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CALCULATING CHARGE TIME13.
Use the following table to more accurately determine the time it will take to bring a
battery to full charge. First, identify where your battery ts into the chart.
CCA = Cold Cranking Amps
RC = Reserve Capacity
Ah = Amp Hour
NR means that the charger setting is NOT RECOMMENDED.
Find your battery’s rating on the chart below, and note the charge time given for each
charger setting. The times given are for batteries with a 50% charge prior to recharging.
Add more time for severely discharged batteries.
BATTERY SIZE/RATING
CHARGE RATE/CHARGING TIME
15 AMP 30 AMP 60 AMP
SMALL
BATTERIES
Motorcycle,
garden,
tractor, etc.
6 - 12 Ah NR NR NR
12 - 32 Ah NR NR NR
CAR/
TRUCK
200 - 315 CCA
40 - 60 RC
(36 - 46 Ah)
1½ - 2 hrs 45 min – 1 hr. 20 - 30 min.
315 - 550 CCA
60 - 85 RC
(46 - 58 Ah)
2 - 2½ hrs 1 – 1¼ hrs. 30 - 40 min.
550 - 1000 CCA
85 - 190 RC
(58 - 111 Ah)
2½ - 4½ hrs 1¼ – 2¼ hrs. 40 - 75 min.
MARINE/DEEP CYCLE
80 RC 2½ hrs NR NR
140 RC 3½ hrs NR NR
160 RC 4 hrs NR NR
180 RC 4½ hrs NR NR
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS14.
After use and before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect the battery 14.1
charger (see sections 6, 7 and 8).
Use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil from the battery clips, 14.2
cords, and the charger case.
Ensure that all of the charger components are in place and in good working condition, 14.3
for example, the plastic boots on the battery clips.
Servicing does not require opening the unit, as there are no user-serviceable parts.14.4
All other servicing should be performed by qualied service personnel.14.5
MOVING AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS15.
Store the charger unplugged, in an upright position. The cord will still conduct electricity 15.1
until it is unplugged from the outlet.
Store inside, in a cool, dry place.15.2
Do not store the clips on the handle, clipped together, on or around metal, or clipped to 15.3
cables.
If the charger is moved around the shop or transported to another location, take care to 15.4
avoid/prevent damage to the cords, clips and charger. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury or property damage.