Lincoln Global 87102 Owner's Manual page 9

Note: If the charger does not sense a minimum voltage
condition because of a deeply discharged battery,
then preactivation of the battery is required. The
meter will read zero or near zero.
Step 1: Make Connections
Make sure ac power cord is unplugged from wall outlet.
Make proper connections to the battery as explained in
sections F through H.
Step 2: Select Battery (Switch 1)
Select the NORMAL/
AUTOMOTIVE position to
charge automotive batteries
and deep cycle batteries that
are older than two years.
Select DEEP CYCLE for
marine batteries that are less than two years old.
Step 2: Select Function (Switch 2)
Select the CHARGE position to
charge the battery. This is the
automatic mode for 12 volt
batteries.
Select the START position if
you are attempting to start a car with a weak battery or to
preactivate a discharged battery.
Step 3: Select Setting (Switch 3)
Select the 100 AMP
START position if you are
attempting to start a car
with a weak battery (12V
only). Plug the ac power
cord into the wall outlet.
Note: For best results,
charge the
battery first for 10–20 minutes using the 15 A 12 V
position before attempting to start the vehicle in
the 100 AMP START position.
Engage the starter for 3–4 seconds; if engine fails to start,
charge the battery using the 15 A 12 V position for another
10–20 minutes and attempt to start the engine again. Be
aware that a typical starter on a vehicle may need
250–500 amps to start the engine.
Select the 15 A 12 V AUTO position if you are charging
large lead acid batteries, such as those used in
automobiles, boats, trucks, vans, farm equipment, etc.
Plug the ac power cord into the wall outlet. The meter will
read up to 15 amps and taper down to 6 or 7 as the
battery reaches full charge. When the battery is fully
charged the charge complete light will come on, the meter
will drop to 0 amps, and the charger will automatically stop
charging.
Select the 2 A 12 V AUTO position for charging lawn
tractor, motorcycle, snowmobile, or other small batteries.
Plug the ac power cord into the wall outlet. The meter will
read up to 5 amps and taper down to around 1 amp as the
battery reaches full charge. Using this setting for large
automotive, truck, or marine batteries will not allow the
charger to shut off automatically.
SELECT BATTERY
NORMAL / DEEP
AUTOMOTIVE CYCLE
SELECT FUNCTION
CHARGE START
SELECT SETTING
100 AMP 15A 2A
6V MANUAL
12V AUTO
START
Select the 15 A 6 V position for charging 6 volt batteries
used in automobiles, trucks, and farm equipment. Plug the
ac power cord into the wall outlet. This setting does not
taper and does not shut off automatically.
Charge
a Large
12V
Select
Battery
Battery NORMAL/AUTOMOTIVE or DEEP CYCLE depending on type
Function CHARGE
Setting 15A 12V
Note: Do not use this battery charger to charge batteries
larger than those typically found in boats,
passenger cars, or light trucks.
Preactivation of a Discharged Battery
Preactivation will raise the voltage in a 12 volt battery to a
level high enough to allow the charger to operate in the
automatic mode. This step is required if you have been
attempting to charge a low or dead battery and the battery
has not been accepting any charge.
Ξ Select the START position on the SELECT
FUNCTION switch.
Ξ Select the highest charging position on the SELECT
SETTING switch. (Not the Start setting.)
Ξ Charge the 12 volt battery for 5–15 minutes.
Ξ Select the CHARGE position on the SELECT
FUNCTION switch.
The battery should now accept the charge and the
amperage meter should indicate 6–15 amps. If not, the
battery should be professionally tested. If battery is okay,
call Technical Service at (866) 236-0044.
MODEL 87302
This charger will taper its charge as the battery
15A
approaches full charge. Refer to Section L, Time to
Charge to determine how long to charge your battery.
Step 1: Make Connections
Make sure ac power cord is unplugged from wall outlet.
Make proper connections to the battery as explained in
sections F through H.
Step 2: Set Rate Selector (Top Switch)
Select LOW for 2 Amp, 12 Volt
Charging and 6 Amp, 6 Volt
Charging.
Select HIGH & START for 30
Amp Charging (6 and 12 Volt)
and Engine Starting.
Note: If you are attempting to
start a car with a weak
battery, for best results,
charge the battery for
5–15 minutes. Crank
the engine for 3–4
seconds. If engine fails
to start, charge battery
for another 5–15
minutes and attempt to
start the engine again.
9
Charge
a Small Charge Attempt
12V a 6V to Start
Battery
Battery an Engine
CHARGE CHARGE START
2A 12V 15A 6V 100A START 15A 12V
2 AMP 12V
6 AMP 6V
(LOW)
Pre-activate
a Low
Battery
START
30/150
AMP
(HIGH &
START)