Charge IT 4512 - CHOOSING THE CHARGING RATE; CHOOSING THE BATTERY TYPE; BATTERY CHARGER FEATURES; Multi-Stage Charging Process

Multi-Stage Charging Process
The charger uses a proprietary Multi-Stage charging
process designed to optimally charge and maintain
batteries. The charging process includes a soft start mode
to properly charge deeply discharged batteries and is
beneficial for the long-term health of your batteries. The
final stage in the charging routine is a Maintenance Mode
that allows the charger to be connected indefinitely to a
battery and maintain a proper charge level.
Multiple Battery Compatibility
The charger will properly charge a wide variety of battery
types, including Conventional, Maintenance Free,
AGM, Gel Cell, Spiral Wound and Deep Cycle batteries.
Smart Clamp Technology
The charger will send power to the output leads only when
a proper battery connection is made.
Reverse Polarity Protection
Guards against reverse connections. ERROR LED will
flash on control panel and power will not be sent to output
cables if a reverse connection is sensed.
Battery Fault Protection
Guards against excessively charging compromised
batteries. ERROR and CHARGING LED will flash
indicating charging has stopped and the charger has
detected a compromised battery. Conditions that cause
this error include: if the battery voltage does not rise
appropriately during the charging process (indicating a
shorted cell) or if the maximum charge time has been
exceeded.
Short Circuit Protection
Guards against shorted connections. ERROR LED will
light solid on control panel and power will not be sent to
output cables. This condition is triggered if the charger
detects less than 1V across the clamps. See Operating
Instructions Step 4 Note 2 for details regarding this
feature.
Battery Recondition Mode
The charger monitors the charge routine and will enter
this mode if the battery is not appropriately accepting a
charge. The CHARGING LED will flash while the charger
is in the Battery Recondition Mode. This indicates the
charge time will be extended while the charger attempts to
recondition the battery.
BATTERY CHARGER FEATURES
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CHOOSING THE CHARGING RATE
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For the small batteries found in motorcycles, jet
skis, snowmobiles and lawn tractors, always charge
on the lowest possible charge rate setting. It is not
recommended to charge these smaller batteries at a high
charge rate – a low charge rate is most beneficial.
For large batteries found in cars, trucks, vans, SUVs,
agricultural equipment and commercial vehicles, higher
charging rates are appropriate. Please always remember
to reference the charging instructions on the battery or
the vehicle in which the battery is installed for specific
charging requirements.
CHOOSING THE BATTERY TYPE
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For Conventional and Maintenance Free flooded (wet) batteries, the ideal Battery Type selection is “STD”.
For batteries identified as AGM construction, the ideal Battery Type selection is “AGM”.
For batteries identified as Gel Cell construction, the ideal Battery Type selection is “GEL”.
For most Spiral Wound batteries, the best Battery Type selection is “AGM”.
For batteries identified as Deep Cycle, determine the construction of the battery. Is it a wet cell battery or another type of
construction? This will determine the proper Battery Type selection.
For batteries identified as Marine, determine the construction of the battery. Is it a wet cell battery or another type of
construction? This will determine the proper Battery Type selection.