Associated Equipment 9430 Grounding and AC Power Cord Connection Instructions, Length of Charge

19.GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS

Charger should be grounded to reduce risk of electric shock. Charger is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

DANGER - Never alter AC cord or plug provided - if it will not fit outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Improper connection can result in a risk of an electric shock. This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Figure (A). A

temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated in Figures (B and C), may be used to connect this plug to a two-pole

receptacle, as shown in Figure (B), if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician.

DANGER - Before using an adapter as illustrated, be certain that

center screw of outlet plate is grounded. The green-colored rigid ear or lug extending from adapter must be connected to a properly grounded outlet - make certain it is grounded. If necessary, replace the original outlet cover plate screw with a longer screw that will secure adapter ear or lug to outlet cover plate and make ground connection to grounded outlet.

NOTE: USE OF AN ADAPTER IS NOT ALLOWED IN CANADA. IF A GROUNDING TYPE RECEPTACLE IS NOT AVAILABLE, DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE UNTIL THE PROPER OUTLET IS INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

20.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 when the temperature of the electrolyte reaches approximately 120°F. Do not overcharge batteries. Overcharging results in excessive water loss and eventual damage to the battery.

BATTERY SIZE TABLE

BATTERY SIZE	SMALL			MEDIUM		LARGE
Ampere Hours	40		60				80+
Reserve Capacity	60		90				100+
Cold Cranking Amps	275		350				400+
STATE OF CHARGE TABLE
STATE OF CHARGE		75%		50%	25%			DEAD
Specific Gravity		1.225		1.185	1.140			1.110
Open Circuit Voltage 6V		6.2		6.05	5.95			5.9
Open Circuit Voltage 12V		12.4		12.1	11.9			11.8

21.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CHARGE RATE Vs. MINUTES CHARGE

BATTERY SIZE %CHARGE MINUTES

			15	30	45	60	75	90
	0-25				40	30	25	20
SMALL	25-50	A		40	25	20	15	10
	50-75	M	40	20	10	10	5	5
	0-25	P				45	35	30
		E
MEDIUM	25-50	R			40	30	25	20
	50-75	E		30	20	15	10	10
		S
	0-25					55	45	40
LARGE	25-50				50	40	30	25
	50-75			40	25	20	15	15

TO CHARGE BATTERIES

Make the connections to the battery per the instructions in the previous sections. Set the Rate Selector (Top Switch) to 2A/12V - 6A/6V setting for lower charge rate. Set to 30/150A - 6/12V for higher charge rate and engine starting (6 and 12 volt). Determine if the battery is 6 or 12 volts. Set the Volt Selector (Bottom Switch) to 6 VOLT for charging and starting 6 volt batteries. Set to 12 Volt to charge and start 12 volt batteries. DO NOT charge a 6 volt battery at a setting other than 6 Volt. The 6 volt setting does not taper. The AMMETER will show the amount of current delivered to the battery. Length of charge should be per the above chart and instructions.

ENGINE START

Turn off all lights and accessories in the stalled vehicle. Connect the charger to battery per previous instructions. Set the Rate Selector to 30/150A - 6/12V. Charge the battery for at least five minutes before attempting to start the vehicle. Start the vehicle with the charger connected to the battery. Follow the duty cycle on the unit.

NOTE: DO NOT crank the engine more than 20 seconds in any five minute period; excessive cranking may overheat and damage the starter. If the vehicle fails to start, while waiting for the starter to cool, allow the charger to continue to charge the battery. Turn the switch to OFF and remove the AC power cord from the electric outlet before disconnecting the DC clamps.

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