Grounding And Ac Power Cord Connections; Control Panel - Proseries PSW-70300A Manual Del Usuario

GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS

This battery charger is for use on a nominal
120 volt circuit and has a grounded plug.
The charger must be grounded, to reduce
the risk of electric shock. The plug must be
plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with
all local codes and ordinances. The plug
pins must fit the receptacle (outlet). Do not
use with an ungrounded system.
NOTE: Pursuant to Canadian Regulations,
use of an adapter plug is not allowed in
Canada. Use of an adapter plug in the
United States is not recommended and
should not be used.
TIMER
The main function of the timer is to prevent
overcharging, while allowing a battery time
to obtain a satisfactory charge. After the
timer expires, the charger stops charging
your battery. To properly set the timer, you
must know the size of the battery in ampere
hours or reserve capacity in minutes and
the state of charge. It is important that you
determine the appropriate state of charge of
your battery and set the timer accordingly.
HOLD
This position defeats the timer function,
allowing for continuous operation. Use this
position when you want to charge in
automatic mode. DO NOT use this position
when using the 40A manual mode.
AMMETER
The Ammeter indicates the amount of
current, measured in amperes, that is being
drawn by the battery. As a battery takes on
a charge, it draws less current from the
charger. The Start area of the meter
indicates a high rate of current being drawn
from the charger. When cranking an engine,
the starter motor draws up to 300 amps; the
meter needle will be at the extreme right
side of the start area.
The 4 Amp charge rate may indicate some
activity on the meter, although the meter
doesn't have the resolution to display this
low rate.
USING AN EXTENSION CORD
The use of an extension cord is not
recommended. If you must use an
extension cord, follow these guidelines:
• Pins on plug of extension cord must be the
same number, size, and shape as those of
plug on charger.
• Ensure that the extension cord is properly
wired and in good electrical condition.
• Wire size must be large enough for the AC
ampere rating of charger, as specified below:
Length of cord (feet)
AWG* size of cord
*AWG-American Wire Gauge

CONTROL PANEL

VOLTMETER
The Voltmeter indicates the voltage at the
battery terminals. This charger does not
have a load tester, only a voltmeter. Keep in
mind that this reading is only a battery
voltage reading; a false surface charge may
mislead you. We suggest that you turn on
your headlamps for a couple of minutes
before you read the meter. Read a couple of
minutes after you have shut the headlamps
off, and then read the voltage.
YELLOW LED: the battery is charging.
GREEN LED: the battery is fully charged
and the charger is in maintain mode.
CHARGE RATE SELECTOR SWITCH
Use the Charge Rate selector switch to select
the necessary charge rate or Engine Start.
• 4A Auto – For small batteries, such as
those commonly used in garden tractors,
snowmobiles and motorcycles.
• 20A and 70A Auto – Automatic charge for
automotive and deep-cycle batteries. Not
intended for industrial applications.
• 40A Manual – Manual charge for
automotive and deep-cycle batteries.
• Engine Start 300A – Provides 300 amps for
cranking an engine with a weak or run-down
battery. Do not use the Engine Start feature
without a battery installed in the vehicle.
• 5 •
25 50 100 150
16 12 10 8