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O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
SPARK BATTERY CHARGER & MAINTAINER
Model EPA1205
Designed for lead acid batteries
INTRODUCTION:
The Spark is designed to charge and maintain all lead acid
automotive/marine 12 volt batteries. The Spark can be left
connected for extended periods of time without harm to the
battery. The Spark prevents sulfation which shortens battery life.
See the back label for the output ratings of your Spark. Model
EPA1205 is not for use on motorcycle, or lawn and garden
batteries.
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BATTERY SAFETY & CARE INFORMATION
Always wear protective eye shields and clothing when working
with batteries. Batteries contain acids which can cause bodily
harm. Do not put wrenches or other metal objects across the
battery terminal or battery top, arcing or explosion of the battery
can result. Do not wear jewelry when working around batteries,
arcing can cause severe burns.
Provide adequate ventilation when charging batteries. Chargers can
ignite flammable materials and vapors. Do not use near fuels,
grain, dust, solvents, or other flammables. Do not smoke around
batteries when charging.
Do not charge batteries in excessively hot temperatures; wait till
the cool of the evening.
The tops of the batteries and battery hold downs must be kept clean
and dry at all times to prevent excessive self discharge and flow of
current between the battery post and frame.
With wet cell batteries, maintain the proper electrolyte level by
adding water when necessary. Never allow the electrolyte level to
fall below the top of the battery plates. Electrolyte levels fall
during discharge and rise during charging. Therefore, to prevent
the overflow of electrolyte when charging, add water only after
the batteries have been fully charged, or just enough to cover
the plates if discharged. Old batteries require more frequent
additions of water than do new batteries.
OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION
Do not use charger if it shows signs of physical stress, or if there is
damage to the insulation on the DC output leads or power cord.
Do not disconnect the DC output connections from the batteries
when the charger is on, the resulting arcing could cause the
batteries to explode.
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Failure to unplug AC power or DC connections before moving or
driving equipment will result in damage to cords, plugs and
receptacles.
OPERATION:
Using the battery clips, or the ring terminal attachment, observe
polarity and, connect the spark to the battery.
Plug the Spark into any 120-240 volt receptacle.
Below is an interpretation of the LED’s during normal operation:
OTHER INTERPRETATIONS:
A rapid flashing of all the LED’s means the connections are
reversed. Unplug AC power, reverse connections, and plug back
in.
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If no LED’s come on, the charger is not making contact with the
battery, check all connections.
The battery could also be too low to turn the charger on, the Spark
requires about 4.5 volts at the battery terminals to turn on. If your
battery is lower than this, consider connecting a charged battery
across the dead batteries terminals, careful not to connect reverse!
This extra voltage will turn the Spark on. Once on, the jumper
battery can be disconnected.
Make sure you have power at the AC receptacle.
If the 100% LED is on, and the rest are off, the charger is putting
the battery in recovery mode.
The Spark will get warm and even hot during use, and is selfcooling, do not allow towels, blankets, or other heat holding
materials around it. Do not lay the Spark on carpet, or materials
that could be damaged by heat, including vehicle interiors. Place
the Spark on a concrete surface.
QUICK CHARGE
Spark- Battery Charger/Maintainer
“LIMITED WARRANTY”
Quick Charge Corporation warrants the Spark for (2) years from the date of purchase. The Spark
is not a repairable product. If you suspect your Spark is defective, return it, freight prepaid to:
Quick Charge Corp.
1032 S.W. 22nd St.
Oklahoma City, OK. 73109
If the Spark is found to be defective, Quick Charge, will replace it. The item will then be returned,
freight prepaid by Quick Charge. This warranty is void if the charger has been altered, changed,
or repaired by anyone not authorized by Quick Charge, or if the charger has been subjected to
misuse, negligence, or harsh environmental conditions. (Except those chargers designed for such
conditions)
Quick Charge corporation shall not in any event be liable for the cost of any special, indirect or
consequential damages to anyone, product or thing. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties
expressed or implied. Quick Charge neither assumes nor authorizes any representative or other
person to assume for us any liability in connection with the sale of this product.
Quick Charge Corp. 800 658-2841 e-mail [email protected]
www.quickcharge.com
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