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Century K3153-1 - User Manual

Century K3153-1
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AUTOMATIC / MANUAL BATTERY CHARGERS
/ STARTERS HOUSEHOLD CHARGERS
OPERATORʼSMANUAL
IM10138
December, 2012
Safety Depends on You
Century battery chargers and
Starters household chargers
equipment is designed and built
with safety in mind. However,
your overall safety can be
increased by proper installation
... and thoughtful operation on
your part. DO NOT INSTALL,
OPERATE OR REPAIR THIS
EQUIPMENT WITHOUT READ-
ING THIS MANUAL AND THE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CON-
TAINED THROUGHOUT. And,
most importantly, think before
you act and be careful.
K3152-1 10/2/55 Automatic / Manual
K3153-1 15/2/100 Automatic / Manual
For use with machines having Code Numbers:
11863, 11864
2345 Murphy Blvd. Gainesville, GA 30504
Century Equipment
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Summary

Safety Precautions

Important Safety Instructions

Essential guidelines for safe operation and maintenance of the battery charger.

Safety Information

General guidelines for operating the battery charger under the safest possible conditions.

Shock Hazards

Precautions to prevent electric shock when using the battery charger.

Explosive Gas Hazards

Risks and precautions related to explosive gases produced by batteries during charging.

Battery Explosion Hazards

Detailed safety measures to prevent battery explosions.

Fire Hazards

Safety tips to prevent fire during battery charging operations.

Battery Acid Hazards

Precautions to take when handling battery acid to avoid injury.

Moving Parts Hazards

Warnings about potential injuries from moving engine parts.

Burn Hazards

Safety advice to avoid burns from hot engine components.

Installation Guide

How Batteries Charge

Explanation of how a battery charger interacts with a battery during charging.

Deeply-Discharged Lead-Calcium Batteries

Specific charging instructions for deeply discharged lead-calcium batteries.

Spark Prevention

Measures to prevent sparks and ignition of explosive gases near batteries.

Charger Preparation

Steps to prepare the charger before use, including placement and power.

Provide Required Power

Details on the necessary AC power source for the battery charger.

Extension Cords

Guidelines for selecting and using extension cords with the charger.

Battery Preparation

Steps for preparing the battery before connecting the charger.

Operation Instructions

Description

Overview of the battery charger's capabilities and features.

Controls and Indicators

Identification and explanation of the charger's controls and indicator lights.

Control Setting Instructions

Guidance on setting the charger's voltage and rate controls.

Operating Instructions

General steps and precautions for operating the battery charger.

Connecting to Batteries Installed in Vehicles

Procedures for connecting the charger to batteries within a vehicle.

Connecting to Batteries Outside a Vehicle

Procedures for charging batteries that are not installed in a vehicle.

Charging Instructions

Steps to follow for the actual battery charging process.

Reading an Ammeter

How to interpret readings on the charger's ammeter for charging status.

Charging Time Instructions

Methods for calculating the time required to fully charge a battery.

Engine Starting (12 V Only)

Instructions for using the charger's engine start assist feature.

Troubleshooting Guide

No Ammeter Reading

Steps to diagnose issues when the ammeter shows no reading.

Ammeter Reading, No Charge Acceptance

Troubleshooting when the ammeter shows a reading but the battery doesn't charge.

Vehicle Wont Start in Engine Start Mode

Diagnosing problems when the engine start assist feature fails.

No Output in Automatic Settings

Troubleshooting steps for lack of output in automatic charging modes.

Century K3153-1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Input Voltage120V AC
Charging Current15A
Battery TypeLead Acid
Automatic ShutoffYes
Reverse Polarity ProtectionYes
Output Current15A
Charging ModesTrickle
Compatible Battery Types6V Lead Acid
Protection FeaturesOverload, Short Circuit, Reverse Polarity
Output Voltage6V/12V DC

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