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12V ACCESSORY PLUG
QUICK-CONNECT
Charge or maintain your battery without
lifting the hood. NOTE: The charger itself
must be disconnected when the vehicle
is in use.
1. Connect the end of the 12V accessory
plug quick-connect to the charger.
2. Insert the 12V accessory plug into the
12V accessory outlet.
3. Route the power cord from the charger
through the vehicle’s open window.
4. Plug the charger power cord into a live
grounded 120V AC outlet.
5. If the vehicle’s ignition key has to be
on in order for the accessory outlet
to supply/receive power, turn the key,
without starting the engine. Consult
your vehicle owners manual for
instructions on how to make the 12V
outlet live, without drawing excessive
power.
AUTOMATIC CHARGING MODE
When an automatic charge is performed,
the charger switches to the maintain mode
automatically after the battery is charged.
BATTERY CONNECTION INDICATOR
If the charger does not detect a properly
connected battery, charging will not start
and the digital display will show one
of two messages. If the display shows
“CONNECT BATTERY”, make sure the
charger is connected to the battery and the
connection points are clean and making
a good connection. If the display shows
“WARNING CLAMPS REVERSED”,
unplug the charger from the AC outlet,
reverse the connections at the battery,
and then plug the charger back in.
CHARGE COMPLETION AND MAINTAIN
MODE (Float Mode Monitoring)
Charge completion is indicated by the green
LED pulsing and the digital display scrolling
“FULLY CHARGED AUTO MAINTAINING”.
This means that the charger has stopped
charging and has switched to the Maintain
Mode of operation. NOTE: If the charger
has to provide its maximum maintain
current (1.8A) for a continuous 12 hour
period, it will go into Abort Mode (see
Aborted Charge section). This is usually
caused by a load on the battery, or the
battery could be bad. Make sure there are
no loads on the battery. If there are, remove
them. If there are none, have the battery
checked or replaced.
MAINTAINING A BATTERY
This unit maintains both 6 and 12 volt
batteries, keeping them at full charge. It
can charge small batteries and maintain
both small and large batteries. If you are
maintaining a fully charged large battery,
you are properly utilizing the battery
charger. However, if you use this battery
charger to charge a large battery, such
as a marine deep-cycle battery that was
not fully charged, you may not get the
battery’s full capacity. Therefore, we do
not recommend charging a large battery
with this unit.
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.
BATTERY CHARGING TIMES
CCA = Cold Cranking Amps Ah = Amp Hour RC = Reserve Capacity
BATTERY SIZE/RATING CHARGE TIME (3A)
SMALL BATTERIES
Motorcycle, garden tractor, etc.
6-12 Ah 1½-2½ h
12-32 Ah 2½-7 h
CARS AND
TRUCKS
200-315 CCA 40-60 RC 7½-9½ h
315-550 CCA 60-85 RC 9½-12¼ h
550-1000 CCA 85-190 RC MAINTAIN ONLY
MARINE/DEEP-CYCLE
80 RC 11¾ h
140 RC MAINTAIN ONLY
160 RC MAINTAIN ONLY
180 RC MAINTAIN ONLY
Times are based on a 50% discharged battery and may change, depending on
age and condition of battery.
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