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Intelligent
Battery Manager
SI263 Instructions
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Table of Contents Important Safety Precautions .....................................................5 Warnings ...................................................................................6 Personal Safety Precautions ........................................................9 Charging Preparation ...............................................................10 Features ...................................................................................11 Extension Cord Use .................
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Table of Contents Maintenance and Care ............................................................24 Troubleshooting .......................................................................25 Statement of FCC Compliance .................................................30 FCC Label Compliance Statement ............................................31 SI263 IM 0205v1.indd 4 3/2/05 4:41:06 PM
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Important Safety Precautions WARNING - RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS IMPORTANT TO ALWAYS READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING THE INTELLIGENT BATTERY MANAGER AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in
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Warnings • Read all instructions and cautions printed on the Battery Manager, battery and vehicle, or equipment using a battery. • Use the Battery Manager only on lead-acid type rechargeable batteries, such as those typically used in cars, trucks, tractors, airplanes, vans, RV’s, trolling motors, etc. The Battery Manager is not intended to supply power to a low-voltage electrical system other than in an automotive application. • Never use the Battery Manager for charging dry cell batt
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Warnings • Do not set the Battery Manager on flammable materials such as carpeting, upholstery, paper, cardboard, etc. It may damage leather, plastic and rubber. • Place the Battery Manager as far away from the battery being charged as cables permit. • Do not expose the Battery Manager to rain or snow . • Never charge a frozen battery. If battery fluid (electrolyte) becomes frozen, bring the battery into a warm area and allow it to thaw before charging begins. • Never allow battery acid
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Warnings • Never operate the Battery Manager if it has received a hard blow, been dropped or otherwise damaged. Take it to a quali- fied service professional for inspection and repair. • Be sure to position the Battery Manager power cord to prevent it from being stepped on, tripped over or damaged. • When unplugging the Battery Manager, never pull out the plug by the cord. Pulling on the cord may cause damage to the cord or the plug. • Do not operate the Battery Manager if it has a damaged
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Personal Safety Precautions • Wear complete eye and clothing protection when working with lead-acid batteries. • Ensure someone is within range of your voice in case aid is needed while working with or near a lead-acid battery. • Always have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid gets in your eyes, or on your skin or clothing. If this occurs, wash with soap and water immediately and get medical attention. • When working with a battery, avoid touching your eyes. Ac
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Personal Safety Precautions • Do not drop any metal tool or metal object onto the battery. This may result in a spark or short circuit across the battery or another electrical device that may cause an explosion. • Always operate the Battery Manager 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. • Before attempting to clean up a battery , neutralize any acid spills thoroughly with baki
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F Features eatures • Charges 6- and 12-volt lead-acid and AGM batteries of all sizes. • Automatically adjusts charging rate to match battery requirements. • “Intelligent” microprocessor-controlled circuitry monitors and self-adjusts to protect batteries from any damage. • Safely maintains batteries in motorcycles, snowmobiles and lawn tractors while in long-term storage or between uses. • Easy-to-read LED indicators display battery charge status. • Automatic overload and short- circuit
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Extension Cord Use The use of an extension cord is not recommended. If you must use an extension cord, please follow these guidelines: • Ensure the pins on the extension cord plug match the Battery Manager’s plug exactly (e.g. same number, size, shape, etc.). • Ensure the extension cord is properly wired and is in good electrical condition. • Ensure the wire length and gauge correspond to the AC ampere rating, as specified in the chart below: Extension Cord (Minimum Recommended) Len
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Battery Preparation While preparing to charge a battery, read and follow these guidelines: 1. Ensure you’re working with a 12- or 6-volt lead-acid battery. To determine the voltage of the battery, refer to the vehicle owner’s manual or the battery markings. Set the Battery Manager to the 6V or 12V mode accordingly. 2. Clean the battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from getting in or around your eyes. 3. Wear safety glasses. (See “Personal Safety Precautions” section this m
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Battery Preparation 6. Ensure the area around the battery is well ventilated. Gas can be blown away using a piece of cardboard, or other nonme- tallic material, as a fan. 7. If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle before charging, always remove the grounded terminal from the battery first. Switch off all vehicle accessories to avoid sparks from occurring. Note: A marine battery installed in a boat must be removed and charged on shore. Operation Charging Battery in the Veh
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Charging Battery in the Vehicle 3. To determine the polarity of the battery posts, check the iden- tification marks on the battery: POSITIVE (POS, P or +) and NEGATIVE (NEG, N or -). The positive post is usually marked red and is larger than the negative post. 4. Identify which battery post is grounded or connected to the chassis. THIS IS NORMALLY THE NEGATIVE POST. 15 15 SI263 IM 0205v1.indd 15 3/2/05 4:41:08 PM
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Negative-Grounded System (Standard) 1. To connect to a negative-grounded system, attach the red POSITIVE output clamp to the POSITIVE post of the battery. Twist the clamp back and forth to ensure a solid electrical connection is made. 2. Connect the black NEGATIVE output clamp to a heavy, un- painted metal part of the chassis or engine block, away from the battery. (See illustration.) DO NOT connect the clamp to the negative battery post, carburetor, fuel line or sheet metal part. 3. P
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Negative-Grounded System (Standard) 6. Clean and store the Battery Manager in a dry location. Positive-Grounded System 1. To connect to a positive-grounded system, attach the black NEGATIVE output clamp to the NEGATIVE post of the battery. Twist the clamp back and forth to ensure a solid electrical connection is made. 2. Connect the red POSITIVE output clamp to a heavy, unpaint- ed metal part of the chassis or engine block, away from the battery. DO NOT connect to the positive battery
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Charging a Removed Battery 1. To charge a battery that has been removed from the vehicle, check the polarity identification marks on the battery post: POSITIVE (POS, P or +) and NEGATIVE (NEG, N or -). The positive post is usually marked red and is larger than the negative post. 2. Attach a 24-inch-long (at least), 6-gauge (AWG), insulated battery cable to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N or -) battery post. Twist the clamp back and forth to ensure a solid electrical connection is made. 3. Connec
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Charging a Removed Battery 6. T o select the desired charge rate and battery voltage, press the appropriate CONTROL BUTTONS. The CHARGING (yellow) LED illuminates when the charging process begins. If the CHECK (red) LED illuminates, check for correct cable connections. 7. To disconnect the Battery Manager, unplug its power cord before attempting to disconnect the Battery Manager clamps. While standing away from the battery, remove the output clamp from the NEGATIVE battery post. Finall
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Operating Features Charge Rate Control Panel To set the charge rate to one of the following three selections, press the CHARGE RATE button. • 2A or 4A CHARGE RA TE: Intended for charging small batteries such as those commonly used in garden tractors, snowmobiles and motorcycles. Note: The 2A rate is not intended for use as a trickle charge for larger batteries. • 6A CHARGE RA TE: For charging automotive and marine batter- ies. Not intended for industrial applications. 20 20 SI263 IM 0205v1
