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OPERATOR’S MANUAL / MANUAL DEL USUARIO 6V/12V Battery Charger/Maintainer Cargador de baterías 6V y 12V/Mantenedor Model / Modelo 28.71239 CAUTION: ATENCIÓN: Read and follow all safety Lea y siga todas las reglas rules and operating instructions de seguridad e instrucciones de uso before every use of this product.
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DieHard product fails due to a defect in material or workman- ® ship within 3 years from the date of purchase, return it to any DieHard ® outlet in the United States for free replacement. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............4 PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............5 GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS ......6 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ..............6 FEATURES ....................6 CONTROL PANEL ..................7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..............7 DISPLAY MESSAGES ................11 MAINTENANCE AND CARE ..............11 TROUBLESHOOTING ................12 BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS .............13 CONTENIDOS INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD ......14 PRECAUCIONES DE SEGURIDAD PERSONAL ........15...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 THAT YOU FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER. To reduce the risk of a battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the manufacturer of the battery and any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery.
• Do not set the charger on flammable materials, such as carpeting, upholstery, paper, cardboard, etc. • Never smoke or allow sparks or flames in the vicinity of the battery or engine. WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GAS. • Operate the charger as far away from the battery as DC charger cables permit. • Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. The plug pins must fit the receptacle (outlet). Do not use with an ungrounded system.
CONTROL PANEL DIGITAL DISPLAY The digital display indicates the status of the battery and charger. See the troubleshooting section for a complete list of messages. NOTE: During charging, the display will go into sleep mode and will not display any messages. To turn the display back on, press the display button. DISPLAY/ON BUTTON The digital display will show the battery’s voltage and percentage of charge.
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8. Connect the charger to an electrical outlet. 9. When the charger starts, the GREEN LED will be solid, and the display will show ANALYZING BATTERY while the charger determines that the battery is properly connected, the condition of the battery, and whether the battery is 6V or 12V.
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BATTERY CLAMP QUICK-CONNECT 1. Connect the end of the charger output cable to the end of the battery clamp quick-connect. 2. Follow the steps in previous sections to connect the output clamps to the battery. 3. After a good electrical connection is made to the battery, plug the power cord into a grounded 120V AC electrical wall outlet.
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MAINTAINING A BATTERY The 28.71239 maintains both 6 and 12 volt batteries, keeping them at full charge. It is not recommended for industrial applications. NOTE: The maintain mode technology allows you to safely charge and maintain a healthy battery for extended periods of time.
DISPLAY MESSAGES CONNECT CLAMPS (No LED lit) – Plugged into the AC outlet without the clamps connected to a battery. WARNING CLAMPS REVERSED (No LED lit) – Plugged into the AC outlet and the clamps are connected backwards to a 6V or 12V battery. ANALYZING BATTERY (Green LED lit) –...
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REASON/SOLUTION Battery clamps do The charger is No problem; this is a not spark when equipped with an normal condition. touched together. auto-start feature. It will not supply current to the battery clamps until a battery is properly connected.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REASON/SOLUTION Green LED is flashing The battery is Reset the charger by and the display sulfated. briefly unplugging it. shows CHARGE ABORTED- The battery is too You need a charger BAD BATTERY. large for the charger. with a higher amp rate. The display The clamps are Check for poor...
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