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8. GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS
8.1
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.
8.2 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.
8.3 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
16
12
10
8
*AWG-American Wire Gauge
9. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
9.1
Remove all cord wraps and uncoil
the cables prior to using the
battery charger.
9.2
Extend the handle from the
retracted position by pulling it
upward until it locks into place.
(Press the small silver buttons
inward, if necessary.)
10. CONTROL PANEL
RATE SELECTION BUTTON
Use this button to select one of the
following:
•
6A<>2A CHARGE/MAINTAIN –
For charging small and large
batteries.
Not recommended for
industrial applications.
•
40A BOOST –
For quickly adding
energy to a severely discharged
or large capacity battery prior to
Engine Start.
• 200A ENGINE START –
Provides
additional amps for cranking an
engine with a weak or run-down
battery. Always use in combination
with a battery.
LED INDICATORS
CLAMPS REVERSED/BAD
BATTERY (red) LED flashing:
The connections are reversed.
CLAMPS REVERSED/BAD
BATTERY (red) LED lit:
The
charger has detected a problem with
the battery. See
Troubleshooting
for
more information.
ON (yellow/orange) LED lit:
The charger is charging the battery.
CHARGED/MAINTAINING (green)
LED lit:
The battery is fully charged
and the charger is in maintain mode.
NOTE:
See
Operating Instructions
for a complete description of the
charger modes.