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MAINTAIN MODE
(FLOAT MODE MONITORING)
When the Charged/Maintaining
LED is
lit, the charger has started maintain mode.
In this mode, the charger keeps the battery
fully charged by delivering a small current
when necessary. If the charger has to
provide its maximum maintain current for
a continuous 12 hour period, it will go into
abort mode (see Aborted Charge section).
This is usually caused by a drain on the
battery or the battery could be bad.
MAINTAINING A BATTERY
The SC1340 charges and maintains 6V and
12V batteries, keeping them at full charge.
NOTE: The maintain mode technology
allows you to safely charge and maintain
a healthy battery for extended periods
of time. However, problems with the
battery, electrical problems in the
vehicle, improper connections or other
unanticipated conditions could cause
excessive current draws. As such,
occasionally monitoring your battery and
the charging process is required.
USING THE ENGINE START FEATURE
Your battery charger can be used to jump
start your car if the battery is low. Follow
all safety instructions and precautions for
charging your battery. Wear complete eye
protection and protective clothing.
WARNING: Using the ENGINE START
feature WITHOUT a battery installed in
the vehicle could cause damage to the
vehicle’s electrical system.
NOTE: If you have charged the battery
and it still will not start your car, do not
use the Engine Start feature, or it could
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
Have the battery checked.
1. With the charger unplugged from the
AC outlet, connect the charger to the
battery following the instructions given
in Charging a Battery in the Vehicle.
2. Connect the charger to a live grounded
120V AC outlet.
3. With the charger plugged in and
connected to the battery of the vehicle,
set the Rate Selection to the
Engine Start position.
The
LED will be lit.
4. Press the START/STOP button to
begin Engine Start. Engine Start will
not begin without pressing the START/
STOP button.
5. Wait 2 minutes before cranking the
engine.
6. Crank the engine until it starts or 3
seconds pass. If the engine does not
start, wait 3 minutes before cranking
again. This allows the charger and
battery to cool down. The Engine
Start LED will blink during the 3 minute
cool-down.
NOTE: During extremely cold weather,
or if the battery is under 2 volts, use the
10A Boost rate for 5 minutes before
cranking the engine.
7. If the engine fails to start, charge the
battery for 5 more minutes before
attempting to crank the engine again.
8. After the engine starts, unplug the AC
power cord before disconnecting the
battery clamps from the vehicle.
9. Clean and store the charger in a dry
location.
NOTE: If the engine does turn over but
never starts, there is not a problem with
the starting system; there is a problem
somewhere else with the vehicle. STOP
cranking the engine until the other problem
has been diagnosed and corrected.
12. MAINTENANCE AND CARE
A minimal amount of care can keep your
battery charger working properly for
years.
• Clean the clamps each time you are
nished charging. Wipe off any battery
uid 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
nish shiny and help prevent corrosion.
• 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 clipped together, clipped
to the handle, on or around metal, or
clipped to the cables.
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