Overview, Charging, Automatic Shut OFF

•Standard: Use on typical lead-acid batteries (starting and deep cycle). This type of battery is usually used in boats, cars, trucks, and motorcycles. These batteries have vent caps and are often marked “low maintenance” or “maintenance-free”.

•AGM: Use on batteries marked AGM (starting or deep cycle). AGM batteries have sealed cases without vent caps.

•GEL CELL: Use on batteries marked GEL CELL (starting or deep cycle). Safe to use on “ALL” batteries.

With the exception of AGM and GEL CELL batteries, all other battery types may or may not have vent caps. Vent caps are located on top of the battery and provide a means to add distilled water when needed. Batteries should be marked with their type. If charging a battery that is not marked, check the manual of the item that uses the battery. If the battery type is unknown, use the GEL CELL setting.

12.3OVERVIEW

Using the battery charger is very simple. First, connect the battery and AC power following the precautions listed under “OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS”. Then select the appropriate BATTERY TYPE and Battery Size for your battery. The Charger will then do everything automatically. This section explains a few details.

12.4CHARGING

If the charger does not detect a properly connected battery, the

✓BATTERY will light continuously until a battery is detected. Charging will not begin while the ✓BATTERY light is on. When charging begins, the “CHARGING” LED will be lit.

12.5AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF

When the 2A, 6A, or 10A battery type is selected, the charger is set to perform an automatic charge, stops charging after the battery is fully charged.

12.6ABORTED CHARGE

If charging can’t be completed normally, charging will be aborted. When charging is aborted, the charger’s output is shut off and the red

✓BATTERY LED blinks on and off. In that state, the charger ignores all buttons. To reset the charger from after an aborted charge, either disconnect the battery or unplug the charger.

12.7DESULFATION MODE

If a battery is left discharged for an extended period, it could become sulfated and not accept a normal charge. If the charger detects a sulfated battery, the charger will switch to a special mode of operation designed for such batteries. Activation of the special desulfation mode is indicated by blinking the CHARGING LED. If successful, normal charging will resume after the battery is desulfated. The CHARGING LED will then stop blinking and light continuously. Desulfation could take up to 10 hours. If desulfation fails, charging will be aborted and the ✓BATTERY will blink.

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