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CALCULATING CHARGE TIME12.
Use the following table to more accurately determine the time it will take to
bring a battery to full charge. First, identify where your battery ts into the
chart.
NR means that the charger setting is NOT RECOMMENDED.
Find your battery’s rating on the chart below and note the charge time given for
each charger setting. The times given are for batteries with a 50% charge prior
to recharging. Add more time for severely discharged batteries.
BATTERY SIZE/RATING
CHARGE RATE/CHARGING TIME
2 AMP 6 AMP 10 AMP 12 AMP
SMALL
BATTERIES
Motorcycle,
garden,
tractor, etc.
6 - 12 AH 2 - 3¾ hrs ½ - 1¼ hrs NR NR
12 - 32
AH
3¾ - 10 hrs
1¼ – 3½
hrs
NR NR
CARS/
TRUCKS
200 - 315
CCA
36 - 46
AH
11¼ - 14½
hrs
3¾ – 4¾
hrs
2¼ – 3 hrs 2 – 2½ hrs
315 - 550
CCA
46 - 58
AH
14½ - 18¼
hrs
4¾ – 6 hrs 3 – 3¾ hrs 2½ – 3 hrs
550 - 1000
CCA
58 - 111
AH
18¼ - 34¾
hrs
6 – 11½
hrs
3¾ – 7 hrs 3 – 5¾ hrs
MARINE/DEEP CYCLE
56 AH 17½ hrs 6 hrs 3½ hrs 3 hrs
86 AH 27 hrs 9 hrs 5½ hrs 4½ hrs
96 AH 30 hrs 10 hrs 6 hrs 5 hrs
106 AH 33¼ hrs 11 hrs 6½ hrs 5½ hrs
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS13.
After use and before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect the 13.1
battery charger (see sections 6, 7 and 8).
Use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil from the 13.2
battery clips, cords, and the charger case.
Ensure that all of the charger components are in place and in good working 13.3
condition, for example, the plastic boots on the battery clips.
Servicing does not require opening the unit, as there are no user-serviceable 13.4
parts.
All other servicing should be performed by qualied service personal.13.5
MOVING AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS14.
Store the charger unplugged, in an upright position. The cord will still conduct 14.1
electricity until it is unplugged from the outlet.
Store inside, in a cool, dry place.14.2
Do not store the clips on the handle, clipped together, on or around metal, or 14.3
clipped to cables.
If the charger is moved around the shop or transported to another location, 14.4
take care to avoid/prevent damage to the cords, clips and charger. Failure to
do so could result in personal injury or property damage.