Preparing to Charge A LEAD-ACID
Battery
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE:
• Always disconnect the AC plug from the AC outlet first before
disconnecting the charger from the battery to be charged.
• Ensure that all installation, operating instructions and
safety precautions are understood and always carefully
followed by the steps outlined in the "IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTION" section at the front of this manual.
1. Plug the AC cord into a functioning AC outlet. Press the 6V / 12V
Selection Button to select charging voltage depending upon the
battery you are charging.
Attention: Please wait for few seconds to toggle the 6V or 12V or
Lithium battery charging mode by pressing the button.
The backlit LCD screen will show the following (6V or 12V icon will
light solid):
2. Connect the battery charger to the battery using the battery clamps,
following the appropriate directions in the "Preparing to Charge A
LEAD-ACID Battery" section at the front of this manual.
The LCD screen will show the following (6V or 12V icon will light solid,
as well as the battery icon):
Notice: If the battery clamps are connected incorrectly with regard to
polarity, the LCD screen shows the following (the fault icon will flash;
the 6V or 12V icon and the battery icon will light solid):
Remove the clamps and then reconnect the clamps properly.
3. After a few seconds, the charging process will start automatically.
The LCD screen will show the following (6V or 12V icon will
light solid, as well as the battery icon; the charging current and
charging voltage will display alternatively for every 3 seconds.):
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