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6
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RATE SELECTION BUTTON
Use this button to select one of the following:
• 6<>2A CHARGE/MAINTAIN –
For
charging small and large batteries. Not
recommended for industrial applications.
• 30A BOOST –
For quickly adding
energy to a severely discharged or large
capacity battery prior to Engine Start.
• 85A ENGINE START –
Provides
additional amps for cranking an engine
with a weak or run-down battery. Always
use in combination with a battery.
NOTE:
Once the charger has started
charging the battery; if you press the Rate
Selection button once, the output current is
shut off and the display will show
OFF
and
then the battery voltage. If you press the
Rate Selection button again, the current
will go back on at the same setting it was
when it was turned off.
LED INDICATORS
CLAMPS REVERSED (red) LED
flashing:
The connections are
reversed.
ON (yellow/orange) LED lit:
The charger is charging/boosting
the battery.
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.
BATTERY TYPE BUTTON
Use this button to select the battery type.
–
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.
–
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.
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 (except
in Engine Start mode).
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 and desired rate.
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 and desired rate.
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.
BOOST MODE
To select the Boost mode, press the Rate
Selection button until the yellow/orange
30A Boost LED lights solid. The ON
LED will light solid if battery is properly
connected and the boosting process will
start. While in Boost mode, the display
will show the voltage. If a bad battery is
detected, the display will show “
bad
/
bat
”
and an error code.
NOTE
: Boost mode will remain energized
until the Rate Selection button is pressed.
