Guest 2606a, 2606A-B, 2612A Owner's Manual

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12V BATTERY

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MODEL 2606A

MODEL 2606A-B

6 AMP PORTABLE BATTERY CHARGER

OWNER’S MANUAL

Connections at a glance:

The Guest MTC Model 2606A is designed to be used as a general purpose charger for lead acid
batteries (flooded cell or AGM types) and gel cell batteries. We recommend that you set up the
charger near the battery you wish to charge, and make connections in the following order:

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1. Charger POS (red wire with fuse) to battery “ + “.

2. Charger NEG (black wire) to battery “ – “.

3. Plug AC line cord into a GFCI protected wall socket.

4. Remove connections in the reverse order.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

1. INTRODUCING THE CHARGER

The GUEST MTC 2606A is designed to both recharge your battery, and extend your
battery’s life in applications where it is stored for long periods of time. The 2606A is a
“3-stage” electronic battery charger. Rainproof, lightweight, silent, completely
automatic, and reverse polarity protected, it produces 12 Volts DC at a full 6 Amps,
while using much less AC current than older chargers. Unlike automotive “trickle”
chargers, the 2606A will not boil off the electrolyte in properly installed and maintained
batteries. When the 2606A is attached to your battery 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 battery. This sophisticated device is ideal for recharging and
maintaining the 12VDC battery in your boat, electric vehicle or cart, ATV, snowmobile
or motorcycle.

2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

WARNINGS

THIS CHARGER SHOULD BE USED TO CHARGE ONLY 12VOLT DC LEAD ACID
OR GEL CELL TYPE BATTERY SYSTEMS. USE ON OTHER THAN A 12 VDC
SYSTEM CAN CAUSE THE BATTERY TO EXPLODE AND CAUSE PERSONAL
INJURY.

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

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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 input or output 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.

6.

If you are using a non-sealed battery, add distilled water in each cell until battery
acid reaches levels specified by the battery manufacturer. Do not overfill. For a
battery without cell caps, carefully follow the manufacturer’s recharging instructions.

7.

NEVER charge a frozen battery.

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