Xtreme Charge
Recover y
1 6 A
HD Recovery Charger
XCR-20
16 Amp 12-Volt
Battery Recovery Charger and Desulfator
Integral Press-and-Pull latches Dent-resistant, shatter-resistant case
AC Power Input
On/OFF Switch
Heavy-duty
battery clamps
Charge
status
indicators
Soft-grip
overlay handle
■ Includes
• Heavy-duty battery clamps
• Removable AC power cord
• Instruction manual
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Battery test
indicators
Charge and pulse
indicators
Vortex™ purge valve
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■ SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for your Xtreme Charge
HD Recovery Charger.
Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by PulseTech Products may result in a risk
of re, electric shock, or injury to persons.
To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when
disconnecting charger.
An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper
extension cord could result in a risk of re and electric shock. If extension cord must be
used, make sure:
• Pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those of plug
on charger
• Extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition
• Wire size is large enough for ac ampere rating of the charger as specied:
Length Wire Gauge
25ft. 16 AWG
50 ft. 12 AWG
100 ft. 10 AWG
ALL EXTENSION CORDS
MUST BE UL RATED
Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug - replace the cord or plug immediately.
Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or otherwise damaged
in any way; take it to a qualied serviceman.
Caution: risk of danger
Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualied serviceman when service or repair is
required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electrical shock or re.
To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.
■ WARNING! - RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE
EXPLOSIVE GASSES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF
UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME BEFORE USING YOUR CHARGER, YOU READ THIS
MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
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To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by battery
manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of battery.
Review cautionary marking on these products and on engine.
■ PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS:
Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working
near battery.
Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when
you work near a lead-acid battery.
Have plenty of fresh water, soap and acid neutralizing agents (i.e. baking soda or ammonia)
nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid
enters eye, immediately ood eye with running cold water for a least 10 minutes and get
medical attention immediately.
NEVER smoke or allow a spark or ame in vicinity of battery or engine.
Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool on to battery. It might spark or
short-circuit battery or other electrical part that may cause an explosion.
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 to metal, causing a severe burn.
Use charger for charging a LEAD-ACID battery only. It is not intended to supply power to a
low voltage electrical system other than in a starter-motor application. Do not use battery
charger for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances.
These batteries may burst and a cause personal injury or property damage.
NEVER charge a frozen or obviously damaged battery.
■ PREPARING TO CHARGE:
Remove battery from vehicle to charge. Always remove grounded terminal from battery
rst. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc.
Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged. Gas can be
forcefully blown away by using a piece of cardboard or other nonmetallic material, such as
a fan.
Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming contact with eyes.
Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specied by battery
manufacturer. This helps purge excessive gas from cells. Do not overll. For a battery
without cell caps, carefully follow manufacturer’s recharging instructions.
Study all battery manufacturers’ specic precautions such as removing or not removing cell
caps while charging and recommended rates of charge.
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Determine voltage of battery and make sure it matches the output rating of the charger.
■ CHARGER LOCATION:
Locate charger as far away from battery as dc cables permit.
Never place charger directly above battery being charged; gases from battery will corrode
and damage charger.
Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading electrolyte specic gravity or
lling battery.
Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
Do not set a battery on top of charger.
■ GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD
CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS:
Charger should be grounded to reduce risk of electric shock. Charger is equipped with an
electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with
all local codes and ordinances.
DANGER! - Never alter AC cord or plug provided - if it will not t outlet, have proper outlet
installed by a qualied electrician. Improper connection can result in a risk of an electric
shock.
This battery charger is for use on a circuit having a nominal rating of 110-240 volts and
is factory-equipped with a specic electric cord and plug to permit connection to an
acceptable electric circuit. Make sure that the charger is connected to an outlet with the
same conguration as the plug. No adapter should be used with this charger.
■ DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS:
Connect and disconnect dc output clips only after setting charger switch to the off position
and removing ac cord from electric outlet. Never allow clips to touch each other.
Attach clips to battery and chassis as indicated in INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
■ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR
BATTERY MAY CAUSE THE BATTERY TO EXPLODE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SPARK NEAR
BATTERY:
• Position ac and dc cords to reduce risk of damage by hood, door, or moving engine parts.
• Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that can cause injury to persons.
• Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has larger
diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
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• Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If negative
post is grounded to chassis (as in most vehicles), or if positive post is grounded to the
chassis, see below.
• For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clip from battery charger to
POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to
vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor,
fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the frame or
engine block.
• For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from battery charger to
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE (RED) clip to vehicle
chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines or
sheet-metal body parts. Connect to heavy gage metal part of the frame or engine block.
• When disconnecting charger, turn switch to off, disconnect AC Cord, remove clip from
vehicle chassis, and then remove clip from battery terminal.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR BATTERY
MAY CAUSE THE BATTERY TO EXPLODE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SPARK NEAR BATTERY:
• Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger
diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
• Attach at least a 24-inch-long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to NEGATIVE (NEG,
N, -) battery post.
• Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of battery.
• Position yourself and free end of cable as far away from battery as possible - then
connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip to free end of cable.
• Do not face battery when making nal connection.
• When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure
and break rst connection while as far away from battery as practical.
• A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on board
requires equipment specially designed for marine use.
■ ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:
No assembly required
■ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
This charger is designed to accept input of 100-240 VAC, 3.0/1.5 A, 50/60 Hz. It is provided
with a 120 V North American IEC input cord. If using voltage other than 120 V, use a
properly rated, UL approved IEC Input cord. The charger is for conditioning and charging
12V batteries only with an output power of 14.8 V dc, 16 A max. It is designed to operate
0°C - 54°C and 10% - 85% humidity. Charger is for indoor/outdoor use. Do not expose to
rain during operation.
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Connect the charger in accordance with all instructions in this manual.
Turn on switch located adjacent to the IEC input connection. DO NOT TAMPER WITH OR
REMOVE SWITCH.
See INDICATORS section for explanation of the LED indicators.
■ INDICATORS:
The unit will conduct a self-test when the power is turned on. Each LED will illuminate to
confirm they are operating properly.
• ON - Charger is receiving proper input voltage.
• TEST - The charger is testing the battery’s condition.
• NO CONNECTION - The charger is not connected to a battery.
• BAD BATTERY - The battery connected is not recoverable.
• CHARGING - The charger is providing bulk charge to the battery.
• PULSING - Indicates the charger is applying reconditioning pulse to the battery.
• 25% - 75% - Indicates current state of charge.
• 100% - Charge complete. The charger is providing oat charge to maintain the
battery at 100% state of charge.
If all LEDs are ashing with an audible warning, battery connections are reversed polarity.
■ MAINTENANCE:
There is no maintenance of this charger to be performed by the user. All servicing should be
performed by qualied service personnel.
■ STORAGE:
Storage temperature -20°C - 90°C and 10% - 95% humidity.
■ SPECIFICATIONS:
Output Current: 14.8 V dc / 16 A dc max
Input: 100-240 VAC, 3.0/1.5 A, 50-60 Hz
Overcharge Protection: 100%
Reverse Polarity Protection
Connections: 2 heavy-duty output cables with industrial, plier-type battery clamps
Shipping Information: Weight – 10.3 lbs., Size – 15" X 12" X 8"
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PULSETECH PRODUCTS CORPORATION
Xtreme Recovery Charger
What Does This Warranty Cover? This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials in
this charger under normal use and service.
How Long Does The Coverage Last? This warranty runs for one (1) year from the date of purchase.
What Will PulseTech Do? PulseTech will, at its option, replace or repair any defective unit with a new
or rebuilt unit at no charge.
What Does This Warranty Not Cover? This warranty applies only to the battery charger. This
warranty does not cover any other equipment, static damage, water damage, over-voltage damage,
dropping unit, or damage resulting from extraneous causes including owner misuse. In addition,
PulseTech will not be responsible under this warranty if PulseTech determines that (1) upon
examination that the circuit board failure was (A) caused by misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, or
abnormal condition of operating or handling (including the failure to install the product in accordance
with PulseTech's instructions and observe the warnings on the product and the instruction manual),
or other conditions beyond the control of PulseTech or (B) damaged in transit to PulseTech, and (2)
the owner is not the original purchaser that purchased the product through an authorized PulseTech
dealer or distributor. This warranty is void if owner attempts to disassemble the unit or to modify the
cable assemblies. IN NO EVENT SHALL PULSETECH BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, SPECIAL, INDIRECT,
CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, EXPENSES, LOST SAVINGS OR
LOST PROFITS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES OF ANY KIND FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR
OTHERWISE. Some states, provinces or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
How To Get Service? Contact PulseTech by calling 1-800-580-7554 for a Return Authorization
Number. Then send the product postage prepaid with proof of purchase (sales receipt) within the
warranty period to PulseTech. Battery chargers beyond the warranty period are subject to the repair
charges in effect at that time.
How Does State, Province or Country Law Apply? This warranty gives you specic legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state, province to province or country to
country.
THIS WARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
1100 South Kimball Ave.
Southlake, TX 76092
Phone: 817-329-6099
Toll Free: 800-580-7554
FAX: 817-329-5914
Email: ppc@pulsetech.net
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