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Operating Instructions BC5500B
5. Connect charger cables to battery and power cord to
outlet. For additional information refer to
Important
Safety Instructions–Charging Instructions
.
• Never alter AC cord or plug provided. If it will not
fit outlet, have proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
• Read, understand and follow Safety Information in
front of this manual.
6. Set Length of Charge Timer to HOLD.
7. Observe DC AMPS. Some reading should be evident.
— If OK, allow to stabilize for 5 minutes. Recheck DC
AMPS reading.
— If not, set Length of Charge Timer to OFF.
Determine reason for no reading. Correct before
proceeding.
8. Determine battery capacity. Capacity is usually marked
on battery and rated in:
— Ampere-Hours (AH),
— Reserve Capacity (RC), or
— Cold Cranking Amps (CCA).
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Battery capacity is used in step 9 to determine
charge time.
9. Determine charge time using
Chart 1
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A battery charged 25% or lower may easily freeze,
charge immediately.
Example:
A battery is determined to be medium capacity since its
CCA rating is 405 and Reserve Capacity is 90 minutes.
Open circuit voltage test shows 12.1 volts, indicating
about a 50% charge. Five minutes after the charger is
powered up, charging current is 20 amps. Therefore,
battery should be charged for 60 to 90 minutes, as
shown on the chart.
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