SELECTING AND INSTALLING THE BATTERY
BATTERY SELECTION
1. Battery Size (Group) to Use:
Model No. 2001 – Group 31 1000 CCA and up
Model No. 3001 – Group 31 1000 CCA and up
2.A high quality battery will last longer and perform better than a marginal quality battery.
3.Use a battery with a sealed top or with screw type flush fill caps. This will help prevent acid leakage should unit be inadvertently laid flat or turned over.
4.Use battery with 3/8" threaded studs.
5.A high quality battery emits less gases as it recharges. Using this type of battery will extend charger and wiring life. Battery acid and petroleum resistant wiring is used in this unit.
6.Check battery water level every
BATTERY INSTALLATION – ALL MODELS
1.Remove back panel by removing (2) 1/4” – 20 bolts securing panel.
2.Place battery on back edge of unit with negative facing inward.
3.Connect Negative
4.Slide battery under internal ladder structure to front of unit moving Negative
5.Connect Positive (+) jumper cable with Red (POS +) wire to Positive (P, +) stud of battery with 3/8" nut provided. (See Figures 1b and 1c.)
6.Replace back panel and secure with (2) 1/4” – 20 bolts.
7.Volt gauge should read between 12.5 and 14 volts.
8.Plug in unit to charge battery. Amp gauge will take 3 seconds to register battery and apply proper charge rate.
9.When amp gauge approaches "2" or less and flickers, battery is fully charged and unit is ready to use.
Figure 1a | Figure 1b | Figure 1c |