charging current for a short initial part of the charge cycle. Charging current decreases rapidly (“tapers off”) as the battery charges.

Because it delivers rated current over most of the charge cycle, your Truecharge 10 will charge your batteries faster than many other chargers rated at 20 amperes or more.

Wide Voltage Range Operation

Now you can give your battery a top-quality charge even when your AC power isn’t top quality. The Truecharge 10 precisely maintains the correct charging voltage for your battery when the AC line voltage drops as low as 90 VAC, or rises as high as 135 VAC (200 to 260 VAC for the international 230 VAC model). A surge protector in the Truecharge 10 protects it, and your 12-volt circuits, from surges and spikes on the AC power line.

Selector Switch for Battery Type

The Truecharge 10 has a selector switch that allows you to set the charger for the charging characteristics of the new sealed lead-acid “gel” batteries, or for the charging characteristics of conventional flooded batteries. By setting the switch correctly before you begin charging your battery, you will be ensuring that it receives the best possible charge.

Extensive Protection Features

The Truecharge 10 will not begin delivering current until it detects that it has been properly connected to a battery. You will have fewer worries about accidental sparks as you make your connections to the battery. The Truecharge 10 will not deliver current if it detects a reverse polarity connection, a short circuit, or connection to a battery with incorrect voltage. The Truecharge 10 will also shut down if it becomes overheated because of inadequate ventilation.

Isolated Design

The DC battery charging circuits of the Truecharge 10 are electrically isolated by a transformer from the AC power source circuits. This improves your personal safety and ensures that there will be no electrolysis problems when charging batteries on a boat.

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