The charger will shut down if it is overloaded as a result of being connected to
batteries that are grossly beyond the operating range of the charger. To restart the unit
after this automatic shut down, turn the unit
OFF
. To turn the unit
OFF
, press the battery
size selector button until neither corresponding LED is lit – the unit is now turned
OFF
.
The charger can get very warm when in use: it must be placed in an environment
where it will not cause any damage to articles in its proximity. Ensure the battery
charger is located in a well-ventilated place during operation. NEVER use a battery
charger around or near combustible materials. NEVER attempt to charge a frozen
battery.
SOLAR Pro-Logix battery chargers are designed to synchronize charging
characteristics with batteries that are generally in good condition and under three
years old. It might not be possible to successfully charge an old or worn out battery.
Battery Charging Procedure
Follow the steps below for safe, effective battery charging. Prior to charging any
battery, thoroughly familiarize yourself with this entire owner’s manual and the owner’s
manual for the battery being charged and/or the vehicle in which the battery to be
charged is installed.
1. Initiate your battery connection. The battery charger output clamps are color-
coded for your convenience: RED for positive output and black for the negative
ground connection. Connect the RED (positive, +) clamp to the positive battery
terminal.
2. Connect the BLACK (negative, –) clamp to the negative battery terminal.
3. Ensure that the clamps are in good contact with the battery terminals. This
enables a smooth transfer of power from the charger to the connected battery.
4. Plug in the charger’s AC power cord to a properly rated power outlet
(120 Volts AC).
5. Turn the battery charger
ON
by selecting the proper battery size for the battery
being charged, using the yellow battery size selection button (with a right-
facing arrow). The charger must be powered prior to making a battery
connection in order to assess and diagnose the battery connection as it is
being made. (To turn the unit
OFF
, press the battery size selector button until
neither corresponding LED is lit – the unit is now turned
OFF
.)
6. Any problematic conditions resulting from the initial battery connection will be
noted by flashing LED warning lights in the Error Warning area on the
charger’s control panel.
7. Upon diagnosing a proper battery connection, the charger will automatically
initiate and complete the Quad-Phase charging process. Completion of the
charging process is indicated by a solidly lit Exercising/Complete LED.
8. After the battery is fully charged, turn off the main AC power switch (to turn the
unit
OFF
, press the battery size selector button until neither corresponding LED
is lit – the unit is now turned
OFF
) and unplug the charger from the AC outlet,
remembering to always pull by the plug and not the cord.
9. Finally, disconnect the battery by first disconnecting the BLACK (negative, –)
clamp and then the RED (positive, +) clamp.
