DieHard 28.71323 Operator's Manual page 6

8. Connect the charger to an electrical outlet.
9. Select the desired rate.
10. When charging is complete, disconnect
the charger from the AC power, remove
the clamps from the vehicle's chassis,
and then remove the clamp from the
battery terminal.
CHARGING A BATTERY OUTSIDE
OF THE VEHICLE
1. Place battery in a well-ventilated area.
2. Clean the battery terminals.
3. Connect a 24-inch long, 6-gauge (AWG)
insulated battery cable to the NEGATIVE
(NEG, N, -) battery post (i.e., jumper
cable) (not provided).
4. Connect the POSITIVE (RED) clamp to
the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post.
5. Position yourself and the "negative post
extension" cable as far away from the
battery as possible, and connect the
NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to the cable's
free end.
6. Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.
7. Select the desired rate.
8. When charging is complete, disconnect
the charger from the AC power,
disconnect the negative clamp, and finally
the positive clamp.
9. A marine (boat) battery must be removed
and charged on shore.
AUTOMATIC CHARGING MODE
When an Automatic Charge is performed,
the charger switches to the maintain mode
automatically after the battery is charged.
ABORTED CHARGE
If charging cannot be completed normally,
charging will abort. When charging aborts,
the charger's output is shut off and the
CHARGING (yellow/orange) LED will flash.
To reset after an aborted charge, unplug the
charger from the AC outlet, wait a few
moments and plug it back in.
DESULFATION MODE
Desulfation could take 8 to 10 hours. If
desulfation fails, charging will abort and the
CHARGING (yellow/orange) LED will flash.
COMPLETION OF CHARGE
Charge completion is indicated by the
CHARGED/MAINTAINING (green) LED.
When pulsing, the charger has switched to
the maintain mode of operation.
MAINTAIN MODE
(FLOAT-MODE MONITORING)
When the CHARGED/MAINTAINING
(green) LED is pulsing, the charger has
started maintain mode. In this mode, the
charger keeps the battery fully charged by
delivering a small current when necessary.
If the charger has to provide its maximum
maintain current for a continuous 12 hour
period, it will go into abort mode (see Aborted
Charge section). This is usually caused by a
drain on the battery or the battery could be
bad. Make sure there are no loads on the
battery. If there are, remove them. If there are
none, have the battery checked or replaced.
MAINTAINING A BATTERY
The 28.71323 charges and maintains 12 volt
batteries, keeping them at full charge.
NOTE: The maintain mode technology
allows you to safely charge and maintain a
healthy battery for extended periods of time.
However, problems with the battery, electrical
problems in the vehicle, improper
connections or other unanticipated conditions
could cause excessive current draws. As
such, occasionally monitoring your battery
and the charging process is required.
USING THE ENGINE START SETTING
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 clothing protection.
WARNING: Using the ENGINE START setting
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 setting, or it will damage the
vehicle's electrical system. Have the battery
checked.
1. With the charger unplugged from the
AC outlet, connect the charger to the
battery, following the instructions given
in the CHARGING A BATTERY IN THE
VEHICLE section.
2. With the charger plugged in and connected
to the battery of the vehicle, set the rate
selection to the Engine Start position.
3. Crank the engine until it starts or 3
seconds pass. If the engine does not
start, wait 3 minutes before cranking
again. NOTE: During extremely cold
weather, or if the battery is under 2 volts,
use the 10A Boost setting for 5 minutes
before cranking the engine.
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