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DISPLAY BUTTON
Use this button to set the function of the
digital display to one of the following:
(Battery %) –
The digital display
shows an estimated charge percentage
of the battery connected to the charger’s
battery clamps, when charging. When the
starting battery voltage is below 8.0V, the
battery percentage is not yet available
and will show “----“
(Amps) –
The display will show the
approximate charging current.
(Voltage) –
The Digital Display shows
the voltage at the charger battery clamps,
in DC volts.
RATE SELECTION BUTTON
Use this button to select one of the following:
2<>6A 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.
200A ENGINE START (12V) –
Provides 200 amps for cranking an engine
with a weak or run-down battery. Always
use in combination with a battery.
150A ENGINE START (6V) –
Provides 150 amps for cranking an engine
with a weak or run-down battery. Always
use in combination with a battery.
START/STOP BUTTON
Press to immediately begin charging your
properly connected battery.
LED INDICATORS
CLAMPS REVERSED (red) LED
flashing:
The connections are reversed.
BOOST/ON (yellow/orange) LED lit:
The charger is charging the battery.
CHARGED/MAINTAINING (green)
LED lit:
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 type of battery.
– 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.
Standard 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.
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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.
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 ON/OFF 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.
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.