Associated 6068 User Manual

MODEL 6068

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

ASSOCIATED

 Model 6068 Battery Charger is designed to charge 12 volt batteries in parallel. The multiple charge rates allow batteries to be slow charged or

fast charged at a rate not to exceed 110 amps output of the charger.

 This unit is not intended as a car starting unit. The output leads are terminated in ring terminals designed to be permanently attached to a

parallel charging rack.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger Model 6068.

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You may need to refer to these instructions at a later date.

CAUTION. To reduce risk of injury, charge only wet cell, lead-acid, automotive type rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may

burst causing personal injury and property damage.

2. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow if specifically warned on the unit not to do so.

3. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to

persons.

4. Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman.

5. Do not disassemble the charger unless you are qualified to work on electrical products. If not, take it to a qualified service technician when

service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in risk of electric shock or fire.

6. To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect power to the charger at the disconnect box (user supplied) or at fuse panel before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off the controls will not reduce this risk.

WARNING - RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES

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a. WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING

NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME BEFORE USING YOUR
CHARGER, YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.

b. To reduce the risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and manufacturer of

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any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of the battery. Review cautionary markings on these products.

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

a. Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.
b. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
c. Wear complete eye protection, and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near battery.
d. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enter eyes, immediately flood eyes with running

cold water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately.

e. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of the battery or engine.
f. Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It might spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical

parts that may cause an explosion.

g. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid

battery can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.

h. Use this charger for charging a LEAD-ACID battery only. It is not intended to supply power to a low-voltage electrical system other than

in an automotive application. Do not use this battery charger for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home
appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property.

i. NEVER charge a frozen battery.

PREPARING TO CHARGE

a. When removing the battery from the vehicle to charge, always remove the grounded terminal from the battery first. Make sure all

accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc.

b. Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is being charged. Gas can be forcefully blown away by using a

piece of cardboard or other non-metallic material as a fan.

c. Clean the battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
d. Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by the battery manufacturer. This helps purge excessive gas

from cells. Do not overfill. For a battery without cell caps, carefully follow the manufacturer's recharging instructions.

e. Study all battery manufacturer's specific precautions such as removing or not removing the cell caps while charging and the

recommended rates of charge.

f. Determine voltage of battery by referring to car owner's manual and make sure that output voltage selector switch is set at correct

voltage. If charger has adjustable charge rate, charge battery initially at lowest rate.

CHARGER LOCATION

a. Place the charger as far away from the battery as the DC cables permit.
b. Never place the charger directly above the battery being charged; gases from the battery will corrode and damage the charger.
c. Never allow battery acid to drop on the charger when reading the specific gravity or filling the battery,
d. Do not operate the charger in a closed-in area, or restrict ventilation in any way.
e. Do not set a battery on top of the charger.

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DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS

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a. Connect and disconnect the DC output clamps only after setting the charger switches to the OFF position from the electric outlet. Never

allow the clamps to touch each other even with charger turned off.

b. Attach the DC clamps to the battery post and twist or rock back and forth several times to make a good connection. This tends to keep

the clamps from slipping off the terminals and helps to reduce the risk of sparking.

c. NEVER touch the charger leads or rock the clamps when the charger is "ON". This can break the connection at the battery and cause an

explosion.

d. NEVER break "live" circuits at the battery terminals because it may spark. Always be sure the charger is "OFF" before removing the

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charger leads from the battery.

FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN THE BATTERY IS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR THE
BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE
BATTERY:

a. Read section "STOP/GO LITE INSTRUCTIONS" before proceeding.
b. Check the polarity of the battery post. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
c. Attach at least a 24 inch long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post.
d. Connect the POSITIVE (RED) charger clamp to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of the battery.
e. Touch the contact button of the STOP/GO LITE to the free end of the battery cable. If the red light comes on, reverse the connections to

the battery and retest. When the green light come on, position yourself and the free end of the cable as far away from the battery as
possible, then connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clamp to the free end of cable.

f. Do not face the battery when making the final connection.
g. When disconnecting the charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure, and break the first connection while

standing as far away from the battery as practical.

h. A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on board requires equipment specially designed for marine

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This battery charger should be connected to a grounded, metal, permanent wiring system, or, an equipment-grounding conductor should be
run with circuit conductors and connected to equipment-grounding terminal or lead on battery charger. Connections to battery charger should
comply with all local codes and ordinances.

AC POWER CONNECTION

a. Wire to 190-262 volt single phase 50/60 cycle supply. Wiring and size must meet local and national electrical codes and carry 15

amperes.

b. Measure the voltage across the two hot leads that will be supplying voltage to the charger.
c. Remove the left side panel of the charger.
d. Bring the AC wiring in through the strain relief connector in the lower right corner of the back panel.
e. Connect one hot leg to terminal strip marked "Hot Leg". Connect the other hot leg to voltage tap nearest to the voltage measured in Step

b. If measured voltage is between two voltage taps, connect to the tap of higher voltage. Connect the neutral wire to the ground screw on
the base of the charger.

f. Tighten the strain relief connector leaving only the minimum amount of extra wire in the charger.
g. When connecting the charger to a charging rack, always be sure the connections are made with the correct polarity. The positive lead on

the charger is marked with red tape.

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

a. Mount angle brackets securely to the wall 8-1/2

inches apart.

b. Place charger and shelf assembly on brackets.
c. Center shelf on brackets and screw brackets to

shelf with screws provided.

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