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#56767- 6V/12V 2/8A Smart Battery Charger
Select Charging Rate
This smart charger has an optimal function (defaulted setting). The optimal function is automatically
selected but if you do not want to use the optimal function, you can choose your charging rate
manually. This Smart Charger has three additional charging rate options. Press the "AMP" button to
choose the desired charging rate:
 6V 2A – Can be used for 6V batteries such as motorcycles.
 12V 2A – Can be used for small size automobile batteries.
 12V 8A – Can be used for medium to large automobile batteries.
Note: If you want your battery to sustain a longer life, slow charge it. Slow charging will take longer
but will charge your battery more thoroughly. If your battery needs to charge in a short amount of time,
use the rapid charge setting.
Battery Reconditioning
When your battery has been unused for long periods of time, the battery will be in a deep discharged
state. The battery reconditioning function is to recover the battery from deep discharge and help the
battery last longer.
Charging Time
Charging time may vary depending on some factors listed below stop the process.
 Battery State – Depending on the voltage of your battery, it may take up to 10 hours to charge.
Batteries with higher voltage can usually be charged in a few hours.
 Battery Rating – A higher rated battery will take longer to charge than a lower rated battery under
the same conditions. A battery is rated in ampere-hours (Ah), reserve capacity (RC), and cold-
cranking amps (CCA).
 Charge Rate – The charge rate is measured in amps. A battery charged at a lower rate will take
longer than a battery charged at a higher rate. However, smaller batteries can be easily damaged
by charging at a rate which is too high for the capacity of the battery.
 Temperature – Cold temperature will affect a battery’s ability to accept a charge. Charging in cold
temperatures will increase the amount of time required to charge a battery.
Charging Display
The digital display has three modes of content. By pressing the button, you can toggle between the
modes.
 Current – the charging current (A) will be displayed.
 Voltage – the charging voltage (V) will be displayed.
Note: The voltage displayed is the charging voltage and usually will be higher than the battery’s
resting voltage.
 Battery Capacity % – the real-time battery capacity will be displayed.
1. Displays "LO" when battery capacity less than 60%.
2. Displays "60%-70%-80%-90%" when battery voltage goes up gradually.
3. Displays “FUL" when charger goes into float charge mode.
Desulfation
If the battery is left discharged for an extended period, the battery could become sulfated. A sulfated
battery will not accept a normal charge.