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CHARGING BATTERY REMOVED
FROM THE VEHICLE:
POSmVE NEGATIVE
BATTERY
BATTERY CHARGER
__POWER
CORD
TO
GROUNDED
POWER
OUTLET
1. Note the potarity of the battery posts
by checking the identification marks
on the battery: POSITIVE (POS, P or
+) and NEGATIVE (NEG, N or -). The
positive post is usually larger than the
negative post.
2. Attach at least a 24-inch-long, 6-gauge
(AWG), insulated battery cable to
NEGATIVE (NEG, N or -) battery post.
Rock and twistthe clamp back and forth
to be sure a solid electrical connection
is made.
3. Connect the red (POSITIVE) output
clamp to the POSITIVE battery post.
Rock and twistthe clamp back and forth
to be sure a solid electricaI connection
is made.
4. Position yourself as far away from the
battery as possible, and then connect
the btack (NEGATIVE) output ctamp to
the free end of the cable.
5. Plug the power cord into a 120V AC
2-prong wail outlet. The charger wilI be
set to the default state of REGULAR
battery type, no charge rate (tester
mode).
6. Press the appropriate controI buttons
to seIect the desired charge rate and
battery type. Within a few seconds, the
CHARGING (yeIIow) LED should light
and the charging process shouid start.
If the CHECK (red) LED is on, check for
correct cabIe connections.
7. To disconnect the charger, unplug its
power cord before attempting todiscon-
nectthe charger cIamps. Then, standing
away from the battery, remove the out-
put clamp from the NEGATIVE battery
post. Finally, remove the output clamp
from the POSITIVE battery post.
8. Clean and store the charger in a dry
location.
USING ENGINE START
Your battery charger can be used to jump
start your car if the battery is low. Foi-
tow these instructions on how to use the
ENGINE START feature.
IMPORTANT: Follow alI safety instructions
and precautions when charging your bat-
tery. Wear complete eye protection and
clothing protection. Charge your battery
in a well-ventilated area.
IMPORTANT: Using the ENGINE START
feature WITHOUT a battery installed in
the vehicle could cause damage to the
vehicle's electrical system.
1. For battery connections, see page 6
and foIIow instructions 1-6of CHARG-
ING BATTERY IN THE VEHICLE With
the charger ptugged in and connected
to the battery of the vehicle, set the
CHARGE RATE to 125A START.
2. Crank the engine until it starts or 5 sec-
onds passes. If engine does not start,
wait 3 minutes before cranking again.
3. After theenginestarts, unptugthe power
cord before disconnecting the output
clamps from the battery.
4. Clean and store the charger in a dry
location.
NOTE: During the starting sequence
listed above, the charger is set to one of
three states.
1. Wait for cranking - The charger waits
until the engine isactually being cranked
before delivering 125 amps for engine
start. The charger delivers charge at a
rate of up to 15 amps while waiting and
wiII reset if the engine is not cranked
within 15minutes. (lfthe charger resets,
it sets itself for REGULAR battery tester
(no charge rate).While waiting for crank-
ing, the digital dispIay shows the battery
voltage (it can't be set to percent).
2. Cranking- When cranking is detected,
the charger will automaticaIly deliver up
to its maximum output (at least 125A) as
required by the starting system for up
to 5 seconds or until the engine crank-
ing stops. The digital display shows a
countdown of the remaining crank time
in seconds. It starts at 5 and counts
down to 0.