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BATTERY TYPE BUTTON
Use this button to select the battery type.
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Used in cars, trucks and
motorcycles, these batteries have vent caps
and are often marked “low maintenance” or
“maintenance-free”. This type of battery is
designed to deliver quick bursts of energy
(such as starting engines) and has a greater
plate count. The plates are thinner and have
somewhat different material composition.
Regular batteries should not be used for
deep-cycle applications.
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The Absorbed Glass Mat
construction allows the electrolyte to be
suspended in close proximity with the
plate’s active material. In theory, this
enhances both the discharge and recharge
efficiency. The AGM batteries are a variant
of Sealed VRLA (valve regulated lead-acid)
batteries. Popular uses include high-
performance engine starting, power sports,
deep-cycle, solar and storage batteries.
11. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
A spark near the battery may
cause an explosion.
IMPORTANT:
Do not start the vehicle with
the charger connected to the AC outlet, or
it could result in damage to the charger.
NOTE:
This charger is equipped with
an auto-start feature. Current will not be
supplied to the battery clamps until a
battery is properly connected. The clamps
will not 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.
Place the charger on a dry, non-
flammable surface.
5.
Lay the AC/DC cables away from any
fan blades, belts, pulleys and other
moving parts.
6.
Connect the battery, following the
precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
7.
Connect the charger to an electrical
outlet.
8.
Select the battery type.
9.
When charging is complete,
disconnect the charger from the AC
power, remove the clamps from the
vehicle’s 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.
Clean the battery terminals.
3.
Connect the battery, following the
precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
4.
Connect the charger to the electrical
outlet.
5.
Select the battery type.
6.
When charging is complete,
disconnect the charger from the AC
power, disconnect the negative clamp,
and finally the positive clamp.
7.
A marine (boat) battery must be
removed and charged on shore.
CHARGE RATE
The charger will automatically adjust the
charging current, based on battery size,
in order to charge the battery completely,
efficiently and safely.
BATTERY CHARGING TIMES
Times are based on a 50% discharged
battery and may change, depending on age
and condition of battery.
AUTOMATIC CHARGING MODE
When the Automatic Charge is performed,
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
CLAMPS REVERSED/BAD BATTERY
(red) LED will light. Do not continue
attempting to charge this battery. Check
the battery and replace, if necessary.
DESULFATION MODE
Desulfation could take 8 to 10 hours.
If desulfation fails, charging will abort and
the CLAMPS REVERSED/BAD BATTERY
(red) LED will light.
COMPLETION OF CHARGE
Charge completion is indicated by the
CHARGED
(green) LED. When
pulsing, the charger has switched to the
maintain mode of operation.
MAINTAIN MODE
(FLOAT MODE MONITORING)
When the CHARGED
(green) LED is
pulsing, the charger has started maintain
