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4. Start the vehicle, rev the engine at
2000 rpm for 30 seconds and turn
on the vehicle’s headlights or other
accessories.
5. Read the voltage on the digital display.
If you get a reading between 13.4
volts and 14.6 volts, the alternator
is working properly. If the reading
is less than 13.4 volts or more than
14.6 volts, have the charging system
checked by a qualied technician.
NOTE: Refer to your vehicle owner’s
manual for appropriate voltage numbers
for your alternator.
FAN OPERATION
It is normal for the fan to start and stop when
maintaining a fully charged battery. The fan
does not run in Tester Mode. Keep the area
near the charger clear of obstructions, to
allow the fan to operate efciently.
RESTART
If the Charge Mode is changed after
charging has started (by pressing the
RATE SELECTION or BATTERY TYPE
button), the charging process will restart.
12. DISPLAY MESSAGES
DIEHARD – Scrolls twice upon startup.
CONNECT CLAMPS (VOLTAGE LED lit) –
Plugged into the AC outlet without the
clamps connected to a 6 or 12V battery.
WARNING CLAMPS REVERSED (Red
REVERSED LED lit) – Plugged into the
AC outlet and the clamps are connected
backwards to a battery. Scrolls until
condition is corrected.
ANALYZING BATTERY (Yellow/orange
CHARGING LED lit) – Plugged into the
AC outlet, and when rst connected to a 6
or 12V battery correctly.
CHARGING 6V – XX% (Yellow/orange
CHARGING LED lit) – Plugged into the
AC outlet and correctly connected to a
discharged 6V battery.
CHARGING 12V – XX% (Yellow/orange
CHARGING LED lit) – Plugged into the
AC outlet and correctly connected to a
discharged 12V battery.
FULLY CHARGED AUTO MAINTAINING
(Green CHARGED/MAINTAINING LED
solid) – Plugged into the AC outlet and
correctly connected to a fully charged 6 or
12V battery.
CHARGING ABORTED BAD BATTERY
(Yellow/orange CHARGING LED ashing) –
Circumstances that could cause an Abort
situation during charging:
• The battery is severely sulfated or has a
shorted cell and can’t reach a full charge.
• The battery is too large or there is a bank
of batteries and it doesn’t reach full charge
within a set time period.
Circumstances that could cause an Abort
situation during maintaining:
• The battery is severely sulfated or has a
weak cell and will not hold a charge.
• There is a large draw on the battery and
the charger has to supply its maximum
maintain current for a 12 hour period to
keep the battery at full charge.
LIFE DEMANDS DIEHARD – Charging
is complete and clamps have been
disconnected.
ENGINE START READY (BATTERY
TYPE LED lit) – The charger is ready
for engine start.
ENGINE START COOL DOWN XXX
SECONDS REMAINING (BATTERY
TYPE LED lit) – The charger is in a
mandatory 3 minute (180 second) cool
down state.
13. 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 the clamps on the storage areas
provided on the handle. Do not store the
clamps clipped together, on or around
metal, or clipped to the cables.
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