Atec BC-91009 Battery Charger User Manual


 
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charger will not charge with the timer in this position.
b. 0 to 90 MINUTES TIMED CHARGE - The timer will automatically turn the charger off at the end of the pre-set charging time. Turn the
timer past 20 before setting the desired time.
c. CONTINUOUS CHARGE - The timer will not shut the charger OFF while in this position. Extended Charging can be done if the
operator is knowledgeable in determining the proper rate and length of charge and monitors the charging process to prevent
overcharging.
TO CHARGE BATTERIES
Make the connections to the battery per the instructions in the previous sections.
Determine if the battery is 6 or 12 volts and then set the CHARGE VOLTAGE switch to 6 for a 6 volt battery or 12LO for a 12 volt battery.
Turn the timer on and read the AMPERES meter. If a higher rate of charge is desired for charging 12 volt batteries, set the CHARGE
VOLTAGE switch the 12HI position to obtain the desired rate.
Set the timer the the desired minutes charge.
12 VOLT CRANKING ASSIST
Turn off all lights and accessories in the stalled vehicle.
Connect the charger to battery per previous instructions.
Charge the battery on 12HI for at least five minutes before attempting to start the vehicle.
Start the vehicle with the charger connected to the battery. Follow the duty cycle on the unit.
NOTE: Do not crank the engine more than 20 seconds in any five minute period; excessive cranking may overheat and damage the
starter.
If the vehicle fails to start, while waiting for the starter to cool, allow the charger to continue to charge the battery.
Turn the switch to OFF and remove the AC power cord from the electric outlet before disconnecting the DC clamps.
WIRING DIAGRAM