11.CONTROL PANEL

Illuminated ON/OFF Power Switch

Use this switch to turn the charger ON or OFF. When it is ON, it will light red.

LED Indicators

1.CONNECTED (red) LED - When lit, this LED indicates the battery is properly connected.

2.CHARGING (yellow) LED - When lit, this LED indicates the charger is charging the battery.

3.CHARGED (green) LED - When lit, this LED indicates the battery has reached full charge and the charger has gone into Maintain Mode.

4.CHECK BATTERY (red) LED - When flashing, this LED indicates there is a problem with the battery.

12.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Charging

This charger is normally used when charging batteries out of a vehicle, but can also be used to charge a battery in a vehicle.

NOTE: This charger is equipped with an auto-start feature. It will not supply current to the battery clips until a battery is properly connected. Unlike traditional chargers, the clips will not spark if touched together.

1.Check to make sure every charger component is in place and in good working condition.

2.Connect the battery following the precautions listed in Sections 6 and 7.

3.Connect the battery cable to the charger.

4.Connect the AC power following the precautions listed in Section 8, if it is not already connected.

5.Turn the Main Power switch ON, if it is not already on.

6.Select the proper Battery Type, 6V or 12V.

The charger automatically starts charging and switches to Maintain Mode when complete.

Battery Connection Indicator

If the charger does not detect a properly connected battery, the CONNECTED (red) LED will not light until such a battery is detected. Charging will not begin until the CONNECTED (red) LED is on. When charging begins, the CHARGING (yellow) LED will illuminate.

Charging Mode

When an Automatic Charge is performed, the charger switches to the Maintain Mode (see below) automatically after the battery is charged.

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