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6.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE
WARNING: A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
6.1
Position AC and DC cords to reduce risk of damage by hood, door, or moving engine part.
Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to persons.
6.2
6.3
Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.
Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If negative post is grounded to chassis (as in most vehicles), see (6.5). If positive post is grounded
6.4
to the chassis, see (6.6).
For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clip from battery charger to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to
6.5
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.
6.6
For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from battery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) ungrounded post of battery. Connect 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.
6.7
When disconnecting charger, turn switches to off, disconnect AC cord, remove clip from vehicle chassis, and then remove clip from battery terminal.
See Operating Instructions for length of charge information.
6.8
7.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE
WARNING: A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
7.1
Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.
Attach at least a 24-inch-long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) battery post.
7.2
7.3
Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of battery.
Position yourself and free end of cable as far away from battery as possible – then connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip to free end of cable.
7.4
7.5
Do not face battery when making final connection.
When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure and break first connection while as far away from battery as practical.
7.6
7.7
A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on board requires equipment specially designed for marine use.
8.
GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS
This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local
8.1
codes and ordinances. The plug pins must fit the receptacle (outlet). Do not use with an ungrounded system.
DANGER: Never alter the AC cord or plug provided – if it does not fit the outlet, have a proper grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician. An improper connection
8.2
can result in a risk of an electric shock or electrocution.
USING AN EXTENSION CORD
8.3
The use of an extension cord is not recommended. If you must use an extension cord, follow these guidelines:
• Pins on plug of extension cord must be the same number, size, and shape as those of plug on charger.
• Ensure that the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.
• Wire size must be large enough for the AC ampere rating of charger, as specified:
Length of cord (feet)
25
AWG* size of cord
18
*AWG-American Wire Gauge
9.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Remove all cord wraps and uncoil the cables prior to using the battery charger.
9.1
10. CONTROL PANEL
START/STOP BUTTON
Press to immediately begin charging your properly connected battery. If the button is not pressed, charging should begin in ten minutes.
CHARGING STATUS LED INDICATORS
CHARGING (yellow/orange) LED lit: The charger is charging the battery.
CHARGED (green) LED lit: The battery is fully charged and the charger is in maintain mode.
CLAMPS REVERSED (red) LED flashing: The connections are reversed.
BAD BATTERY (red) LED lit: The charger has detected a problem with the battery. See Troubleshooting for more information.
NOTE: See Operating Instructions for a complete description of the charger modes.
DIGITAL DISPLAY
The display will show the battery voltage when the charger is not charging a battery. When it goes into charging mode, the display will automatically change to ON (to show
charging has started) and then show the percent-of-charge of the battery being charged and either 6 or 12 (the voltage of the battery, determined by the charger). If you
manually stop the charging process (by pressing the START/STOP button) before the battery is fully charged, the display will show OFF.
NOTE: During charging, the display will go into sleep mode and will not show the percentage of charge or voltage of the battery. To turn the display back on, press any button.
Voltage – The Digital Display shows the voltage at the charger battery clamps in DC volts, or the voltage of the battery, depending on what mode the charger is in.
% – The Digital Display shows an estimated charge percent of the battery connected to the charger battery clamps.
CHARGE RATE
The charger will automatically adjust the charging current, based on battery size, in order to charge the battery completely, efficiently and safely.
RATE SELECTION BUTTON
Use this button to set the maximum charge rate. Press the button until the desired charge rate is selected.
3A – For charging small batteries, such as those commonly used in garden tractors, snowmobiles and motorcycles. Also used to maintain fully charged large batteries.
15A – For charging automotive, marine and light truck batteries. Not intended for industrial applications.
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