Operating Instructions - DieHard 28.71331 Operator's Manual

LED INDICATORS
CLAMPS REVERSED (red) LED
flashing: The connections are reversed.
BOOST/CHARGING (yellow/orange)
LED lit: The charger has detected that a
battery is connected, and is performing
the selected operation—either Boost
or Charge.

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 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. First, place battery in a well-ventilated
area.
2. Set the switch to the OFF position.
3. Clean the battery terminals.
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
BOOST/CHARGING (yellow/orange) LED
flashing: The charger is in abort mode.
CHARGED/MAINTAINING (green) LED
pulsing: The battery is fully charged and
the charger is in maintain mode.
NOTE: See Operating Instructions for
a complete description of the charger
modes.
power, disconnect the negative clamp,
and finally the positive clamp.
9. A marine (boat) battery must be
removed and charged on shore.
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: If you have charged the battery
and it still will not start your car, do not
use the Engine Start feature, or it will
damage the vehicle's electrical system.
Have the battery checked.
1. Set the switch to the OFF position.
2. With the charger unplugged from the
AC outlet, connect the charger to the
battery following the instructions given
in Charging A Battery in the Vehicle .
3. Plug the charger AC power cord into
the AC outlet.
4. With the charger plugged in and
connected to the battery of the vehicle,
set the ON/OFF switch to the Engine
Start position. The Engine Start LED
will illuminate.
5. Crank the engine until it starts or 5
seconds pass. If the engine does not
start, wait 3 minutes before cranking
again. This allows the charger and
battery to cool down.
NOTE: During extremely cold weather, or
if the battery is under 2 volts, boost the
battery for 5 minutes before cranking the
engine.
6. If the engine fails to start, use the 40A
Boost rate for 5 minutes or more before
attempting to crank the engine again.
7. After the engine starts, move the switch
to the OFF position and unplug the AC
power cord before disconnecting the
battery clips from the vehicle.
8. Clean and store the charger in a dry
location.
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