Associated 6366 User Manual
MODEL 6366
4 X 20 BATTERY CHARGER
12 VOLT, 0-20 AMP
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
ASSOCIATED
1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the battery charger you
have purchased. You may need to refer to these instructions at a later date.
CAUTION. To reduce risk of injury, charge only lead-acid rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may burst causing
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personal injury and property damage.
3. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow if specifically warned on the unit not to do so.
4. 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.
5. To reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug and cord, pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger.
6. Make sure the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
7. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire
and electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure:
a. That the pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number, size, and shape as those of the plug on the charger;
b. That the extension cord is properly wired and in good condition; and
c. If the length of the extension cord is less than 25 feet, use a 18AWG cord, If 50 feet- 16AWG, 100 feet-14AWG, 150 feet-
12AWG.
8. Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug, replace them immediately.
9. 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.
10. Do not disassemble the charger; take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may
result in risk of electric shock or fire.
11. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet 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 any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of the battery. Review cautionary markings on these products and
on the engine.
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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
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a. If necessary to remove battery from 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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 the battery by referring to the car owner's manual and make sure that the output voltage selector switch
is set at the correct voltage. If the charger has adjustable charge rate, charge the battery initially at the lowest rate.
CHARGER LOCATION
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a. Locate 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 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.
DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
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a. Connect and disconnect the DC output cables only after removing the AC cord from the electric outlet. Never allow the cable
terminals to touch each other.
17. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN THE BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN A VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY
MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
a. Position the AC and DC cords to reduce the risk of damage by the hood, door, or moving engine parts.
b. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to persons.
c. Check the polarity of the battery post. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than the
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
d. Determine which post of the battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If the negative post is grounded to the chassis (as
in most vehicles), see item "e". If the positive post is grounded to the chassis, see item "f".
e. For negative-grounded vehicles, connect the POSITIVE (RED) cable from the battery charger to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +)
ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the NEGATIVE cable to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post.
f. For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE cable from the battery charger to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) ungrounded
post of the battery. Connect POSITIVE (RED) cable to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post.
g. When disconnecting the charger, disconnect the AC cord, remove the cable from the grounded battery post and then remove
the cable from the ungrounded battery post.
h. See the operating instructions for length of charge information.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN THE BATTERY IS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY
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MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
a. Check the polarity of the battery post. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N,
-) post.
b. Attach at least a 24 inch long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post.
c. Connect the POSITIVE (RED) charger cable to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of the battery.
d. Position yourself and free end of cable as far away from the battery as possible - then connect the NEGATIVE charger cable to
the free end of cable.
e. Do not face the battery when making the final connection.
f. 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.
g. A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on board requires equipment specially designed
for marine use.
GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
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The charger should be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock. This charger is equipped with an electric cord having an
equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
DANGER. Never alter the AC cord or plug provided - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician. Improper connection can result in a risk of an electric shock. This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt
circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in FIGURE (A). A temporary adapter, which looks like the
adapter illustrated in FIGURE (C), may be used to connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle, as shown in FIGURE (B), until a
properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician.
DANGER. Before using an adapter as illustrated, be certain that the
center screw of the outlet plate is grounded. The green-colored rigid ear
GROUNDED
OUTLET
or lug extending from the adapter must be connected to a properly
grounded outlet - make certain it is grounded. If necessary, replace the
original outlet cover plate screw with a longer screw that will secure the
adapter ear or lug to the outlet cover plate and make ground connection
to grounded outlet.
NOTE: USE OF AN ADAPTER IS NOT ALLOWED IN CANADA. IF A GROUNDING TYPE RECEPTACLE IS NOT AVAILABLE,
DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE UNTIL THE PROPER OUTLET IS INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
GROUNDING METHODS
COVER OF GROUNDED
OUTLET BOX
(A)
ADAPTER
(B)
ADAPTER
GROUNDING
MEANS
(C)
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