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3-CharaCTEr digiTal disPlay
The large three-character digital display on the upper portion of the control panel indicates the various conditions and/or status codes.
The Status Codes are described in the following chart and on the bottom of the charger.
FAULT CODES
OPERATION CODES
F02
F04
F05
F06
000
FUL
BAD BATTERY CONNECTION:
Check battery connection.
BATTERY VOLTAGE TOO LOW TO ACCEPT CHARGE:
Have battery checked by certified auto service center.
OVERHEATED CONDITION:
Disconnect charger and allow to cool for 30 minutes. Check for ample ventilation.
REVERSE POLARITY
CHARGER STANDBY
BATTERY FULLY CHARGED
OVERTIME CONDITION:
Battery will not accept a charge after 18 hours of continuous charging.
Battery may have internal damage. Have battery checked by certified auto center.
AC POWER INDICATOR
: When connected to an AC outlet, digital display shows circulating pattern
to indicate the charger is properly plugged in. Disconnect charger after use.
CoNTrol PaNEl lEd iNdiCaTors
Battery Voltage Indicator:
The appropriate LED lights when the battery voltage is automatically detected.
Show Voltage Indicator
lights when battery voltage is displayed.
Float Charge Indicator
lights when automatic charge monitoring is active. This feature monitors the battery voltage as it
naturally discharges and returns to maintenance charge to keep the battery charged over long periods of non-use. If there is any
loss of power to the charger during this process, the charger will automatically return to the default settings once power is restored.
The default battery selector type would be “GEL”.
oPEraTiNg iNsTruCTioNs
DANGER: To avoid the risk of explosion and serious injury, NEVER connect this battery charger to a bank of
batteries with cells or batteries of different voltages. ALL batteries within a bank of batteries to be charged must be
the same voltage.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE:
• Always disconnect the AC plug from the AC outlet first before disconnecting the charger from the battery to be charged.
• Frame ground – Do not allow tools or other metal objects to contact frame when connecting battery cables or other
electrical wiring. Do not allow a POSITIVE wire to touch the vehicle frame, engine, or any other metal component.
• NEVER use the battery clamps for charging 36V or 48V batteries. Use the O-Ring for 36 and 48 volt applications.
• Ensure that all installation, operating instructions and safety precautions are understood and always carefully
followed by the steps outlined in the “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” section at the front of this manual.
WARNING: A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE AN EXPLOSION. To reduce the risk of a spark near the battery,
position AC and DC cords away from hood, door, or moving engine parts.
Charging the Battery with o-ring or Battery Clamps
Charging general VehiCles and Boats
1. Insert either the O-Ring or battery clamps into the unit’s charger connector, then plug the unit’s 120 volt power plug into a
functioning AC outlet. The digital display will show the following red circulating pattern that loops clockwise to indicate the
charger is properly plugged in:
Connect the O-Ring or battery clamps as described in the following steps.
2. Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.
3. Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If negative post is grounded to chassis (as in most
vehicles), see 4. If positive post is grounded to the chassis, see 5.
4. For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clamp or O-Ring from battery charger to POSITIVE (POS, P, +)
ungrounded post of battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp or O-Ring to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery.
Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to heavy gauge metal part of the frame or
engine block.
5. For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp O-Ring from battery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –)
ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE (RED) clamp or O-Ring to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery.
Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or
engine block.
6. When the charger is properly connected to the battery, the unit will automatically detect the battery voltage (6V, 12V, 24V, 32V
or 48V) and the appropriate battery voltage indicator LED will light. The 3-character digital display will show “000” to indicate
the charger is in standby mode (described at the end of this section) and is ready to use.
000
Note
: The unit may take several seconds to detect the battery voltage and during this period, pressing any buttons will have no effect.
Wait until the
“000” displays before proceeding to the next step.
7. Press the battery type selector button until the desired battery type LED lights. A beep will sound for each press of the button.
Notes:
The default selection is “GEL” type battery. Selecting an incorrect battery type may adversely affect charging performance. Refer to the battery
manufacturer’s specifications for battery type.
Make this selection BEFORE proceeding to the next step, as battery type cannot be selected once
charging has begun.
8. Press the rapid charge button or maintenance charge button to start the charging process. A beep will sound. The digital
display will flash few times and will show the output current that is charging the battery.
Notes:
If the digital display shows “F02”, the connection to the battery terminals is bad. Follow the steps outlined in “Important Safety Instructions” at the
front of this manual to disconnect, clean battery terminals, then reconnect.
If the digital display shows “F06”, the RED (POSITIVE) and BLACK (NEGATIVE) clamps or O-rings are incorrectly connected to battery terminals. The
unit will sound a continuous alarm until the clamps or O-rings are disconnected. Follow the steps outlined in “Important Safety Instructions” at the
front of this manual to disconnect, then reconnect in correct polarity.
The unit will automatically adjust the output current.
If the battery is already charged to nearly full capacity, the unit’s output current may be reduced by a few amperes, despite the unit rating.
Once the unit is in rapid charge mode, maintenance charging mode can be alternatively selected by pressing the maintenance
charge button. Refer to the section of “Battery Maintenance Charging” section for further information.
9. When the charging is complete, the 3-character digital display will display “FUL”.
Ful
Once “FUL” is displayed the charger may switch to another voltage, for instance from 6 to 12 volts or 36 to 48 volts, and charge
at 2 amps for a short period, then return to the correct battery voltage and display “FUL” again. This is normal, as the unit’s
microprocessor ensures the battery voltage detection was accurate.
IMPORTANT:
Once the battery is fully charged, the unit will
NOT
automatically shut off. The unit will continue monitoring
the battery voltage. When the battery voltage drops below a predetermined value, the charger will automatically go into float
charging mode and the float charge indicator will light. This feature is ideal for maintaining a fully charged battery over long
periods non-use.
Note:
If there is any loss of power to the unit during the charging process, the unit will automatically return to the default settings when power is restored.
The battery type would be “GEL.” You must stop the charging process and use the battery type selector button to re-select the battery type if you are
charging a wet or AGM battery.
10. To end the charging function: If you pressed the rapid charge button to initiate the charging process, then press the rapid
charge button again to stop charging. Alternately, if you pressed the maintenance charge button to initiate the charging
process, then press the maintenance button again to stop charging. A beep will sound. The 3-character digital display will
show “000” to indicate the charger is back in standby mode.
11. To turn the unit OFF, follow the steps for disconnecting the unit outlined in “Important Safety Instructions” at the front of this
manual to disconnect.
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