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CHARGING A BATTERY OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE
1.
Place battery in a well-ventilated area.
2.
Clean the battery terminals.
3.
Connect a 24-inch long, 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to the
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post (i.e., jumper cable) (not provided).
4.
Connect the POSITIVE (RED) ring terminal to the POSITIVE (POS, P,
+) battery post.
5.
Position yourself and the “negative post extension” cable as far away
from the battery as possible, and connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK)
ring terminal to the cable’s free end.
6.
Connect the charger to a live grounded 120V AC outlet.
7.
When charging is complete, disconnect the charger from the AC
power, disconnect the negative ring terminal, and finally the positive
ring terminal.
8.
A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore.
BATTERY CHARGING TIMES
CCA = Cold Cranking Amps Ah = Amp Hour RC = Reserve Capacity
BATTERY SIZE/RATING
CHARGE TIME (1.5A)
SMALL BATTERIES
Motorcycle, garden tractor, etc.
6-12 Ah 2½-5 h
12-32 Ah 5-13¼ h
CARS AND
TRUCKS
200-315 CCA 40-60 RC MAINTAIN ONLY
315-550 CCA 60-85 RC MAINTAIN ONLY
550-1000 CCA 85-190 RC MAINTAIN ONLY
MARINE/DEEP-CYCLE
80 RC MAINTAIN ONLY
140 RC MAINTAIN ONLY
160 RC MAINTAIN ONLY
180 RC MAINTAIN ONLY
Times are based on a 50% discharged battery and may change,
depending on age and condition of battery.
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