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e)
For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clip from battery charger
to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK)
clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect clip to
carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal
part of the frame or engine block.
f)
For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from battery
charger to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE
(RED) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect clip
to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal
part of the frame or engine block.
g)
Connect charger AC cord to electrical outlet.
h)
When disconnecting charger, turn switches to off, disconnect AC cord, remove clip
from vehicle chassis, and then remove clip from battery terminal.
i)
See operating instructions for length of charge information.
16) FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR
THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A
SPARK NEAR BATTERY:
a)
Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a
larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.
b)
Attach at least a 60cm (24-inch) long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) battery post.
c)
Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of battery.
d)
Position yourself and free end of cable as far away from battery as possible – then
connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip to free end of cable.
e)
Do not face battery when making final connection.
f)
Connect charger AC cord to electrical outlet.
g)
When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting
procedure and break first connection while as far away from battery as practical.
h)
A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on
board requires equipment specially designed for marine use.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazard involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be done by children without supervision.
The supply cord cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged the appliance
should be scrapped.
Examine the battery charger regularly for damage, especially the cord,
plug and enclosure; if the battery charger is damaged, it must not be used
until it has been repaired.
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USER INSTRUCTIONS
AUTOMATIC CHARGING AND BATTERY STATUS MONITORING:
Battery Tender® chargers are completely automatic and may be left
connected to both AC power and to the battery that it is charging for long
periods of time. The charger output power, voltage, and current depends
on the condition of the battery it is charging. Battery Tender
®
chargers have
several status LED indicators that provide a visual means to determine the
operating mode of the charger and hence the condition of the battery
connected to the charger.
When AC power is first applied to the charger all of the LEDs will illuminate
for two to three seconds before starting the charge sequence listed below.
The two battery level status LED indicator lights (Amber LED, Green LED)
are available to determine whether the charger is operating in one of the
four primary charge modes:
1)
Qualification/Initialization mode:
The Monitor Circuit verifies
appropriate battery voltage levels and good electrical continuity
between the battery and the charger DC output.
2)
Bulk mode
(full charge, constant current, battery is 0% to 80%
charged)
3)
Absorption mode
(high constant voltage, battery is 80% to 100%
charged).
4)
Storage/float maintenance
mode
(low constant voltage, battery is
100% to 103% charged).
When the battery is fully charged, the battery level status Green LED
indicator will turn solid green and the charger will switch to a storage/float
maintenance charge mode. The Battery Tender
®
charger will automatically
monitor and maintain the battery at full charge.
