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ADJUSTABLE CHARGE RATES: 12 VOLT BATTERIES
STEP 5 – SET BATTERY CHEMISTRY TYPE
Battery Chemistry should be selected by the type of battery being charged (refer to
the battery manufacturer’s specifications for battery type). Refer to page 12 for a
detailed explanation.
For example if you are charging an AGM battery, then AGM mode will need to be
selected. This can be done by the following procedure:
a. Press the Mode or Charge Rate button.
b. Press the Mode button repeatedly until the correct battery type is selected.
STEP 6 – CHARGING
During the charge process, the CHARGING and FULLY CHARGED LED will flash various
patterns. This is normal and indicates the various charge stages. Refer to “How can I tell
what stage the battery charger is in” in the FAQ section, page 14.
When the FULLY CHARGED LED remains on, this is known as the float stage and the
charger can be left connected to the battery without over charging.
If the POWER LED is flashing, there is a fault; refer to “Fault Codes” explanation on
page 13 of this manual.
STEP 7 – DISCONNECTION
Ensure the 240V mains switch is turned off and the charger is disconnected from the
240V mains power.
Battery out of vehicle
Remove the BLACK lead (battery clip) from the battery.
Remove the RED lead (battery clip) from battery.
Battery in vehicle
Remove the chassis connection.
Remove the battery terminal connection.
Battery in vehicle using harness (IC700 only)
Unplug the harness from the charger’s output lead.
Current AH
CCA
MCA
setting
C-7 C-20
C-7 C-20
C-7 C-20
Time
1A
7 20
40 120
55 170
7 – 24h
2A
14 40
80 240
110 330
7 – 24h
4A
30 80
180 480
250 650
7 – 24h
6A
40 120
240 720
330 1000
7 – 24h
7A
50 140
300 800
350 900
7 – 24h
8A
60 160
360 1000
500 1300
7 – 24h
10A
70 200
450 1000
500 1200
6 – 20h
15A
85 300
465 2000
600 2500
6 – 20h