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CALCULATING CHARGE TIME

12.

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 fits 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 INSTRUCTIONS

13.

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 qualified service personal.

13.5

MOVING AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

14.

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.