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7. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE
A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY
CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO
REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR
THE BATTERY:
7.1
Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE
(POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger
diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.
7.2
Attach at least a 24-inch-long 6-gauge
(AWG) insulated battery cable to
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) battery post.
7.3
Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to
POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of battery.
7.4
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.
7.5
Do not face battery when making final
connection.
7.6
When disconnecting charger, always do
so in reverse sequence of connecting
procedure and break first connection
while as far away from battery as
practical.
7.7
A marine (boat) battery must be removed
and charged on shore. To charge it on
board requires equipment specially
designed for marine use.
8. GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS
This battery charger is for use on a
nominal 120 volt circuit and has a
grounded plug. The charger must be
grounded, to reduce the risk of electric
shock. The plug must be plugged into
an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances. The plug pins
must fit the receptacle (outlet). Do not use
with an ungrounded system.
DANGER:
Never alter the AC cord or
plug provided – if it does not fit the outlet,
have a proper grounded outlet installed
by a qualified electrician. An improper
connection can result in a risk of an
electric shock or electrocution.
NOTE:
Pursuant to Canadian
Regulations, use of an adapter plug
is not allowed in Canada. Use of an
adapter plug in the United States is not
recommended and should not be used.
USING AN EXTENSION CORD
The use of an extension cord is not
recommended. If you must use an
extension cord, follow these guidelines:
• Pins on plug of extension cord must be
the same number, size, and shape as
those of plug on charger.
• Ensure that the extension cord is
properly wired and in good electrical
condition.
• Wire size must be large enough for
the AC ampere rating of charger, as
specified:
Length of cord (feet)
25
50
100 150
AWG* size of cord
18
16
14
14
*AWG-American Wire Gauge
9. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
9.1
Remove all cord wraps and uncoil the cables prior to using the battery charger.
10. CONTROL PANEL
DIGITAL DISPLAY
The Digital Display gives a digital
indication of voltage or % of charge. The
display will show the battery VOLTAGE
when the charger is not charging a
battery. When it goes into charging mode,
the display will automatically change to
ON
(to show charging has started) and
then show the percent-of-charge of the
battery being charged and either 6 or 12
(the voltage of the battery, determined
by the charger). If you manually stop the
charging process (by pressing the Rate
Selection button) before the battery is fully
charged, the display will show
Off
.
DISPLAY MODE BUTTON
Use this button to set the function of the
digital display to one of the following:
•
Battery % –
When charging, the digital
display shows an estimated charge
percentage of the battery connected
to the charger’s battery clamps. Not
functional in Tester mode.
•
Alternator % –
In Tester mode, the
digital display shows an estimated output
percentage of the vehicle’s charging
system connected to the charger’s
battery clamps, compared to a properly
functioning system. The alternator
