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DISPLAY MODE BUTTON
Use this button to set the function of the
digital display to one of the following:
% (Battery %) – The digital display shows
an estimated charge percentage of the
battery connected to the charger's battery
clamps.
A (Amperage) – The digital display shows
the charging current, in DC amps.
V (Voltage) – The digital display shows
the voltage at the charger battery clamps,
in DC volts.
NOTE: Pressing the display button when
the Voltage function is active turns the
display off. Pressing the button again will
turn the display back on to Battery %.
BATTERY VOLTAGE BUTTON
Use this button to select one of the
following:
12V – The battery is a 12V type and
charges at the corresponding rate.
CAUTION: Do not use the 12V setting
for a 6V battery. Overcharging will occur.
The battery may burst and cause injury to
persons and damage to property.
6V – The battery is a 6V type and charges
at the corresponding rate. 6V setting is
not available for lithium ion batteries.
If a 12V battery is detected (battery
voltage above 8V), the button setting will
automatically change to 12V, with the
voltage of the battery displayed; the 6V
setting will not be allowed.
(Recovery) – For 12V non-lithium
ion batteries only. This rate uses a unique
recovery algorithm to recover a sulfated
battery. The display will show "REC" for the
entire recovery/charge/maintain cycle until
this option is deselected by the user. The
battery %, amperage and voltage will not
be shown.
CAUTION: Use the Recovery setting only
for 12V batteries. The Recovery setting
cannot be used with 6V batteries. The
12V setting is automatically applied when
Recovery is selected. Selecting Recovery
for a 6V battery will cause overcharging.
The battery may burst and cause injury to
persons and damage to property.
BATTERY TYPE BUTTON
Use this button to select the type of battery.
NOTE: Batteries should be marked with
their type. If charging a battery that is not
marked, check the manual of the item that
uses the battery.
NOTE: When the "LITH" battery type is
selected, only the "12V" voltage setting is
available.
STD (Standard) – Used in cars, trucks
and motorcycles, these batteries have
vent caps and are often marked "low
maintenance" or "maintenance-free".
This type of battery is designed to
deliver quick bursts of energy (such as
starting engines) and has a greater plate
count. The plates are thinner and have
somewhat different material composition.
Standard batteries should not be used for
deep-cycle applications.
Deep-Cycle – Set button to AGM.
Deep-cycle batteries are usually marked
as "Deep-Cycle" or "Marine". Deep-cycle
batteries are usually larger than the
other types. This type of battery has less
instant energy but somewhat greater
long-term energy delivery than regular
batteries. Deep-cycle batteries have
thicker plates and can survive a number
of discharge cycles.
AGM – The Absorbed Glass Mat
construction allows the electrolyte to be
suspended in close proximity with the
plate's active material. In theory, this
enhances both the discharge and recharge
efficiency. The AGM batteries are a variant
of Sealed VRLA (valve regulated lead-acid)
batteries. Popular uses include high-
performance engine starting, power sports,
deep-cycle, solar and storage batteries.
AGM batteries are typically good deep
cycle batteries and they deliver best life
performance if recharged before the battery
drops below the 50 percent discharge
rate. If these AGM batteries are completely
discharged, the cycle life will be 300
plus cycles and this is true of most AGM
batteries rated as deep-cycle batteries.
Gel – Set button to AGM. The Gel Cell
is similar to the AGM style because the
electrolyte is suspended, but different
because the AGM battery is still considered
to be a wet cell. The electrolyte in a GEL
cell has a silica additive that causes it to
set up or stiffen. The recharge voltages on
this type of cell are lower than the other
styles of lead-acid battery. This is probably
the most sensitive cell in terms of adverse
reactions to over-voltage charging. Gel
batteries are best used in VERY DEEP cycle
applications and may last a bit longer in hot
weather applications. If the incorrect battery
charger is used on a Gel Cell battery, poor
performance and premature failure is certain.
LITH (Lithium Ion, LiFePO
The LiFePO
battery is lithium-ion based and offers good
safety characteristics. The LiFePO
has a very constant discharge voltage.
This allows the cell to deliver virtually full
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