KickAss KACHG1222 User Manual page 17

Soft Start (Stage 3):
3
Initial battery test to determine battery condition. If the battery is severely
discharged, the charger will begin the Soft Start stage. Charging starts with
reduced current until battery voltage reaches a normal condition for charge.
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Bulk (Stage 4):
Major charging stage where the battery receives the majority of its capacity. The
charger delivers maximum current until the terminal voltage has risen to the full
charge level for normal battery.
Absorption (Stage 5):
5
Completes the charge up to virtually 100% at a constant voltage. The current
tapers off after the current reaches the minimum level.
Recondition (Stage 6):
6
Select Recondition mode, charged by higher voltage to recondition the sulfate of
the AGM battery to extend battery life. This stage is available only for AGM
batteries.
Analysis (Stage 7):
7
Test if the battery can hold capacity.
Float (Stage 8):
8
Low constant voltage with minimum charge current, after the battery is fully
charged.
In AGM mode, the charger will transfer from stage 8 to stage 1 when battery
voltage is less than 12.8V.
In Lithium mode, the charger will transfer from stage 8 to stage 1 when battery
voltage is less than 13.1V.
Pulse (Stage 9):
9
Maintain the battery at 95-100% capacity. The charger monitors the battery
voltage and gives a pulse when necessary to keep the battery fully charged.
Only for STD/AGM batteries.
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