Master Forge 260-9511 User manual

To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User Must Read And
Understand Operator’s Manual. Save These Instructions For Future Reference.
260-9511
0099002171-00
15A Automatic Battery Charger

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Symbols...............................................................................Page 3
Safety Information ..........................................................................Page 4
Important Safety Instructions .......................................................Page 5
Personal Safety Precautions..........................................................Page 5
Preparing To Charge.......................................................................Page 6
Charger Location............................................................................Page 6
Dc Connection Precautions...........................................................Page 6
Follow These Steps When Battery is Installed in Vehicle ............Page 6
Follow These Steps When Battery is Outside Vehicle .................Page 7
Grounding and AC Power Cord Connections ..............................Page 7
Assembly Instructions....................................................................Page 8
Control Panel ..................................................................................Page 8
Operating Instructions....................................................................Page 9
Maintenance and Care.................................................................Page 11
Error Codes...................................................................................Page 11
Troubleshooting ............................................................................Page 12
Specifications ...............................................................................Page 12
Warranty ........................................................................................Page 13

Page 3
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on your charger. Please study
them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow
better and safer operation of the charger.
Symbol Name Designation/Explanation
VVolts Voltage
AAmperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency
WWatts Power
~Alternating current Type of current
Direct current Type or characteristic of current
Class II construction Double-insulated construction
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To reduce the risk of injury, read and
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Wear safety glasses Operation of the charger can result in
damage to unprotected eyes
Warning symbol Alerts user to warning message
Electric shock symbol
Connect only to properly grounded
outlets. Replace defective cords or
wire immediately.
Explosive gas symbol Risk of explosive gases during normal
operation of a lead-acid battery

This symbol designates that this charger is listed by
Underwriters Laboratories

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SAFETY INFORMATION
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract our attention to possible dangers. The
safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and
understanding. The symbol warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger.
The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident pre-
vention measures.
Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this
manual, including all safety alert symbols, such as “DANGER”, “WARNING” and
“CAUTION” before using this battery charger. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION.
May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
Failure to obey this safety warning WILL result in death or serious
injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
Failure to obey this safety warning CAN result in death or
serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
Failure to obey this safety warning MAY result in personal
injury to yourself or others, or property damage. Always follow the safety precautions
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This
manual contains important safety and
operating instructions.
1.2 Do not expose the charger to rain or
snow.
1.3 Use of an attachment not recom-
mended or sold by the battery
charger manufacturer may result in a
risk of fire, electric shock or injury to
persons.
1.4 To reduce the risk of damage to elec-
tric plug and cord, pull by the plug
rather than the cord when discon-
necting charger.
1.5 An extension cord should not be
used unless absolutely necessary.
Use of improper extension cord
could result in a risk of fire and elec-
tric shock. If an extension cord must
be used, make sure:
1.6 The pins on plug of extension cord
are the same number, size and shape
as those of plug on charger.
• The extension cord is properly wired
and in good electrical condition.
• The wire size is large enough for
AC ampere rating of charger as
specified in section 8.
1.7 Do not operate charger with dam-
aged cord or plug – replace the cord
or plug immediately.
1.8 Do not operate charger if it has
received a sharp blow, been dropped,
or otherwise damaged in any way;
take it to a qualified serviceman.
1.9 Do not disassemble charger; take it
to a qualified serviceman when ser-
vice or repair is required. Incorrect
reassembly may result in a risk of
electric shock or fire.
1.10 To reduce risk of electric shock,
unplug charger from outlet before
attempting any maintenance or
cleaning. Turning off controls will not
reduce this risk.
1.11
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
a. WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-
ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS.
BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLO-
SIVE GASES DURING NORMAL
BATTERY OPERATION. FOR
THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST
IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOL-
LOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH
TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER.
b. To reduce risk of battery explo-
sion, follow these instructions
and those published by battery
manufacturer and manufacturer
of any equipment you intend to
use in vicinity of battery. Review
cautionary markings on these
products and on engine.
1.12 Keep out of reach of children.
2. PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
2.1 Consider having someone close
enough by to come to your aid when
you work near a lead-acid battery.
2.2 Have plenty of fresh water and soap
nearby in case battery acid contacts
skin, clothing, or eyes.
2.3 Wear complete eye protection and
clothing protection. Avoid touching
eyes while working near battery.
2.4 If battery acid contacts skin or cloth-
ing, wash immediately with soap and
water. If acid enters eye, immediately
flood eye with running cold water for
at least 10 minutes and get medical
attention immediately.
2.5 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or
flame in vicinity of battery or engine.
2.6 Be extra cautious, to reduce risk of
dropping a metal tool onto battery.
It might spark or short-circuit bat-
tery or other electrical part that may
cause explosion.
2.7 Remove personal metal items such
as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and
watches when working with a lead-
acid battery. A lead-acid battery can