NOTE! See section “Calculating charge time” for length of charge information.
Battery removed / away from vehicle
WARNING! A spark near the battery may cause a battery explosion.
WARNING! Do not face the battery when making the final connection.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
- Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post often has a larger diameter
than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
- Connect the POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of the battery.
- Position yourself and the free end of the cable you previously attached to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery
post as far away from the battery as possible – then connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip to the free
end of the cable.
- Connect charger AC supply cord to electrical outlet. When disconnecting the charger, always do so in the
reverse order of the connecting procedure and break the first connection while as far away from the battery as
practical. A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore.
Using the Engine “Jump Start” feature
CD-230P, CD-280P & CD-430P models only.
Your battery charger can be used to jumpstart your car if the battery is low. Follow these instructions on how to use
the ENGINE START feature.
Before charging or jump starting always consult the vehicle manufacturer or your Vehicles
manual for more advice and techniques on how to jump start your vehicle to reduce and risk to
electrical equipment / computers.
WARNING! Follow all safety
instructions and precautions for
charging your battery. Wear
complete eye protection and
clothing protection. Charge your
battery in a well-ventilated area.
IMPORTANT! Using the
ENGINE START feature
WITHOUT a battery installed in
the vehicle could cause damage
to the vehicle’s electrical
system.
NOTE! If you have charged the
battery and it still will not start
your car, do not use the engine
start feature, or it could damage
the vehicle’s electrical system.
IMPORTANT! Do not leave the
charger in ENGINE START
Mode for more than ten minutes
at a time; this may damage the
charger.
1. With the charger unplugged from the AC outlet, connect the charger to the battery, following the instructions
given in previous section “Battery is installed in a vehicle”.
2. Plug the charger AC power cord into the AC outlet.
3. With the charger plugged in and connected to the battery of the vehicle, set the mode selector switch to the
“jump start” position.
4. Crank the engine until it starts or 3 seconds pass. If the engine does not start, set the jump stater to charge
mode and wait 15min minutes before trying again.
NOTE! During extremely cold weather, or if the battery is under 2 volts, charge the battery for 15 minutes
before cranking the engine.
IMPORTANT! Never charge frozen batteries.
NOTE! When starting a diesel motor; allow the glow plugs to warm up prior to cranking the engine.
5. If the engine fails to start, charge the battery for 10 more minutes before attempting to crank the engine again.
6. After the engine starts, move the charge mode selector switch to the OFF position and unplug the AC power
cord before disconnecting the battery clips from the vehicle.
7. Clean and store the charger in a dry location.
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