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Battery Charger/starter
66783
set up and Operating instruCtiOns
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speCiFiCatiOns Input 120 V~, 60 Hz, 2.2 A Battery Leads 6’ 7” x 16 AWG e224783 Output 12 VDC - 10* A 6’ 5” x 18 AWG Power Cord 12 VDC - 2* A (3-Prong Grounded Plug) 6 VDC - 10* A Weight 10 lb. Engine Start - 55 A *amperage is only present when the unit is connected to a battery or in start mode. impOrtant saFeguards impOrtant saFety instruCtiOns 1. “sa Ve these instruCtiOns ” - This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger Model: 66783. 2. Do not expose c
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4. grOunding and aC pOWer COrd COnneCtiOn instruCtiOns - Charger should be grounded to reduce risk of electric shock. Charger is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. danger - never alter aC cord or plug provided - if it will not fit outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Improper
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importance that each time before using your charger, you read this and follow the instructions exactly. b. To reduce the risk of the battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of battery. Review cautionary markings on these products and on engine. 11. persOnal preCautiOns a. Someone should be within range of your voice, or close enough to come to your aid, when you work near a lead
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d. Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by battery manufacturer. This helps purge excessive gas from cells. Do not overfill. For a battery without cell caps, carefully follow manufacturer’s recharging instructions. e. Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging and recommended rates of charge. f. Determinate voltage of battery by referring to car owner’s manual and make sure that outp
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connect clip to the carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block. g. When disconnecting charger disconnect AC cord, remove clip from vehicle chassis, and then remove clip from battery terminal. h. See operating instructions for length of charge information. 16. Follow these steps when battery is outside vehicle. A spark near battery may cause battery explosion. To reduce risk of a spark near battery: a. Check polarity of
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5. Always unplug the Battery Charger from its electrical outlet before connecting its cables to a battery, or performing and inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. 6. Keep extension cord off wet ground and away from water. 7. Use this Battery Charger with lead/acid batteries only. When charging a maintenance-free battery, always monitor the progress of the charge by viewing the ammeter. Do not over charge a maintenance-free battery. 8. Do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable or d
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setup about Charging Batteries Batteries draw as much power as they need from the charger. The charger does not force current into the battery. When a battery is close to dead or very low charged, it will want to draw more current. When a dead or low battery is charged, the charger’s ammeter will register at the high end. As the battery charges, the reading will move down toward the low end, resting on zero, when the battery is fully charged. See Figure 1 below. Figure 1 note: The amm
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of the battery. If charging a battery preparing the Battery mounted in a vehicle, first remove the 1. If necessary, remove the battery vehicle’s red cable from the battery; from the vehicle to charge it. When otherwise damage may occur to the removing the battery, disconnect the vehicle’s electrical system. If in doubt, grounded battery cable first. refer to the vehicle’s service manual. reminder: Turn off vehicle’s engine 6. Connect the negative (black) Cable before removing, repl
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10. Disconnect charger and unplug the use. Have the battery checked by a quali- Power Cord (3) from the electrical fied technician. outlet. engine starting 11. Disconnect the Cable Clamps from the battery. note: This charger’s high-current output can help start vehicles with weak ammeter readings batteries. some newer vehicles with onboard computers may The ammeter shows how much be damaged from this process. charging current is drawn from the Thoroughly read the vehicle owner’s cha
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maintenanCe Warning: unplug the Charger from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. 1. Before each use, inspect the general condition of the Battery Charger. Check for loose screws, cracked or broken parts, damaged electrical wiring, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation. If abnormal noise occurs, have the problem corrected before further use. Do not use damaged equipment. 2. Periodically recheck all nuts, bolts, and
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please read the FOllOWing CareFully WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS. REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION To take advantage of this warranty, OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT the product or part must be returned to HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR
