IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Please read this manual thoroughly before use and store in a safe place for future reference. WARNING • Explosive gases. Prevent flames and sparks. Provide adequate ventilation during charging. • Before charging, read the instructions. • For indoor use. Do not expose to rain. •...
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CHARGING & ENGINE START INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1 – CHECK THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL Prior to charging the battery, remove the vent caps and check the electrolyte level. (Not required on sealed & maintenance free batteries). The electrolyte should be 6mm (1/4”) above the battery’s plates. If low, top up the electrolyte with distilled water to the correct level and refit the vent caps.
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FUSE CHARGE NORM ENGINE BOOST START WORKSHOP 1400 BLACK 12 VOLT 14 AMP BATTERY CHARGER WITH ENGINE START FUSE 2 x 30A Connection in vehicle (positively earthed) Positively earthed Connect the BLACK lead (battery clip) from the charger to the Negative (-) battery terminal. Connect the RED lead (battery clip) from the charger to the vehicle’s chassis away from the fuel line or moving parts.
STEP 6B – ENGINE START a. Allow the charger to boost charge the battery for 5 minutes (refer Step 4 “BOOST”). b. Switch the Charge/Engine Start switch to ENGINE START and turn the ignition key to start the engine. c. If the engine fails to start after 3 seconds, wait 2 minutes before attempting to start the engine again. Note: Do not repeat this operation more than 5 times.
A. A. The Charge Meter’s needle will decrease towards the left. A fully charged battery is indicated by a very low reading. Refer to STEP 6A for an illustration of the Charge Meter. Alternatively use a Battery Hydrometer (Projecta Part No. BH100). A reading of 1.250 or more in each cell indicates a fully charged battery.
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