Associated Equipment YA167B User Manual

MODEL YA167B

6/12 VOLT

BATTERY CHARGER

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 wet cell, lead-acid, automotive type rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may

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burst causing 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 the plug out of the receptacle 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. The pins on the plug of 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 electrical condition.
c. For an extension cord: 25 feet or less, use 14AWG; 25 to 50 feet, use 12AWG; 50 to 100 feet, use 10AWG; 100 to 150 feet, use 8AWG.

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 service

technician.

10. Do not disassemble the charger unless you are qualified to work on electrical products. Take the charger to a qualified service technician 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 form 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 THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID OR OTHER AUTOMOTIVE 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, those published by the battery manufacturer and those published by

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

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

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a. Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near an automotive battery.
b. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
c. Wear complete eye protection such as goggles or a face shield, and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near a battery.
d. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters the 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 may cause a spark, short circuit the battery,or damage other

electrical parts that may cause an explosion.

g. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with an automotive battery. An automotive

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

h. Use the charger for charging an automotive battery only. It is not intended to supply power to a low-voltage electrical system other than in

an automotive application. Do NOT use the battery charger for charging Dry-Cell, Alkaline, or Ni-Cad 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 it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it, always remove the grounded terminal from the battery first.

Make sure all the 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 nonmetallic material as a fan.

c. Clean the battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming into contact with eyes or other parts of the body.
d. Add distilled water to each cell until the battery acid reaches the level specified by the battery manufacturer. This helps purge

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

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

rates of charge.

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f. Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the vehicle owner's manual and make sure the output voltage selector switch

is set at the correct voltage. If the charger has an adjustable charge rate, charge the battery initially at the charger's lowest rate
for the battery.

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 could reach arcing devices within the charger and

result in as explosion.

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 to the charger 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 clamps only after setting the charger switches to the OFF position and removing the AC cord

from the electric outlet. Never allow the clamps to touch each other.

b. When attaching a clamp to a battery post, twist or rock the clamp back and forth several times to make a good connection. This

tends to keep the clamp from slipping off the terminals and helps to reduce the risk of sparking.

STOP/GO LITE INSTRUCTIONS

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When used properly, the STOP/GO LITE will indicate whether the clamp connections will be correct.
Connect the Positive (RED) clamp to the Positive (POS,+) battery post. Touch the contact button of
the Negative (Black) clamp to the other battery post. Observe the LED lights in the STOP/GO
LITE.

GREEN LIGHT:

The first connection is correct. Make the second clamp connection per the instructions in Section 7
or Section 8.

RED LIGHT:

The first connection made with the Positive (RED) clamp to the battery is incorrect. Attach the
Positive (RED) clamp to the other battery post and retest.

RED AND GREEN LIGHT:

The battery charger is turned on. Turn the charger "OFF" and retest.

NO LIGHT:

Check for a shorted or open battery. Clean corrosion from the clamp jaws and battery posts.
Retest. If still no light, use a voltmeter or other means to make certain you have property identified
the polarity of the battery posts. Then attach the clamps per the instructions, disregarding the
STOP/GO LITE.

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

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MAY CAUSE THE BATTERY TO EXPLODE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:

a. Read Section 6, STOP/GO LITE INSTRUCTIONS, before proceeding.
b. Position the AC and DC cords to reduce any risk of damage by the hood, doors, or moving engine parts.
c. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to persons.
d. Check the polarity of the battery posts. The Positive (POS,P,+) battery post usually has a larger diameter than the Negative (NEG,N,-

) battery post.

e. 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 f. If the positive post is grounded to the chassis, see item g.

f. For a Negative ground vehicle, double check the polarity of the battery terminals, refer to the STOP/GO LITE instructions. Connect

the Positive (RED) clamp from the battery charger to the Positive (POS,P,+) ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the Negative
(BLACK) clamp to the vehicle chassis, a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or the engine block, away from the battery. Do not
connect the clamp to the carburetor, fuel lines or sheet metal part of the frame.

g. For a Positive ground vehicle, double check the polarity of the battery terminals, refer to the STOP/GO LITE instructions. Attach the

Negative (BLACK) clamp to the Negative (NEG,N,-) ungrounded post of the battery. Attach the Positive (RED) clamp to the vehicle
chassis, a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or the engine block, away from the battery. Do not connect the clamp to the
carburetor, fuel lines or sheet metal part of the frame.

h. When disconnecting the charger, turn the switches to OFF, disconnect the AC cord, remove the clamp from the vehicle chassis, and

then remove the clamp from the battery terminal.

i. See section 10, LENGTH OF CHARGE, for information on length and rate of charge.

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

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MAY CAUSE THE BATTERY TO EXPLODE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:

a. Read Section 6, STOP/GO LITE INSTRUCTIONS, before proceeding.
b. Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) usually has a larger diameter

than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.

c. Double check the polarity of the battery posts, refer to the STOP/GO LITE instructions. Attach at

least a 24 inch long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery
post to allow the final connection to be made away from the battery.

d. Connect the POSITIVE (RED) charger clamp to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of the battery.
e. Position yourself and the free end of the cable as far away from the battery as possible while

connecting the NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clamp to the free end of cable. Refer to the illustration.

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

use.

EARTHING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS

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