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Notes on charging procedure.

* A complete charge is best done slowly in order to protect your battery We

recommend the charging ratebe no more than 10% of the battery capacity rating

(AH). eg. a typical battery has a rating of 40 Ampere Hours, therefore the charging rate

should be 4 amps , and a complete charge will take 10 hours.

** If a low current reading (2 amps or less) is seen on the gauge, this may indicate that the

battery is either (a) already fully charged or (b) at the end of its useful life and in need

of replacement. Do not charge the battery for longer than is necessary.

Check the SG of the battery with a hydrometer

PROCEDURE FOR ENGINE STARTING

Note: We recommend that before attempting to boost start you charge the battery for 10-15

minutes. This will improve the chance of a first time start, particularly with big engines. When

the battery is completely flat, you must charge the battery for 10-15 minutes before attempting

to start, otherwise you may cause damage to the vehicle electronic systems.

a) Check that mains supply switch is OFF and the Current Control Switch is in the OFF

position.

b) Connect the cables as for normal charging.

c) Switch ON the mains supply.

d) Turn the Current Control Knob (B) in the BOOST START position.

e) Turn the vehicle’s ignition switch to ‘start’, then press the button on the Remote Control

to provide a boost.

IMPORTANT: If the engine fails to start after a MAXIMUM of 10 seconds, release the button on

the remote control, and the ignition switch. You must then wait for at least 30 seconds before

retrying. Failure to follow this procedure may cause damage to some electronic equipment

on the vehicle and may also damage the battery and the Start ‘N’ Charge unit, which could

invalidate your guarantee.

f) When the engine has started, switch the Current Control knob (B) to the OFF position,

then disconnect the charger. Disconnect 1. supply, 2. chassis conductor and 3.

battery conductor, IN THAT ORDER.

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