Associated Equipment 6065 User Manual

MODEL 6065

12 VOLT PARALLEL CHARGER

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Be sure to read and understand these Instructions before using this unit. Save these instructions. This manual contains
important safety, operating and maintenance instructions.

INTRODUCTION

Model 6065 battery charger is designed to charge one to ten 12 volt batteries in parallel. The multiple charge rates allow batteries to be
slow charged or fast charged at a rate not to exceed 30 amps output of the charger. The voltmeter allows you to adjust the charge rate
to compensate (see charging instructions).
This unit is not intended to be used as a car starting unit. The output leads are terminated in ring terminals and designed to be
permanently attached to a parallel charging rack.

1. DANGER - RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES

a. Working in the vicinity of a lead acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal battery operation. TI
may be ignited by a spark or flame and burn back through the vent hole and explode inside the battery cell. Such an explosion is
because pieces of the battery and battery acid may cause ,great harm to anyone in the immediate area. Battery acid will cause L~ skin
and eyes if not immediately washed off with fresh water. For this reason it is of utmost importance that each time before using your
charger you read this manual and following instructions exactly.
b. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and manufacturer of
any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of battery. Review cautionary markings on these products and on engine.

2. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

a. Always wear a face shield when working around lead-acid batteries. Avoid rubbing or touching eyes while working near batteries .
b. Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of a battery or engine.
c. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes. IF ACID ENTERS EYE, immediately
flood eyes with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately. Never use eye drops or other
medication unless ordered to by a doctor.
d. NEVER charge a frozen battery.
e. Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.
f. Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery. It might spark or short circuit battery or other electrical part 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-a can
produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.

h. Use 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 application. Do not use 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.

3. 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 damage.
Do not expose charger to rain or snow if specifically warned on the unit not to do so.
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.
To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger.
Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and
electric shock.
If extension cord must be used, make sure:

a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those of plug on charger;
b. That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition; and
c. If the length of the extension cord is less than 25 feet, use a 14 AWG cord. If 50 feet – 12 AWG, 150 feet – 8 AWG.
Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug. – replace them immediately.
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
service center.
Do not disassemble charger unless you are qualified to work on electrical products. If not, take it to a qualified service center when
service or repair is required. Incorrect assembly may result in risk of electrical shock or fire. To reduce the risk of electric shock,
unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.

4 PREPARING TO CHARGE

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

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

b. Be sure area around battery is welt ventilated while 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 battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
d. Add distilled water

from cells. Do not overfill. For a battery without cell caps, carefully follow manufacturer’s recharging instructions.
e. Study all battery manufacturers specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging and

recommended rate of charge.

5

CHARGER LOCATION

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

not set a battery on top of charger

DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS

6.
a. Connect and disconnect DC output clamps only after setting charger switches on OFF position and removing AC cord from
electric outlet.

Never allow clamps to touch each other.
b. Attach clamps
clamps from slipping

7. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY

CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION

a. Position AC and DC cords to reduce risk or damage by hood, door, or moving engine parts.

b. Slay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to persons.
c. Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS,P, +) battery post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG,N,-) post.

d. Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If negative post is grounded to chassis (as in most

vehicles), see item e. If positive post in grounded to the chassis, see item f.

e. For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clamp from battery charger to POSITIVE(POS,P, +) ungrounded post

of battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to vehicle chassis, heavy gauge metal part of frame, or engine block away
from battery. Do not connect clamp to carburetor. fuel lines, or sheet metal part of the frame.
For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE(BLACK) clip from battery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG,N,-) ungrounded
post of battery. Connect POSITIVE (RED) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery, Do not connect clip to
carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.

g. When disconnecting charger, turn switches to off, disconnect AC cord, remove clamp from vehicle chassis, and then remove

clamp from battery terminal.

h. See operating instructions for length of charge information.

8. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE

BATTERY EXPLOSION

a. Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS,P,+) battery post usually has a larger diameter than NEGATIVE(NEG,N,-) post.
b. Attach at least a 24 inch
c. Connect POSITIVE (RED charger clamp to POSITIVE (POS,P, +) post of battery.
d. Position yourself and free end of cables as far away from battery as possible-then connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clamp

to free end of cable.
e. Do not face battery when making final connection.
f. When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure and break first connection while

standing as far away from 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

9.
Charger should be grounded to reduce risk of electric shock. 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

in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by battery manufacturer. This helps purge excessive gas

to battery posts and twist or rock back and forth several times to make a good connection. This tends to keep

off terminals and helps to reduce risk of sparking.

. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY:

. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY:

long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to NEGATIVE (NEG,N,-) battery post.

DANGER. Never alter AC cord or plug provided-if it will not fit outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Improper

connection can result in a risk of an electric shock. The battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a
grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch A. A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated in sketch
C, may be used to connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle. as shown in sketch B, until a properly grounded outlet can be
installed by a qualified electrician.