20.NOTE: SIDE TERMINAL TO BE USED IN POSITIVE CLAMP ONLY! For instructions for NEGATIVE clamp attachment
refer to section 17e or 17f.
Storage position | Extended position | Thrust on terminal |
Will not get lost. Always ready to use. | Note: Pressure, when handle is squeezed, | Note: Clamp is released and spring |
| holds adapter firm. Will not slip back. | tension holds adapter firm. |
21.LENGTH OF CHARGE
a.Test the battery for state of charge. Do not charge if it is over 75% charged or the battery is determined to be defective.
b.Set beginning amps charge rate for size of battery and state of charge per charts
c.Charge for length of time per charge,
d.Discontinue charge when the specific gravity of electrolyte reaches 1.260 or above. A temperature compensating hydrometer should be used for this reading. Discontinue charge if the battery begins to gas excessively or if the temperature of the electrolyte reaches approximately 125°F. Do not overcharge batteries. Overcharging results in excessive water loss and eventual damage to the battery.
BATTERY SIZE TABLE
CHARGE RATE Vs. MINUTES CHARGE
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Reserve Capacity | 60 | 90 |
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Cold Cranking Amps | 275 | 350 |
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STATE OF CHARGE |
| 75% |
| 50% | 25% |
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Specific Gravity |
| 1.225 |
| 1.185 | 1.140 |
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Open Circuit |
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| 6.05 | 5.95 |
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Open Circuit |
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| 12.1 | 11.9 |
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Open Circuit |
| 24.8 |
| 24.2 | 23.8 |
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MINUTES
15 30 45 60 75 90
45 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 20 |
30 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 10 |
15 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
70 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 30 |
45 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
25 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
90 | 55 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 45 |
60 | 40 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Attach the handle to the charger using the four screws provided. Attach the front leg to the base with the four hex head screws provided.
To attach wheels and axle to the base, tap one axle nut onto the axle with a hammer, slide one wheel onto the axle with the whitewall facing out. Push the axle through the base, place wheel on opposite side. Tap axle nut onto the axle with a hammer.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION - This battery charger must be fully assembled before operating. Failure to do so may result in risk of injury.
USE OF INSTRUMENT PANEL:
The CHARGE TIME timer has an OFF position, a CONTINUOUS CHARGE position and a timed charge range from 0 to 90 minutes.
a. OFF - Always make sure the timer is in the OFF position before connecting or disconnecting the clamps from the battery. The charger will not charge with the timer in this position.
b. CONTINUOUS CHARGE - This position is used for slow charging or parallel charging and will not turn the charger off. Do not use this position for fast charging.
c. 0 to 90 MINUTES TIMED CHARGE - The timer will automatically turn the charger off at the end of the pre- set charging time. Turn the timer past 20 before setting the desired time.
TO CHARGE BATTERIES
Make connections to the battery per the instructions in previous sections of this manual.
Determine if the battery is 6, 12 or 24 volts and then set the CHARGE VOLTAGE switch to 6V for a 6 volt battery, 12LO for a 12 volt battery or 24V for a 24 volt battery.
Turn the timer on and read the AMPERES meter.
If a higher rate of charge is desired for charging 12 volt batteries, set the CHARGE VOLTAGE switch to the 12HI position. Set the timer to the desired minutes charge.
DO NOT USE THE 12V START POSITION TO CHARGE BATTERIES.
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