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12/24V 10A AUTO HF CHARGER
/ HOUSEHOLD CHARGER
For use with machines having Code Numbers:
11866
Model K3234-1
10/6/2A 12V, 6/2A 24V High Frequency Charger
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Date Purchased
Code: (ex: 10859)
IM10157 | Issue D ate Sept-13
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CENTURY EQUIPMENT
2345 Murphy Blvd.•Gainesville, Ga.•30505
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety.......................................................................................................................................... i, ii
SAFETY INFORMATION ......................................................................................................i
SHOCK HAZARDS ...............................................................................................................i
EXPLOSIVE GAS
BATTERY EXPLOSION HAZARDS......................................................................................ii
FIRE HAZARDS ....................................................................................................................
BATTERY ACID HAZARDS............................................................................
MOVING PARTS HAZARDS ................................................................................................
BURN HAZARDS ..................................................................................................................
Installation.......................................................................................................................Section A
HOW BATTERIES CHARGE .........................................
SPARK PREVENTION, DEEPLY-DISCHARGED ...............................................................A-1
LEAD-CALCIUM BATTERIES ......................................................................................A-1
DEEPLY-DISCHARGED LEAD CALCIUM BATTERIES...............................................A-1
CHARGER PREPARATION.................................................................................................A-2
CHARGER
PROVIDE REQUIRED POWER...........................................................................................A-2
EXTENSION CORDS ...................................................................................................A-2
BATTERY PREPARATION ........................................................................
Operation.........................................................................................................................Section B
DESCRIPTION .....................................................................................................................B-1
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ..........................................................................................B-1
OPERATION………………………………………………………………………………………. B-2
CONTROL SETTING INSTRUCTIONS
RATE AND VOLTAGE SELECTION…………………………………………..………... B-2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................B-2
CONNECTING TO BATTERIES INSTALLED IN VEHICLES………………………... B-2
CONNECTING TO BATTERIES OUTSIDE A VEHICLE .....................................................B-3
CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS ..............................................................................................B-3
READING AN AMMETER ....................................................................................................B-4
CHARGER CARE………………………………………………………………………………… B-5
HAZARDS ...............................................................................................i
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......................................................A-1
PLACEMENT .............................................................................................A-2
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Troubleshooting ....... ....... ............................................................................... Section E
CHARGER LOGIC ................................................................................................................E-1
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART…………………………………………………………………...E-2
Congratulations on the purchase of your new battery charger. We wish to
acknowledge Underwriters Laboratories (U/L) for contributing the following important safety precautions. Please read and retain
instructions for the continued safe use of your new charger.
This manual contains important safety information. DO NOT OPERATE
this equipment UNTIL YOU HAVE READ this safety summary!
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE
SAFETY
The following safety information is provided as guidelines to help you
operate your new battery charger under the safest possible conditions.
Any equipment that uses electrical power can be potentially dangerous
to use when safety or safe handling instructions are not known or not
followed. The following safety information is provided to give the user the
information necessary for safe use and operation.
INFORMA
TION
A procedure step preceded by WARNING is an indication that the next
step contains a procedure that might be injurious to a person if proper
s
afety precautions are not heeded.
A procedure preceded by a CAUTION is an indication that the next step
contains a procedure that might damage the equipment being used.
A NOTE may be used before or after a procedure step to highlight or
explain something in that step.
SHOCK HAZARDS
1. This battery charger is intended for indoor use only. Do not expose
the charger to rain or snow.
2. NEVER attempt to charge a marine (boat) battery while the boat is
on or near the water. A boat must be on a traile
before attempting to charge its battery(s). The boat
battery charging instructions must be followed exactly.
3. NEVER set the charger, output cable or clamps, or ac power cord
plug in water or on wet surfaces.
4. NEVER use this charger on a pier or dock. Charger could fall
water, creating an electric shock hazard.
5. NEVER attempt to plug in or operate the battery charger with defective or damaged wires, power cord, or power cord plug. Have any of
these parts that are defective or damaged replaced by qualified personnel IMMEDIATELY.
6. NEVER attempt to plug in the charger or operate its controls with wet
hands or while standing in water.
7. NEVER alter the ac power cord or power cord plug provided with the
battery charger.
8. NEVER use an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery
charger charger.manufacturer for use with this specific model battery
r and located indoors
manufacturer’s
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hese
9. NEVER operate this battery charger if it has received a sharp blow,
been dropped, or similarly damaged, unt
and/or repaired by qualified service personnel.
il after being inspec
10. NEVER disassemble this battery charger. Take the battery charger
to qualified service personnel when service or repair is needed.
11. ALWAYS plug in and unplug the ac power cord by grasping t
power cord plug, NOT THE POWER CORD, to reduce risk of damaging power cord.
12. ALWAYS remove personal metal items such as rings,
and watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A
battery can pr
or any jewelry to metal causing a severe burn.
13. ALWAYS unplug the battery charger from the ac outletbef
attempting any cleaning or maintenance. Turning the charger’s control(s) OFF, alone, will not remove all electricity from the charger.
14. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary.
Use of an improper extension cord could result in a fire or elec
shock. If an extension cord
must be used, make sure that:
a. the pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number,
size, and shape as those of the plug on the charger,
oduce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring
b. the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condi-
tion, and
c. the wire size is large enough for the length of cord as specified in
the following chart:
Length in feet: 25 50 100 150
cord AWG size: 18 18
16 14
1. Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous. Batteries
in
EXPLOSIVE GAS HAZARDS
generate explosive gasses during normal operations and, at an even
higher level, during charging.
If anything is allowed to ignite these gasses, the battery may
explode, sending pieces of the battery and extremely caustic battery
acid out in all directions and with extreme force. Since just the slightest spark is sufficient to ignite these gasses, it is of U
IMPORTANCE that you read this manual and follow the instructions
exactly, before using your battery charger each time.
2. NEVER operate this battery charger near any fuel tanks or gas cylin-
ders. This charger can produce sparks that could ignite gasses and
cause an explosion.
3. NEVER attempt to permanently mount this battery charger on a
marine or recreational vehicle.
4. NEVER attempt to connect this charger’s output cables directly t
the battery(s) in the bilge or engine compartment of a boat. Follow
the boat manufacturer’
s battery charging instructions exactly
SAFETY
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BATTERY EXPLOSION HAZARDS
1. To reduce the risk of battery explosion, read, understand, and follow
these instructions, those published by the battery manufacturer, and
those of the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use near the
battery. Review cautionary markings on these products and on the
engine. If unable to determine the battery manufacturer’s requirements for charging, always charge the battery with the cell caps in
place. In addition, make certain that anyone else that u
equipment, or is a bystander in the vicinity of a chargingbatt
understands and follows these safety instructions as well.
2. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery
or engine.
3. NEVER operate the battery charger in a closed-in area or
ventilation in any way.
4. NEVER charge a frozen battery as battery explosion can result.
5. NEVER connect BOTH battery charger clamps DIRECTLY to the two
posts of the same battery. See OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS f
connection procedure
s.
6. NEVER charge batteries other than a LEAD-ACID type. Especially,
DO NOT use for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used
ys and home appliances. These batteries may burst and
with to
cause injury to persons or damage property.
7. NEVER allow the dc output clamps to touch each other.
8. ALWAYS be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping amet
object, such as a tool, onto or near the battery. Doing so could produce a spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical part that
could cause an explosion.
9. ALWAYS make sure the area around a battery is well
while it is being charged. Gas can be forcefully blown away by using
a piece of cardboard or other non-metallic material as a fan.
10. ALWAYS make sure that the ac power cord is unplugged from the
ac outlet or extension cord BEFORE connecting or
the battery charger clamps, to prevent arcing or burning.
11. ALWAYS locate the battery charger as far away from the battery as
the dc output cables will permit.
12. ALWAYS twist or rock charger clamps back and forth several times
on the battery post and the other point of connection at the time of
initial connection. This helps keep the clamps from slipping off their
points of connection which helps reduce the risk of sparking.DO
NOT rock the clamp connected to the battery post AFTER the second connection (at a point away from the battery) is made or sparking may occur at the battery post.
13. ALWAYS check the cable and wire connections at the battery(s) for
tightness - BEFORE STARTING TO CHARGE. A loose connection
can cause sparks or excessive heating which could cause a battery
explosion.
ses
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ventilated
disconnecting
14. ALWAYS make sure the battery compartment is open and well ventilated before charging.
FIRE HAZARDS
1. NEVER use an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery
charger manufacturer for use with your specific model charger.
2. NEVER disassemble the battery charger; take it to qualified service
t
his
ery
personnel when service or repair is needed.
,
3. ALWAYS make sure that the ac power cord is unplugged from the ac
outlet or extension cord, BEFORE connecting or disconnecting t
battery charger clamps, to prevent arcing or burning.
t
1. ALWAYS have someone within range of your voice and close
or
BATTERY ACID HAZARDS
enough to quickly come to your aid when working near a lead-acid
battery.
2. ALWAYS have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery
acid contacts eyes, skin, or clothing.
3. ALWAYS wear complete eye and clothing protection and
touching eyes while working with a battery.
4. ALWAYS act QUICKLY if contact with battery acid is made. If acid
contacts skin or clothing, wash IMMEDIATELY with soap and water.
al
If acid
enters the eye, IMMEDIATELY flood the eye with running cold
water for at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention IMMEDIATELY.
MOVING
PARTS HAZARDS
1. NEVER connect the battery charger clamps to a vehicle when t
engine is running.
2. ALWAYS stay clear of fan blades, fan belts, pulleys and other mov-
ing engine parts when working near an engine. Moving engine parts
can cause severe personal injury including dismemberment.
3. ALWAYS make sure that the battery charger cables and clamps are
positioned so they will not come in
parts.
1. NEVER lean on or rest against the engine or cooling system parts
2. ALWAYS stay clear of the cooling system, engine, and engine mani-
BURN HAZARDS
when the vehicle is running.
fold. These engine components get very hot and retain heat for a long
time. Touching any of these components can cause severe burns.
contact with any moving engine
SAFETY
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avoid
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10/6/2A 12V, 6/2A 24V High Frequency Charger
HOW BATTERIES
charger DOES
A
makes a limited amount
draws as much
the rated output current capability of the
NOT
of it
CHARGE
FORCE current
of
current available and the battery
as
it
needs, up
into a
to or
slightly greater
charger.
battery
The
closer a battery
more charging current
begins,
register
move
charged. KEEP
amount
battery,
on a
toward
toward
of
amperage being drawn from
not
what the charger
is to zero
it will want to
dead battery,
the high end of the
zero as the
IN
MIND,
charge (dead battery),
the
battery becomes more
the
is
capable of
draw. When charging
chargers ammeter
ammeter scale
ammeter registers
the
charger
delivering.
NOTE:
the
condition
charged.
A slow
battery during
bubbling sound
and just
may be
the
charging process.
another indicator
heard coming
This is a
the
battery
To
reduce
thoroughly read this instruction
the
risk
of
battery overcharging,
manual.
it is
important
SPARK PREVENTION
MAKE SURE
especially during charging.
explosive gasses produced
understand, and follow the safety information provided
SAFETY SUMMARY section
ing to work with or near
For
more information about batteries
contact Battery Council International
request their BATTERY SERVICE MANUAL, which
able for a nominal
no
sparks
a
charge.
or
flames occur
It
takes
by a
of
this manual before attempt-
lead-acid
battery.
near the battery,
very little to
lead-acid battery. Read,
and
battery charging,
at
(312) 644-6610,
than
the
will
and
fully
the
by the
from
normal
is being
ignite
the
in the
and
is avail-
INSTALLATION
DEEPLY-DISCHARGED LEAD-CALCIUM BATTERIES
- it
Some modern batteries can cause charging problems
have been deeply discharged. The plates
began sulfating quickly, forming
charge.
(or zero)
such
accept a charge.
to
This
condition
ammeter reading. A deeply discharged battery
as this
may take
will be
as
long
a
indicated
as 4 to 8
in
barrier
by a
hours before
to
if they
these batteries
accepting
extremely
a
low
it will
A-1
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