Lincoln Electric IM10130 K3149-1 (11860) Wheel Charger - Manual (Page 8)

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CHARGE RATE SELECTOR switch is a multi position
rotary switch. The available settings, for each charger are
shown in
Figure 5 .
40 amp model
60 amp model
24V Fleet model
FIGURE 5.
Charge Rate Selector Switch Settings
TIMER switch allows the selection of any
charging time, up to 120 minutes. When the selected time
is up, the timer automatically shuts
AMMETER indicates the charging current being drawn
from the charger by the battery. See READING AN
AMMETER in this manual.
VOLTMETER the voltmeter will indicate
voltage whenever the charger is turned on, or when the
clamps are connected to a battery. If connected to a
bat
tery, and the unit is turned on, it will read the combined
voltage of the battery and the charger. If there is no
reading when connected to a battery, check the
connections and/or the battery.
CONTROL SETTING INSTRUCTIONS
CHARGE VOLTAGE AND RATE SELECTION
( See Figure 6 and 7)
Set the RATE SELECTOR to the same voltage and charge
rate that is appropriate for the size and type of battery
being charged. Use the battery manufacturer’s
instructions or see the guidelines below. If the battery
voltage is not clearly marked on the battery, refer to the
operator’s manual for the vehicle/ equipment where the
battery is used / intended to be used. Do not begin
charging if the battery voltage cannot be determined.
The available settings are in Table 1.
t Small Motorcycle type 3 Amps or less
t Lawn mower/Tractor 6 Amps or less
t Deep-cycle 25 Amps or less
t Maintenance-free Auto 45 Amps or less
or Marine Crankin g
t Heavy-duty Commercial 60 Amps or less
Unless the information is supplied for the particular battery,
always charge small 12-volt batteries at no more than
2amps. Not all of these chargers are capable of charging at
2 amps or less. If your charger is one of those, do not
attempt to charge the small 12 volt batteries on that
charger. Charge only standard sized 6 and 12 volt
automobile batteries on those chargers.
NOTE: The charger ammeter will not taper on 6 volt
settings. Use charging time equations or
charts
only to determine the time needed to fully
charge the battery.
TIMER SWITCH SETTING (See Figure 6 and 7)
Set the timer for the length of charging time required to
bring the battery to full charge, as determined in
CHARGING TIME INSTRUCTIONS. When selecting times
less than 20 minutes, turn timer past the 20 - minute mark,
then back to the time desired. Setting the time to charge
starts the charging process. To prevent overcharging, do
not set the timer for more time than it will take to bring the
battery to full charge. If the timer is turned to the
left , past
OFF, HOLD is selected. In this position, the charger will
remain ON inde
ly. This position should be used only
when charging at a low rate for extended periods. The
battery can be damaged when being charged for extended
periods, especially at higher amperages.
VOLTMETER/TEST METER TESTING (See Figure 7 )
The VOLTMETER/TEST METER, available in some
models, allows additional testing to be performed. In normal
operation, without the TEST SWITCH pressed, the meter
reads from 0-20 volts dc (0 and 20 are not actually seen on
the meter face but are represented by the ends of the
scale), on the lower scale of the meter. Using this part of
the meter, during charging, the voltage should read:
t for 6 volt batteries read 6.5 to 8.5 volts
t for 12 volt batteries read 13.5 to 16.5 volts
OFF
OFF
6V
60A
12V
40A
160A 6V
START
225A 12V
200A 12V
130A 12V
START
60A
12V
START
START
24V
30A
OFF
2A
12V
40A
6V
20A
12V
40A
12V
250A 12V
185A 6V
START
START
OFF
2A
12V
60A
6V
40A
12V
60A
12V
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS