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BATTERY TYPE BUTTON
Use this button to set the type of battery
to charge.
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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.
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The electrolyte in a GEL cell has a
silica additive that causes it to set up or
stiffen. The recharge voltages on this type of
cell are lower than those for other styles of
lead-acid battery. This is probably the most
sensitive cell in terms of adverse reactions to
overvoltage charging. Gel batteries are best
used in VERY DEEP cycle application and
may last a bit longer in hot weather
applications. If the wrong battery charger is
used on a gel cell battery, poor performance
and premature failure will result.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
A spark near battery may cause
a battery explosion.
IMPORTANT:
Do not start the vehicle with
the charger connected to the AC outlet, or it
could result in damage to the charger
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.
For a negative-ground vehicle (as in
most vehicles), connect the charger’s
POSITIVE (RED) clamp to the POSITIVE
(POS, P, +) battery post. Next, connect
the charger’s NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp
to the vehicle chassis or engine block,
away from the battery.
7.
For a positive-ground vehicle, connect the
charger’s NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to the
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post. Next,
connect the charger’s POSITIVE (RED)
clamp to the vehicle chassis or engine
block away from the battery. NEVER
connect any clamps to the carburetor, fuel
lines or sheet-metal body parts.
8.
Connect the charger to an electrical outlet.
9.
Select the battery type and charge rate.
10.
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 a 24-inch long, 6-gauge (AWG)
insulated battery cable to the NEGATIVE
(NEG, N, -) battery post (i.e., jumper
cable) (not provided).
4.
Connect the POSITIVE (RED) clamp to
the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post.
5.
Position yourself and the “negative post
extension” cable as far away from the
battery as possible, and connect the
NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to the cable’s
free end.
6.
Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.
7.
Select the battery type and charge rate.
8.
When charging is complete, 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.
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.
CHARGE RATE
The charger will automatically adjust the
charging current, based on battery size, in
order to charge the battery completely,
efficiently and safely.
AUTOMATIC CHARGING MODE
When an Automatic Charge is performed,
the charger switches to the maintain mode
automatically after the battery is charged.
