Operating Instructions - DieHard DH-200M Manual Del Usuario

Charge Rate Selector Switch
Use the Charge Rate selector switch to select the charge rate or engine
starting setting you require.
• 2A Slow Charge Rate
those commonly used in garden tractors, snow mobiles and motorcycles.
• 10A fast and 40A Rapid Charge Rate
marine and deep-cycle batteries.
• 100A or 200A Engine Start
engine with a weak or run down battery. Always use in combination with
a battery.
Timer
• Timer Setting
After the timer expires, the charger stops charging your battery. The main
function of the timer is to prevent over charging while allowing a battery
time to obtain a satisfactory charge. 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 as specified in Section 12 and set the timer
accordingly.
• Hold : This position defeats the timer function, allowing for continuous
operation. Be sure to monitor the charging progress and stop it when the
battery is charged. Not doing so may cause damage to your battery or may
cause other personal property damage or personal injury.
Ammeter
The Ammeter indicates the amount of current, measured in amps, that is being
drawn by the battery. As a battery takes on a charge, it draws less current from
the charger. Correspondingly, the meter will show less current being drawn by
the battery. When the current stops decreasing, the battery is charged. The
start area of the meter indicates a high rate of current being drawn from the
charger. When cranking an engine, the meter needle will be at the extreme
right side of the start area. The 2 amp charge rate may indicate some activity
on the meter, although the meter does not have the resolution to display this
low rate.
• Percent of Charge
The percent of charge scale is intended as a visual aid to help simplify
reading the state of charge. The percent of charge is based on the current
drawn by the battery. For this reason, accuracy will vary with the size and
battery type. This means that the indication for a fully charged large battery
may be slightly less than 100%.
11.

OPERATINg INSTRUCTIONS

accordance with the assembly instructions before it is used.
Charging
1. Ensure that all of the charger components are in place and in good working
condition.
2. Connect the battery following the precautions listed in sections 6 and 7.
3. Select the appropriate settings for your battery.
4.
Connect the A.C. power following the precautions listed in section 8.
5. Turn the charger on.
– Intended for charging small batteries such as
– Provides 100 or 200 amps for cranking an
: The timer allows you to set a specified time for charging.
This battery charger must be properly assembled in
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– Use for charging automotive,
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