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CHARGER CONTROLS
DISPLAY MODE SWITCH
Use this switch button to set the function of
the digital display to one of the following.
•
BATTERY %:
The digital display shows
an estimate of the percent of charge of
the battery connected to the charger
battery clamps.
•
VOLTAGE:
The digital display shows the
voltage at the charger battery clamps in
DC volts.
• ALTERNATOR %:
The digital display
shows an estimated percentage of the
output of the vehicle charging system
connected to the charger battery clamps
as compared to a properly functioning
system.
BATTERY TYPE SWITCH
Use this switch button to set the type of
battery to be charged to one of the fol-
lowing.
•
12V REGULAR:
This is the type of
battery usually used in cars, trucks,
and motorcycles. These batteries have
vent caps and are often marked “low
maintenance” or “maintenance-free”.
•
12V DEEP CYCLE:
Deep cycle batter-
ies are usually marked as “deep cycle”
or “marine”. Deep cycle batteries are
usually larger than the other types.
•
12V AGM/GEL:
AGM and gel cell bat-
teries have sealed cases without vent
caps. Such batteries are often smaller
than the other types.
•
6V REGULAR:
This is the type of bat-
tery usually used in antique and some
specialized vehicles. The 6V REGULAR
battery type is not selectable for batteries
greater than 8.5V DC.
With the exception of AGM and gel cell
batteries, all other battery types may or
may not have vent caps.
Vent caps are
located on top of the battery and provide a
means to add distilled water when needed
.
Batteries should be marked with their type.
If charging a battery that is not marked,
check the manual of the item that uses
the battery. If the battery type is unknown,
use the REGULAR setting. Make sure the
battery complies with the safety instructions
on page 3.
CHARGE RATE SWITCH
Use this switch button to set the maximum
charge rate to one of the following.
• 2A SLOW CHARGE RATE:
Intended for
charging small batteries such as those
commonly used in garden tractors, snow
mobiles and motorcycles. The 2A rate
is not intended to be used as a trickle
charger for larger batteries.
•
12A
FAST
30A RAPID CHARGE
RATE:
Use for charging automotive bat-
teries, marine batteries, and deep cycle
batteries. Not intended for industrial
applications.
•
75A START:
Provides 75 amps for crank-
ing an engine with a weak or run down
battery. Always use in combination with
a battery.
NOTE:
To turn OFF the charger, unplug
from the power cord from the wall outlet.
If the charge mode is changed after charg-
ing has started (by pressing the CHARGE
RATE or BATTERY TYPE button), the
charging process will be restarted.
The voltage displayed during charging is
the charging voltage and usually will be
higher than the battery’s resting voltage.
