Guest 2608A-B-01 Trolling Charger Series Owner's Manual

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Trolling Charger Series

OWNER’S MANUAL

ON BOARD BATTERY CHARGERS

Models Amperage No. Of Banks Volts
2608A-B-01

6 Amps 1 Banks 12

See Connection diagrams for warnings.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the charger.
Read the entire manual before using. Also read all instructions and cautions for and
on the charger, batteries and equipment in the vicinity of the batteries.

1.INTRODUCING THE CHARGER

The Guest model 2608A-B-01 is designed to both recharge your batteries, and
extend your battery’s life in applications where it is stored for long periods of time.
The 2608A-B-01 is a “2-stage” electronic, completely automatic, lightweight, silent,
battery charger and produces 12 Volts DC at a full 6 Amps, while using much less AC
current than other charger types. Unlike automotive “trickle” chargers, the 2608A-B­01 will not boil off the electrolytes in properly installed and maintained batteries.
When the charger is attached to your batteries and plugged into a standard 115 Volt /
60 Hz AC outlet, the red and green LED’s let you know the unit is

recharging

and

maintaining

your batteries. This sophisticated device is ideal for recharging and
maintaining the 12VDC batteries in your boat, electric vehicle or cart, ATV,
snowmobile or motorcycle.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNINGS

THIS CHARGER SHOULD BE USED TO CHARGE ONLY LEAD ACID OR GEL CELL
TYPE BATTERIES. USE ON OTHER BATTERY TYPES MAY EXPLODE AND CAUSE
PERSONAL INJURY.

RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES! WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF LEAD ACID
BATTERIES IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING
NORMAL OPERATION. THEREFORE IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT
EACH TIME BEFORE USING YOUR CHARGER YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
EXACTLY.

Personal Safety Precautions

Adhere to the following personal safety precautions when installing or working with
the chargers:

1. Someone should be within voice range or close enough to come to your aid when

you work near a lead-acid battery.

2. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin,

clothing, or eyes.

3. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while

working near a battery.

4. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash them immediately with soap and

water. If acid enters the eye, flood the eye with cold, running water for at least ten
minutes and get medical attention.

5. Never smoke or allow an open flame in the vicinity of the battery.

6. Do not drop a metal tool onto the battery. It may spark, short circuit the battery

and may cause an explosion.

7. Remove all personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches

when working near a lead-acid battery. A battery can produce short circuit
currents high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.

Preparing to Charge Precautions

Before charging a battery with the charger, read the following precautions:

1. Do

NOT

operate the charger if the cables or an LED is damaged.

2. Make sure all accessories on the product you are charging are

OFF

.

3. If the battery or batteries must be removed from the product, always remove the

grounded terminal from the battery first.

4. Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is being

charged. Gas can be forcefully blown away using a piece of cardboard or other
non-metallic material as a “hand fan”.

5. Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with

eyes.

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6. Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches levels specified by the

battery manufacturer, if applicable. Do not overfill. For a battery without cell caps,
carefully follow the manufacturer’s recharging instructions.

7. Never allow the ring terminals to touch each other.

8.

NEVER

charge a frozen battery.

AC Connection and Grounding Precautions

DANGER

DO NOT OPERATE THIS CHARGER WITH A TWO BLADED ADAPTER PLUG OR
EXTENSION CORD. DOING SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.

AFTER SECURING THE BATTERY CONNECTIONS, PLUG THE AC LINE CORD INTO
AN AVAILABLE AC OUTLET THAT IS PROTECTED BY A GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT
INTERRUPTER (GFCI) BREAKER.

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of shock, connect only to a properly grounded outlet.

NOTE:

AC Line Cord color coding is EU style. Line = Brown, Neutral = Blue, Ground

= Green

2.INSTALLING THE CHARGER

Choosing Charging Location

The charger should have at least eight inches of unobstructed area on all sides of
the unit for effective cooling. The case of this charger will become warm during
operation. Because the charger is convection cooled (airflow over the back of the
charger), the optimum mounting position for the charger is vertical. Mounting on its
back on a horizontal surface may cause the charger to slightly reduce amperage
output due to the thermal protection built in. Do not install the charger on carpeted,
upholstered, or varnished surfaces.

Mounting the Charger

1. Use corrosion resistant ¼” dia. bolts, backed by a flat washer, and secured to the

mounting surface with a split-ring lock washer.

2. Hold the charger to the mounting surface and mark the holes.

3. Remove the charger and drill the mounting holes.

4. Align the charger and assemble the mounting hardware. Secure.

Making DC Connections

Check polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS., P, +) battery post usually
has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG., N, -) post. Connect Red charger
output wire to POSITIVE post, Black charger wire to NEGATIVE. See below diagrams
for more details.

Battery Size Recommendations

The recommended maximum battery size per 6 amp bank is 72AH.