Snap-On EEBC300A User Manual
Snap-On EEBC300A User Manual

Snap-On EEBC300A User Manual

Fleet battery charger

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Snap-on EEBC300A
Fleet Battery Charger
User's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read All Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important safety and operating
instructions for Snap-on Fleet Battery Charger model
EEBC300A. Refer to the information in this manual often for
safe operation.
Read, understand and follow all safety messages and
instructions in this manual and on the test equipment. Safety
messages in this section of the manual contain a signal word, a
three-part message, and, in some instances, an icon.
The signal word indicates the level of hazard in a situation:
• Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury to the
operator or bystanders.
• Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury to the
operator or bystanders.
• Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in moderate or minor injury to the
operator or bystanders.
The three-part message uses three different type styles to
further define the potential hazard.
• Normal type states the hazard.
• Bold type states how to avoid the hazard.
• Italic type states the possible consequences of not avoiding
the hazard.
An icon, when present, gives a graphical description of the
potential hazard.
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  • Page 1: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for Snap-on Fleet Battery Charger model EEBC300A. Refer to the information in this manual often for safe operation. Read All Instructions Read, understand and follow all safety messages and instructions in this manual and on the test equipment.
  • Page 2: Safety Information

    Safety Information Battery Gases, Charging Preparation and Charger Location Risk of explosion. Gases produced by a battery are highly explosive. • Wear safety goggles and protective clothing, user and bystander. • Use charger in an area having at least 4 air changes per hour.
  • Page 3 • Do not operate charger after a sharp impact, dropping or any other damage. Do not disassemble charger. Call Snap-on/Sun Representative for repairs. • Use only recommended attachments. • Do not charge a frozen battery. Do not overcharge a battery.
  • Page 4 Safety Information Refer to Figure 1. Use the charger on a nominal 120 VAC circuit that has a grounding outlet that looks like B. An adaptor can be used, such as one like E to connect the plug to a two- pole outlet like C, until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician.
  • Page 5: Charging Instructions

    Safety Information Charging Instructions Follow the information in this section to help ensure safety when connecting the charger cables to battery. For additional information refer to Battery Charging Procedure . Battery in Vehicle Use this information when charging battery in vehicle. •...
  • Page 6 Safety Information Disconnecting Charger • Turn Length of Charge Timer to OFF, • Disconnect power cord, • Remove clamp from ground, and • Remove clamp from battery terminal. Battery Not in Vehicle Follow this procedure when charging battery out of vehicle. •...
  • Page 7: Functional Description

    EEBC300A Operating Instructions Use this section for information about using the EEBC300A Fleet Battery Charger correctly and safely. The following are included. • Functional Description, • Battery Charging, • Maintenance, • Cranking Assist, • Assembly, and • Parts List. Functional Description The EEBC300A Fleet Battery Charger is a constant voltage, taper rate charger.
  • Page 8 Operating Instructions EEBC300A A—Charging Mode Switch Selects charging mode. — Standard, 6 and 12 volt, and — Fleet, 18 and 24 volt. B—Standard Voltage Range Switch Selects volts for charge when Charging Mode Switch indicates Standard mode. Range settings are: —...
  • Page 9: Battery Charging Procedure

    EEBC300A Operating Instructions Battery Charging Procedure 1. Perform visual inspection of battery(ies) before charging to help prevent personal injury and property damage. Check the following conditions, correcting defects and/or replacing battery(ies) and components as required. — Cracked case. — Improper electrolyte level - fill to level specified by battery manufacturer.
  • Page 10: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions EEBC300A 7. Set Length of Charge Timer to HOLD. 8. Observe DC AMPS. Some reading should be evident. — If OK, allow to stabilize for 5 minutes. Recheck DC AMPS reading. — If not, set Length of Charge Timer to OFF.
  • Page 11 EEBC300A Operating Instructions Example: A battery is determined to be medium capacity since its CCA rating is 405 and Reserve Capacity is 90 minutes. Open circuit voltage test shows 12.1 volts, indicating about a 50% charge. Five minutes after the charger is powered up, charging current is 20 amps.
  • Page 12 Operating Instructions EEBC300A Cranking Assist Use this procedure to help the battery crank the engine over in a vehicle with a discharged battery. • Use only on batteries in good condition. • Do not use if the battery has been discharged for a long period of time, since it may be sulfated.
  • Page 13: Maintenance

    EEBC300A Operating Instructions Maintenance • Unplug power cord from outlet before cleaning or maintaining charger. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk. • Read, understand and follow Safety Information in the front of this manual. Clean the case using a mild detergent. Do not allow liquid to drip into the case.
  • Page 14: Parts List

    Operating Instructions EEBC300A 4. Slide wheel onto axle with hub toward charger, then slide axle through charger base. 5. Place remaining wheel on axle and tap retainer nuts onto axle. Parts List Description Part Number Rectifier Assembly ........BC4200-2000R Transformer Assembly ........ EAT0004K00AR Fan Blade ..............
  • Page 15: Wiring Diagram

    EEBC300A Operating Instructions Wiring Diagram Figure 4: Wiring Diagram, EEBC300A Fleet Battery Charger A – Standard B – Fleet C – Black D – White E – Yellow F – Red G – Blue H – Green I – Brown J –...
  • Page 16 APPLY, AND ALL SUCH WARRANTIES ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED. The obligations of Snap-on under this warranty are limited solely to the repair or, at the option of Snap-on, replacement of or refund of the original purchase price for, Battery Charger or parts which to the satisfaction of Snap-on are determined to be defective and which are necessary, in the judgment of Snap-on, to return the Battery Charger to good operating condition.

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