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
8.1
This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit. 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.
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
18 18 16
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
START/STOP BUTTON
Press to immediately begin charging your properly connected battery
. If the button is not pressed, charging
should begin in ten minutes.
CHARGING STATUS LED INDICATORS
CHARGING (yellow/orange) LED lit:
The charger is charging the battery.
CHARGED (green) LED lit:
The battery is fully charged and the charger is in maintain mode.
CLAMPS REVERSED (red) LED flashing:
The connections are reversed.
BAD BATTERY (red) LED lit:
The charger has detected a problem with the battery. See Troubleshooting for
more information.
NOTE:
See Operating Instructions for a complete description of the charger modes.
DIGITAL DISPLAY
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 START/STOP button) before the battery is fully charged, the display will show
OFF.
NOTE
: During charging, the display will go into sleep mode and will not show the percentage of charge or voltage of the
battery. To turn the display back on, press any button.
Voltage
–
The Digital Display shows the voltage at the charger battery clamps in DC volts, or the voltage of the battery,
depending on what mode the charger is in.
%
–
The Digital Display shows an estimated charge percent of the battery connected to the charger battery clamps.
CHARGE RATE
The charger will automatically adjust the charging current, based on battery size, in order to charge the battery
completely, efficiently and safely.
RATE SELECTION BUTTON
Use this button to set the maximum charge rate. Press the button until the desired charge rate is selected.
3A
–
For charging small batteries, such as those commonly used in garden tractors, snowmobiles and motorcycles.
Also used to maintain fully charged large batteries.
15A
–
For charging automotive, marine and light truck batteries. Not intended for industrial applications.
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