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CONTROL SETTING INSTRUCTIONS
CHARGE VOLTAGE AND RATE SELECTION
Set the RATE SELECTOR to the same voltage and
charge rate that is appropriate for the size and type of
battery being charged. Use the battery manufacturer's
specific instructions or see the guidelines below. If the
battery voltage is not clearly marked on the battery,
refer to the operator's manual for the vehicle/ equip-
ment where the battery is used / intended to be used.
Do not begin charging if the battery voltage cannot be
determined.
• Small Motorcycle type
• Lawn mower/Tractor
• Deep‐cycle
• Maintenance‐free Auto
or Marine Cranking
• Heavy‐duty Commercial
Unless the information is supplied for the particular
battery, always charge small 12‐volt batteries at no
more than 2 amps. Charge only standard sized 6 and
12 volt automobile batteries on this charger.
NOTE: The charger will not shut off on manual set-
tings. Use charging time equations only to determine
the time needed to fully charge the battery or battery
damage may occur.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS BATTERY
CHARGER until you have read and understood the
entire SAFETY SUMMARY provided in this manu-
al.
NOTE: Proceeding with the operation of your battery
charger. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE
THE CHARGER UNTIL ALL REQUIRED
USER-ASSEMBLY IS COMPLETED.
CONNECTING TO BATTERIES INSTALLED IN
VEHICLES
WARNING
Do not plug the charger power cord into the ac power
source or set any of the charger's controls until told to
do so in the following instructions.
AUTOMATIC / MANUAL BATTERY CHARGERS / STARTERS HOUSEHOLD CHARGERS
OPERATION
3 Amps or less
6 Amps or less
25 Amps or less
45 Amps or less
60 Amps or less
1. Make sure that the ac power cord is unplugged
from the ac outlet and make sure the vehicle's
engine is turned off.
2. Position the ac power cord and dc output cables in
such a manner that they cannot be damaged by
moving engine parts or the vehicle's hood or doors.
3. Check the polarity of the battery terminals. The
POSITIVE terminal should be marked: POSITIVE,
POS, + or P. The NEGATIVE terminal should be
marked: NEGATIVE, NEG, – or N.
4. Determine whether the vehicle has a positive or
negative grounded battery (positive or negative
cable is connected to the vehicle's chassis).
WARNING
MOVING ENGINE PARTS CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY!
Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other mov-
ing engine parts to reduce risk of serious personal
injury.
a. Negative ground vehicles (The most common
type, see Figure B.3).
Figure B.3. Negative Ground
1. Connect the POSITIVE (red) clamp from the battery
charger to the POSITIVE, ungrounded terminal of
the battery.
2. Connect the NEGATIVE (black) clamp from the bat-
tery charger to a heavy gauge metal part of the
vehicle chassis or engine block away from the bat-
tery. DO NOT connect the NEGATIVE (N) (black)
charger clamp to the NEGATIVE battery terminal,
carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet metal body parts.
B-3
Negative to
Chassis Ground
Positive