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Charging 12 Volt Batteries
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Charging 12 Volt Batteries
Before you start to charge batteries read the “Important
Safety Instructions” on page v and take all safety precautions
when working with batteries.
The Duracell® Charger has been designed to provide fully
automatic recharge of 12 V, automotive, marine, deep-cycle,
AGM and gell cell batteries.
To charge your 12 volt battery:
1. If possible, disconnect all loads from the battery, by
removing battery cables, opening a disconnect switch, or
switching loads off.
The charger detects a battery is fully charged when its
charging current drops below a preset limit. The presence
of electrical loads on the battery may interfere with this
detection method. The 24-hour timer-based charging
shutdown feature acts as a backup, but the charging
current- based method is preferable.
2. Apply AC power to the Duracell® Charger, turn the AC
power ON / OFF switch to ON .
3. Connect the red positive (+) clip of the charger cables to
the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle battery.
The battery’s positive terminal is usually larger in
diameter than the negative terminal. In most vehicles, the
battery’s positive terminal has a red wire connected to it.
4. Connect the black negative (–) clip of the charger cables
to the negative (–) battery terminal.
If the red Incorrect connection indicator light on the
WARNING: Explosion hazard
The Duracell® 15 AMP Battery Charger is designed to charge 12 V
lead-acid batteries only. Do not use these products on batteries with
other voltage ratings.
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