Hold: This position defeats the timer function, allowing for 24 hour operation.

To Activate the Hold Feature:

1.

Press the Timer Control button

until the LED next to the 24H is lit.

2.

To release the Timer Hold, press the Timer Control button

until the LED next to

 

the OFF symbol (O) is lit.

 

 

NOTE: When the Hold feature is activated, the charger will run for 24 hours, and then the output will shut off until the user presses the timer button again.

LED Indicators

 

CONNECTED (red) LED

lit: Indicates that the charger is properly connected to the

battery.

 

CHARGING (yellow) LED

lit: Indicates the charger has detected a battery and is

charging it.

 

CHARGED (green) LED

lit: Indicates the battery is fully charged and the charger

is in maintain mode.

 

NOTE: See the Operating Instructions section for a complete description of the charger modes.

Digital Display

The Digital Display gives a digital indication of voltage, amperage or % of charge of the battery, depending on the Display Mode chosen. The display will show the battery VOLTAGE when the charger is not charging a battery.

Display Mode Switch

Use this switch to set the function of the digital display to one of the following:

Battery % – The digital display shows an estimated charge percentage of the battery connected to the charger battery clips.

Voltage – The digital display shows the voltage at the charger battery clips in DC volts. During charging, the display will show 12.

Amps – The digital display shows the Charge Rate selected (2, 20 or 55) or the Engine Start Rate (150).

Automatic Start Button

Use the Auto button to start charging in Automatic Mode (see Operating Instructions).

11.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

This battery charger must be properly assembled in accordance with the assembly instructions before it is used.

Charging

1.Ensure that all of the charger components are in place and in good working condition, for example, the plastic boots on the battery clips.

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

3.Connect the AC power following the precautions listed in section 8. Make sure to place the charger on a dry, non-flammable surface like metal or concrete.

4.Turn the charger on.

5.Select the appropriate settings for your battery (see Charger Settings below).

6.To disconnect, reverse the procedure.

Charger Settings for Timed Charging:

1.Set the Function Switch to the desired charge rate setting.

2.

Press the Charge Rate button

to select the desired charge rate.

3.

Press the Timer Control button

to select the desired charge time.

4.The charger will then start charging. Once the timer times out it will stop charging.

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