IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please read and save these instructions. WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid battery ■ TABLE OF CONTENTS is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal battery operation. For Safety Instructions ... this reason, it is of the utmost importance LCD Display and that you follow the instructions each time...
DO NOT disassemble the charger. Incorrect assembly could result in an ■ electrical shock or fire. To reduce the risk of an electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet ■ before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce risk. niche-industries.com...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal battery operation. For this reason, it is of the utmost importance that you follow the instructions each time you use the charger.
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Refer to the battery manufacturer’s instruction manual for all specific charging ■ instructions. Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the owner’s vehicle ■ manual. DO NOT use the battery charger unless the battery voltage matches the output voltage rating of the charger. niche-industries.com...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CHARGER LOCATION: Place charger as far away from the battery as the DC cable permits. ■ DO NOT place a charger directly above a battery that is being charged. ■ Gases from the battery will corrode and damage the charger. DO NOT operate charger in an area with restricted ventilation.
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Connect the clip to a heavy gage metal part of the frame or to the engine block. f. For positive grounded vehicles, connect the NEGATIVE (black) clip from the battery charger to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) ungrounded battery post. niche-industries.com...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Connect the POSITIVE (red) clip to the vehicle chassis or to the engine block away from the battery. DO NOT connect the clip to a carburetor, to a fuel line, or to any sheet-metal body part. Connect the clip to a heavy gage metal part of the frame or to the engine block.
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The supply cord cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged the appliance should be safely disposed. Examine the battery charger regularly for damage, especially the cord, plug and enclosure. If the battery charger is damaged, it must not be used until it has been repaired. niche-industries.com...
LCD DISPLAY & BUTTON DIAGRAM Cold mode indicator Battery voltage/ charging current indicator Voltage/amperage unit indicator Overheat indicator Error indicator Full charge indicator Timer unit indicator Engine start indicator CHARGING A BATTERY: Battery charging 1. Ensure that the polarity connection is correct indicator before plugging the AC cord into the electrical Clips indicator...
The default charging current is 10A. The charging current can be changed by pressing the charge rate button ( on diagram) on the control panel. The options are: 2A – maintain, 5A - slow charge, 10A – fast charge, and 20A – rapid charge. niche-industries.com...
CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS & ENGINE START MODE i. IMPORTANT: When the internal battery charger temperature is ≥ 108°C ± 5°C, the LCD screen will display the overheat indicator ( on diagram). The charger will automatically decrease the charging current to cool down.
TROUBLESHOOTING & MAINTENANCE 4. TROUBLESHOOTING if the battery charger is not charging: a. Make sure all connections are secured. b. Ensure that the AC cord is plugged into a working electrical outlet. c. Confirm charger cables are installed with the correct polarity connections, and that all connections are clean and tight.
MODE in Normal Temperature 14.3V±0.2V MODE in Cold Temperature 14.7V±0.2V Charging Current 2A/5A/10A/20A, 50A engine start Activated Voltage 7.3V Back Drain Current <5mA Environment Temp -20°C to +50°C Battery Types 12V lead-acid batteries (WET, MF, AGM and GEL) Ingress Protection IP20 niche-industries.com...
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