DieHard 28.71227 - Calculating Charge Time; General Charging Notes; Maintenance Instructions

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General Charging Notes
Fan: The charger is designed to control its cooling fan for efcient operation.
Consequentially, it is normal for the fan to start and stop when maintaining a
fully charged battery. The fan does not run in Tester Mode. Keep the area near
the charger clear of obstructions to allow the fan to operate efciently.
Restart: If the Charge Mode is changed after charging has started (by
pressing the CHARGE RATE or BATTERY TYPE button), the charging
process will restart.
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.
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 15 AMP 40 AMP
SMALL
BATTERIES
Motorcycle,
garden,
tractor, etc.
6 - 12 AH 2 - 3¾ hrs NR NR
12 - 32 AH 3¾ - 10 hrs
NR
NR
CARS/TRUCKS
200 - 315 CCA 40 - 60 RC
11¼ - 14½
hrs
1½ - 2 hrs
30 - 45 min
315 - 550 CCA 60 - 85 RC
14½ - 18¼
hrs
2 - 2½ hrs
45 min -
1 hr
550 - 1000 CCA 80 - 190 RC
18¼ - 34¾
hrs
2½ - 4½
hrs
1 - 1¾ hrs
MARINE/DEEP CYCLE
80 RC 17½ hrs
2½ hrs
NR
140 RC 27 hrs
3½ hrs
NR
160 RC 30 hrs
4 hrs
NR
180 RC 33 hrs
4½ hrs
NR
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS13.
After use and before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect the 13.1
battery charger (see sections 6, 7 and 8).
Use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil from the 13.2
battery clips, cords, and the charger case.
Ensure that all of the charger components are in place and in good working 13.3
condition, for example, the plastic boots on the battery clips.
Servicing does not require opening the unit, as there are no user- 13.4
serviceable parts.
All other servicing should be performed by qualied service personal.13.5