Grounding And Ac Power Cord Connections - DSR PROBOOSTER DSR104 Manuel D'utilisation

6.1 CHARGER
Start/Stop Button
Press to immediately begin charging your
properly connected battery. If the button
is not pressed, charging should begin
in ten minutes.
LED Indicators
POWER (green) LED lit: The
charger is connected to AC power.
BAD BATTERY (red) LED:
The charger has detected a problem
with the battery. See Troubleshooting
for more information.
7. CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY OF THE BOOSTER
• Press the Voltmeter button to show the
charge level of the battery.
• After starting the engine at 2000 rpm,
leave the booster connected to the
vehicle and press the voltmeter button.
The voltmeter will indicate between
14 and 14,4 volts (at 2000 rpm) if the
alternator is functioning correctly.
7.1 Grounding and AC Power Cord
Connections
IMPORTANT. Only use the charger that
was included with the booster to charge
the internal battery of the booster. Using a
different charger could result in personal
injury or property damage.
WARNING!
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.
This battery charger is for use on a
nominal 120V circuit. The plug must be
plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances. The plug pins
must fit the receptacle (outlet). Do not use
with an ungrounded system.
DANGER. Never alter the AC cord or plug
provided – if it does not fit the outlet, have
a proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician. An improper connection can
result in a risk of an electric shock or
electrocution.
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. If an
extension cord must be used, make sure:
• That the pins on the plug of the extension
cord are the same number, size and
shape as those of the plug on the
charger.
• That the extension cord is properly wired
and in good electrical condition.
CLAMPS REVERSED (red) LED
flashing: The connections are
reversed.
CHARGING (yellow/orange) LED lit:
The charger is charging the battery.
CHARGING (yellow/orange) LED
flashing: The charger is in abort mode.
CHARGED/MAINTAINING (green)
LED pulsing: The battery is fully
charged and the charger is in
maintain mode.
NOTE: See Operating Instructions for
complete description of the charger modes.
• That the wire size is large enough for the
AC ampere rating of the charger,
as specified:
Length of cord (feet)
AWG* size of cord
*AWG-American Wire Gauge
7.2 Charging the Booster
1. Connect the end of the quick-connect
cord to the charger.
2. Insert the charge plug into the charge
port on the front of the booster.
3. Plug the charger's power cord into
a grounded 120V AC electrical wall
outlet.
4. The charger's green
will light.
5. Charging will begin within ten minutes
and finish automatically. (Press the
Start/Stop button to begin charging
immediately.)
6. The pulsing green LED indicates the
battery is fully charged.
7. When charging is complete,
disconnect the charger from the AC
power. Then remove the charging plug
from the booster.
7.3 Charger Modes
Automatic charging mode
When an automatic charge is performed,
the charger switches to maintain mode
automatically after the battery is charged.
Aborted Charge
If charging cannot be completed normally,
charging will abort. When charging aborts,
the charger's output is shut off. The BAD
BATTERY
the CHARGING
will flash. Do not continue attempting to
charge this battery. Check the battery and
replace, if necessary.
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POWER LED
(red) LED will light, and
(yellow/orange) LED
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