AUTOMATIC / MANUAL BATTERY CHARGERS / STARTERS HOUSEHOLD CHARGERS For use with machines having Code Numbers: IM10138 December, 2012 11863, 11864 RETURN TO MAIN MENU Safety Depends on You Century battery chargers and Starters household chargers equipment is designed and built with safety in mind. However, your overall safety can be increased by proper installation ... and thoughtful operation on your part.
i i SAFETY Congratulations on the purchase of your new battery charger. We wish to acknowledge Underwriters Laboratories (U/L) for contributing the following important safety precautions. Please read and retain these instructions for the continued safe use of your new charger. This manual contains important safety information. DO NOT OPERATE this equipment UNTIL YOU HAVE READ this safety summary! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 9.
ii ii SAFETY BATTERY EXPLOSION HAZARDS 1. To reduce the risk of battery explosion, read, understand, and follow these instructions, those published by the battery manufacturer, and those of the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use near the battery. Review cautionary markings on these products and on the engine. If unable to determine the battery manufacturerʼs requirements for charging, always charge the battery with the cell caps in place.
iii iii TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Installation.......................................................................................................................Section A HOW BATTERIES CHARGE ...............................................................................................A-1 SPARK PREVENTION, DEEPLY-DISCHARGED ...............................................................A-1 LEAD-CALCIUM BATTERIES ......................................................................................
A-1 INSTALLATION HOW BATTERIES CHARGE A charger DOES NOT FORCE current into a battery - it makes a limited amount of current available and the battery draws as much of it as it needs, up to or slightly greater than the rated output current capability of the charger. The closer a battery is to zero charge (dead battery), the more charging current it will want to draw.
A-2 A-2 INSTALLATION CHARGER PREPARATION CHARGER PLACEMENT Place the charger in a clean, dry, stable, well-ventilated spot as far away from the battery as the dc output cables permit. NEVER place the charger directly above the battery being charged; gasses from the battery will corrode and damage the charger. NEVER allow battery acid to drip on the charger when reading specific gravity or filling the battery. NEVER set a battery on top of the charger.
B-1 B-1 OPERATION DESCRIPTION • LEDʼS - reverse connection and abnormal battery red light, charging and charge complete green light. This battery charger is designed to handle the majority of your charging and starting needs. • SAW-TOOTH CLAMPS assure good connection to top or side-mount battery terminals. • HIGH AND LOW CHARGE RATES for most battery sizes.
B-2 B-2 OPERATION CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (See figure B.2) FIGURE B.2 Model K3153‐1 Deep Cycle setting for a fully charged deep cycle battery Manual Settings for charging deeply discharged batteries that automatic chargers cannot charge Heavy Duty clamps for good connections 100 Amp Engine Start assist Red LED Status Light ON – Reverse Hook Up Blinking – Abnormal Condition (wrong voltage selected or bad battery) Green LED Status Light ON – Battery is charged Blinking – Battery is charging.
B-3 B-3 OPERATION CONTROL SETTING INSTRUCTIONS CHARGE VOLTAGE AND RATE SELECTION 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 specific 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.
B-4 B-4 OPERATION b. Positive ground vehicles (see Figure B.4) Positive to Chassis Ground WARNING BATTERY EXPLOSION CAN INJURE, AND CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE! To reduce the risk of battery explosion, NEVER CONNECT BOTH BATTERY CHARGER CLAMPS DIRECTLY TO THE TWO POSTS OF A BATTERY. 4. Connect the POSITIVE (red) charger clamp to the POSITIVE battery terminal. Negative Figure B.4. Positive Ground 1. Connect the NEGATIVE (black) charger clamp to the NEGATIVE, ungrounded terminal of the battery. 2.
B-5 B-5 OPERATION READING AN AMMETER The ammeter indicates the charging current being drawn from the charger by the battery. As the battery becomes more fully charged, the charge rate lessens and the ammeter needle moves toward the lower amp numbers on the meter. During engine starting, the ammeter will usually peg to the high-amperage end of the meter.
B-6 OPERATION CHARGING TIME INSTRUCTIONS The following instructions will allow you to determine how long it will take to bring a specific battery to full charge in a MANUAL charge setting. If you use an AUTOMATIC setting, a green light on the charger will indicate the battery has become fully charged, so you can disregard this section. NOTE: If the battery is rated in RESERVE CAPACITY, use the following formula to convert reserve capacity to amp‐hours. Reserve Capacity + 15.
B-7 OPERATION ENGINE STARTING(12V ONLY) This battery charger can provide a high-current output to help start a vehicle with a weak battery. However, the onboard computer in some vehicles can be damaged when attempting to jump start. ALWAYS READ THE VEHICLE OPERATORʼS MANUAL BEFORE AUXILIARY STARTING to determine if jump starting can do damage to the vehicle. If not, read and follow these instructions. B-7 2. Coil the input and output cables neatly after each use.
F-1 F-1 TROUBLESHOOTING Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manual PROBLEMS (SYMPTOMS) POSSIBLE SOLUTION No Ammeter Reading (Battery does 1. Make sure charger is plugged into not accept charge). live ac outlet. 2. After unplugging unit, check connection at battery. Make sure the clamps are making good contact with the battery terminal (or vehicle chassis). 3. Check to see that the battery is capable of being charged. It may be damaged or sulfated. 4.
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