LED INDICATORS
CLAMPS REVERSED/
BAD BATTERY (red) LED flashing:
The connections are reversed.
CLAMPS REVERSED/
BAD BATTERY (red) LED lit:
The charger has detected a problem
with the battery. See
Troubleshooting
for more information.
(yellow/orange) LED lit:
The charger is properly connected
and the battery is receiving power.
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.
11. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
A spark near the battery may
cause an explosion.
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 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.
Connect the battery, following the
precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
7.
Connect the charger to an electrical
outlet.
8.
With the charger plugged in and
connected to the battery of the
vehicle, set the switch to the
Boost or Charge/Maintain position.
9.
Select the desired rate.
10.
When disconnecting the charger,
set the switch to the OFF position,
disconnect the charger from the AC
power, remove the clamp from the
vehicle 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.
Set the switch to the OFF position.
4.
Connect the battery, following the
precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
5.
Connect the charger to the electrical
outlet.
6.
With the charger plugged in and
connected to the battery of the
vehicle, set the switch to the
Boost or Charge/Maintain position.
7.
Select the desired rate.
8.
When disconnecting the charger,
set the switch to the OFF position,
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.
BOOST MODE
NOTE:
The unit will automatically switch to
Boost mode, depending on the voltage.
To select the Charge/Maintain mode,
press the
Rate Selection button.
To select Boost mode, press the
Rate Selection button until yellow/
orange
Boost LED lights. The LED
will light if battery is properly connected
and the boosting process will start.
NOTE
: Boost mode will remain energized
until the
Rate Selection button is
pressed or the main ON/OFF switch is set
to the OFF position.
CHARGE/MAINTAIN MODE
To select this mode, press the
Rate
Selection button until the yellow/orange
6<>2A Charge/Maintain LED lights.
The LED will light if battery is properly
connected and the charging process will
start. When the battery is fully charged,
the green
Charged/Maintaining LED
will light. If charging cannot be completed,
the Clamps Reversed/Bad Battery (red)
LED will light. The battery may be bad;
have it checked.
NOTE:
If voltage of battery is under 12.7V,
charger will automatically go into Boost
mode to quickly add energy to the battery.
To abort/skip the temporary Boost and
force the charger into the Maintain/Charge
mode, press the
Rate Selection button
again (while still boosting).
USING THE ENGINE START FEATURE
Your battery charger can be used to jump
start your car if the battery is low. Follow
all safety instructions and precautions for
charging your battery. Wear complete eye
protection and protective clothing.
WARNING:
Using the ENGINE START
feature WITHOUT a battery installed
in the vehicle will damage the vehicle’s
electrical system.
NOTE:
During extremely cold weather,
or if the battery is under 2 volts, boost the
battery for 5 minutes before cranking the
engine.
