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INTELLIGENT BATTERY CHARGER/MAINTAINER OWNER’S MANUAL Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. Part No 710165 1 ...
Keep away from WATER – FIRE - SMOKE! Recharge the unit before using it! TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ............2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ……………………..……..3. AC ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS......PLUGGING IT IN …………………………..…………... USING AN EXTENSION CORD ……….……….…….. 4. PREPARING TO CHARGE………......CHARGER LOCATION …………………………..…..
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Three-stage battery charging: STAGE 1 – Bulk Charge: Delivers maximum charging amperage to "wake up" any serviceable 12V battery and allows for quick engine starting. When battery reaches a maximum safe predetermined voltage, the charger will automatically move into Stage 2 of the charging process. STAGE 2 –...
TO REDUCE RISK OF BATTERY EXPLOSION, FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOSE PUBLISHED BATTERY MANUFACTURER. WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or objects associated with the use of this product may expose you to lead. Wash hands after handling. Read all instructions and cautions printed on the battery charger, battery and vehicle or equipment using battery.
Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby for use in case battery acid contacts your eyes, skin or clothing. If this happens, wash immediately with soap and water then get medical attention. Never smoke or allow an open spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine.
MINIMUM RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD Length of Cord, Metres (Feet) 15.2 30.5 45.6 (25) (50) (100) (150) AWG* Size of Cord *AWG=American Wire Gauge WARNING: Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. 4.
For batteries with removable vent caps, if required, add distilled water to each cell until the battery fluid reaches the level specified by the battery manufacturer. Do not overfill. For batteries without removable vent caps, carefully follow the manufacturer’s charging instructions. ...
ungrounded post of battery. Connect the positive (red) clip 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.
5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Using this battery charger is extremely simple. The built-in microprocessor was designed to seamlessly work with all types of 12 V lead-acid batteries so you don’t need to select whether your battery is conventional, low maintenance, maintenance-free, deep cycle, gel cell or AGM. First, prepare your battery and make output cable and AC power connections following the precautions and instructions described in “PREPARING TO CHARGE.”...
AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF The battery charger is designed to automatically shut off once battery charging is complete to prevent overcharging. When charging is complete, the CHARGED/MAINTAINING LED will illuminate and the charger has switched to Maintenance mode. MAINTENANCE MODE Once charging is complete, the charger will automatically go into Maintenance mode (also known as float mode monitoring).
4. Temperature – Cold temperature will affect a batteries ability to accept a charge. Charging in cold temperatures will increase the amount of time required to charge a battery. 8. MAINTENANCE AND CARE Clean cords and clamps each time you are finished using the charger. Wipe off any battery fluid or debris that might have come in contact with the clamps to prevent corrosion.