Smart Battery Charger
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1. and will void warranty If an extension cord must be used make sure a that pins on plug of extension cord are the same nurrber size and shape as those of plug on charger b that extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition and C that wire size is AW G 14 14 gauge for 100 feet and AW G 12 for distances over 100 feet 4 Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug take to a qualified technician for replacement of the plug or cord immediately 5 Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way take itto a qualified service technician 6 Do not disasserrble charger take it to a qualified service technician when service or repair is required Incorrect re asserrbly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire and will void warranty 7 To reduce risk of electric shock unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning Turning off controls without unplugging will not reduce this risk 8 Do not expose charger to rain snow or use when wet Personal Safety 1 Another person should be within range of your voice or close enough to corre to your aid when you work near a lead acid battery 2 Fresh water and soap should be nearby in case battery acid contacts skin clothing or eyes 3 Wear corrplete eye protection and clothing protection Avoid touching eyes while working with a battery Acid acid particles or corrosion may ge2. INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE OPERATION AND WARRANTY OF THIS PRO DUCT PLEASE RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFEREN CE 4140 S W 30th Ave Fr Lauderdale FL 33312 US Tol Free 866 584 5504 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION S WARNINGS 1 RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GAS MIXTURES WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION FOR THIS REASON IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME BEFORE USING YOUR CHARGER YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY 2 To reduce risk of battery explosion follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of battery Review cautionary markings on these products and on engine 3 This equipment employs parts switches relays etc that produce arcs or sparks Therefore if used in a garage or enclosed area the unit MUST be placed not less than 18 inches above the floor Battery Safety 1 Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons 2 To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger 3 An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock
3. Smaller batteries should be charged at a lower rate 2 amps and an extra hour added to charge time CARE AND MAINTENANCE With proper care and minimal maintenance the 2 6 10 Amp 12 Volt Smart Battery Charger will provide years of dependable service For maximum performance manufacturer recommends After each use clean the battery charger clamps be sure to remove any battery fluid that will cause corrosion of the copper clamps Clean the outside case of the charger with a soft cloth and if necessary mild soap solution Do not allow liquid to enter the charger Do not operate when charger is wet e Keep the charger cords loosely coiled during storage to prevent darrage to the cords WARNINGS Do not use charger if cords or damps have been damaged in any way call Technical Support toll free at 866 584 5504 There are no user serviceable parts in this unit Do not open the unit In the event of malfunction it must be returned to manufacturer for professional testing and repair OPENING THE UNIT WILL VOID THE MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY TROUBLESHOOTING Display Indications Common Problems Possible Solutions No Functions Check and make sure the charger is plugged into a live 110 120 volt AC outlet Follow the steps outlined in the Operating Instructions section F01 Internal Shorted Cell Battery If the battery being charged has an internal shorted cell the FO1 will show We recommend taking y
4. is repeated at various electrical load levels and the tests allow the user to determine if the alternator can keep up with the loads It can indicate whether alternator service may be required IN DICATO RS Large 375 3 Character Digital Display in the upper left of the contro panel indicates the various conditions and or status codes Status Codes are described in the following chart and on back of the charger AC POWER INDICATOR When connected to an AC outlet digital display shows circulating pattern to indicate power is on FALIT CODES INTERNAL SHORTED CELL BATTERY checked by certified auto service center Disconnect charger after use 14 2 OVERHEATED ONTON Disconnect charger and allow to cool for 30 min B H EENG edt id check for ample ventilation BATTERY VOLIAGE TOO LON TO Have battery checked by certified auto service center ON Cannot be charged Have battery OVERTIME CONDITION Battery wil not accept a charge afler 18 hours of continuous charging Battery may have internal damage Have battery chacked by certified auto service center BATTERY CHARGE RATEIS SET TOO LOW Set charger to higher charge rate See manual RP CHARGE 05 INTERNAL y SULFATED CONDITION Have battery checked by certified auto service centar u RaR SENDS S R4 FUL emmwmuvowaGD o O le BATTERY INFLOAT MODE CONTROL PANEL LED IN DICATO RS BUTTON FAULT lights when any of several faults are detecte
5. HUSKY 3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PROGRAM believe that this unit is defective during its origi proof of purchase to the Home Depot store or address below he warranty does not extend to subsequen warranty his product is not intended for commercial use polarity power sources RETURN REPAIR POLICY Defective products replace it free of charge option unit may be replaced with a new or and Acts of God his Husky Power Product is warranted by Home Depot to the original purchaser only to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for three years from the date of purchase without additional charge If you inal two year warranty period return the unit with proper you may send the product to Husky Power Products at the t purchasers or users Husky Power Products wil not be esponsible for any amount of damage in excess of the retail purchase price of the product under any circumstances Incidental and consequential damages are specifically excluded from coverage under this This warranty does not apply to accessories or damage to units from misuse or incorrect instalation connection Misuse includes wiring or connecting to improper other than accessories may be returned to Husky Power Products Any defective product other than accessories that is returned to Husky Power Products within 30 days of the date of purchase will be replaced free of charge If such a product is returned more than 30 days b
6. a or restrict ventilation in any way Marine batteries must be removed and charged on shore Do not set a battery on top of the charger DC Connection Precautions 5 2 3s Connect and disconnect DC output clamps only after removing AC cord from electric outlet Never allow clamps to touch each other Attach clamps to battery post and chassis as indicated in Battery Installed in Vehicle steps 5 and 6 and in Battery Outside of Vehicle steps 2 4 and 5 Follow these steps when the battery is installed in a vehicle to reduce risk of sparks which can cause an explosion 1 25 3 7 8 9 Position AC and DC cords to reduce risk of damage by hood door or moving engine part Stay clear of fan blades belts pulleys and other parts that can cause injury to persons Check polarity of battery posts POSITIVE POS P battery post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE NEG N post Determine which post of battery is grounded connected to the chassis If NEGATIVE post is grounded to chassis as in most vehicles see 5 If POSITIVE post is grounded to the chassis see 6 For negative grounded vehicle connect POSITIVE RED clamp from battery charger to POSITIVE POS P ungrounded post of battery Connect NEGATIVE BLACK clamp to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery Do not connect clip to carburetor fuel lines or sheetrmetal body parts Connect to heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine
7. arging of serviceable batteries Charge Curve STAGE ONE A BEEP STAGE TWO STAGE THREE OFF BEEP CHARGING COMPLETE Stage One Rapid Start Charge at 10 amps delivers maximum charging amperage to wake up any serviceable 12 volt battery and allows for quick engine starting in just 5 minutes based on a midsize vehicle battery at 50 charge level When battery reaches a maximum safe predetermined voltage the charger will automatically signal a beep and move into Stage 2 of the charging process Stage Two Absorption Charge maintains the maximum possible charge at a constant safe predeterrrined voltage During this phase the charging voltage remains constant while the actual charging current is reduced to allow for the maximum proper internal chemical energy transfer At the end of Stage 2 the charger will autorratically move into Stage 3 charge mode Stage Three Top Off Charge voltage is automatically maintained and reduced to a predeterrrined level while current is adjusted for a safe effective battery charge At the end of Stage 3 the unit will BEEP signaling the corrpletion of the charging cycle The Autorratic Float Charge feature is ideal for maintaining a battery It autorratically tops off battery as needed keeping it fully charged all the time FEATURES This unit has three charge rate settings accessed by the 2 6 10 AMP button a 2 amps smaller batteries as in lawn mowers s
8. begin charging at the 2 arrp rate the unit sounds a beep and displays charging current The charger starts charging at 2 arrp rate automatically if 2 6 10 AMP button is not pressed within 3 minutes after applying AC power Charger occasionally sounds a beep and displays O O during selftest or charging stage changes 2 Pressing the 2 6 10 AMP button again advances charging rate to 6 amps and pressing once more advances charging rate to 10 amps Pressing the button again will turn OFF the charger output and the Display will show OOO This selection and actual battery charge rate are monitored by the microprocessor and the unit will stop charging if the selected rate is too fast or too slow for battery size or condition As the battery nears full charge capacity the unit s output will autorretically drop to a lower charge rate 3 The battery charger displays the charge current To view the battery voltage press BATTERY VO LAGE button The charger will sound a beep and display the the battery voltage Press BATTERY VOLTAGE again to return to displaying the charge current 4 The display shows FUL when the battery is fully charged 5 Disconnect the AC power cord first then the NEGATIVE clamp and finally the POSITIVE clamp Automatic Float Charging Autorratic Float Charging is ideal for maintaining a fully charged battery 1 Keep the AC power and battery connected after battery is fully charged 2 The charger monitors the battery a
9. block For positive grounded vehicle connect NEGATIVE BLACK clamp from battery charger to NEGATIVE NEG N ungrounded post of battery Connect POSITIVE RED clamp to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery Do not connect clip to carburetor fuel lines or sheet metal body parts Connect to a heavy gauge rretal part of the frame or engine block When disconnecting charger disconnect AC cord remove clamp from vehicle chassis and then remove clamp from battery terminal Do not charge the battery while the engine is operating See Operating Instructions for length of charge information Follow these steps when the battery has been removed from a vehide A spark near the battery may cause an explosion To reduce risk of a ae near the battery 1 2 Check polarity of battery posts POSITIVE post marked PO S P usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE battery post marked NEG N Attach a 244nch minimum length 6 AW G insulated battery cable to the N EGATIVE battery post marked NEG N Connect the POSITIVE RED battery clamp to the POSITIVE battery post marked POS P or red Stand as far back from the battery as possible and do not face battery when making final connection 5 Carefully connect the NEGATIVE BLACK charger clamp to the free end of the battery cable connected to the N EGATIVE terrrinal 6 Setthe charge rate to appropriate setting according to battery size 7 When disconn
10. d see FO1 through FO5 Codes as described in the previous chart If tne Fault LED lights refer to Troubleshooting for details Rev Pola rity lights when clamps are incorrectly connected to battery terrrinals Battery Voltage lights when the Battery Voltage button is pressed Alternator Good Lights when load or no load checks show the alternator is keeping up with the electrical load OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Ensure that all installation and operating instructions and safety precautions are understood and carefully followed by anyone installing or using the charger Follow the steps outlined in Important Safety Instructions at the front of this manual Charge Rate Selection After charger clamps are correctly connected plug in the charger to a 120 volt AC outlet and the charger will show a circulating pattern on the Digital Display indicating power has been applied Select the proper charge current rate based on battery size A WARNING If Digital Display shows F02 and the Fault indicator lights the connection to the battery terminals is bad Follow the steps outlined in Important Safety Instructions at the front of this manual If Rev Polarity indicator also lights the RED POSITIVE and BLACK NEGATIVE clamps are incorrectly connected to battery terminals Follow the steps outlined in Important Safety Instructions at the front of this manual Charging the Battery 1 Press 2 6 10 AMP button to
11. ecting charger always do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure and break first connection while as far away from battery as practical Note A marine boat battery must be removed and charged on shore To charge it on board requires equipment specially designed for marine use This unit is NOT designed for such use SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This device corrplies with part 15 of the FCC rules O peration is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harrrful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to corrply with the lirrits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules This limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harrrful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If equipment does cause harrrful interference to radio or television reception which can be deterrrined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Inc
12. elts an intermittent diode failure or possibly bad connections between the battery and alternator and or ground NOTES BATTERY VOLTAGE button is disabled in Alternator Check mode The FAULT LED may light because someone has added a number of accessory loads on the charging system thereby increasing current demand from the alternator MAKE SURE THAT THE ALTERNATOR IS RATED TO SUPPORT THE APPLICATION This check may not be accurate for every make manufacturer and model of vehicle Check only 12 volt systems APPROXIMATE CHARGING TIMES The 2 6 10 Amp 12 Volt Smart Battery Charger will autorretically adjust the charge rate as the battery becomes charged and stop when the battery is fully charged Deep cycle batteries may require longer charging time For estirrates of the time it takes to charge a battery refer to the following table Percent of charge in battery 75 50 25 0 at 2 amp rate 7 HRS 14 HRS NR NR at 6 amp rate 2 5 HRS 4 7 HRS 7 HRS 9 2 HRS at 10 arrp rate 1 4 HRS 2 8 HRS 4 2 HRS 5 5 HRS NR Not recommended at 2 amps use a higher charge rate The times shown in the table above are approximate and refer to a 50 Ah autorrotive battery For example a 50 Ah 12 volt battery is discharged 50 How long should it be charged at the 10 arrp rate See the chart above under 5096 and at 10 arrp rate In most cases battery charging times will vary depending on the size age and condition of the battery
13. feat this safety feature Preparing to Charge 1 2 6 7 Deterrrine voltage of battery to be charged by referring to the vehicle manual If it is necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge or to clean terminals always remove grounded terrrinal from battery first Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off so as not to cause an arc Clean battery terminals Do not allow corrosion to come in contact with eyes 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 maintenance free carefully follow manufacturer s charging instructions Study all battery manufacturer s specific precautions such as rerroving or not removing cell caps while charging and recommended rates of charge Area around battery should be well ventilated while battery is being charged Gas can be forcefully blown away by using a piece of cardboard or other nonrretallic material as a fan Make sure the initial charging rate does not exceed battery manufacturer s requirement Charger Location 1 25 OX UV oie Ud Locate charger as far away from battery as cables permit N EVER place charger directly above battery being charged gases from battery will corrode and damage charger N EVER allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading gravity or filling battery N EVER operate charger in a closedHn are
14. nd tops it off as needed 3 The display shows FLO when topping off the battery and returns to FUL when completed 4 To view battery voltage press the Battery Voltage button Note Charging can be terminated by pressing the 2 6 10 AMP button at any time when the unit is charging After AC power interruption charging restarts at 2 amp rate automatically WARNING If battery size is not known charge at the 2 amp rate DO NOT overcharge batteries Alternator Check Part 1 No Load Turn OFF all vehicle s accessories The battery must be fully charged before testing the alternator Run the engine long enough to achieve normal idle speed and verify there is a nodoad voltage 1 Press Alternator Check to start the check 2 Alternator Good LED will light to indicate the alternator is good or the FAULT LED will light to indicate the alternator may need service 3 Press Alternator Check again to stop the test Part 2 Under Load Accessories ON Next load the alternator by turning on as many accessories as possible except for A C and DEFRO ST 4 1 Press Alternator Check to start the check 2 Alternator Good LED will light to indicate the alternator is good or the FAULT LED will light to indicate the alternator nay need service 3 Press Alternator Check again to stop the test If the first alternator check indicates a good altemator and the second indicates the alternator may need service the problem could stem from loose fan b
15. nowmobiles motorcycles etc b 6 amps mid sized batteries as in small cars C 10 arrps autorrobiles and light trucks Autorratic float charge monitoring Microprocessor controlled for proper operation and fault detection Large lighted digital display shows charging current codes that indicate faults modes of operation and time out of functions HighHrequency switch4node operation for pure DC output Rapid charging three stage output Heavy duty cables and clamps are corrosion esistant Connect to side or top mount battery terminals Rugged case plus sturdy carry handle Self storage of cables and clamps Ideal during winter season when vehicle s starting performance is reduced by cold or extreme weather conditions Single beep tone indicates a button is pressed or a mode change occurs Alternator check can detemine if alternator output is within a typical voltage range Controls and Indicators CONTROL PANEL DIGITAL READOUT CIRCULATING PATTERN mar BATTERY CHA FUNCTION BUTTONS FROM RIGHT TO LEFT CLO CKW ISE 2 6 10 AMP allows the user to select the charge rate based on battery size This selection and actual battery charge rate are monitored by the microprocessor and will stop charging if the selected rate is too fast or too slow for battery size or condition Battery Voltage enables a check that measures the battery voltage Alternator Check is a fivesecond check that measures the battery voltage This check
16. our battery to a certified automotive service center for evaluation F02 Bad Battery Connection or Battery Voltage Too Low to Accept Charge W hen FO2 appears the most common cause is poor connection to battery Follow the steps outlined in Important Safety Instructions atthe front of this manual to disconnect AC cord and clamps clean battery terrrinal and reconnect If the situation persists we recommend taking your battery to a certified automotive service center for evaluation F03 Internal Open Cell Have battery checked by a certified autorrotive service center F04 Overtime Condition FO4 appears when charging time exceeds 18 hours You may be using a charge current rate too low for a large battery Select higher charge rate to charge the battery F05 Overheated Condition The ventilation grill that prevents the air from flowing in and out of the charger may be blocked Follow the steps outlined in Important Safety Instructions atthe front of this manual to disconnect AC cord and clamps allow the unit to cool for 30 minutes and reconnect Make sure there is arrple ventilation before resurring operation Charging a Very Cold Battery If the batiery to be charged is very cold in temperatures below freezing O C 32 F it cannot accept a high rate of charge The initial charge rate will be low The charge rate will increase as the battery warns Never atterrpt to charge a frozen battery
17. rease the separation between equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 2 2 on Stereo ag le da arde des tut e 4e ded d eie Aereo ie cide ate ie Ul 1 Feattres 3 725 aa a o fe cai eoe nt dias deuten o MU Da er a Er Sou 2 Controls and Indicators s eee AS Sates PSE De BAe XE RR ee Pp s 2 Operating Instructions 2 2 0 0002 ce ee 3 Charge Rate Selection oor ea s ea ha EE E a a ee 3 Charging the Battery llle 4 Automatic Float Charging llle 4 Altemeator C heck 1 ood nn eb ganda eat Relea eS e te eal see oce Diae See 4 Approximate Charging Times llle 5 care ari Maintenance osis aA ele s eg E IRR x ec de ee mci e Mee be aka 5 Troubleshooting llle leer 6 Display Indications Common Problemy Possible Solutions 6 Charging a Very Cold Battery 02 002 ee ee 6 INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the Husky Pro 10 6 2 Amp Smart Battery Charger With proper care and use it will give you years of dependable service This battery charger has a high charge rate of up to 10 amps and low charge rate of up to 2 amps Snart Battery Chargers feature 3 stage high efficiency charging technology builtin microprocessor control that ensures fast safe and complete ch
18. s or limitations stated herein may not apply TO REQUEST WARRANTY SERVICE FOR THIS PRODUCT Contact Husky Power Products Technical Support by telephone fax or mai We suggest that you keep the original packaging in case you need to ship the unit When returning a product include your name address phone number dated sales receipt or copy and a description of the reason for return and product serial number After repairing or replacing the unit we wil make every effort to return it to you wi hin four weeks WARRANTY ACTIVATION Please complete Warranty Activation Card and mail to Husky Power Products Enter HSK1084HD as Model and 10 6 2 Power Product products must be registered wi Amp Smart Battery Charger as Product Type All Husky hin 30 days of purchase to activate this warranty Mail the completed registration form along with a copy of the original sales receipt to ATTN CUSTOMER SERVICE HUSKY POWER PRODUCTS 4140 SW 28th Way Ft Lauderdale FL 33312 e TOLL FREE 866 584 5504 e WARRANTY IS NON TRANSFERABLE AND NON REFUNDABLE BD062805 2005 VECTOR MANUFACTURING MADE IN CHINA 8 HSK1084HD x HUSKY The Toughest Name In Tools Fully Automatic Electronic Smart Battery Charger 10 6 2 Amp Charge Rates USER S MANUAL amp WARRANTY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY USER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS
19. t into eyes Immediately flood eye with cold water Eye Wash Station for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention immediately 4 If battery acid contacts skin or clothing wash immediately with soap and water If redness pain or irritation occurs seek immediate medical attention 5 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine 6 Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a rretal tool onto battery This might cause sparks or shortcircuit the battery or other electrical part which can cause an explosion 7 Remove personal metal itens such as rings bracelets necklaces and watches when working with a lead acid battery A lead acid battery can produce a shortcircuit current high enough to cause a severe burn 8 Use charger for charging a LEAD ACID battery only It is not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in a starterrrotor application Do not use the 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 property 9 NEVER ATTEMPT TO CHARGE A FROZEN BATTERY Power Cord Safety This appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other as a safety feature This plug will fitinto a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician Do not atterrpt to de
20. ut less than three years after the purchase date Husky Power Products will repair the unit or at its option f the unit is repaired new or reconditioned replacement parts may be used at Husky Power Product s reconditioned unit of the same or comparable design The repaired or replaced unit will then be warranted under these terms for the remainder of the warranty period The customer is responsible for the shipping charges on all returned items after 30 days During the warranty period Husky Power Products will be responsible for the return shipping charges LIMITATIONS This warranty does not cover accessories bulbs fuses and batteries defects resulting from normal wear and tear including chips scratches abrasions discoloration or fading due to usage or exposure to sunlight accidents damage during shipping to our service facility alterations unauthorized use or repair neglect misuse abuse failure to follow instructions for care and maintenance fire flood f your problem is not covered by this warranty call our Technical Support Department toll free at 866 584 5504 for general repair information and charges if applicable STATE LAW RIGHTS This warranty gives the purchaser specific legal rights other rights which vary from state to state may apply Some states do not a llow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the exclusion
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