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12/24V 10A AUTO HF CHARGER
/ HOUSEHOLD CHARGER
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Date Purchased
Code: (ex: 10859)
IM10157
| Issue D ate Sept-13
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Model K3234-1
10/6/2A 12V, 6/2A 24V High Frequency Charger
For use with machines having Code Numbers:
11866
2345 Murphy Blvd.•Gainesville, Ga.•30505
CENTURY EQUIPMENT
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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual 12/24V 10A AUTO HF CHARGER / HOUSEHOLD CHARGER For use with machines having Code Numbers: 11866 Model K3234-1 10/6/2A 12V, 6/2A 24V High Frequency Charger Save for future reference Date Purchased Code: (ex: 10859) CENTURY EQUIPMENT IM10157 | Issue D ate Sept-13 2345 Murphy Blvd.•Gainesville, Ga.•30505...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety............................i, ii SAFETY INFORMATION ......................i SHOCK HAZARDS .......................i EXPLOSIVE GAS HAZARDS ....................i BATTERY EXPLOSION HAZARDS..................ii FIRE HAZARDS ........................ii BATTERY ACID HAZARDS....................ii MOVING PARTS HAZARDS ....................ii BURN HAZARDS ........................ii Installation........................Section A HOW BATTERIES CHARGE ....................A-1 SPARK PREVENTION, DEEPLY-DISCHARGED ...............A-1 LEAD-CALCIUM BATTERIES ..................A-1 DEEPLY-DISCHARGED LEAD CALCIUM BATTERIES..........A-1 CHARGER PREPARATION....................A-2... -
Page 3: Safety
SAFETY Congratulations on the purchase of your new battery charger. We wish to 9. NEVER operate this battery charger if it has received a sharp blow, acknowledge Underwriters Laboratories (U/L) for contributing the fol- been dropped, or similarly damaged, until after being inspected lowing important safety precautions. -
Page 4: Battery Explosion Hazards
SAFETY 14. ALWAYS make sure the battery compartment is open and well ven- tilated before charging. BATTERY EXPLOSION HAZARDS FIRE HAZARDS 1. To reduce the risk of battery explosion, read, understand, and follow these instructions, those published by the battery manufacturer, and those of the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use near the 1. -
Page 5: Installation
INSTALLATION 10/6/2A 12V, 6/2A 24V High Frequency Charger DEEPLY-DISCHARGED LEAD-CALCIUM BAT- HOW BATTERIES CHARGE TERIES A charger DOES NOT FORCE current into a battery - it Some modern batteries can cause charging problems if they makes a limited amount of current available and the battery have been deeply discharged. -
Page 6: Charger Preparation
INSTALLATION 10/6/2A 12V, 6/2A 24V High Frequency Charger CHARGER PREPARATION WARNING CHARGER PLACEMENT F I R E C A N K I L L , I N J U R E , A N D C A U S E Place the charger in a clean, dry, stable, well-ventilat- PROPERTY DAMAGE! ed spot as far away from the battery as the dc output... -
Page 7: Operation
10/6/2A 12V, 6/2A 24V High Frequency Charger OPERATION DESCRIPTION • STORAGE COMPARTMENT for the power cord and This battery charger is designed to handle the majority DC leads. of your charging needs. • HIGH FREQUENCY circuit for faster charging. • HIGH AND LOW CHARGE RATES for most battery •... -
Page 8: Operation
10/6/2A 12V, 6/2A 24V High Frequency Charger OPERATION 1. Make sure that the ac power cord is unplugged CONTROL SETTING INSTRUCTIONS from the ac outlet and make sure the vehicle’s engine is turned off. CHARGE VOLTAGE AND RATE SELECTION 2. Position the ac power cord and dc output cables in Choose the voltage and amperage that is appropriate such a manner that they cannot be damaged by for the size and type of battery being charged. -
Page 9: Connecting To Batteries Outside A Vehicle
10/6/2A 12V, 6/2A 24V High Frequency Charger OPERATION b. Positive ground vehicles (see Figure WARNING B.4) BATTERY EXPLOSION CAN INJURE, AND Positive to Chassis Ground CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE! To reduce the risk of battery explosion, NEVER CON- N ECT BOTH BATTERY CHARGER CLAMPS DIRECTLY TO THE TWO POSTS OF A BATTERY. -
Page 10: Reading An Ammeter
10/6/2A 12V, 6/2A 24V High Frequency Charger OPERATION READING AN AMMETER • SHORTED BATTERIES - When the battery being charged has a short circuit, the ammeter will peg at the high-amp end of the scale. If after 5 to 10 min- The ammeter indicates the charging current being utes of charging, the needle has not started to drawn from the charger by the battery. -
Page 11: Charger Care
10/6/2A 12V, 6/2A 24V High Frequency Charger OPERATION CHARGER CARE A minimum amount of care can keep your battery charger working and looking good for years. 1. Clean the clamps after each use. Wipe off any battery fluid that may have come in contact with the clamps to prevent corrosion. -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
10/6/2A 12V, 6/2A 24V High Frequency Charger TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual Charger Logic the clamps are connected to the or ba system, the charger is plugged in to wall power, the default ngs are 12V, 2A. 2. - Page 13 10/6/2A 12V, 6/2A 24V High Frequency Charger TROUBLE SHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION No Ammeter Reading (Battery does 1. Make sure charger is plugged into not accept charge). live ac outlet and the wall power light is on.
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- Page 16 Subject to Change – This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing. Please refer to www.lincolnelectric.com for any updated information. CENTURY EQUIPMENT 2345 Murphy Blvd.•Gainesville, Ga.•30505...
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