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Operator’s Manual Manual del Usuario 12V/6V, 250A Battery Charger & Engine Starter Cargador de batería 12V / 6V, 250A Motor de arranque Model/Modelo WBC-250 Temperature Controlled CAUTION: ATENCIÓN: Read and follow all safety Lea y siga todas las reglasde seguridad e instrucciones de uso rules and operating instructions antes de cada uso de este producto.
9. When it is necessary to remove a battery from vehicle to charge, always remove grounded terminal from battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off in order to prevent an arc. WBC-250 USER’S MANUAL PAGE 2...
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8. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. 9. Operate with caution if the charger has received direct hit of force or been dropped. Have it checked and repaired if damaged. WBC-250 USER’S MANUAL PAGE 3...
2. Ensure that the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition. 3. Wire size must be large enough for the AC ampere rating of the charger, as specified on the next page: WBC-250 USER’S MANUAL PAGE 4...
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Once finished, remember to put the clamp storage panel back on. If you want to store the charger, simply press down the buckles once more and push handle downward into the bottom most position. WBC-250 USER’S MANUAL PAGE 5...
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11. 12V 250A LED indicator 25. The pedestal of a charger 12. 6V/12V AGM LED indicator 26. Wheel 13. 6V/12V GEL LED indicator 27. Metal axis of the wheel 14. 6V/12V STD LED indicator 28. AC Power cord WBC-250 USER’S MANUAL PAGE 7...
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7. Extend or compress handle by first raising the Clamp Storage Panel. Then depress the handle release buttons and raise or lower the handle as desired. Return the Clamp Storage Panel to the lowered position when finished. Clamp Storage Panel Handle Release Buttons WBC-250 USER’S MANUAL PAGE 8...
DISPLAY MESSAGES Startup – Display screen and all LEDs illuminate for 0.5 second. “SMARTECH” text will scroll across the display twice followed by “NO CONNECT” text (if nothing is connected to the charger). TESTING is shown on digital screen, battery voltage shows (meanwhile battery VOLTAGE LED is lit).
LED lit Readings below 0% (13.2 volts) will read LO and readings above 100% (14.6 volts) will read HI. If you get a HI or LO reading, have the electrical system checked by a qualified technician. WBC-250 USER’S MANUAL PAGE 10...
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LED indicator Charging state The charger is CHARGING CHARGING LED lit charging the battery. The battery is fully CHARGED/ CHARGED charged. MAINTAINING LED lit The charger is CHARGED/MAIN- MAINTAINING maintaining the TAINING LED lit battery. WBC-250 USER’S MANUAL PAGE 11...
Warning LED Explanation indicator REVERSE The connections are reversed. REVERSED CONNECTION LED lit No battery connected / battery volt- age is lower than 1 volt (dead battery) NO-CONNECT / red and black clamps are connected together. WBC-250 USER’S MANUAL PAGE 12...
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1½ - 2½ h Motorcycle, garden tractor, etc. 12-32 Ah 2½ - 7½ h 200-315 CCA 40-60 RC 7½ - 9½ h CARS/ 315-550 CCA 60-85 RC 9½ - 13½ h TRUCKS 550-1000 CCA 85-190 RC 12-23 h WBC-250 USER’S MANUAL PAGE 13...
When disconnecting, disconnect in the reverse sequence, removing the negative first (or positive first for positive ground systems). A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on board requires equipment specially designed for marine use. WBC-250 USER’S MANUAL PAGE 14...
SELECTION connection 6A < > 2A 50A < > 25A BOOST RATE SELECTION Note: When the digital screen is only displayed as OFF, the charger can choose the corresponding mode by pressing RATE SELECTION button. WBC-250 USER’S MANUAL PAGE 15...
STEP 2 – CONSTANT CURRENT CHARGE Charges the battery with constant current STEP 3 – MAINTENANCE Analysis and maintaining process, the output current is 0.5A for 1S, 1.5A for 1S, 0.5A for 1S, 1.5A for 1S . . . repeat. Voltage Current WBC-250 USER’S MANUAL PAGE 16...
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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 protective clothing. The procedures are as follows. WBC-250 USER’S MANUAL PAGE 17...
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Cranking - When cranking is detected, the charger will automatically deliver up to its maximum output as required by the starting system for up to 5 seconds. WBC-250 USER’S MANUAL PAGE 18...
NOTE: The battery tester is only designed to test batteries. Testing a device with a rapidly changing voltage could yield unexpected or inaccurate results. ALTERNATOR CHECK With the charger unplugged from the AC outlet, connect the charger to the battery, following the instructions given in previous sections. WBC-250 USER’S MANUAL PAGE 19...
After cooling down for a few minutes, the charger will automatically begin charging Overheat with OVER-TEMP Display protection 6<>2A CHARGE/MAINTAIN rate if a battery is connected, and the battery type has memory function and is the same as before. WBC-250 USER’S MANUAL PAGE 20...
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This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Product distributed in the United States by Smartech Inc. 8700 Larkin Rd. Suite B Savage, MD 20763 www.SmartechProduct.com...
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