•
6
•
10. CONTROL PANEL
ON/OFF SWITCH
Use this switch to select between the
Charge/Maintain rate, Boost rate and the
Engine Start mode.
•
OFF –
When the switch is in this position
(middle), the charger is turned off.
•
BOOST or CHARGE/MAINTAIN –
When the switch is in this position, the
Rate Selection button can be set to either
the Charge/Maintain 6A<>2A or the
Boost 40A setting.
•
ENGINE START –
When the switch is in
this position, the Engine Start LED will
illuminate.
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 200
amps for cranking an engine with a
weak or run-down battery. Always use in
combination with a battery.
LED INDICATORS
CLAMPS REVERSED (red) LED flashing:
The connections are reversed.
BOOST/CHARGING (yellow/orange)
LED lit:
The charger has detected that a
battery is connected, and is performing
the selected operation—either Boost
or Charge.
BOOST/CHARGING (yellow/orange)
LED flashing:
The charger is in abort
mode.
CHARGED/MAINTAINING
(green) LED pulsing:
The battery
is fully charged and the charger is in
maintain mode.
NOTE:
See
Operating Instructions
for a complete description of the
charger modes.
11. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
A spark near the battery may
cause an explosion.
WARNING:
When the unit is in either the
Boost/Charge or Engine Start mode, the
clamps are energized and will spark if
touched together.
CHARGING A BATTERY
IN THE VEHICLE
1.
Turn off all the vehicle’s accessories.
2.
Keep the hood open.
3.
Clean the battery terminals.
4.
Set the switch to the OFF position.
5.
Lay the AC/DC cables away from any
fan blades, belts, pulleys and other
moving parts that can cause injury.
6.
Connect the battery, following the
precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
7.
Connect the charger to an electrical
outlet.
8.
With the charger plugged in and
connected to the battery of the vehicle,
set the ON/OFF switch to the BOOST
or CHARGE/MAINTAIN position.
9.
Select the desired rate by pressing the
RATE SELECTION button.
10.
When disconnecting the charger, set the
switch to the OFF position, disconnect
the charger from the AC power, remove
the clamp from the vehicle chassis, and
then remove the clamp from the battery
terminal.
CHARGING A BATTERY
OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE
1.
Place battery in a well-ventilated area.
2.
Set the switch to the OFF position.
3.
Clean the battery terminals.
4.
Connect the battery, following the
precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
5.
Connect the charger to the electrical
outlet.
6.
With the charger plugged in and
connected to the battery of the vehicle,
set the ON/OFF switch to the BOOST or
CHARGE/MAINTAIN position.
7.
Select the desired rate by pressing the
RATE SELECTION button.
8.
When disconnecting the charger,
set the switch to the OFF position,
disconnect the charger from the AC
power, disconnect the negative clamp,
and finally the positive clamp.
9.
A marine (boat) battery must be
removed and charged on shore.
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 will damage the vehicle’s
electrical system.
