Features/Control Panel - DieHard 28.7124 Operator's Manual

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fEATURES/cONTROL PANEL

charge Rate Selector Switch
Use the Charge Rate selector switch to select the charge rate or engine
starting setting you require.
• 2A Slow charge Rate
those commonly used in garden tractors, snow mobiles and motorcycles.
• 15A fast and 50A Rapid charge Rate
marine and deep-cycle batteries. Not intended for industrial applications.
• 250A Engine Start
weak or run down battery. Always use in combination with a battery.
Timer
• Timer Setting
After the timer expires, the charger stops charging your battery. The main
function of the timer is to prevent over charging while allowing a battery time
to obtain a satisfactory charge. To properly set the timer, you must know the
size of the battery in ampere hours or reserve capacity in minutes and the
state of charge. It is important that you determine the appropriate state of
charge of your battery and set the timer accordingly.
hold
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operation. Be sure to monitor the charging progress and stop it when
the battery is charged. Not doing so may cause damage to your
battery or may cause other personal property damage or
personal injury.
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2
– Intended for charging small batteries such as
– Provides 250 amps for cranking an engine with a
: The timer allows you to set a specified time for charging.
: This position defeats the timer function, allowing for continuous
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1. Charge Rate
Selector Switch
2. Timer
3. Ammeter
– Use for charging automotive,
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