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11. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
A SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE
AN EXPLOSION.
IMPORTANT: Do not start the vehicle with
the charger connected to the AC outlet,
or it could damage the charger.
NOTE: This charger is equipped with an
auto-start feature. Current will not be
supplied to the battery clamps until a bat-
tery is properly connected. The clamps
will not spark if touched together.
CHARGING A BATTERY
IN THE VEHICLE
1.
Turn off all the vehicle’s accessories.
2.
Keep the hood open.
3.
Clean the battery terminals.
4.
Place the charger on a dry, non-flam-
mable surface.
5.
Lay the AC/DC cables away from any
fan blades, belts, pulleys and other
moving parts.
6.
Make sure the ON/OFF switch is set to
OFF.
7.
Connect the battery, following the pre-
cautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
8.
Connect the charger to an electrical
outlet.
9.
With the charger plugged in and con-
nected to the battery of the vehicle,
set the ON/OFF switch to the Boost or
Charge/Maintain position.
10.
Select the battery type and desired rate.
Charging will then begin automatically.
See section 12 for CHARGING message
details.
11.
The yellow/orange LED will light, and
the display will show ANALYZING BAT-
TERY while the charger determines that
the battery is properly connected and
the condition of the battery.
12.
When charging is complete, press the
ON/OFF switch to turn OFF, disconnect
the charger from the AC power, remove
the clamps from the vehicle’s chassis,
and then remove the clamp from the
battery terminal.
CHARGING A BATTERY
OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE
1.
Place battery in a well-ventilated area.
2.
Clean the battery terminals.
3.
Make sure the ON/OFF switch is set to
OFF.
4.
Connect the battery, following the pre-
cautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
5.
Connect the charger to the electrical
outlet.
6.
With the charger plugged in and con-
nected to the battery of the vehicle,
set the ON/OFF switch to the Boost or
Charge/Maintain position.
7.
Select the battery type and desired rate.
Charging will then begin automatically.
See section 12 for CHARGING message
details.
8.
The yellow/orange LED will light, and
the display will show ANALYZING BAT-
TERY while the charger determines that
the battery is properly connected and
the condition of the battery.
9.
When charging is complete press the
ON/OFF switch to turn OFF, disconnect
the charger from the AC power, discon-
nect the negative clamp, and finally the
positive clamp.
10.
A marine (boat) battery must be removed
and charged on shore.
AUTOMATIC CHARGING MODE
When an Automatic Charge is performed,
the charger switches to the maintain mode
automatically after the battery is charged.
BATTERY CONNECTION INDICATOR
If the charger does not detect a properly
connected battery, charging will not start
and the digital display will show one of two
messages. If the display shows CONNECT
CLAMPS, make sure the charger is con-
nected to the battery and the connection
points are clean and making a good con-
nection. If the display shows WARNING
CLAMPS REVERSED, unplug the charger
from the AC outlet and reverse the connec-
tions at the battery.
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