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Wheel Charger Owner’s Manual Model No. 4745 WARNING Failure to follow instructions may cause damage or explosion, always shield eyes. Read entire instruction manual before use. WARNING This product can expose you to chemicals, including Vinyl-Chloride, Styrene and Acrylonitrile, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer.
SAFETY SUMMARY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety information. DO NOT OPERATE this equipment UNTIL YOU HAVE READ this safety summary! WARNING Read these instructions completely before using the Battery Charger and save them for future reference. Before using the Battery Charger to charge a battery, read these instructions and the instruction manual/safety information provided by the car, truck, boat or equipment manufacturer.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING – Shock Hazards 1. This battery charger is intended for indoor use only. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow. 2. NEVER attempt to charge a marine (boat) battery while the boat is on or near the water. A boat must be on a trailer and located indoors before attempting to charge its battery(s).
WARNING – Battery Explosion Hazards 1. NEVER connect both battery charger clamps directly to the two posts of the same battery. See Operation Instructions for connection procedures. 2. NEVER allow the dc output clamps to touch each other. 3. ALWAYS be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal object, such as a tool, onto or near the battery.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS 1. Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery. 2. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes. 3.
INTRODUCTION Description This battery charger is designed to handle the majority of your charging and starting needs. • Fully automatic operation • Multiple Charge Rates for various battery sizes. • High-Amperage Engine Start to help start vehicles when the battery is too weak to do the job alone. •...
Provide Required Power This battery charger requires a nominal 120V 60Hz alternating current (AC) power source. The power source must be fused at an amperage greater than or equal to the input amp rating of this charger. Do not plug the charger into the AC power source until told to do so in the operating instructions. WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL! See complete warning on page 3.
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS The charger is equipped with a digital control panel, which allows the operator to select the operating voltage and functional mode. Using the Voltage Selector Button (V), the operator can choose the operating voltage to match that of the system being serviced.
OPERATION Operating Instructions ATTENTION: Do not attempt to operate this battery charger until you have read and understood the entire Safety Summary provided in this manual. Note: Go to Assembly in this manual before proceeding with the operation of your battery charger. Do not attempt to operate the charger until all required user-assembly is completed.
5. Position yourself and the free end of the cable (attached to the NEG battery terminal) as far away from the battery as the cable will allow. Then, WHILE FACING AWAY FROM THE BATTERY, connect the NEGATIVE charger clamp to the free end of the cable. Charging Instructions Note: To save energy, the charger is designed to enter idle mode if no buttons are pressed for three minutes.
Engine Starting This battery charger can provide a high-current output to help start a 12V vehicle with a weak battery. However, the onboard computer in some vehicles can be damaged when attempting to jump start. ALWAYS READ THE VEHICLE OPERATOR’S MANUAL BEFORE AUXILIARY STARTING to determine if jump starting can do damage to the vehicle. If not, read and follow these instructions.
LIMITED WARRANTY Clore Automotive, L.L.C. warrants that for 1 year from the date of original retail purchase of this battery charger, it will replace this product if proven defective in material or workmanship. This warranty extends only to the original retail purchaser and is not transferable or assignable.