Operating Instructions; Calculating Charge Time - DieHard DH-6M Operator's Manual

Charge rate Selector Switch
Use this switch to set the maximum charge rate to one of the following.
• 2A Slow Charge rate
commonly used in garden tractors, snow mobiles and motorcycles. The 2A
rate can be used to warm or trickle charge larger batteries.
• 6A Medium Charge rate
cycle batteries. Not intended for industrial applications.
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oPErATIng InSTrUCTIonS

accordance with the assembly instructions before it is used.
The charger does not have an ON/OFF switch. The On and Off commands
are controlled by plugging the DH-6M into a 120V AC electrical wall outlet only
after the battery connections have been made.
Charging
1. Connect the battery following the precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
2. Determine the length of time it will take to bring the battery to full charge.
(See the Calculating Charge Time section.)
3. Select the appropriate settings for your battery.
4. Connect the AC power following the precautions listed in section 8.
Manual Charging
This is a manual battery charger. When a manual charge is performed, the
charger will continue to charge and will not shut off. You must keep a visual
check on the ammeter to determine when the battery is charged. Be sure to
monitor the charging process and stop it when the battery is charged. Not
doing so may cause damage to your battery or result in other property damage
or personal injury.
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CALCULATIng CHArgE TIME

Use the following table to more accurately determine the time it will take to
bring a battery to full charge. First, identify where your battery fits into
the chart.
NR means that the charger setting is NOT RECOMMENDED.
Find your battery's rating on the chart below and note the charge time given for
each charger setting. The times given are for batteries with a 50% charge prior
to recharging. Add more time for severely discharged batteries.
– Intended for charging small batteries such as those
– Use for charging automotive, marine and deep-
This battery charger must be properly assembled in
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