Chicago Electric Chicago Power Electric Systems 1.5 AMP Electronic Onboard Battery Charger 99857 - Manual (Page 10)

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1st stage: Constant Current. When 2.
the battery is severely discharged,
the Charger applies Constant Cur-
rent. This stage speedily charges
the battery while protecting against
damage, loss of Hydrogen or even
explosion. The battery is charged to a
maximum of 14.8 Volts DC.
2nd Stage: Constant Voltage. This
3.
is a speed charge cycle for batteries
nearly full. It will top off the battery
at 14.8 Volts DC, utilizing a 200 mA
trickle charge.
3rd stage: Floating Constant Volt-
4.
age. This stage maintains a fully
charged battery in its best condition
by constantly applying small “ticks”
of charge. The battery will never fall
below 13.5 Volts DC.
opErAting inStructionS
read the EntirE importAnt
SAFEty inFormAtion
section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under
subheadings therein before set
up or use of this product.
tool Set up
to prEVEnt
SEriouS injury:
use only an appropriate
extension cord in good
condition to operate this
battery charger.
See pages 6 and 7 of this
manual for information on safe
use of extension cords.
Work piece and Work Area Set up
Designate a work area that is clean, 1.
ventilated and well-lit. The work area
must not allow access by children or
pets to prevent injury and distraction.
Route the power cord along a safe
2.
route to reach the work area without
creating a tripping hazard or exposing
the power cord to possible damage.
The power cord must reach the work
area with enough extra length to al-
low free movement while working.
To prevent electrical shock, avoid
3.
moisture or water in the work area.
general operating instructions
Be sure the vehicle engine is OFF, 1.
the engine is cool and the key is re-
moved from the ignition.
Never “Jump” or attempt to start the
2.
vehicle while the Battery Charger is
plugged in.
Do not attempt to charge a damaged
3.
or “dead” battery with this tool. This
charger is designed to “top off” and
maintain vehicle batteries at or near
12 VDC. Attempting to charge dam-
aged or discharged batteries with
this tool may cause the battery or the
charger to overheat, possibly causing
damage or explosion.
Plug your extension cord into the
4.
Power Cable (8). Plug the extension
cord into a GFCI protected 120 VAC
outlet.
Observe the LED lights on the char-
5.
ger to determine the operational sta-
tus of the circuit and the charger.