12.
CALCULATING CHARGE TIME
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 fits into the
chart.
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
Motorcycle,
SMALL
garden,
BATTERIES
tractor, etc.
200 - 315
CARS/
315 - 550
TRUCKS
550 - 1000
MARINE/DEEP CYCLE
13.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
13.1
After use and before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect the
battery charger (see sections 6, 7 and 8).
13.2
Use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil from the
battery clips, cords, and the charger case.
13.3
Ensure that all of the charger components are in place and in good working
condition, for example, the plastic boots on the battery clips.
13.4
Servicing does not require opening the unit, as there are no user-serviceable
parts.
13.5
All other servicing should be performed by qualified service personal.
14.
MOVING AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
14.1
Store the charger unplugged, in an upright position. The cord will still conduct
electricity until it is unplugged from the outlet.
14.2
Store inside, in a cool, dry place.
14.3
Do not store the clips on the handle, clipped together, on or around metal, or
clipped to cables.
14.4
If the charger is moved around the shop or transported to another location,
take care to avoid/prevent damage to the cords, clips and charger. Failure to
do so could result in personal injury or property damage.
6 - 12 AH
12 - 32
AH
36 - 46
CCA
AH
46 - 58
CCA
AH
58 - 111
CCA
AH
56 AH
86 AH
96 AH
106 AH
CHARGE RATE/CHARGING TIME
2 AMP
6 AMP
2 - 3¾ hrs
½ - 1¼ hrs
1¼ – 3½
3¾ - 10 hrs
hrs
11¼ - 14½
3¾ – 4¾
hrs
hrs
14½ - 18¼
4¾ – 6 hrs 3 – 3¾ hrs 2½ – 3 hrs
hrs
18¼ - 34¾
6 – 11½
hrs
hrs
17½ hrs
6 hrs
27 hrs
9 hrs
30 hrs
10 hrs
33¼ hrs
11 hrs
43
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10 AMP
12 AMP
NR
NR
NR
NR
2¼ – 3 hrs 2 – 2½ hrs
3¾ – 7 hrs 3 – 5¾ hrs
3½ hrs
3 hrs
5½ hrs
4½ hrs
6 hrs
5 hrs
6½ hrs
5½ hrs