DSR Pro series, DSR15 Owner's Manual

0099001997-00

MODEL

DSR15

Battery Charger/Maintainer

OWNERS MANUAL

PLEASE SAVE THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND READ BEFORE EACH USE.

This manual will explain how to use the charger safely and effectively. Please
read and follow these instructions and precautions carefully.

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Markings and symbols

Read manual

before using product..

Do not

expose to

rain or snow.

Protect your

eyes.

Never smoke

or allow ames

and sparks.

Wear protective

clothing.

Keep out

of reach of

children.

Risk of

explosive gases.

Disconnect the mains

cable before connecting

or disconnecting

the clamps.

Risk of electric

shock.

Use in a

well-ventilated

area.

1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

This manual will show you how to use your
charger safely and effectively. Please read,
understand and follow these instructions
and precautions carefully, as this manual
contains important safety and operating
instructions. The safety messages used
throughout this manual contain a signal
word, a message and an icon.

The signal word indicates the level of the
hazard in a situation.

DANGER

Indicates an imminently

hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury to the operator or bystanders.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury to the operator or bystanders.

IMPORTANT

Indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in damage to the
equipment or vehicle or property damage.

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK OR FIRE.

1.1 Read the entire manual before using this

product. Failure to do so could result in
serious injury or death.

1.2 Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge
unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Children shall not
play with the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.

1.3 An extension cord should not be used
unless absolutely necessary. Use of an
improper extension cord could result in a

risk of re and electric shock. If an extension

cord must be used, make sure:

• The pins on the plug of the extension cord
are the same number, size and shape as
those of the plug on the charger.

• The extension cord is properly wired and in
good electrical condition.

• The wire size is large enough for the
AC ampere rating of the charger as

specied in section 7.3.

1.4 To reduce the risk of damage to the electric
plug or cord, pull by the plug rather than
the cord when disconnecting the charger.

1.5 Do not operate the charger with a
damaged cord or plug. If the supply cord
is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly

qualied persons in order to avoid a

hazard.

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

a qualied service person.

1.7 Do not disassemble the charger; take it to

a qualied service person when service

or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly

may result in a risk of re or electric shock.

WARNING

RISK OF
EXPLOSIVE GASES.

1.8 WORKING IN THE 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 YOU
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH
TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER.

1.9 To reduce the risk of a battery explosion,
follow these instructions and those published
by the battery manufacturer and the
manufacturer of any equipment you intend to
use in the vicinity of the battery. Review the

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cautionary markings on these products and
on the engine.

1.10 This charger employs parts, such as
switches and circuit breakers, that tend
to produce arcs and sparks. If used in a
garage, locate this charger 18 inches

(46 cm) or more above oor level.

WARNING

Do not use with non­rechargeable batteries. Use only with
lead-acid type rechargeable batteries.

IMPORTANT

Do not start the vehicle with
the charger connected to the AC outlet, or it
may damage the charger and your vehicle.

2. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

RISK OF
EXPLOSIVE GASES.

2.1 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.

2.2 Be extra cautious, to reduce the risk of
dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It
might spark or short-circuit the battery or
other electrical part that may cause an
explosion.

2.3 Use this charger for charging only LEAD-

ACID batteries with 3 cells (6V) or 6 cells

(12V) and rated capacities of 5-180Ah. It is
not intended to supply power to a low voltage
electrical system other than in a starter­motor 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.

2.4 NEVER charge a frozen battery.

2.5 Consider having someone nearby to come

to your aid when you work near a lead-acid
battery. Have plenty of fresh water and soap
nearby in case battery acid contacts your
skin, clothing or eyes.

2.6 If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing,
immediately wash the area with soap and
water. If acid enters your eye, immediately

ood the eye with cold running water for at

least 10 minutes and get medical attention
right away. If battery acid is accidentally
swallowed, drink milk, the whites of eggs
or water. DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek
medical attention immediately.

3. PREPARING TO CHARGE

WARNING

RISK OF CONTACT

WITH BATTERY ACID.
BATTERY ACID IS A HIGHLY
CORROSIVE SULFURIC ACID.

3.1 Remove all cord wraps and uncoil the

cables prior to using the battery charger.

3.2 If it is necessary to remove the battery from
the vehicle to charge it, always remove

the grounded terminal rst. Make sure all

of the accessories in the vehicle are off, to
prevent arcing.

3.3 Clean the battery terminals before charging
the battery. During cleaning, keep airborne
corrosion from coming into contact with
your eyes, nose and mouth. Use baking
soda and water to neutralize the battery
acid and help eliminate airborne corrosion.
Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth.

3.4 Add distilled water to each cell until the

battery acid reaches the level specied by
the battery manufacturer. Do not overll.

For a battery without removable cell caps,
such as valve regulated lead-acid batteries
(VRLA), carefully follow the manufacturer’s
recharging instructions.

3.5 Read, understand and follow all instructions
for the charger, battery, vehicle and
any equipment used near the battery
and charger. Study all of the battery

manufacturer’s specic precautions while

charging and recommended rates of charge.

3.6 Determine the voltage of the battery by
referring to the vehicle owner’s manual.
This charger is equipped with Auto Voltage
Detection of 6 or 12 volts.

3.7 Make sure that the charger cable clips make
tight connections.

4. CHARGER LOCATION

WARNING

RISK OF EXPLOSION
AND CONTACT WITH
BATTERY ACID.

4.1 During charging, the battery must be placed

in a well ventilated area.

4.2 The appliance incorporates an earth
connection for functional purposes only.

4.3 Locate the charger as far away from the
battery as the DC cables permit.

4.4 Never place the charger directly above
the battery being charged; gases from the
battery will corrode and damage the charger.

4.5 Do not set the battery on top of the charger.

4.6 Never allow battery acid to drip onto the

charger when reading the electrolyte

specic gravity or lling the battery.

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5. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE

WARNING

A SPARK NEAR THE

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

5.1 Position the AC and DC cables to reduce

the risk of damage by the hood, door and
moving or hot engine parts. NOTE: If it is
necessary to close the hood during the
charging process, ensure that the hood
does not touch the metal part of the battery
clips or cut the insulation of the cables.

5.2 Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and
other parts that can cause injury.

5.3 Check the polarity of the battery posts. The
POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually
has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE
(NEG, N, -) post.

5.4 Determine which post of the battery is
grounded (connected) to the chassis.
The battery terminal not connected to the

chassis has to be connected rst. The other

connection is to be made to the chassis,
remote from the battery and fuel line. The
battery charger is then to be connected to
the supply mains. See steps 5.5 and 5.6.

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

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

5.7 Connect charger AC supply cord to
electrical outlet.

5.8 After charging, disconnect the battery
charger from the supply mains. Then
remove the chassis connection and then
the battery connection.

5.9 See Calculating Charge Time for length of
charge information.

6. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE

WARNING

A SPARK NEAR THE

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

6.1 Check the polarity of the battery posts. The

POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually
has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE
(NEG, N, -) post.

6.2 Attach at least a 24-inch (61 cm) long
6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to
the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post.

6.3 Connect the POSITIVE (RED) charger clip
to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of the
battery.

6.4 Position yourself and the free end of
the cable you previously attached to the

NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post as far
away from the battery as possible – then
connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger
clip to the free end of the cable.

6.5 Do not face the battery when making the

nal connection.

6.6 Connect charger AC supply cord to
electrical outlet.

6.7 When disconnecting the charger, always
do so in the reverse order of the connecting

procedure and break the rst connection

while as far away from the battery as
practical.

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