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Use the following table to determine the time it
will take to bring a battery to full charge.
Ah – Ampere Hours
NR – the charger setting is NOT
RECOMMENDED.
BATTERY SIZE/RATING
SMALL
BATTERIES
garden tractor, etc.
CARS/
TRUCKS
MARINE/DEEP CYCLE
A minimal amount of care can keep you
battery charger working properly for years.
• Clean the clamps each time you are
finished charging. Wipe off any battery fluid
that may have come in contact with the
clamps to prevent corrosion.
• Occasionally cleaning the case of the
charger with a soft cloth will keep the finish
shiny and help prevent corrosion.
PROBLEM
Charger will not turn
on when properly
connected.
No reading on the
ammeter.
Motorcycle,
200-315 CCA
315-550 CCA
550-1000 CCA
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE
AC outlet is dead.
Poor electrical connection.
Charger is not plugged in.
No power at the receptacle.
Clamps are not making a good
connection to the battery.
Connections are reversed.
Battery is defective
(will not accept a charge).
2 amp charge rate is being
used.
CCA – Cold Cranking Amps
RC – Reserve Capacity
The times given are for batteries with a 50%
charge prior to recharging.
CHARGE RATE/CHARGING TIME
2 AMP
6-12 Ah
2-3¾ hrs
12-32 Ah
3¾-10 hrs
40-60 RC
11¼-14½ hrs
60-85 RC
NR
80-190 RC
NR
80 RC
NR
140 RC
NR
160 RC
NR
180 RC
NR
• Coil the input and output cords neatly when
storing the charger. This will help prevent
accidental damage to the cords and charger.
• Store the charger unplugged from the AC
power outlet in an upright position.
• Store inside, in a cool, dry place. Do not
store the clamps on the handle, clipped
together, on or around metal, or clipped to
the cables.
• 7 •
20 AMP
NR
NR
1-1½ hrs
1½-2 hrs
2-3½ hrs
1¾ hrs
2¾ hrs
3 hrs
3¼ hrs
REASON/SOLUTION
Check for open fuse or circuit
breaker supplying AC outlet.
Check power cord and extension
cord for loose fitting plug.
Plug the charger into an AC outlet.
Check for open fuse or circuit
breaker supplying AC outlet.
Check for poor connection to
battery and frame. Make sure
connection points are clean.
Rock clamps back and forth for
a better connection.
Unplug the charger and
reverse the clamps.
Have battery checked.
Ammeter may show no activity
at the 2A charge rate.
55 AMP
NR
NR
25-32 min
32-40 min
40-76 min
NR
NR
NR
NR
