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RATE SELECTION BUTTON
Use this button to select one of the
following:
6<>2A CHARGE/MAINTAIN –
For charging small and large
batteries. Not recommended
for industrial applications. The
charger will automatically adjust the
charging current, based on battery
size, in order to charge the battery
completely, efficiently and safely.
BOOST – For quickly adding
energy to a severely discharged
or large capacity battery prior
to Engine Start. The unit will
automatically switch to 6A<>2A
Charge after the Boost operation
has completed.
ENGINE START – Provides
additional amps for cranking an
engine with a weak or run-down
battery. Always use in combination
with a battery.
NOTE: See Operating Instructions
for a complete description of the
charger modes.
BATTERY TYPE BUTTON
Use this button to select the
battery type.
STD – Used in cars, trucks and
motorcycles, these batteries
have vent caps and are often
marked "low maintenance" or
"maintenance-free". This type of
battery is designed to deliver quick
11. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: A SPARK NEAR
THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE AN
EXPLOSION.
CHARGING A BATTERY
IN THE VEHICLE
1. Turn off all the vehicle's
accessories.
2. Keep the hood open.
3. Clean the battery terminals.
bursts of energy (such as starting
engines) and has a greater plate
count. The plates are thinner and
have somewhat different material
composition. Regular batteries
should not be used for deep-cycle
applications.
AGM – The Absorbed Glass Mat
construction allows the electrolyte
to be suspended in close proximity
with the plate's active material.
In theory, this enhances both the
discharge and recharge efficiency.
The AGM batteries are a variant
of Sealed VRLA (valve regulated
lead-acid) batteries. Popular uses
include high-performance engine
starting, power sports, deep-cycle,
solar and storage batteries.
GEL – The electrolyte in a GEL
cell has a silica additive that
causes it to set up or stiffen. The
recharge voltages on this type of
cell are lower than those for other
styles of lead-acid battery. This
is probably the most sensitive
cell in terms of adverse reactions
to overvoltage charging. Gel
batteries are best used in VERY
DEEP cycle application and may
last a bit longer in hot weather
applications. If the wrong battery
charger is used on a gel cell
battery, poor performance and
premature failure will result.
4. Place the charger on a dry,
non-flammable surface.
5. Lay the AC/DC cables away
from any fan blades, belts,
pulleys and other moving parts.
6. Connect the battery, following
the precautions listed in
sections 6 and 7.
7. Connect the charger to a live,
grounded 120V AC outlet.
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