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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.
The unit will automatically switch to
6<>2A Charge/Maintain after the 30A
Boost operation has completed.
• 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
REVERSED (red) LED flashing:
The
connections are reversed.
CHARGING (yellow/orange) LED
lit:
The charger is charging the battery.
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.
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.
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.
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.
