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8.For automatic charging, touch AUTO then a
9.For manual charging, touch a charge rate pad then select a charge time up to 18 hours. If more than 18 hours of charging time is needed, reset the time when the original time runs out. Refer to the Time Chart in the “Setting the Controls” on page 8 of “Using your Battery Charger.”
10.In the MANUAL mode, at the
At the
11.TO AVOID OVERCHARGING in the Manual mode, monitor the METER frequently.
12.When the battery is fully charged, turn the POWER switch to the OFF position and unplug the charger power cord from the wall outlet.
13.Facing away from the battery, remove the charger clamps in this order: (1) from the chassis connec- tion and, (2) from the battery post or terminal.
14.Clean and store the battery charger in a dry location.
Charging your battery outside the vehicle:
NOTE: A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on board requires equipment specially designed for marine use.
1.Remove the battery from vehicle, making sure to disconnect grounded terminal first with all accessories and lights turned off in the vehicle.
2.Check the polarity of the battery posts as indicated on the battery case: POSITIVE (POS, P, +) and NEGATIVE (NEG, N,
NOTE: On
3.Connect the red (POSITIVE) charger clamp to the POSITIVE post of the battery. Be sure to rock the clip back and forth to make a solid connection.
4.Attach at least a
5.Standing as far away from the battery as possible, connect the black (NEGATIVE) lead of the charger to the free end of the cable. Rock the clamp to make a solid connection. IMPORTANT: Wear safety glasses and face away from the battery while making this final connection.
6.Make sure the POWER switch is set to the OFF position. Next plug the power cord into a grounded AC outlet.
7.For automatic charging, touch AUTO then a
8.For manual charging touch a charge rate pad then select a charge time, up to 18 hours. If more than 18 hours of charging time is needed, reset the time when the original time runs out. Refer to the Time Chart in the “Setting the Controls” on page 8 of “Using Your Battery Charger Time Chart.”
9.In the MANUAL mode at the
10.TO AVOID OVERCHARGING in the Manual Mode, monitor the METER frequently.
11.When the battery is fully charged, turn the POWER switch to the OFF position and unplug the charger power cord from the wall outlet.
12.Stand away from battery and remove the charger clamps from the NEGATIVE end of the cable first, then from the POSITIVE post.
13.Clean and store the battery charger in a dry location.
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