Filter
Top Products
• 10 •
For the 2A charge rate, switch #1 is not used and switch #2 should be toggled up.•
For the 35A charge rate, both switches (#1 and #2) should be toggled down.•
To disconnect the charger, reverse the procedure.6.
NOTE: This is a manual charger and will overcharge a battery if permitted to operate for
extended periods of time. Monitor the charging often.
Charging (Models PSW-22, PSW 2550, PSW-3060 and PSW-61224)
Ensure that all of the charger components are in place and in good working 1.
condition, including the plastic boots on the battery clips. Make sure the electrolyte
(battery liquid) in each cell is at the correct level.
Set the charge rate selector switch to the OFF position.2.
Connect the battery following the precautions listed in Sections 6 and 7.3.
Connect the AC power following the precautions listed in Section 8.4.
Set the voltage selector switch (if equipped) to the correct voltage for the battery type 5.
you are charging.
Place the charge rate selector switch in the preferred position.6.
Turn the timer to the selected charge time.7.
To disconnect the charger, reverse the procedure.8.
NOTE: This is a manual charger and will overcharge a battery if permitted to operate for
extended periods of time. Monitor the charging often.
Using the Engine Start feature
Your battery charger can be used to jumpstart your car if the battery is low. Follow these
instructions on how to use the ENGINE START feature.
Follow all safety instructions and precautions for charging your battery.
Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Charge your battery in a well-
ventilated area.
Using the ENGINE START feature WITHOUT a battery installed in the
vehicle could cause damage to the vehicle’s electrical system. NOTE: If you have
charged the battery and it still will not start your car, do not use the engine start feature,
or it could damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
Set the charge rate switch and the timer to the OFF position.1.
With the charger unplugged from the AC outlet, connect the charger to the battery 2.
following the instructions given in Section 6 (FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN THE
BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN A VEHICLE).
Plug the charger AC power cord into the AC outlet, and then move the timer switch 3.
from OFF to the HOLD position.
With the charger plugged in and connected to the battery of the vehicle, set the 4.
charge rate selector switch to the engine start position.
NOTE: For Model PSW-2035, switch #1 should be toggled up and switch #2 should be
toggled down.
Crank the engine until it starts or 3.5 seconds pass. If the engine does not start, wait 5.
3 minutes before cranking again. This allows the charger and battery to cool down.
NOTE: During extremely cold weather, or if the battery is under 2 volts, charge the
battery for 5 minutes before cranking the engine.
If the engine fails to start, charge the battery for 5 more minutes before attempting to 6.
crank the engine again.
After the engine starts, move the charge rate selector switch to the OFF position and 7.
unplug the AC power cord before disconnecting the battery clips from the vehicle.
Clean and store the charger in a dry location.8.
NOTE: If the engine does turn over but never starts, there is not a problem with the
starting system; there is a problem somewhere else with the vehicle. STOP cranking the
engine until the other problem has been diagnosed and corrected.