Century ES-8000, ES-6000, ES-8500, ES-6500 User Manual

Century

Battery Charger

PORTABLEPOWERSOURCE

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MODELS:

ES-6000
ES-6500

ES-8000
ES-8500

© CMC June 2000 Form No. 842-279-000 Rev. A

INTRODUCTION

unit has a sealed lead acid battery that should be kept at full charge. Recharge

immediately after each use, and every three months if not used.

a full charge may cause the battery life to be reduced greatly. This

mit contains a smart circuit which allows it to be left on charge continuously without

Jamage.

CONGRATULATIONS. You have just purchased the finest quality

source and engine starters on the market. We have taken numerous

in quality control and in our manufacturing processes to ensure that your

product arrives in top condition, and that it will perform to your satisfaction. In the rare

event that your portable power source contains a damaged or missing item, does not
perform as specified, or requires warranty service, DO NOT RETURN YOUR

PORTABLE POWER SOURCE TO THE STORE.
Please call our TOLL FREE NUMBER in the United States (800-328-2921), or Canada

(800-668-8642) and ask for Technical Service. Our technical service representative

will expedite delivery of your pad. If your product needs warranty service, our technical
service representative will help you obtain the fastest remedy possible under the
warranty. Save your purchase receipt, it is required for warranty service.

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1. 12Vdc Power Receptacle 7. Case

2. Test Button 8. Flexible Heavy Duty Cables

3. State of Charge Indicators 9. Heavy Duty Clamps

4. CHARGED indicator (charge complete) 10. Wall Charger

5. Safety Storage Holsters 11. Inverter (optional)

6. Charging Socket 12. Power Charging Cord (optional)

Figure 1. PortablePowerSourceandAccessories

Consumer: Retain these instructionsfor future use. Read all instructions

carefully before using this portable power soume.

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PORTABLE POWER
SOURCE FEATURES

Provides plenty of power for starting
vehicles. More than enough to start

most cars. May also be used in
DEEP CYCLE applications.

• The portable power soume will

power most 12 Vdc accessories
equipped with a male cigar lighter
plug. The dc outlet has automatic
overload protection.

• Test switch and LED lights. State o!

the art circuit. For a complete test,

push test button for 10 seconds, if
the three red lights stay on, the

portable power source is fully
charged.

• Safety storage holsters prevent
accidental sparking of clamps and

rotate 90° for easy damp removal.

Cable grooves lock the cables for
clean storage. (No unsightly

dangling wires).

The portable power source contains

the latest technology with its sealed

non-spillable battery. The portable
power source may be stored in any
position.

Accessories

1. Wall charger (see 10, Figure 1)

• ES-6000:

ESA-26
(1.5 Amp 12 Vdc Charger)

• ES-8000:
ESA-210
(0.75 Amp 24 Vdc Charger)

ES-6500 & ES-8500:
(varies by country)

2, Inverter (sold separately, see 11,

Figure 1)

ES-6000 & ES-6500:

SBPI-175, SBPI-300, SBPI-600

(12 VDC to 120 VAC)

Note: Use of an inverter using 240 watts

or more requires the connection to
be made through the clamps instead

of the 12 Vdc power receptacle,

3. Optional power charging cord (see
12, Figure 1)

• ES-6000 & ES-6500:
ESA-21

SAFETY SUMMARY

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS-- This
manual contains important safety and
operating instructions.

Contains sealed,
non-spillable lead

acid battery. Must
be disposed of properly.

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION

WARNING

RISK OF EXPLOSIVE
GASES,

Working in the vicinity of a lead acid
battery is dangerous. Batteries

generate explosive gases during
normal battery operation. For this

reason, it is essential that you read
this manual and follow the

instructions exactly.

• To reduce risk of battery explosion,
follow these instructions and those

published by battery manufacturer

and manufacturer of any equipment

you intend to use in vicinity of

battery. Review cautionary marking
on these products and on engine.

• Someone should be within range of
your voice or close enough to come
to your aid when you work near a

lead-acid battery.
Have plenty offresh water and soap

nearby in case battery acid contacts
skin, clothing, or eyes.

Wear complete eye protection and
clothing protection. Avoid touching
eyes while working near battery.

If battery acid contacts skin or

clothing, wash immediately with

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