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CHARGING WITH THE TERMINAL RINGS
NOTE: If wrong voltage setting selected, the unit will not charge the
battery and does not display any LED indication.
1. With the ring terminals connected to the battery and with ring
terminal connector held as far away from the battery as practical,
insert the double barrel tip of the terminal ring cable into the double
barrel tip of the battery charger cable (male-to-female and female-
to-male).
2. Slide the 6V/12V switch to either 6V or 12V depending upon the
battery you are charging and plug the AC cord into an AC outlet
3. When the unit is properly connected and charging, the battery
Charging LED will light yellow to indicate the battery is charging.
NOTES:
A. If the terminal rings are incorrectly connected with regard
to polarity, the Fault LED will light. Unplug the charger; then
remove the terminal rings. Reconnect the terminal rings
properly.
B. If the Charging LED did not come on, check the connection
to the battery. If the terminal rings are properly connected,
the battery may be in fault condition. Manufacturer suggests
to have the battery tested by a qualified battery service
technician.
4. When the Full LED lights green, the battery is fully charged.
When the battery is completely charged, the unit automatically goes into
Float Charge Mode. In this mode, the unit monitors the battery voltage
and charges as necessary to assure the selected battery maintains a full
charge. The unit remains in Float Charge Mode as long as the charger
is connected to the battery and plugged into a functioning AC outlet.
When disconnecting charger, disconnect AC cord, and then remove
the terminal rings from battery terminals.
Care and Maintenance
CLEANING AND STORAGE
To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the battery charger from
the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off
the controls will not reduce this risk.
• Store the unit in a clean, dry, cool place when not in use.
• Never submerge this unit in water. Dirt and grease may be removed
from the exterior of the unit using a cloth or soft non-metallic brush.
Never let any liquid get inside the unit; never immerse any part of
the unit into a liquid.
• To maintain the operating condition and maximize the life of the
charger cords, always coil them loosely for storage. Do not wrap
them around the unit or crimp them with a tight band.
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Solution
Unit not charging Check that the charger is properly
connected to a live AC outlet.
Check that the correct voltage setting
has been selected for the battery being
charged.
If the battery to be charged has fallen
below 2 volts, the battery cannot be
recharged with this unit.
Accessories
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by
D
e
WALT, have not been tested with this product, use of such
accessories with this unit could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of
Operating Instructions
Charging the Battery Using the Supplied
Battery Clamps
NOTE: If wrong voltage setting selected, the unit will not charge the
battery and does not display any LED indication.
WARNING – To reduce the risk of injury or property damage:
• Always disconnect the AC plug from the AC outlet first before
disconnecting the charger from the battery to be charged.
• Ensure that all installation, operating instructions and safety
precautions are understood and observed; then follow the steps
outlined in the appropriate section (“Charging a battery installed
in a vehicle” or “Charging a battery that has been removed from a
vehicle”).
1. Insert the double barrel tip of the battery clamp cable into the
double barrel tip of the battery charger cable (male-to-female and
female-to-male).
2. Slide the 6V/12V switch to either 6V or 12V depending upon the
battery you are charging and plug the AC cord into an AC outlet.
3. Connect the battery charger to the battery using the battery clamps,
following the appropriate directions in the “Preparing to Charge”
section at the front of this manual.
4. When the unit is properly connected and charging, the battery
charging LED will light yellow to indicate the battery is charging.
NOTES:
A. If the Charging LED did not come on, check the connection to
the battery. If the clamps are properly connected, the battery
may be in fault condition. Manufacturer suggests to have the
battery tested by a qualified battery service technician.
B. If the clamps are incorrectly connected with regard to polarity,
the Fault LED will light. Unplug the charger; then remove the
clamps. Reconnect the clamps properly.
5. When the Full LED lights green, the battery is fully charged.
When the battery is completely charged, the unit automatically goes into
Float Charge Mode. In this mode, the unit monitors the battery voltage
and charges as necessary to assure the selected battery maintains a full
charge. The unit remains in Float Charge Mode as long as the charger
is connected to the battery and plugged into a functioning AC outlet.
When disconnecting charger, disconnect AC cord, remove clamp from
vehicle chassis, and then remove clamp from battery terminal.
Connecting and Charging the Battery
with the Terminal Rings
CONNECTING THE CHARGER WITH TERMINAL RINGS
The charger’s output leads have crimped, color-coded terminal rings
(RED-POSITIVE and BLACK-NEGATIVE). These rings connect directly
to the corresponding connectors on the battery posts.
NUT
CONNECTOR
TERMINAL RING
BOLT
1. Remove the nuts from the bolts of the battery post’s connectors.
2. Position the RED terminal on the bolt of the POSITIVE battery
post connector.
3. Position the BLACK terminal on the NEGATIVE post connector;
then replace the nuts.
IMPORTANT: If there is any problem connecting the output leads,
check with a reputable autosupply store or contact the Customer
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