Operating Instructions - DieHard 28.71328 Manual Del Usuario

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.
• 40<>15A BOOST – For quickly adding
energy to a severely discharged or
large capacity battery prior to ENGINE
START. The unit will automatically switch
to 6<>2A CHARGE/MAINTAIN after the
BOOST operation has completed.
• 125A ENGINE START – Provides
additional amps for cranking an engine
with a weak or run-down battery. Always
use in combination with a battery.
NOTE: Once the charger has started
charging the battery, if you press the Rate
Selection button once, the output current
is shut off and the display will show OFF
and then the battery voltage. If you press
the Rate Selection button again, the
current will go back on at the same setting
it was when it was turned off.
LED INDICATORS
REVERSED (red) LED flashing: The
connections are reversed.
CHARGING (yellow/orange) LED lit:
The charger is charging the battery.
CHARGING (yellow/orange) LED
flashing: The charger is in abort mode.
CHARGED/MAINTAINING (green) LED
pulsing: The battery is fully charged and
the charger is in maintain mode.
NOTE: See Operating Instructions for a
complete description of the charger modes.

11. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: A spark near the 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
battery is properly connected. The clamps
will not spark if touched together.
BATTERY TYPE BUTTON
Use this button to set the type of battery.
• Standard – 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 bursts of energy (such as
starting engines) and has a greater plate
count. The plates are thinner and have
somewhat different material composition.
Standard 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.
• DieHard Platinum – Select this option
only if your battery is a DieHard Platinum
battery.
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-
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 an electrical
outlet.
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