VEC1098A 4/10/20/50 Amp 12 Volt Smart BATTERY CHARGER WITH 150 AMP ENGINE START, ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE CHECK AND BATTERY RECONDITION FUNCTIONS USER’S MANUAL & WARRANTY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION, SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Figure Figure ADAPTER (B) WARNING — RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES 1. WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME BEFORE USING YOUR GROUNDING CHARGER, YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
5. Carefully connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clamp to the free end of the battery cable Thank you for selecting the 4/10/20/50 Amp 12 Volt Smart Battery connected to the NEGATIVE terminal. Charger with 150 Amp Engine Start and Alternator Voltage Check.
Stage Two — Absorption Charge maintains the maximum possible charge at a Controls and Indicators constant, safe, predetermined voltage. During this phase, the charging voltage remains CONTROL PANEL DIGITAL READOUT constant, while the actual charging current is reduced to allow for the maximum proper CIRCULATING PATTERN internal chemical energy transfer.
Note: The only time the selected charge rate does not display at the full selected rate is when the battery is nearly full and charging at either step two or three. The display will be showing a reduced charge rate. To return to 2A, press the 2/20/50 AMP button.
10. Push the Equalize button at any time and the battery will automatically begin to Automatic Float Charging equalize in 4 amp limited current. Note that in order to push the recessed button you will need a small pin or ballpoint pen. Automatic Float Charging is ideal for maintaining a fully charged battery.
APPROXIMATE CHARGING TIMES If the battery being charged has an internal shorted cell, the F01 will show. We The 4/10/20/50 Amp 12 Volt Smart Battery Charger will automatically recommend taking your battery to a certified automotive service center for evaluation.
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F03 — Sulfate or Unchargeable Battery F03 appears when the battery is highly sulfated and cannot accept normal charge current. • Follow the steps in “Recondition Mode” to recondition the battery. • Follow the steps in “Equalizing” to equalize the battery. •...