Mäktig 710165, 710135 Owner's Manual

INTELLIGENT BATTERY

CHARGER/MAINTAINER

OWNER’S MANUAL

Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to

follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions
may result in serious personal injury.

Part No 710165

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Keep away from WATER – FIRE - SMOKE!

Recharge the unit before using it!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................... 2

2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ……………………..…….... 3

3. AC ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS........................... 5

PLUGGING IT IN …………………………..…………... 5
USING AN EXTENSION CORD ……….……….…….. 5

4. PREPARING TO CHARGE………............................ 6

CHARGER LOCATION …………………………..….... 6

BATTERY PREPARATION ..…………………..……... 6
BATTERY INSTALLED IN A VEHICLE ……………... 7
BATTERY REMOVED FROM VEHICLE ……..…….. 8

5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................. 9

6. CHARGER FEATURES ............................................ 9

7. BATTERY CHARGING TIMES ................................. 10

8. MAINTENANCE AND CARE ………………………….. 11

1. INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of this top quality Mäktig product!
Thank you for purchasing this top quality Mäktig Intelligent Battery

Charger/Maintainer. Your innovative 2 Amp charger/Maintainer keeps 12V
batteries charged while maintaining top performance. It works with Gel and
AGM batteries to maintain charge in stored batteries without having to
disconnect the battery from vehicles, boats, motorcycles and more.

Your unit offers reverse polarity/short circuit/over temperature protection and
features LED indicators to show status for charging, floating and reverse
polarity. It also includes ring terminal and clamp wiring.

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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Three-stage battery charging：

STAGE 1 – Bulk Charge: Delivers maximum charging amperage to "wake

up" any serviceable 12V battery and allows for quick engine starting. When
battery reaches a maximum safe predetermined voltage, the charger will
automatically move into Stage 2 of the charging process.

STAGE 2 – Absorption Charge: Maintains the maximum possible charge at
a constant, safe, predetermined voltage. During this phase, the charging
voltage remains constant, while the actual charging current is reduced to
allow for the maximum proper internal chemical energy transfer. At the end
of Stage 2, the charger will automatically move to Stage 3.

STAGE 3 – Float Charge: Voltage is automatically maintained and reduced
to a predetermined level while current is adjusted for a safe, effective battery
charge.

The Automatic Float Charge feature is ideal for maintaining a battery. It
automatically tops off battery as needed, to keep battery fully charged all the
time.

2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 OF THE
UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT BEFORE EVERY USE

, YOU READ AND

FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED.

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TO REDUCE RISK OF BATTERY EXPLOSION, FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS AND THOSE PUBLISHED BY THE BATTERY
MANUFACTURER.

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or objects associated with
the use of this product may expose you to lead. Wash hands after
handling.
 Read all instructions and cautions printed on the battery charger, battery

and vehicle or equipment using battery.

 Use the charger for charging lead-acid batteries only such as those

used in cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, etc. It is not intended to supply
power to a low-voltage electrical system or to charge dry-cell batteries
commonly used in household appliances such as radios, toys, camera,
etc. Charging dry-cell batteries may cause them to burst and cause
injury to persons and damage to property.

 Use of an attachment not recommended by the battery charger

manufacturer may result in the risk of fire or electrical shock.

 Do not disassemble charger. Take it to a qualified service professional

if service or repair is required. Incorrect assembly may result in fire or
electrical shock.

 To reduce risk of electrical shock, unplug the charger from the outlet

before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

 Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
 Never charge a frozen battery. If battery acid becomes frozen, bring

battery to a warm area and allow it to thaw before you begin charging.

 Never touch the battery clamps together when the charger is on. This

may cause a spark.

 Never operate a charger if it has received a hard blow, been dropped or

otherwise damaged. Take it to a qualified professional for inspection.

 Never pull out the plug by the cord when unplugging the charger as this

may cause damage to the cord or plug.

PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

 Make sure that someone is within range of your voice to come to your

aid if needed while you work with or are near a lead-acid battery.

 Wear complete eye and clothing protection when working with lead-acid

batteries.

 Avoid touching your eyes while working with a battery.

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