OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MODEL NO. 1002 1.5 AMP 12 VOLT AUTOMATIC BATTERY CHARGER
Your new battery charger has been designed and manufactured to
provide years of reliable service. This charger cannot be used on
positive ground systems without conversion (see MOUNTING
CHARGER FOR CONTINUOUS USE). Proper use and care can
prolong the life of the charger. This Operator’s Manual contains
information regarding safety, operation, maintenance and storage of
your new battery charger
will be using this charger, are familiar with this information.
. Make sure that you, and anyone else who
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.
• Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the
manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or injury to
persons.
• To reduce the risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug
rather than cord when disconnecting charger.
• Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and
electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure:
1. that pins on plug of extension cord are the same number,
size, and shape as those of plug on charger;
2. that extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical
condition;
3. that wire size is large enough for ac ampere rating of this
charger as indicated in the following table.
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG WIRE SIZE FOR
EXTENSION CORDS FOR THIS BATTERY CHARGER
Length of Cord, Feet 25 50 100 150
AWG Size of Cord 18 18 18 16
• Do not operate charger with damaged ac line cord or plug – replace
them immediately.
• Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been
dropped or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified
service person.
Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified service person
•
when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result
in a risk of electric shock or fire.
• To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
PERSONAL PRECA
1.
Someone should be within range of your voice, 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 battery.
4.
If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with
soap and water. If acid enters eye, immediately flood with running
cold water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention
immediately.
5. Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto
battery. It might spark or short-circuit the battery or other
electrical part that may cause an explosion.
6. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces
and watches when working near a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid
battery can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a
ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.
7. Use this charger for charging LEAD-ACID batteries only. It is not
intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other
than in an automotive application. Do not use battery charger for
charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home
appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury to
persons and damage to property.
8. NEVER charge a frozen battery.
9. If it becomes necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to
charge, always remove grounded terminal from battery first.
Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to
cause an arc.
10. Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is
being charged. Gases can be forcefully blown away, by using a
piece of cardboard or other non-metallic material, such as a fan.
11. Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level
specified by battery manufacturer. This helps purge excessive
gas from cells. Do not overfill. For a battery without cell caps,
carefully follow manufacturer’s recharging instructions.
12. Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions such as
removing or not removing cell caps while charging and
recommended rates of charge.
UTIONS
For this reason, it is critical that each time before using your charger,
you read this manual and follow the instructions exactly.
To reduce the 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
markings on these products and on engine.
CAUTION – Connect or disconnect the battery clamps only when
the ac line cord is disconnected or arcing or burning may result.
CAUTION – Do not expose to rain; replace defective cords or
wires immediately.
. Review cautionary
MOUNTING CHARGER FOR CONTINUOUS USE
WARNING – Never alter ac line cord or plug provided. If it will not
fit in the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician. Improper connection can result in the risk of electric
shock.
1. Fasten the supplied mounting bracket to the charger with the
provided hardware as illustrated in Figure 1.
2. Slide the bottom flange of the mounting bracket under the
battery. The battery weight will hold the charger in place.
Figure 1. Charger Mounting
3.
Check polarity of battery posts. Positive (POS, P, +) battery post
usually has larger diameter than Negative (NEG, N, –) post.
Determine which battery post is grounded (connected) to the
chassis. If Negative post is grounded to chassis (as in most
vehicles), see step a. If Positive post is grounded to the chassis,
see step b.
a) For negative-grounded vehicle, connect Positive (RED) lug
from charger to Positive (POS, P, +) ungrounded battery post.
Connect Negative (BLACK) lug to vehicle chassis or engine
block, away from battery. Do not connect lug to carburetor,
fuel lines, or sheet metal body parts. Make the connection to
a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
Figure 2. Terminal Connections
b) If you have a positive ground system in your vehicle, you
must mark the two dc output cable conductors with the color
currently on each lug and remove the attached battery lugs.
Switch the lugs with new lugs of the same size but on
opposite conductors. Put the new, larger lug on the conductor
that is black (must remain identified as black or negative) and
the new smaller lug on the conductor that is red (must remain
identified as red or positive). The larger lug always connects
to the battery and the smaller lug connects to the engine
block or chassis, away from the battery.
For positive-grounded vehicle, connect Negative (BLACK) clip
from charger to Negative (NEG, N, –) ungrounded post of
battery (see MOUNTING CHARGER FOR CONTINUOUS
USE). Connect Positive (RED) clip to vehicle chassis or
engine block away from battery. Do not connect lug to
carburetor
connection to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or
engine block.
If problems arise while trying to connect the output leads, solicit the aid
of your local auto supply store to find a suitable connection device for
your application.
, fuel lines or sheet metal body parts. Make the
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This charger uses a voltage regulating control circuit that continually
monitors the battery voltage and automatically turns the output on and
f, safeguarding against overcharge.
of
to remain connected to the battery
to disconnect the charger, disconnect ac line cord first, remove lug from
vehicle chassis (ground) and then remove the lug from battery terminal.
• To reduce risk of a spark near battery, position ac and dc line cords
to reduce the risk of damage by hood, door or moving engine part.
• Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that can
cause personal injury.
This battery charger is designed
. However
, if it becomes necessary
1.
Connect the battery charger ac line cord (through a UL approved
extension cord) to a 120 Volt ac power outlet. Make sure the
extension cord is in good condition and the wire size is large
enough for the for the ac ampere rating of the charger (see
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG WIRE SIZE FOR
EXTENSION CORDS FOR THIS BATTERY CHARGER).
2. Once the battery charger has been properly connected to the
battery and the ac outlet, the red LED will illuminate continuously
indicating the battery is being charged. Depending on the state of
charge at the time the charger is connected to the ac outlet, after
a certain amount of time you will notice that the red LED is
flashing on/off indicating that the output is being turned on and off
to regulate the battery voltage. Turn off occurs at approximately
14.1 Vdc and turn on occurs at 13.1 Vdc. The amount of on time
will decrease to a minimum as the battery charge is topped off.
3. The charger design incorporates reverse battery and short circuit
protection by measuring a small battery voltage of the proper
polarity before the charger turns the charge output on. For this
reason, the battery voltage must measure at least 4.0 Vdc before
the charger will charge the battery
.
CHARGER MAINTENANCE AND CARE
A minimum amount of care can keep your battery charger working
properly for years. Just as with any appliance or tool, keep your battery
charger clean and dry. Occasionally cleaning the case and cables with
a dry or slightly damp cloth will prolong the life of your charger.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Manufacturer warrants that for 1 year from the date of original retail
purchase, it will repair at no charge for parts and labor, this product,
proven defective in material or workmanship. If, after reasonable
efforts by Manufacturer, the product is deemed not repairable,
Manufacturer will, at its option, refund the original purchase price or
supply a replacement unit.
THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CONSTITUTE THE
BUYER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THIS
EXPRESS WARRANTY. AFTER 1 YEAR FROM DATE OF
PURCHASE, ALL RISK OF LOSS FROM WHATEVER REASON
SHALL BE PUT UPON THE PURCHASER.
MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL AND
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES:
MANUFACTURER’S LIABILITY, IF ANY, SHALL NEVER EXCEED THE
PURCHASE PRICE OF THIS MACHINE, REGARDLESS OF
WHETHER LIABILITY IS PREDICATED UPON BREACH OF
ARRANTY (EXPRESS OR IMPLIED), NEGLIGENCE, STRICT TORT
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OR ANY OTHER THEORY.
This warranty extends to each person who acquires lawful ownership
within one year of the original retail purchase, but is void if the product
has been abused, altered, misused or improperly packaged and
damaged when returned for repair. This warranty applies to the product
only and does not apply to any accessory items included with the
product which are subject to wear from usage; the replacement or
repair of these items shall be at the expense of the owner.
Some states do not permit the limitation of warranties or limitation of
consequential or incidental damages, so the above disclaimer and
limitation may not apply to you.
rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to
state.
To obtain services under this warranty:
Battery Charger Service
Kansas City, MO 64161
(913) 310-1050
www.solaronline.com
This warranty gives you specific legal
WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead,
known to the State of California to cause cancer
, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Wash hand after handling.
2006 Clore
©
Automotive842-257-001-A
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