Charger Controls, Touch PAD Selections

CHARGER CONTROLS

Power ON/OFF Switch

Use this switch to apply AC line volts to the charger.

Always connect and disconnect leads with this switch in the OFF position.

Battery Voltage Select 6V / 12V

The 6 volt position should be used for charging 6 volt batteries. The 12 volt position should be used for charging 12 volt batter- ies.

TOUCH PAD SELECTIONS

AUTO (Automatic): After turning on the charger, by switching the Power switch to the ON setting, press AUTO, then the de- sired CHARGE RATE. You do not not have to select TIME, as the charger will do this itself in the AUTO mode.

MANUAL: The charger defaults to MANUAL when first turned on without the need to press the MANUAL button. If you have started charging in the automatic mode and wish to change to MANUAL, set the CHARGE RATE to the desired rate, 2, 15, or 40 amps and then set the TIME to the time you wish to charge the battery.

CHARGE RATE SELECTIONS

Three charge rates are provided for your selection. 2 amp, 15 amp and 40 amp. See the recommended uses in the battery charging chart, (Section H). Press the desired CHARGE RATE after selecting MANUAL or AUTO (Automatic) charge.

TIME (timer) The timer has 3 clocks. You may set the time up to the maximum hours allowed.

RATE	2 AMPS	15 AMPS	40 AMPS
Maximum
Time	18 Hours	14 Hours	5 Hours
Increment
Settings	1 Hour	1 Hour	1/2 Hour

You must press and repress the TIME button to advance the time.

Once you have begun charging, the time remaining may be displayed by simply pressing the TIME button.

RESET: Use RESET to stop charging and to change to an alter- nate charge method. Press RESET, then select the new charge method, set the new CHARGE RATE, and set charge TIME if you have changed from AUTO (Automatic) to Manual. If you do not set the time, the charger will default to the maximum time al- lowed for the CHARGE RATE selected.

VOLT/AMP: The charger meter will display the voltage when initially turned on. If you wish to display the amps, press the VOLT/AMP button. Press the VOLT/AMP button again to restore the voltage reading.

OFF	ON
	POWER	CHARGE RATE		TIME	RESET

		LOW	2	TESTER
6V	12V		AMP		250 AMP 12 VOLT
			15		125 AMP 6VOLT
	AUTOMATIC	MEDIUM		VOLTS
			AMP		ENGINE
	BATTERY		40	AMPS
	MANUAL	HIGH			START
			AMP

TESTER: The SE-9500A charger may used as a tester to: 1) test voltage of the battery, 2) test the vehicle's charging system which includes the alternator. Note: If the charging voltage measures greater than 16 volts, check both the alternator and voltage regu- lator. (Consult your vehicle's owner's manual before testing the regulator.)

To operate tester, press RESET, then press TESTER. The meter will display the voltage of the battery. If the engine is running, the charger will display the voltage of the alternator.

START: (Engine Start) DO NOT try to crank a vehicle without a battery in it, you may damage the vehicle electrical system.

The START button, when pressed, selects 125 amps cranking assist for a 6 volt battery or 250 amps cranking assist for a 12 volt battery. (See section I for more detailed instructions)

METER: The meter is a digital display type. The following dis- plays will be displayed on the meter:

____ A		— Charge Rate in amps
____ V		—	Voltage reading of battery or charge
RDY—		Charger is ready for cranking
WAIT		—	Wait until the charger is ready to crank again
FULL		—	Battery is charged.
MAN		—	Charger is in the MANUAL mode
AUTO		—	Charger is in the AUTOMATIC mode
Chk Bat		— indicates a problem with battery or connections
OFF —		Set time has expired (MANUAL MODE)
				Charge rate chart
	Charge Rate			Charge Time:	Recommended
				Hours	Uses
	2 AMPS			3-6 HOURS	Small batteries,such as those
					used on motorcycles, jet skis
					lawn tractors, and snowmobiles.

	15 AMPS			2 - 6 HOURS	Cars, trucks, RV's, vans,
					trolling motors, and marine
					batteries.

	40 AMPS			1 - 3 HOURS	Large lead acid batteries Cars,
					trucks, RV's, vans
					construction equipment.

	ENGINE			Duty cycle	Cranking assist helps turn
	START			3 seconds ON	engines when battery power
				300 seconds OFF	is low.

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9500A specifications

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