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6A SMART BATTERY CHARGER ® This TRAVELLER product has been carefully manufactured to give you dependable operation. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating your new product, as it contains the information you will need to become familiar with its features and obtain optimal performance.
1714477 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Connecting Battery Features Operating Instructions Multi - Stage Charging Process Product Maintenance Error Codes Specifications...
1714477 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Risk of Explosive Gases, Electric Shock or Fire. • Keep out of reach of children. • To reduce the risk of personal or property damage, read and understand all directions and warnings prior to use of this battery charger.
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1714477 PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS • Remove metal items such as rings, bracelets and necklaces while working with this charger. Lead acid batteries can produce a short circuit high enough to cause burns. • Always wear protective eyewear and gloves when working with batteries. If battery acid comes in contact with your skin or clothing, immediately wash the area with soap and water and get medical attention right away.
1714477 CHARGER LOCATION • Make sure you have adequate space to use this charger. Position the charger as far away from the battery as permitted by DC Cable. • Never place the charger directly above the battery that is being charged; as this may cause the charger to be damaged by gases expelled from the battery.
1714477 CONNECTING BATTERY Note: It is important to determine the battery type (maintenance free or conventional) before use. BATTERY INSTALLED IN VEHICLE 1. Stay clear of moving engine parts. 2. Position the AC/DC cables to reduce the risk of damage by the moving engine parts.
1714477 3. Connect the red positive (+) charger clamp to the positive (+) battery post. 4. Place the free end of the battery cable as far away from the battery to be charged as the cables permit and then connect the black negative (-) charger clamp to the free end of the cable.
1714477 CHARGER STATUS / FAULT INDICATOR This charger has 3 easy-to-follow indicators. The charger will continuously monitor charging progress and collect feedback from the battery during charging. LED Indicator Status Explanation AC Power Green (solid) AC power on Charging/Charged Green (flash)
1714477 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SELECT CHARGING RATE Move the manual switch to select desired charge rate as follows: • 4A or 6A Charge Rate - Use for charging of small-to-large capacity automotive batteries. • 2A Charge Rate - Use for charging motorcycle,ATV,snowmobile,personal watercraft, garden tractor and golf car batteries.
1714477 5. Charge Rate The charge rate is measured in amperes (A). A battery charged at a lower rate will take longer to fully charge than a battery charged at a higher rate. This does not mean that one should always charge a battery at the highest ampere available as this can cause overheating and premature battery failure.
1714477 STAGE 3 BULK Charging with maximum current to bring the battery to about 80% capacity. STAGE 4 ABSORPTION Charging with constant voltage while reducing current to safely bring the battery to 100% capacity. This stage is key to maximizing battery performance and battery life.
1714477 ERROR CODES Condition Cause Solution Loose connection at AC outlet Check connection. No LEDs illuminate when plugged into AC Ensure power is present at AC outlet by plugging in No AC power at outlet outlet a different appliance. Poor clamp connection to Check clamp connection.
1714477 SPECIFICATIONS Input 120V AC, 60Hz, 2.4A Output 12V DC, 2A /4A/6A Charger Type 6-Stage Compatible Battery Types All lead-acid (Standard/AGM and Gel) Compatible Battery Voltage 12 V (nominal) Dimensions (L x W x H) 7.28" x 2.43" x 5.04" (18.50 x 6.15 x 12.80 cm) Weight 1.83 lb (0.83 kg)
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FCC STATEMENT Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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