Quick Charge QPA6-127V/6A - Manual (Page 3)

NORMAL OPERATION:
Before connecting each battery to the line, test each one with a standard 12 volt charger to
make sure current will flow through it. Place the batteries on a wooden or other non- metallic
surface. Using jumper wires with 18 AWG minimum size wire and tight clamps, connect
each battery as shown below.
WARNING: Batteries produce explosive gasses; provide adequate ventilation. Extinguish
all open flames and remove all flamables from the area.
1). Turn the rate control knob down, flip the power switch OFF, and plug the charger into AC
power.
2). Flip the power switch on. Slowly increase rate control knob until the desired charge current
is reached.
3). Continually monitor the line during the charging cycle. Remove any battery that gasses
excessively, but only after decreasing the rate control to zero, flipping the AC power off,
and unplugging from the source.
Depending on the condition, the size of the batteries, and charge rate, it will take anywhere from
12-36 hours to achieve a specific gravity reading of 1.250 to 1.285 and a voltage reading of
between 14-15 volts per battery while on charge. This indicates batteries are fully charged.
NOTE: the number of batteries online does not influence the charge time.
SHUT DOWN CHARGER:
WARNING: Do not disconnect the charger clamps or move any jumper lead with the
power switch on. The resulting arcing could cause the batteries to explode.
1). Turn rate control all the way down.
2). Flip power switch off.
3). Unplug charger.
4). Disconnect black charge lead, then red.
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