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AC AND DC CHARGING/RECHARGING
Use a common household AC extension cord for charging (cord not supplied).
For maximum battery life, we recommend the unit be kept fully charged at all times. If the battery is allowed to remain in a discharged state, battery life will be shortened.
•MAKE SURE ALL SWITCHES ARE TURNED OFF DURING RECHARGING.
•Charge the unit for a full 24 hours using AC method before first use.
•Recharge the unit fully after each use.
•Recharge the unit every two months when it has not been used regularly.
Notes: Recharging the battery after each use prolongs battery life; frequent discharges between recharges reduces battery life.
The Electromate® also comes with a DC/DC charging adapter for recharging the unit from a 12 volt DC accessory outlet in a vehicle.
If unit is fully discharged, it is recommended that the vehicle being used for recharging be left running while the unit is charged via the 12 volt DC method.
VIEWING BATTERY CHARGE STATUS
Press the Battery Charge Level pushbutton to display battery status. The Battery Charge Level Indicator LEDS will light.
LEDS (from right to left):
•Red LED indicates a low battery charge
•Two Red LEDs indicate a medium level or partially charged battery
•Two Red and one Green LED indicates a full or high level battery charge.
CHARGING/RECHARGING USING THE 120 VOLT AC CHARGER
AND A STANDARD HOUSEHOLD EXTENSION CORD (NOT INCLUDED)
1.Lift the AC Charger cover located on the back of the Electromate® and plug a standard North American 120 volt AC extension cord into the 120 Volt AC Charger on the back of the unit. Plug the other end of the cord into a standard 120 volt AC wall outlet.
2.Charge until two Red and one Green LEDs light.
3.Once fully charged, disconnect the extension cord.
Note: The unit cannot be overcharged using the AC method.
12 Volt DC Charging
The DC recharging method will NOT recharge the unit as effectively as recharging from 120 volt AC. The 12 volt DC recharging procedure is recommended only when it is necessary, since frequent use of the 12 volt DC recharging procedure may shorten the battery system’s life.
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3.To check the charge status of the battery during DC charging, disconnect the DC adapter from the accessory outlet and push the Battery Charge Level pushbutton. Observe the battery charge indicator.
4.When charging is complete, remove the power cord.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE: Do not recharge for more than 5 to 6 hours maximum using the 12 volt DC method. Overcharging the battery using this method will shorten the battery life.
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