DieHard 28.71221 - Charging Process; Manual Charging Monitoring

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Charging
Ensure that all of the charger components are in place and in good working 1.
condition, for example, the plastic boots on the battery clips.
Connect the battery following the precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.2.
Select the appropriate settings for your battery.3.
Connect the AC power following the precautions listed in section 8. Make sure to 4.
place the charger on a dry, non-ammable surface like metal or concrete.
To disconnect the charger, reverse the above procedure. 5.
Manual Charging
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.
CALCULATING CHARGE TIME12.
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 ts into the chart.
CCA = Cold Cranking Amps
RC = Reserve Capacity
AH = Amp Hour
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.
BATTERY SIZE/RATING
CHARGE RATE/CHARGING TIME
2 AMP 10 AMP
SMALL
BATTERIES
Motorcycle,
garden,
tractor, etc.
6 - 12 AH 2 - 4 hrs NR
12 - 32 AH 4 - 10 hrs
NR
CARS/
TRUCKS
200 - 315 CCA 40 - 60 RC 11 ¼ - 14 ½ hrs 2¼ – 3 hrs
315 - 550 CCA 60 - 85 RC 14 ½ - 18 ¼ hrs 3 – 3¾ hrs
550 - 1000 CCA 80 - 190 RC 18 ¼ - 34 ¾ hrs 3¾ – 7 hrs
MARINE/DEEP CYCLE
80 RC 17 ½ hrs
3½ hrs
140 RC 27 hrs 5½ hrs
160 RC 30 hrs 6 hrs
180 RC 33 hrs 6¾ hrs
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS13.
After use and before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect the battery 13.1
charger (see sections 6, 7 and 8).
Use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil from the battery clips, 13.2
cords, and the charger case.
Ensure that all of the charger components are in place and in good working condition, 13.3
for example, the plastic boots on the battery clips.
Servicing does not require opening the unit, as there are no user-serviceable parts.13.4
All other servicing should be performed by qualied service personal.13.5