West Marine 14982045 Owner's Manual

West Marine 14982045 Owner's Manual

Dockside battery charger 15amp with engine start timer; 30amp and 40amp with engine start

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14982045
14982052
14982060
DOCKSIDE BATTERY CHARGER | MODEL 14982045
15Amp with Engine Start Timer
DOCKSIDE BATTERY CHARGER | MODELS 14982052, 14982060
30Amp and 40Amp with Engine Start
Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1 14982045 14982052 14982060 DOCKSIDE BATTERY CHARGER | MODEL 14982045 15Amp with Engine Start Timer DOCKSIDE BATTERY CHARGER | MODELS 14982052, 14982060 30Amp and 40Amp with Engine Start Owner’s Manual BC15_30_40BWM_ManualEN_120513.indd 1 12/5/2013 3:53:05 PM...
  • Page 2: Safety Guidelines - Definitions

    Recommended Minimum AWG Size for Extension Cords for Battery Chargers • The 14982045 was designed for household use only. The 14982052 and 14982060 were AC Input Rating American Wire Gage (AWG) Size of Cord designed for both household and commercial use.
  • Page 3: Power Cord Safety

    WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES: The 14982045 has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) as a safety feature. This plug • Working in the vicinity of a lead acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive will fit into a polarized outlet only one way.
  • Page 4 • Do not open the BATTERY CHARGER — there are no user-serviceable parts inside. 3. Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has larger diameter Opening the battery charger will void manufacturer’s warranty. than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post. 4.
  • Page 5: Charging The Battery

    “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION” section at the front of this manual. 120 VOLT AC STORAGE 120 VOLT AC PLUG (TWO PRONGS FOR 14982045; COMPARTMENT THREE PRONGS FOR 14982052 AND 14982060)
  • Page 6: Checking The Battery Voltage

    Notes: If the clamps are correctly connected with regard to polarity and the unit is properly IMPORTANT: If the battery is not fully charged (the battery charge gauge does not reach 100%) connected to the AC outlet, the unit will be in Standby mode and the LCD screen will display the after 18 hours of continuous charging, the battery may have internal damage and will not accept following (the clamp icons, arrow icons and the battery icon light solid) and the battery charge a charge.
  • Page 7 Using the Alternator Check Function PART 2 Set up the battery charger and connect to the battery following steps 1 through 2 in the “Charging the Under Load (accessories ON): Next, load the alternator by turning on as many accessories as Battery”...
  • Page 8: Reconditioning The Battery

    5. After cranking, the unit will automatically adjust the charging current to 2A for 5 minutes and Using the Engine Start Timer (14982045) then revert to charging mode. To stop charging, press the charge button. 1. Set up the battery charger and connect to the battery following steps 1 through 2 in the IMPORTANT: The function requires a resting/cooling period between attempts.
  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    Check that the charger is properly No power to unit West Marine warrants this product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and Unit not charging connected to a live 120 volt AC outlet workmanship for a period of one year from the date of the original purchase.
  • Page 10: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 14982045 conditions: Input 120VAC, 60Hz, 270W (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and Output 12VDC, 15A Engine start timer (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 11 Toll Free: 1-877-571-2391 www.westmarine.com, ©2013 West Marine. All rights reserved. WM_Version 1_DEC 2013 BC15_30_40BWM_ManualEN_120513.indd 20 12/5/2013 3:53:07 PM...

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