STEP 2 - Connecting the Battery charger to your Battery
If the Battery is out of the vehicle:
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Connect the Red lead from the charger to the positive (+) battery terminal.
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Connect the Black lead from the charger to the negative (-) battery terminal.
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If the Battery is still in the vehicle, determine if the vehicle is positively (+) or negatively (-) earthed.
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If Negatively Earthed (Most Common) – FIRST Connect the Red (+) battery charger lead to the
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positive (+) Battery post and then connect the Black (-) battery charger lead to the vehicle's
chassis and away from the fuel line.
If Positively Earthed – FIRST Connect the Black (-) battery charger lead to the Negative (-)
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battery post and then connect the Red (+) battery charger lead to the Vehicle's chassis and far
away from the fuel line.
STEP 3 - Connect the battery charger to Mains Power (120Vac)
Connect the battery charger to a 120VAC Mains Powered socket.
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Turn on the 120VAC Mains Power.
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The Charger will automatically start when AC power is connected and switched on.
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(Note: If the Fault Indicator LED illuminates Red, please check your connections as it's likely that the
Positive and Negative Leads are reversed. Refer to Trouble Shooting Page for further information)
THE CHARGING PROCESS:
The charging stages are as follows:
• Bulk Charge:
Charges using a constant maximum current (1A) until the battery reaches 14.4V (12 Volt Batteries), 7.2V
(6 Volt Batteries) - (LED Color - Yellow).
• Full / Float:
Battery is fully charged and is being maintained. (LED Color - GREEN).
STEP 4 - Disconnecting the Battery charger from Battery
If the Battery is out of the vehicle.
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Switch OFF and Remove the AC Power Socket from the outlet.
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Remove the Black lead and then the Red lead.
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