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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS9.
Included with your battery charger are two cord wrap cleats for storage of 9.1
the clamp cables.
To install, align the two tabs to correspond with the two receptacles and 9.2
push until you hear a snap.
Wrap clamp cables after unplugging the power cord from the AC wall 9.3
outlet and store your charger in a dry location.
USING ENGINE START10.
Your battery charger can be used to jump start your vehicle if the battery is
low. Follow these instructions on how to use the ENGINE START feature.
IMPORTANT: Follow all safety instructions and precautions when charg-
ing your battery. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection.
Charge your battery in a well-ventilated area.
IMPORTANT: Using the ENGINE START feature WITHOUT a battery
installed in the vehicle could cause damage to the vehicle’s electrical
system.
With the charger plugged in and connected to battery and chassis (see 10.1
sections 6 & 7), press the BATTERY SIZE button until the ENGINE START
LED is lit. The display mode will be automatically set to VOLTAGE.
Crank the engine for no more than 5 seconds. If engine does not start, 10.2
wait 3 minutes before cranking again.
After the engine starts, unplug the power cord before disconnecting the 10.3
output clamps.
Clean and store the charger in a dry location.10.4
NOTE:10.5 During the starting sequence listed above, the charger is set to
one of three states.
1. Wait for cranking - The charger waits until the engine is actually
being cranked before delivering 80 amps for engine start. The charger
delivers charge at a rate of up to 10 amps while waiting and will reset
if the engine is not cranked within 15 minutes. (If the charger resets, it
sets itself for SMALL BATTERY SIZE and 12V AGM BATTERY TYPE.)
While waiting for cranking, the digital display shows the battery voltage
(it can’t be set to percent.)
2. Cranking - When cranking is detected, the charger will automatically
deliver up to its maximum output (at least 80A) as required by the
starting system for up to 5 seconds or until the engine cranking stops.
The digital display shows a countdown of the remaining crank time in
seconds. It starts at 5 and counts down to 0.
3. Cool Down - After cranking, the charger enters a mandatory 3-minute
(180 second) cool down state. During this period, no settings can be
changed. The buttons are ignored. The digital display indicates the