???WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with ac- cessories sold with this product, may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

???Read all instructions and cautions printed on the battery charger, battery, and vehicle or equipment using bat- tery.

???Use charger only on lead-acid type rechargeabte batteries, such as those used in cars, trucks, tractors, air- planes, vans, RVs, trolling motors, etc. This charger is not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in a starter-motor application.

???Never use charger for charging dry cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances like radios, ste- reos, remote controls, etc. These bat- teries may burst and cause personal injury.

???Do not disassemble charger. Take it to a qualified service professional if service or repair is required. Incorrect assembly may result in fire or electri- cal shock.

???To reduce risk of electrical shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

???Always charge battery in a welt-venti- lated area.

o WARNING: Battery chargers get hot during operation and must have proper ventilation. Air needs to flow around entire charger. Do not set charger on flammable materials like carpeting, upholstery, paper, cardboard, etc. Charger may damage leather and melt plastic and rubber.

HELP US HELP YOU

Remember:

Place charger as far away from the battery being charged as the charger cables wilt permit.

Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

Never charge a frozen battery. If battery fluid (electrolyte) becomes frozen, bring battery into a warm area to thaw before you begin charging.

Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading specific gravity or filling battery.

Never set a battery on top of the charger.

Neverplacechargerdirectlyabove batterybeingchargedThegasesfrom. thebatterywiltcorrodeanddamagethe charger.

Nevertouchthebatteryclampstogether

whenthechargerison.Youcouldcause

aspark.

Neveroperatechargerifit hasreceived ahardblow,beendropped,orotherwise damagedTakeittoaqualifiedprofes.- sionalforinspectionandrepair.

???Wear complete eye and clothing protection when working with lead- acid batteries.

Make sure that someone is within range of your voice to come to your aid if needed while you work with or are near a lead-acid battery.

Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby for use in case battery acid contacts your eyes, skin, or clothing. If this happens, wash immediately with soap and water. Then get medical at- tention.

Avoid touching your eyes while working with a battery. Acid particles (corrosion) may get into your eyes. If this occurs, flush eyes immediately with running cold water for at least 10 minutes. Then immediately get medi- cal attention.

Be sure to position the charger power cord to prevent it from being stepped on, tripped over, or damaged.

Never pull out the plug by the cord when unplugging the charger. Pulling on the cord may cause damage to the cord or the plug.

Do not operate the charger if it has a damaged power cord or plug. Have the cord replaced.

???Remove all personal metal items from your body such as rings, brace- lets, necklaces and watches, while working with a lead-acid battery. A bat- tery can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring (or the like) to metal, causing a severe burn.

???Take care not to drop any metal tool or metal object onto the battery. This may spark or short circuit the battery or another electrical device that may cause an explosion.

???Always operate the battery charger in an open, well-ventilated area.

???Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine. Batteries generate explosive gases.

???Neutralize any acid spills thoroughly with baking soda before attempting to clean up.

ASSEMBLINGYOURCHARGER

Includedwithyourbatterychargeraretwo

cordwrapcleatsforstorageoftheclamp cables.

Toinstall,alignthetwotabstocorrespond withthetworeceptaclesandpushuntilyou hearasnap.

USINGANEXTENSIONCORD Theuseofanextensioncordisnotrec- ommendedIfyoumustuseanextension. cord,pleasemakesurethatyoufollow theseguidelines:

???Make sure that the pins on charger's power cord fit firmly into the extension cord, and that the extension cord fits firmly into the receptacle.

???Check that the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.

???Make sure that the wire size is large enough for its length and for the AC ampere rating, as specified in the chart below.

CHARGINGBATTERYINTHE

VEHICLE:

1.Avoid personal injury by keeping clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other engine parts.

2.Avoid damaging the charger by keep- ing the power cord and output cords away from the hood, door or moving engine parts.

3.Note the polarity of the battery posts by checking the identification marks on the battery: POSITIVE (POS, P or +) and NEGATIVE (NEG, N or-). The positive post is usually larger than the negative post.

4.Identify which battery post is ground- ed or connected to the chassis. THIS

IS NORMALLY THE NEGATIVE POST.

NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM

5.Connecting to a negative-grounded system: Connect the red (POSITIVE) output clamp to the POSITIVE post of the battery. Rock and twist the clamp back and forth to be sure a solid electrical connection is made. Then connect the black (NEGATIVE) output clamp to a heavy, unpainted metal

part of the chassis or engine block, away from the battery (see figure). DO NOT connect clamp to negative battery post, carburetor, fuel line or sheet metal part.

Connecting to a positive-grounded system: Connect the black (NEGA- TIVE) output clamp to the NEGATIVE post of the battery. Rock and twist the clamp back and forth to be sure a solid electrical connection is made. Then connect the red (POSITIVE) output clamp to a heavy, unpainted metal part of the chassis or engine block, away from the battery. DO NOT connect clamp to positive battery

post, carburetor, fuel line or sheet metal part.

6.Plug power cord into a 120V AC 2-prong wall outlet. The charger will be set to the default state of REGU- LAR charge type, no charge rate

(tester mode).

7.Press the appropriate control buttons to select the desired charge rate and charge type. Within a few seconds, the CHARGING (yellow) LED should light and the charging process should start. If the CHECK (red) LED is on, check for correct cable connections.

8.To disconnect the charger, unplug its power cord before attempting to disconnect the output clamps. Then, standing away from the battery, re-

move the output clamp from the chas- sis or engine block. Finally, remove the output clamp from the battery post.

9.Clean and store the charger in a dry location.

CHARGINGBATTERYREMOVED

FROMTHE VEHICLE:

POSITIVENEGATIVE

POWER

24", 6 GAUGE CABLE

GROUNDED

POWER

OUTLET

1.Note the polarity of the battery posts by checking the identification marks on the battery: POSITIVE (POS, P or +) and NEGATIVE (NEG, N or-). The positive post is usually larger than the negative post.

2.Attach at least a 24-inch-long, 6-gauge (AWG), insulated battery cable to NEGATIVE (NEG, N or -) battery post. Rock and twist the clamp back and forth to be sure a solid electrical connection is made.

3.Connect the red (POSITIVE) output clamp to the POSITIVE battery post.

Rock and twist the clamp back and forth to be sure a solid electrical connection

is made.

4.Position yourself as far away from the battery as possible, and then connect the black (NEGATIVE) output clamp to the free end of the cable.

5.Plug the power cord into a 120V AC 2- prong wall outlet. The chargerwilt be set to the default state of REGULAR charge type, no charge rate (tester mode).

6.Press the appropriate control buttons to select the desired charge rate and charge type. Within a few seconds, the CHARGING (yellow) LED should light and the charging process should start.

If the CHECK (red) LED is on, check for correct cable connections.

7.To disconnect the charger, unplug its power cord before attempting to discon- nect the charger clamps. Then, standing away from the battery, remove the out- put clamp from the NEGATIVE battery post. Finally, remove the output clamp from the POSITIVE battery post.

8.Clean and store the charger in a dry location.

USING ENGINE START

Your battery charger can be used to jump start your car if the battery is low. Fol- low these instructions on how to use the ENGINE START feature.

IMPORTANT: Follow all safety instructions and precautions when charging your bat- tery. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Charge your battery in a welt-ventilated area.

IMPORTANT: Using the ENGINE START feature WITHOUT a battery installed in the vehicle could cause damage to the vehicle's electrical system.

1.For battery connections, see page 6 and follow instructions 1 -6 of CHARG-

ING BATTERY IN THE VEHICLE. With the charger plugged in and connected to the battery of the vehicle, set the CHARGE RATE to 125A START. Only the 125A START, VOLTAGE, and CHARGING LEDs should be lit.

2.Crank the engine until it starts or 5 sec- onds passes. If engine does not start, wait 3 minutes before cranking again.

3.After the engine starts, unplug the power cord before disconnecting the output clamps from the battery.

4.Clean and store the charger in a dry location.

NOTE: During the starting sequence

listed above, the charger is set to one of three states.

1.Wait for cranking - The charger waits until the engine is actually being cranked before delivering 125 amps for engine start. The charger delivers charge at a rate of up to 15 amps while waiting and will reset if the engine is not cranked within 15 minutes. (If the charger re- sets, it sets itself for a 2A charge and REGULAR battery.) While waiting for cranking, the digital display shows the battery voltage (it can't be set to percent).

2.Cranking - When cranking is detected, the charger witl automatically deliver up to its maximum output (at least 125A) as required by the starting system for up to 5 seconds or until the engine crank- ing stops. The digital display shows a countdown of the remaining crank time

OVERVIEW

Using this battery charger is very simple. First, connect the battery and AC power following the precautions listed under "OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS". Then select the appropriate CHARGE TYPE and CHARGE RATE for your battery. The char- ger will then do everything automatically. This section explains a few details.

CHARGING: If the charger does not detect a properly connected battery, the CHECK (red) LED wilt light continuously until such a battery is detected. Charging will not begin while the CHECK LED is on. When charging begins, the CHARGING LED will be lit.

AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF: When the 2A, 15A or 40A charge rate is selected, the charger is set to perform an automatic charge. When an automatic charge is performed, the charger stops charging automatically after the battery is charged.

ABORTED CHARGE: If charging can't be completed normally, charging will be aborted. When charging is aborted, the charger's output is shut off and the red CHECK LED and digital display blink on and off (at opposite times). In that state, the charger ignores all buttons. To reset from after an aborted charge, either disconnect the battery or unplug the charger.

DESULFATION MODE: If a battery is left discharged for an extended period, it could become sulfated and not accept a normal charge. If the charger detects a sulfated battery, the charger will switch to

a special mode of operation designed for such batteries. Activation of the special desulfation mode is indicated by blinking the CHARGING LED. If successful, nor-

mal charging will resume after the battery is desulfated. The CHARGING LED will

then stop blinking and light continuously. Desulfation could take up to 10 hours. If desulfation fails, charging will be aborted and the CHECK (red) LED will blink.

COMPLETION OF CHARGING: Charge completion is indicated by the CHARGED (green) LED; when tit, the charger has stopped charging and switched to the Maintain Mode of operation, if the DEEP CYCLE charge type was selected. For other charge types, the CHARGED LED comes on when the battery is charged enough for normal use.

MAINTAIN MODE: When the CHARGED (green) LED is tit, the charger has started Maintain Mode. This mode of operation is also known as Float-Mode Monitoring. In this mode, the charger keeps the battery fully charged by delivering a small current, when necessary. The voltage is maintained at a level determined by the CHARGE TYPE selected. NOTE: For charge types other than DEEP CYCLE, the CHARGED LED might be lit before Maintain Mode is started.

GENERAL CHARGING NOTES: The charger is designed to control its cooling fan for efficient operation. Consequently, it is normal for the fan to start and stop when maintaining a fully charged battery. The fan does not run in Tester Mode.

71226CONTROLPANEL

DISPLAY MODE SWITCH

Use this switch button to set the function of the digital display to one of the following.

???BATTERY %: The digital display shows an estimate of the percent of charge of the battery connected to the charger battery clamps.

???VOLTAGE: The digital disptayshows the voltage at the charger battery clamps in DC volts.

ALTERNATOR %: The digital display shows an estimated percentage of the output of the vehicle charging system connected to the charger battery clamps as compared to a properly functioning system.

CHARGE TYPE SWITCH

Use this switch button to set the type of battery to be charged to one of the fol- lowing.

???REGULAR: This is the type of battery usually used in cars, trucks, and motor- cycles. These batteries have vent caps and are often marked "tow maintenance" or "maintenance-free".

???DEEP CYCLE: Deep cycle batteries are usually marked as "deep cycle" or "marine". Deep cycle batteries are usu- ally larger than the other types.

???AGM/GEL: AGM and get cell batteries have sealed cases without vent caps. Such batteries are often smaller than the other types.

TOP OFF: Use the Top Off charge if your battery is not fully charged, but close enough to cause the charger to quickly change to the Maintain mode after one of the other charge types is started. Se- lecting Top Off will cause the charger to advance to the later stages of its charging process then change to regular maintain mode after charging is complete.

With the exception of AGM and get cell batteries, all other battery types may or may not have vent caps. Vent caps are located on top of the battery and provide a means to add distilled water when needed.

Batteries should be marked with their type. If charging a battery that is not marked, check the manual of the item that uses the battery. If the battery type is unknown, use the REGULAR setting. Make sure the battery complies with the safety instruc- tions on page 3.

CHARGE RATE SWITCH

Use this switch button to set the charge rate to one of the following.

2ASLOWCHARGE RATE: Intended for charging small batteries such as those commonly used in garden tractors, snow mobiles and motorcycles. The 2A rate is not intended to be used as a trickle charger for larger batteries.

???15A FAST or 40A RAPID CHARGE RATE: Use for charging automotive batteries, marine batteries, and deep cycle batteries. Not intended for industrial applications.

???125A START: Provides 125 amps for cranking an engine with a weak or run down battery. Always use in combination with a battery.

NOTE: To turn OFF the charger, unplug from the power cord from the wall outlet.

OVERVIEW

This battery charger has a built-in battery tester that displays either an accurate battery voltage or an estimate of the battery's relative charge based on the battery voltage and the Battery Council International scale.

TESTING SEQUENCE

There are four basic steps required to use the 71226 as a battery tester.

1.Connect the charger battery clamps to the battery. Be sure to follow all of the precautions listed under "OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS".

2.Connect the charger power cord to a 120V AC 2-prong walt outlet. Again, be sure to follow all of the precautions listed under "OPERATING INSTRUC- TIONS".

3.If necessary, press the BATTERY

TYPE button until the correct type is indicated.

4.Read the voltage on the digital display or press the display mode button to set the tester to BATTERY % and read the battery percent.

TESTER AND CHARGER

When first turned on, the 71226 oper- ates only as a tester, not as a charger. To continue to use it as only a tester, avoid pressing the CHARGE RATE switch but- ton. Selecting a charge rate activates the battery charger and deactivates the tester. Pressing the CHARGE RATE button when the 125A Start LED is lit (except during the 180 second cool down) will shut off the charger and activate the tester.

POWER=UP IDLE TIME LIMIT

If no switch button is pressed within 15 minutes after the charger is first powered up, the charger will automatically switch from tester to charger, if a battery is connected. In that case, the charger will be set for the 2A charge rate and 12V REGULAR charge type.

TESTER WITHOUT TIME LIMIT

If either the DISPLAY MODE or CHARGE TYPE button is pressed within the first ten minutes after the charger is

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powered up, the charger wilt remain a tester (not a charger) indefinitely, unless a charge rate is selected,

TESTING AFTER CHARGING

After the charger has been changed from tester to charger (by selecting a charge rate), it remains a charger. To change

the charger back to a tester, press the CHARGE RATE switch until all CHARGE

RATE LEDs are OFF.

TESTER STATUS LEDs

When the 71226 is operating as a bat- tery tester, the status LEDs light under the following conditions:

???The CHARGED (green) LED will light if a charged battery is tested.

???The CHARGING (yellow) LED does not light in the battery test mode.

???The CHECK (red) LED lights unless a properly connected battery is detected.

???When the tester display mode is set to VOLTAGE, the CHARGED and CHARG- ING LEDs won't light.

INITIAL PERCENT CALCULATION

When a battery % is calculated for the first time after connecting a battery, the digital display will show three dashes

("---") for a period as tong as several seconds while the tester analyzes the battery.

NOTES FOR TESTING BATTERY %

A recently charged battery could have a temporarily high voltage due to what is known as "surface charge". The volt- age of such a battery will gradually drop during the period immediately after

the charging system is disengaged. Consequently, the tester could display inconsistent values for such a battery. For a more accurate reading, the surface charge should be removed by temporar- ily creating a load on the battery, such as by turning on lights or other accessories.

The battery % ranges from 0 to 100.

The battery tester is only designed to test batteries. Testing a device with a rapidly changing voltage could yield unexpected or inaccurate results.

Thisbatterychargerhasabuilt-inalter- natortesterthatdisplayseitheranaccu- ratealternatorvoltageoranestimateof

thealternator'srelativeoutputcompared

tonormalalternatorsTheAlternator%. valuesdisplayedshouldbetakenas

generalreference,notprecisediagnosis. Thealternatortesterfunctionsthesame

asthebatterytester(seeprevioussec-

tionofthismanualfordetails)withafew

differences.

TESTING SEQUENCE

There are three basic steps required to use the 71226 as an alternator tester.

1.Connect the charger battery clamps to the battery or charging system. Be sure to follow all d the precautions listed under "OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS".

2.Connect the charger power cord to a 120VAC 2-prong wall outlet. Again, be sure to follow all d the precautions listed under "OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS".

3.Start the vehicle and turn on the vehicle's headlights. Read the voltage on the digital display or press the DISPLAY MODE button to set the tester to ALTERNATOR % and read the alternator percent.

TESTER STATUS LEDs

When the 71226 is operating as an alter- nator tester, the status LEDs light under the following conditions.

???The CHARGED (green) LED will light if the output of the charging system is at the normally desired level.

???The CHARGING (yellow) LED does not light in the alternator test mode.

???The CHECK (red) LED lights if the VOLTAGE is much higher or lower than normally desired.

???When the tester display mode is set to VOLTAGE, the CHARGED and CHARGING LEDs won't light (it could be testing a battery or an alternator).

ALTERNATOR TESTING NOTES

???The alternator percent display can range from 0 to 199.

???The DISPLAY MODE cannot be set to ALTERNATOR % during charging.

This charger adjusts the charging time in order to charge the battery completely, efficiently and safely. The microproces- sor automatically makes the necessary decisions. However, this section includes guidelines that can be used to estimate charging times.

The duration of the charging process depends on three factors:

1.Battery State - If a battery has only been slightly discharged, it can be charged in less than a few hours. The same battery could take up to 10 hours if very weak. The battery state can be estimated by using the built-in tester (see page 11 ). The lower the reading the longer charging will take.

2.Battery rating - A higher rated battery will take longer to charge than a lower rated battery under the same conditions. A battery is rated in ampere-hours (AH), reserve capacity (RC) and cold cranking amps (CCA). The lower the rating the quicker the battery wilt be charged.

3.Charge rate -The charge rate is measured in amps. This charger provides charge rates of 2A, 15A and 40A. The 125A rate is for engine start only. The 2A rate is for charg- ing smaller batteries such as those used for motorcycles and garden tractors. Such batteries should not be charged using the 15A or 40A rate. The 15A and 40A rates are for charg- ing larger batteries. In the 40A mode, the charger begins at a tow=charge rate and increases=the charge rate if it is determined that the battery can accept the higher rate. All charging modes will decrease the charge rate as the battery approaches maximum charge. After the charging process has started, the digital display can be used to determine charging progress by selecting the BATTERY % mode.

There are some important facts to keep in mind when charging a battery.

???When the display indicates 77% charged, the battery has been charged enough to start most vehicles and has already been charged as much as by many other battery chargers.

???When the display indicates 85% charged, the battery has already been charged at least as much as by most other battery chargers.

???The battery % shown in tester mode is an estimate based on the bat- tery voltage and the Battery Council International scale. The battery % shown in charger mode is an estimate of the relative charge in the battery

compared to the charge it should have if the charging process is allowed to complete.

???The battery % shown in tester mode can be used to estimate the relative

charge time. The lower the % shown, the longer the charge time for a given battery.

???The battery % shown in charger mode is an indication of the relative progress of the charging process. The higher the battery % displayed, the less charge time remains.

???The more a battery is discharged, the faster it absorbs charge from a

charger. That means that the battery % increases faster at the beginning of the charging process than at the end. In other words, it takes longer for the battery to absorb the last few percent of charge than the first several percent.

If your vehicle won't start: You don't need to fully charge a battery to start your vehicle. If the charger won't start your vehicle using the 125A START rate,

try charging the battery using the 40A rate for 10 or 15 minutes. That should

charge the battery enough to allow the 125A START rate to start the vehicle. If the vehicle will then be operated continu- ously for an extended period (such as

a tong drive), the vehicle could charge the battery back to normal during that period. If the vehicle will only be oper- ated for a short period (short drive), the battery might need to be charged again before it could start the vehicle again.

Reviving your battery: If you only wish to charge your battery enough to oper- ate your vehicle, you don'tneed to wait for the entire charging process to be completed. When the charger displays a battery % of 77 or more (see page 13), the battery has usually been charged enough for the vehicle to start and oper- ate normally.

Completing an interrupted charge: If the charging process has been inter- rupted and restarted after the charger displays a battery % of 85 or more, the charger could go straight to Maintain Mode (see page 8). However, if the original charge was started using 40A, the charge can often be completed using the 2A rate.

The battery is connected and the charger is on, but isn'tcharging.

Indicator lights are tit in an erratic manner not explained in the "Using Your Battery Charger" section.

The charger is in tester mode, not charger mode.

You might have acciden- tally activated a special diagnostic mode.

Press the CHARGE RATE button to activate charging and select a charge rate.

Make sure nothing is touching the control panel, then unplug the charger and plug it in again.

The CHECK (red) LED always flashes before the battery is completely charged.

Engine crank time is less than specified.

The green CHARGED LED lights a few minutes after connecting to the battery.

The charger may be defective.

The incorrect CHARGE TYPE may have been selected.

This will happen if the battery did not reach full charge within 24 hours. May be due to a very large battery or a bank of batteries requiring more power than a 30/12

Amp charger can deliver within 24 hours. The bat- tery may also be faulty.

Starter motor may be drawing more than 80 Amps.

The battery may be fully charged or recently charged, leaving the bat- tery voltage high enough to appear to be fully charged.

The incorrect CHARGE

TYPE may have been selected.

Return to place of pur- chase for replacement.

Reset the charger by unplugging it or briefly disconnecting it or briefly disconnecting the nega-

tive battery clip. Select the desired CHARGE

RATE and CHARGE TYPE again, if neces- sary.

Charge the battery at the 40A rate for 10 to 15

minutes then crank the engine.

If the battery is in a ve-

hicle, turn the headlights on for a few minutes

to reduce the battery voltage and try charging again.

Reset the charger by un- plugging it or briefly dis- connecting the negative battery clip. Select the desired CHARGE RATE and CHARGE TYPE again, if necessary.