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NOTE: If the engine does turn over but
never starts, there is not a problem with
the starting system; there is a problem
somewhere else with the vehicle. STOP
cranking the engine until the other prob-
lem has been diagnosed and corrected.
ENGINE STARTING NOTES
During the starting sequence listed above,
the charger is set to one of four states:
• Wait for ready – The charger charges
the battery for 2 minutes before the Wait
for Cranking state. While waiting for
ready, the digital display shows ON and
the engine can be cranked. For severely
discharged batteries, it is not recom-
mended to crank during this time.
• Wait for cranking – The charger waits
until the engine is actually being
cranked before delivering the amps for
engine start. While waiting for cranking,
the digital display shows rdy.
• Cranking – When cranking is detected,
the charger will automatically deliver up
to its maximum output as required by the
starting system for up to 5 seconds.
• Cool Down – After repeated cranking
during a 3-minute ready period, the
charger enters a mandatory 3-minute
(180-second) cool down state. The dig-
ital display indicates the remaining cool
down time in seconds. It starts at 180
and counts down to 0. After 3 minutes,
the digital display will change from dis-
playing the countdown to displaying
rdy. After 2 hours of Engine Starting,
the unit will automatically exit from the
Engine Start mode, just as if the Stop
button had been pressed; the Charging
LED will not be lit.
USING THE BATTERY
VOLTAGE TESTER
1.
With the charger unplugged from the
AC outlet, connect the charger to the
battery, following the instructions given
in previous sections.
2.
Plug the charger’s AC power cord into
the AC outlet.
3.
If necessary, press the BATTERY TYPE
button until the correct type is indi-
cated.
4.
Read the voltage on the digital display.
Keep in mind that this reading is only a
battery voltage reading; a false surface
charge may mislead you. Compare the
reading to the following chart.
6V Battery
Voltage
Reading
12V Battery
Voltage
Reading
Battery
Condition
6.4 or more 12.8 or more Charged
6.1 to 6.3 12.2 to 12.7
Needs
charging
Less than 6.1 Less than 12.2 Discharged
TESTER AND CHARGER
When first turned on, the unit operates
only as a tester, not as a charger. Pressing
the Start/Stop button or waiting 30 sec-
onds from power-up activates the battery
charger and deactivates the tester. Press-
ing the Start/Stop button again will shut
off the charger and activate the tester.
TESTING AFTER CHARGING
After the unit has been changed from tester
to charger, it remains a charger. To change
the battery charger back to a tester, press the
Start/Stop button.
NOTE: The battery tester is only designed
to test batteries. Testing a device with a
rapidly changing voltage could yield unex-
pected or inaccurate results.
POWER-UP AUTO START
The charger is equipped with an auto-start
feature which is triggered only when the
charger is first powered up. If the Start
button is not pressed within 30 seconds,
the unit will search for a battery. If the unit
detects a battery that is properly con-
nected, the unit will set the rate to Charge
and the battery type will be set to AGM. The
charging process will automatically start,
and the Charging (yellow) LED will light.
USING THE ALTERNATOR
PERFORMANCE TESTER
1.
With the charger unplugged from the
AC outlet, connect the charger to the
battery, following the instructions given
in previous sections.
2.
Plug the charger AC power cord into the
AC outlet.
3.
Start the vehicle, rev the engine at 2000
rpm for 30 seconds and turn on the vehi-
cle’s headlights or other accessories.
4. Set the Display mode button to Alternator %.
5.
If the display gives a numeric percentage,
the alternator is working properly. The
percentage will be proportional to the
voltage between 13.2 V and 14.6 V. If the
display reads HI or LO, refer to your vehi
-
cle’s manual or have the electrical system
checked by a qualified technician.
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