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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
1. After use and before performing maintenance,
unplug and disconnect the battery charger.
2. Use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and
other dirt or oil from the terminals, cords, and the
charger case.
1. Store the charger unplugged, in an upright position.
The cord will still conduct electricity until it is
unplugged from the outlet.
2. Store inside, in a cool, dry place.
3. Ensure that all of the charger components are in
place and in good working condition, including the
plastic boots on the battery clips.
4. Servicing does not require opening the unit, as there
are no user-serviceable parts.
3. Do not store the clips on the handle, clipped together,
on or around metal, or clipped to cables.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
No reading on the
ammeter.
Charger is not plugged in.
No power at the receptacle.
Clips are not making a good connection to
the battery.
Connections are reversed.
Battery is defective (will not accept a charge).
2 amp charge rate is being used.
Plug the charger into an A.C. outlet.
Check for open fuse or circuit breaker supplying
A.C. outlet.
Check for poor connection to battery and frame.
Make sure connection points are clean. Rock clips
back and forth for a better connection.
Unplug the charger and reverse the clips.
Have battery checked.
Ammeter may show no activity at the 2A charge rate.
Ammeter reading stays
high.
Battery is severely discharged.
Wrong battery voltage.
Continue charging battery for two more hours. If
problem continues have the battery checked.
Verify the voltage settings or output ratings on the
charger are correct.
Ammeter reads less than
selected charge rate when
charging a discharged
battery
Extension cord is too long or wire gauge
is too small.
Weak cell or sulfated plate in battery.
Battery is only partially discharged.
Use a shorter or heavier gauge extension cord.
A sulfated battery will eventually take a normal
charge if left connected. If the battery will not take
a charge, have it checked.
Continue to charge the battery.
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