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10. CONTROL PANEL
CHARGE RATE SELECTOR SWITCH
Use the charge rate selector switch to select the charge rate or engine start setting.
Charge – For charging small and large batteries.
Boost – For quickly adding energy to a severely discharged or large capacity battery prior to Engine Start.
Engine Start – Provides additional amps for cranking an engine with a weak or run-down battery.
Always use in combination with a battery.
TIMER
The timer allows you to set a specied time for charging. After the timer expires, the charger stops
charging your battery. The main function of the timer is to prevent overcharging, while allowing a battery
time to obtain a satisfactory charge. Monitor the charger and battery. To properly set the timer, you
must know the size of the battery (in ampere hours) or reserve capacity (in minutes) and the state of
charge. It is important that you determine the appropriate state of charge of your battery and set the
timer accordingly.
AMMETER
The Ammeter indicates the amount of current, measured in amps, that is being drawn by the battery. As a
battery takes on a charge, it draws less current from the charger. Correspondingly, the meter will show less
current being drawn by the battery. When the current stops decreasing, the battery is charged. The start
area of the meter indicates a high rate of current being drawn from the charger. When cranking an engine,
the meter needle will be at the extreme right side of the start area. The 2 amp charge rate may indicate
some activity on the meter, although the meter does not have the resolution to display this low rate.
11. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: A SPARK NEAR 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.
4. Set the timer to the OFF position.
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.
8. Select the desired charge rate.
9. Set the timer to the charge time; MONITOR THE CHARGER AND THE BATTERY.
10. When disconnecting the charger, set the timer to the OFF position, disconnect the charger from the AC
power, remove the clamp from the vehicle chassis, and then remove the clamp from the battery terminal.
CHARGING A BATTERY OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE
1. Place battery in a well-ventilated area.
2. Set the timer to the OFF position.
3. Clean the battery terminals.
4. Connect the battery, following the precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
5. Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.
6. Select the desired charge rate.
7. Set the timer to the charge time; MONITOR THE CHARGER AND THE BATTERY.
8. When disconnecting the charger, set the timer to the OFF position, disconnect the charger from the
AC power, disconnect the negative clamp, and nally the positive clamp.
9. A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore.
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