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2. AC AND DC CHARGING/RECHARGING
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Use a common household extension cord for charging (
cord not supplied
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For maximum battery life, we recommend the HUSKY® POWER SYSTEM be
kept fully charged at all times. If the battery is allowed to remain in a
discharged state, battery life will be shortened.
Do not use inverter while charging
Do not Reverse Polarity or touch clamps can cause damage to inverter
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discharges between recharges reduces battery life
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• MAKE SURE ALL SWITCHES ARE TURNED OFF DURING RECHARGING
• Charge unit for a full 24 hours using AC method before using the first time
• Recharge unit fully after each use
• Recharge unit every two months, when it has not been used regularly.
2.1 VIEWING BATTERY VOLTAGE LEVEL
Press the Battery Level pushbutton to display battery voltage. Use the chart
below to determine battery level.
Voltage
Battery Level
13.0 and above
100%
12.5
80%
12.0
50%
11.0
20%
10.5 and below
0%
2.2 120 VOLT AC CHARGING
1. Lift the AC adapter cover located behind the unit (Figure 1B).
Connect an extension cord to the unit and plug the other end of the cord
into a 120 Volt AC wall outlet.
2. The front panel digital display shows a circular pattern until battery is fully
charged; then, shows FUL when charging completes.
3. Once fully charged, stop charging by disconnecting the extension cord.
NOTE:
The unit cannot be overcharged using the AC method. The HUSKY®
PORTABLE POWER SYSTEM also comes with a DC/DC charging
adapter for recharging the unit from a 12 Volt DC accessory outlet
in a vehicle or boat.
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