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Preactivation of a Discharged Battery
Preactivation will raise the voltage in a 12 volt battery to a
level high enough to allow the charger to operate in the
automatic mode. This step is required if you have been
attempting to charge a low or dead battery and the battery
has not been accepting any charge.
• Select the START position on the SELECT
FUNCTION switch.
• Select the 10 A 12 V AUTO position on the
SELECT SETTING switch.
• Charge the 12 volt battery for 5–15 minutes.
• Select the CHARGE position on the SELECT
FUNCTION switch.
The battery should now accept the charge and the
amperage meter should indicate 6–15 amps. If not, the
battery should be professionally tested. If battery is okay,
call Technical Service at (800) 328-2921.
MODEL 1160C
This charger is equipped with Auto On-Off Technology.
After connecting to a 12 volt battery, the charger needs to
sense a minimum voltage condition to begin charging and
it will stop charging when it reaches the maximum voltage
condition, but it will continue to monitor the battery charge
level. The charger will "hum" as it monitors. If the battery
charge level drops, the charger will begin charging again.
Note: If the charger does not sense a minimum voltage
condition because of a deeply discharged battery,
then preactivation of the battery is required. The
meter will read zero or near zero.
Step 1: Make Connections
Make sure ac power cord is unplugged from wall outlet.
Make proper connections to the battery as explained in
sections F through H.
Step 2: Select Battery (Switch 1)
Select the NORMAL/
AUTOMOTIVE position to
charge automotive batteries
and deep cycle batteries that
are older than two years.
Select DEEP CYCLE for
marine batteries that are less
than two years old.
Step 2: Select Function (Switch 2)
Select the CHARGE position
to charge the battery. This is
the automatic mode for 12
volt batteries.
Select the START position if
you are attempting to start a
car with a weak battery or to
preactivate a discharged
battery.
SELECT BATTERY
NORMAL /
DEEP
AUTOMOTIVE
CYCLE
SELECT FUNCTION
CHARGE START
Step 3: Select Setting (Switch 3)
Select the 100 AMP
START position if you
are attempting to start a
car with a weak battery
(12 V only). Plug the AC
power cord into the wall
outlet.
Note: For best results, charge the battery first for 10–20
minutes using the 15 A 12 V AUTO position before
attempting to start the vehicle in the 100 AMP
START position.
Engage the starter for 3–4 seconds; if engine fails to start,
charge the battery using the 15 A 12 V AUTO position for
another 10–20 minutes and attempt to start the engine
again. Be aware that a typical starter on a vehicle may
need 250–500 amps to start the engine.
Select the 15 A 12 V AUTO position if you are charging
large lead acid batteries, such as those used in
automobiles, boats, trucks, vans, farm equipment, etc.
Plug the AC power cord into the wall outlet. The meter will
read up to 15 amps and taper down to 6 or 7 as the
battery reaches full charge. When the battery is fully
charged the CHARGE COMPLETE light will come on, the
meter will drop to 0 amps, and the charger will
automatically stop charging.
Select the 2 A 12 V AUTO position for charging lawn
tractor, motorcycle, snowmobile, or other small batteries.
Plug the AC power cord into the wall outlet. The meter will
read up to 5 amps and taper down to around 1 amp as the
battery reaches full charge. Using this setting for large
automotive, truck, or marine batteries will not allow the
charger to shut off automatically.
Select the 15 A 6 V position for charging 6 volt batteries
used in automobiles, trucks, and farm equipment. Plug the
AC power cord into the wall outlet. This setting does not
taper and does not shut off automatically.
Charge
Charge
a Large
a Small
Select
12V
Battery
Battery
Battery
NORMAL/AUTOMOTIVE or DEEP CYCLE depending on type
Function
CHARGE
CHARGE
Setting
15A 12V
2A 12V
Note: Do not use this battery charger to charge batteries
larger than those typically found in boats,
passenger cars, or light trucks.
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SELECT SETTING
100 AMP
15A 2A
12V AUTO
START
Charge
Attempt
12V
a 6V
to Start
Battery
an Engine
CHARGE
START
15A 6V 100A START 15A 12V
15A
6V MANUAL
Pre-activate
a Low
Battery
START
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