Auto Meter BEX-1500 User Manual

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Battery Extender
Owner’s Manual
Models: BEX-1500, BEX-3000, BEX-5000
Warning: Failure to follow instructions may result in damage
or explosion. READ ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE USE.
2650-1753-77 Rev. C 1/12/16
Test Equipment
Auto Meter Products Inc.
413 West Elm Street
Sycamore, IL 60178
Toll Free (866)-883-TEST (8378)
www.autometer.com/test
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Auto Meter BEX-1500 Specifications

General

Input Voltage	120V AC
Output Voltage	6V/12V
Output Current	15A
Battery Type	AGM, Gel
Charging Stages	3-stage
Charging Modes	Automatic

Summary

Battery Extender Owner's Manual

Product Overview

Introduces the Auto Meter Battery Extender, a fully automatic charger and maintainer.

Warranty and Service Information

Warranty Terms and Claims

Details the 36-month warranty coverage and procedures for submitting service claims.

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety, Hazards, and Precautions

Covers essential safety rules, battery hazards, and personal protective measures.

What to Expect and Benefits

Battery Life, Maintenance, and Performance

Explains how the charger enhances battery life, maintains stored batteries, and offers performance features.

Key Safety Guidelines

Preparation, Location, and Connection Safety

Covers safety for charging preparation, charger placement, and DC connection procedures.

Operating Procedures

Connecting and Disconnecting the Charger

Step-by-step guide for operating the charger, including connection and disconnection.

Specific Safety Warnings

Personal Protection and Hybrid Vehicle Notes

Essential personal safety measures and specific warnings for hybrid vehicle batteries.

Setup and Connection Methods

Visual Inspection and Ring Terminal Connection

Guide to visually inspecting batteries and connecting using permanent ring terminals.

Charging Operation and Principles

Temporary Clip Connections

Instructions for temporarily connecting the charger using spring clips.

Principles of Battery Charging

Explains how the charger interacts with the battery and the charging process.

Operational Indicators and Methods

Indicator Lights Explained

Explains the meaning of the Red, Amber, and Green indicator lights during operation.

Spring Clip Usage

Instructions for connecting the charger using spring clips.

Contact Information