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AUTOMATIC CHARGING MODE
When the 6A<>2A Charge or
Boost rate is selected, the charger
switches to the maintain mode
automatically after the battery is
charged.
ABORTED CHARGE
If charging cannot be completed
normally, charging will abort.
When charging aborts, the
charger’s output is shut off and the
Bad Battery (red) LED will light. Do
not continue attempting to charge
this battery. Have it checked or
replaced.
DESULFATION MODE
Desulfation could take 8 to 10
hours. If desulfation fails, charging
will abort and the Bad Battery (red)
LED will light.
COMPLETION OF CHARGE
Charge completion is indicated by
the Charged/Maintaining (green)
LED. When lit, the charger has
switched to the maintain mode of
operation.
MAINTAIN MODE
(FLOAT MODE MONITORING)
When the Charged/Maintaining
(green) LED is lit, the charger
has started maintain mode. In
this mode, the charger keeps the
battery fully charged by delivering
a small current when necessary.
If the charger has to provide an
excessive maintain current for a
continuous 12 hour period, it will
go into abort mode (see
Aborted
Charge
section). This is usually
caused by a drain on the battery or
the battery could be bad.
MAINTAINING A BATTERY
This unit charges and maintains
12V batteries, keeping them at full
charge.
NOTE:
The maintain mode
technology allows you to safely
charge and maintain a healthy
battery for extended periods of
time. However, problems with the
battery, electrical problems in the
vehicle, improper connections or
other unanticipated conditions
could cause excessive current
draws. As such, occasionally
monitoring your battery and the
charging process is required.
USING THE ENGINE START
FEATURE
Your battery charger can be used
to jump start your car if the battery
is low. Follow all safety instructions
and precautions for charging
your battery. Wear complete eye
protection and protective clothing.
WARNING:
Using the Engine
Start feature WITHOUT a battery
installed in the vehicle could cause
damage to the vehicle’s electrical
system.
NOTE:
If you have charged the
battery and it still will not start your
car, do not use the Engine Start
feature, or it could damage the
vehicle’s electrical system. Have
the battery checked.
1.
With the charger unplugged
from the AC outlet, connect the
charger to the battery following
the instructions given in
Follow
These Steps When Battery is
Installed in Vehicle.
2.
Connect the charger to a live
grounded 120V AC outlet.
3.
With the charger plugged in
and connected to the battery
and chassis, press the Rate
Selection button until the Engine
Start LED is lit, and then press
the START button.