN CANADA. IF A GROUNDING TYPE
RECEPTACLE IS NOT AVAILABLE, DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE UNTIL THE
PROPER OUTLET IS INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN
Figure 1
GROUNDING
PIN
(A)
(B)
(C)
GROUNDING
MEANS
ADAPTER
METAL SCREW
COVER OF GROUNDED
OUTLET BOX
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USER INSTRUCTIONS
AUTOMATIC CHARGING AND BATTERY STATUS
MONITORING:
DELTRAN BATTERY TENDER® POWER TENDER
PLUS Battery Chargers are completely automatic and may be left
connected to both AC power and to the battery that it is charging for long
periods of time. However, it is prudent to periodically check both the
battery and the charger for normal operation during these extended
charging periods.
The charger output power, voltage, and current all depend on the condition
of the battery that is being charged. DELTRAN BATTERY TENDER®
POWER TENDER PLUS Battery Chargers have 2 status lights (one red,
and one green) that indicate the operating mode of the charger, and the
condition of the battery that is connected to the charger.
The charger operates in one of the 3 primary charge modes: the bulk
mode (full charge power, constant current, increasing battery voltage,
battery is 0% to 75% or 80% charged), the absorption mode (high constant
voltage, decreasing current, battery is 75% to 100% charged), or the
storage/float maintenance mode (low constant voltage, minimal charge
current, battery is 100% to 103% charged).
When the battery is fully charged, the green status indicator light will turn
on and the charger will switch to a storage/maintenance charge mode.
DELTRAN BATTERY TENDER® POWER TENDER PLUS Battery
Chargers will automatically monitor and maintain the battery at full charge.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
The
DELTRAN BATTERY TENDER®
POWER TENDER PLUS Battery Chargers have the following special
features:
SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION:
The
battery charger can sustain
a short circuit connection directly across its DC output terminals indefinitely
without any risk of either electric shock or excessive heat.
REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION:
The
battery charger is
protected by an external fuse against any damage due to the DC output
leads being connected to the opposite polarity battery post. No damage
will result to either the battery or the battery charger.
TIME REQUIRED TO CHARGE A BATTERY:
The DELTRAN BATTERY TENDER® POWER TENDER PLUS Battery
Chargers charge at a rate of either 5.0 Amps (5.0 Amp-Hours per hour) or
2.5 Amps (2.5 Amp-Hours per hour). Therefore, a fully discharged 15
Amp-Hour battery will take approximately 2.4 hours or 4.8 hours
respectively, to recharge to 80% capacity. Some large automotive or
marine, deep cycle type batteries may take more than 24 hours to fully
recharge.
