Using the GFCI Outlet
•This charger includes two – GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlets located on its back. The purpose of a GFCI outlet is to quickly stop the flow of electricity in the event a ground fault occurs on the device plugged into the battery charger’s GFCI outlet. Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) can help prevent electrical shock or electrocution.
•The GFCI outlets provide auxiliary power to 120V devices that require less than 15 amps.
The GFCI must be tested before each use. To test:
1.Push the “Reset” button located on the GFCI receptacle, first to assure normal GFCI operation.
2.Plug a nightlight (with an “ON/OFF” switch) or other product (such as a lamp) into the GFCI
receptacle and turn the product “ON.”
3. Push the “Test” button located on the GFCI recep- tacle. The nightlight or other product should go “OFF.”
Button Button
4.Push the “Reset” button, again. The light or other product should go “ON” again.
NOTE: If the light or other product remains “ON” when the “Test” button is pushed, the GFCI is not working properly and should not be used. Call Customer Service at
•The power cord must be plugged into a
•If you are charging a battery, the GFCI outlet should be limited to 3 amps of current draw until the charg- ing functions are complete.
•The GFCI outlet should not be used while the charger is in the ENGINE START mode.
•If using both GFCI outlets at the same time, the amperage cannot exceed 15 amps of both devices combined.
Using an extension cord
The use of an extension cord is not recommended. If you must use an extension cord, please make sure that you follow these guidelines:
•Make sure the pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number, size, and shape as those of the plug on the charger.
•Use only
•Check that the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.
•Use the recommended minimum AWG (American Wire Gauge) to be sure that wire size is large enough for the rating of the charger.
MINIMUM RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD
Length of Cord, in Feet | 25 | 50 | 100 | 150 |
AWG* Size of Cord | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 |
*AWG=American Wire Gauge
Preparing your battery to be charged
It is important that you read and follow these guide- lines while you are preparing to charge your battery.
•Make sure that you have a 12 volt or 6 volt
•Clean the battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from getting in or around your eyes or on your hands.
•If you have a battery with removable cell caps, if required, add distilled water to each cell until the battery acid reaches the level recommended by the manufacturer. This will help purge excessive gases from the cells. Be careful not to overfill. If you have a sealed battery without cell caps, no action is neces- sary. Continue to the next step listed below.
•Take time to read all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions, such as removing or not removing
cell caps while charging, and recommended rates of charge.
•Wear safety glasses. See additional “Personal Safety Precautions” on page 2.
•Be sure that the area around the battery is well ventilated while it is being charged. If ventilation is poor, any gases emitted from the battery can be manually blown away by using a piece of cardboard or other
•If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it, always remove the grounded terminal from the battery first. A spark may be caused if all accessories in the vehicle are not completely turned off.
NOTE: A marine battery installed in a boat must be removed and charged on shore.
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