Controls And Indicators; Control Setting Instructions; Charge Voltage And Rate Selection - Solar Octane OS6110 Owner's Manual

Charge Rate Selector switch is a multiposition rotary switch in most of the chargers. The available settings for
each charger are described in Table 1 using Figure 4 to identify the switch positions.
Model
Number
OS6110
OS6120
OS6130
OS6150
OS6140
Timer (most models) switch allows the selection of any charging time, up to 120 minutes. When the selected time
is up, the timer automatically shuts the charger OFF. On manual to automatic Model OS6140, the charger switches
to an automatic on/off mode that will start and stop charging as the battery requires.
Ammeter indicates the charging current being drawn from the charger by the battery. See Reading an Ammeter in
this manual.
Voltmeter the voltmeter (if so equipped) will indicate voltage whenever the charger is turned on, or when the
clamps are connected to a battery. If the unit is turned on and connected to a battery, it will read the combined
voltage of the battery and the charger. If there is no reading when connected to a battery, check the connections
and/or the battery.
Volt Selector (Model OS6140 only) allows the selection of 6 Volt or 12 Volt charging. This switch also has an OFF
position to turn the charger OFF.
Voltmeter/Test Meter (if so equipped) the combination test meter/voltmeter on the front of the charger is used to
read the voltage across the battery charger clamps.

Control Setting Instructions

Charge Voltage and Rate Selection

Set the Rate Selector to the same voltage and charge rate that is appropriate for the size and type of battery being
charged. Use the battery manufacturer's specific instructions or see the guidelines below. If the battery voltage is
not clearly marked on the battery, refer to the operator's manual for the vehicle/equipment where the battery is
used/intended to be used. Do not begin charging if the battery voltage cannot be determined. The available
settings are in Table 1.
Small Motorcycle type
Lawn mower/tractor
Deep-cycle
Maintenance-free Automotive or Marine Cranking
Heavy-duty Commercial
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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Table 1. Charge Rate Selector Switch Settings
Charge Rate Selector Switch Settings
A B C
12V 12V 12V
OFF
Low Med. High
6V
12V 12V 12V
High/
Low
Med. High
Start
6V
12V 12V
OFF
High/
Low Med.
Start
6V
12V
12V
OFF
High/
High/
Med.
Start
Start
Rheostat from 0 Amps to max. Amps
D E F
12V
None
Start
12V
OFF
Start
12V
None
High/
Start
24V
None
High
3 Amps or less
6 Amps or less
25 Amps or less
45 Amps or less
60 Amps or less
C
B D
A E
F
Figure 4. Rate Selector Switch.