Charging the capacitor

As noted earlier, make all connections according to the diagram(s) on the preceding pages EXCEPT for the POSITIVE (+) connection to the capacitor. To charge the capacitor, follow these steps:

1)Pick up the cable coming from the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal.

2)Place the supplied charging resistor between the end of this cable and the positive terminal of the capacitor. The capacitor will begin charging. Charging generally takes 5-60 seconds. During charging, the voltage shown in the 3-digit display will rise rapidly, then slow as it approaches the voltage of your vehicle’s battery. When fully charged, the displayed voltage will stop rising.

If you have a voltmeter, you can first measure the voltage of your car battery. Then you will know with accuracy that the capacitor is fully charged.

CAUTION!! During charging, the resistor will become hot. This is normal, but exercise caution during the charging process.

3)After charging is complete, remove the resistor from the incoming positive cable, and IMMEDIATELY connect it to the positive terminal of the capacitor.

The installation and charging process are now complete, and you can begin using your audio system and enjoying the benefits of your new system enhancement.

2 WATT/10 OHM

RESISTOR

(supplied)

CABLE FROM BATTERY

(+) POSITIVE

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