PROPOINT BATTERY CHARGER User manual

Please read this manual before use.
User Manual
6/12/24V
BATTERY CHARGER
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6/12/24V
BATTERY CHARGER
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SPECIFICATIONS
Type Battery Charger
Works with 6 / 12 / 24 volts
Charging Rate 2 / 10 / 20 (6/12V), 2 / 5 / 10
(24V) amperes
Trickle Charge 2A
Charge Time 4 to 6 hours
Engine Start N/A
Style Switching charging mode
Continuous Charge 20A max.
Cable Length 72 in. (6 feet)
Overcharge Protection Yes
Power Cord 6 feet
Voltmeter for battery testing No
Construction Aluminum and ABS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions before using this
tool. The operator must follow basic precautions to reduce the
risk of personal injury and / or damage to the equipment. Before
allowing someone else to use this tool, make sure they are aware
of all safety information.
WARNING! The warnings, cautions and instructions discussed in
this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and
situations that may occur. Common sense and caution are factors
that cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by
the operator.
NOTE: Keep this manual for the safety warnings, precautions,
inspection and operating instructions.
WORK AREA
1. Operate in a safe work environment. Keep your work area
clean and well lit.
2. Do not use in the presence of flammable gases or liquids.
3. Use the charger in a well-ventilated and dry place free from
direct sunlight and corrosive gasses or heat sources.
4. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
5. Place the charger as far as possible away from the battery, in
a stable position.
WARNING! It is unsafe to directly place the charger on the
battery or vice versa.
6. Keep anyone not wearing the appropriate safety equipment
away from the work area.
NOTE: Minimize distractions in the work environment. Distractions
can cause you to lose control of the tool.

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7. Always lock up tools and keep them out of the reach
of children.
PERSONAL SAFETY
CAUTION! Wear protective equipment approved by the Canadian
Standards Association (CSA) or American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) when using the tool.
1. Dress properly, wear protective equipment. Use breathing,
ear, eye, face, foot, hand and head protection. Always wear
ANSI approved impact safety goggles, which must provide
both frontal and side protection. Protect your hands with
suitable gloves. Protect your head from falling objects by
wearing a hard hat. Wear an ANSI approved dust mask or
respirator when working around metal, wood and chemical
dusts and mists. Wear ANSI approved earplugs. Protective,
electrically non-conductive clothes and non-skid footwear
are recommended when working. Wear steel-toed boots to
prevent injury from falling objects.
2. Someone should be within range of your voice or close
enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead
acid battery.
3. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery
acid contacts the skin, clothing, or eyes.
4. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid
touching eyes while working near batteries.
5. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately
with soap and water. If acid enters they eyes, immediately
flush with running cold water for at least ten minutes and
seek medical attention immediately.
6. Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of a
battery or engine.
7. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets,
necklaces, and watches when working with a lead acid
battery. A lead acid battery can produce a short circuit
current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal,
causing a severe burn.

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8. Use the charger for charging regular, AGM, gel cell, deep
cycle (12V) batteries. It is not intended to supply to a low
voltage electrical system. 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 to property.
9. Never charge a frozen battery.
10. Control the tool, personal movement and the work
environment to avoid personal injury or damage to the tool.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use your
common sense.
11. Do not operate any machine / tool when tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medications.
12. Do not overreach when operating a tool. Proper footing and
balance enables better control of a tool in
unexpected situations.
SPECIFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. This charger charges lead-acid batteries. It is not suitable as
a DC power source, as it causes a risk of fire and
electric shock.
2. The charger should only be plugged in to a properly
grounded wall outlet.
NOTE: If the power supply needs to be extended, use
a 16 gauge minimum extension cord.
3. Discontinue use immediately if the charger is dropped or
damaged due to heavy impact.
4. Unplug the charger when cleaning it.
CAUTION! During charging, batteries give o some gasses
Therefore, ensure proper ventilation and keep away from
smoke or flame.
5. Prevent metal objects from contacting the positive (+) and
negative (-) polarities of the charger.

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WARNING! Battery acid is corrosive. Avoid contact with skin or
eyes. If acid touches skin, flush it immediately and consult
a doctor.
6. Wear protective gloves and safety glasses during use.
7. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
8. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the
manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or
injury to persons.
9. To reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug and cord,
pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting
the charger.
10. Have a qualified service technician perform any maintenance
to the charger. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of
electric shock or fire.
CAUTION! To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger
from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
Turning the controls o will not reduce the risk.
WARNING! Risk or explosive gases. Working in the vicinity of a
lead acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases
during normal battery operation. To reduce the risk of battery
explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the
battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you
intend to use in the vicinity of the battery.
BATTERY CHARGER
CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! Connect and disconnect the DC output clips only after
setting any control switches to the OFF position and removing
the AC power cord from the electric outlet. Never allow the clips
to touch each other.
1. When hooking up the charger, attach one clip to the battery
and the other to a point away from the battery (see the
section Charging A Battery Installed In A Vehicle). Do not
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reduce the risk of explosion, never connect both clips directly
to the battery. When making each connection, twist or
rock the clip back and forth several times to make a good
connection and to reduce the risk of a clip slipping o and
creating a spark.
CAUTION! Do not twist or rock the clip on the battery after the
second clip connection has been made.
WARNING! A marine (boat) battery must be removed and
charged on shore. To charge it on board requires equipment
specially designed for marine use.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
1. Disconnect power supply. Disconnect the tool from the
power supply when not in use, before cleaning, servicing or
changing any parts or accessories.
2. Protect yourself against electric shocks when working on
electrical equipment. Avoid body contact with grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, cooking stoves and
refrigerators. There is an increased chance of electrical shock
if your body is grounded.
3. Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other.) This plug will fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact
a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not
change the plug in any way. Double insulation eliminates the
need for a three wire grounded power cord and grounded
power supply system.
4. Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance with all
codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong
or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs.
Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to
whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the tool should
electronically malfunction or break down, grounding provides
a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user.

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5. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry tools or
pull the plug from an outlet. Keep the cord away from heat,
oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Do not operate this tool
if the power cord is frayed or damaged. Replace damaged
cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of
electric shock. Do not modify the plug in any way.
6. When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor
extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These cords are rated
for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock. Use in
conjunction with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI).
If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable,
the use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock. It is
recommended that the GFCI should have a rated residual
current of 30 mA or less.
7. Avoid using an unnecessarily long extension cord. Choose a
cord that is appropriate for the situation, as a cord that is too
long and running across the floor can be more dangerous
than helpful. Using a cord that is too long or too thin could
damage the tool. Unroll the cord completely to prevent it
from overheating.
8. Place the electrical cord in a position that prevents it from
coming into contact with the tool and from getting caught
by the work piece. The cord should always stay behind
the tool.
TOOL USE AND CARE
1. Use the correct tool for the job. Maximize tool performance
and safety by using the tool for its intended task.
2. Do not modify this tool or use for a purpose for which it was
not designed.
3. This tool was designed for a specific function.
Do Not:
a. Modify or alter the tool; all parts and accessories are
designed with built-it safety features that may be
compromised if altered.
b. Use the tool in a way for which it was not designed.

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UNPACKING
1. Carefully remove the tool from the package.
2. Retain packing material until you have carefully inspected
and satisfactorily installed or operated the tool.
3. Inspect the parts carefully to make sure the tool was not
damaged while shipping.
OPERATION
PREPARING TO CHARGE A BATTERY
1. If necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to
charge, always remove the grounded terminal from the
battery first. Make sure that all accessories in the vehicle are
o, so as not to cause an arc.
2. Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while
the battery is being charged. Gas can be forcefully blown
away by using a piece of cardboard or other non-metallic
material such as a fan.
3. Clean the battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion
from coming in contact with eyes.
4. Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches the
level specified by the battery manufacturer. This helps purge
excessive gas from cells. Do not overfill. For a battery without
cell caps, carefully follow the manufacturer’s
recharging instructions.
5. Study all of the battery manufacturer’s specific precautions
such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging
and recommended rates of charge.
6. Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the
car owner’s manual and make sure that the output voltage
selector switch is set at the correct voltage.

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PLACEMENT OF THE CHARGER
1. Locate the charger as far away from the battery as the DC
cables will permit.
2. Never place the charger directly above the battery being
charged; gases from the battery will corrode and damage
the charger.
3. Never allow battery acid to drip on the charger when reading
the gravity or filling the battery.
4. Do not operate the charger in a closed area or restricted
ventilation in any way.
5. Do not set a battery on top of the charger.
6. Locate the charger at least 18 in. (45 cm) above the floor.
GROUNDING AND AC POWER
CORD CONNECTIONS
The charger should be grounded to reduce the risk of electric
shock. The charger is equipped with an electric cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING! Never alter the AC cord or plug provided. If it will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician. Improper connection can result in the risk of an
electric shock.
CHARGING A BATTERY INSTALLED
IN A VEHICLE
WARNING! A spark near the battery may cause the battery to
explode. To reduce the risk of a spark near a battery:
1. Position the AC and DC cords to reduce the risk of damage
caused by the hood, door, or moving engine parts.
2. Stay clear of the fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts
that can cause injury to persons.

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3. Check the polarity of the battery posts.
The positive (+) battery post usually has
a larger diameter than the negative (-)
battery post.
4. Determine which post of the battery is
grounded (connected) to the chassis.
If the negative post is grounded to the
chassis (as in most vehicles), see figure 1
and instruction 5-a. If the positive post is
grounded to the chassis, see figure 2 and
instruction 5-b.
5-a. For a negative-grounded vehicle,
connect the positive (red) clip from
the battery charger to the positive (+)
ungrounded post of the battery. See
figure 1
5-b.For a positive-grounded vehicle,
connect the negative (black) clip from
the battery charger to the negative (-)
ungrounded post of the battery. See
figure 2
6. Connect the remaining battery charger clip to the vehicle
chassis or engine block, as far away from the battery as
possible. Do not connect the clip to the carburetor, fuel lines,
or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy-gauge metal
part of the frame or engine block.
7. When disconnecting the charger, turn all control switches to
the OFF position, disconnect the AC power cord, remove the
clip from the vehicle chassis, and then remove the clip from
the battery terminal.
CHARGING A BATTERY OUTSIDE OF
A VEHICLE
WARNING! A spark near the battery may cause the battery to
explode. To reduce the risk of a spark near the battery:
Fig. 1
Fig. 2

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1. Check the polarity of the battery posts. The positive (+)
battery post usually has a larger diameter than the negative
(-) post.
2. Attach a cable (sold separately) to the negative (-) battery
post. This cable must be a minimum of 24 in. (61 cm) long,
and of a wire gauge that is no lighter
than the wire gauge of the charger’s
output cables (battery cables and
booster cables work well).
See figure 3.
3. Connect the positive (red) charger
clip to the positive (+) post of
the battery.
4. Position yourself and the free end of
the cable (installed in Step #2) as far away from the battery
as possible. Facing away from the battery, connect the
negative (black) charger clip to the free end of the cable.
5. When disconnecting the charger, always do so in reverse
sequence of the connecting procedure and break first the
connection while as far away from the battery as possible.
CHARGING TIME INSTRUCTIONS
1. Determine the battery percent of charge (or specific gravity)
with a hydrometer or electric tester.
2. Note the specific gravity or percent of charge on the
following chart. Use the column nearest the Ammeter
reading observed.
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Hydrometer
Reading
(Battery
Specific
Gravity)
Battery
Tester
Reading
(Percent
Charge)
6 Volt Battery
Charging Time
(Minutes)
12 Volt Battery Charging
Time (Minutes)
Ammeter Reading 60 60 40 20
1.265 100% Full charge Full charge
1.225 75% 27 15 20 400
1.190 50% 55 35 45 800
1.155 25% 85 50 65 1200
1.120 0% 110 65 85 1600
3. Charge the battery for the time indicated on the chart. A
more precise method of determining the length of charge
time requires the use of the following formulas, the reserve
Capacity or Ampere Hour rating of the battery, and the
percent of charge needed to bring the battery to full charge.
4. If the only battery rating known is the Reserve Capacity,
you must first convert it to Ampere Hours using the
following formula:
Example: Reserve Capacity of Battery = 60 Minutes
5. With the battery Ampere Hour rating and the percent of
charge needed to bring the battery to full charge, use the
following formula to determine the length of charge time of
battery selected on the charger:

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NOTE: Express the percent of charge needed as a decimal
(25% = .25). Amp output for charge rate settings: 12V Low = 2
Amps, 12V Medium = 40 Amps, 6 or 12V High = 60 Amps.
Percent of charge needed = 25% or .25
6. Plug the charger supply cord into 120V, 60 Hz, outlet, set
the charging rate selector for ammeter reading closest to
the chart column used – the timer will shut the charger OFF
when the charging cycle is complete.
CONTROL PANEL
BATTERY TYPE SWITCH
Use this switch button to set the type of battery to be charged to
one of the following three:
1. REGULAR: This is the type of battery usually used in cars,
trucks, and motorcycles. These batteries have vent caps and
are often marked “low maintenance” or “maintenance-free”.
2. AGM, GEL CELL: AGM and gel cell batteries have sealed
cases without vent caps. Such batteries are often smaller
than the other types.

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3. DEEP CYCLE: Deep cycle batteries are usually marked as
“deep cycle” or “marine”. Deep cycle batteries are usually
larger than the other types.
DISPLAY MODE SWITCH
Use this switch to set the function of the digital meter to one of
the following three:
1. BATTERY %: The digital meter displays an estimate of the
percent of charge of the battery connected to the charger
battery clamps.
2. VOLTAGE: The digital meter displays the voltage at the
charger battery clamps in DC volts.
3. ALTERNATOR %: The digital meter displays an estimate
of the output of the vehicle charging system connected
to the charger battery clamps as compared to a properly
functioning system.
CHARGE RATE SWITCH
Use this switch button to set the charge rate to one of
the following:
1. 12V – 2A / 24V – 5A CHARGE RATE: Charging small batteries
such as garden tractors, snow mobiles and motorcycles. The
2A / 5A rate is not intended to be used as a trickle charger
for larger batteries.
2. 10A or 20A CHARGE RATE: Charging automotive batteries,
marine batteries, and deep cycle batteries. Not intended for
industrial applications.
3. INFINITE AMPERAGE CONTROL RATE: The infinite
amperage control of 12V or 24V charging that allows a
selection of any rate up to 15A or 24A at 12V or 12A at 24V.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem(s) Possible Cause(s) Solution(s)
No charging current. Bad contact to the
wall outlet
Repair or change the
wall outlet.
Initial battery voltage is
too low.
Change the battery.
Battery will not
charge / insucient
charger output.
The positive (+) and
negative (-) polarity
terminals of the battery
are oxidized or dirty.
Clean the terminals.
The battery has
been damaged.
Repair or change the battery.
The battery is too old. Change the battery.
The battery is
fully charged.
The battery does not
need charging.
Loud noise coming
from the charger.
Improper placement. Change the position for
proper placement.
Damaged charger. Discontinue use. Replace
the charger.

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CHARGEUR DE
BATTERIES, 6/12/24 V
SPÉCIFICATIONS
Type Chargeur de batteries
Fonctionne avec 6/12/24 V
Taux de chargement 2/10/20 (6/12 V), 2/5/10 (24 V) A
Charge d’entretien 2 A
Temps de charge 4 à 6 heures
Démarrage de moteur s.o.
Type Mode de chargement de commutation
Charge continue 20 A max.
Longueur du câble 72 po (6 pi)
Protection contre les
surcharges
Oui
Cordon d’alimentation 6 pi
Voltmètre pour tester
les batteries
Non
Construction Aluminium et ABS
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CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ
IMPORTANTES
AVERTISSEMENT ! Veuillez lire et comprendre toutes les
instructions avant d’utiliser cet outil. L’utilisateur doit respecter
les précautions de base lorsqu’il utilise cet outil afin de réduire le
risque de blessure et/ou de dommage à l’équipement. Avant de
permettre à un autre individu d’utiliser cet outil, assurez-vous qu’il
est avisé de toutes les consignes de sécurité.
AVERTISSEMENT ! Les avertissements, les mises en garde et les
instructions mentionnés dans ce manuel d’instructions ne peuvent
couvrir toutes les conditions et situations pouvant se produire.
L’opérateur doit faire preuve de bon sens et prendre toutes les
précautions nécessaires afin d’utiliser l’outil en toute sécurité.
REMARQUE : Conservez ce manuel qui contient les avertissements
de sécurité, les précautions et les instructions d’inspection et
de fonctionnement.
AIRE DE TRAVAIL
1. Travaillez dans un environnement de travail sécuritaire.
Gardez votre aire de travail propre et bien éclairée.
2. N’utilisez pas d’outils électriques en présence de gaz ou de
liquides inflammables.
3. Utilisez le chargeur dans un endroit sec et bien aéré à l’abri
des rayons directs du soleil, ainsi que des gaz corrosifs ou
des sources de chaleur.
4. N’exposez pas le chargeur à la pluie ou à la neige.
5. Placez le chargeur sur une surface stable aussi loin que
possible de la batterie.
AVERTISSEMENT ! Il n’est pas sécuritaire de placer le chargeur sur
la batterie ou vice versa.

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6. Assurez-vous que les personnes qui ne portent pas
l’équipement de sécurité approprié ne se trouvent pas à
proximité de l’aire de travail.
REMARQUE : Minimisez les distractions au sein de
l’environnement de travail. Les distractions peuvent causer
une perte de contrôle de l’outil.
7. Gardez toujours les outils dans un endroit verrouillé et hors
de la portée des enfants.
SÉCURITÉ PERSONNELLE
ATTENTION ! Portez de l’équipement de protection homologué
par l’Association canadienne de normalisation (CSA) ou
l’American National Standards Institute (ANSI) quand vous
utilisez l’outil.
1. Portez des vêtements appropriés et de l’équipement
de protection. Utilisez des protections pour les voies
respiratoires, les oreilles, les yeux, le visage, les pieds, les
mains et la tête. Portez toujours des lunettes de sécurité
étanches approuvées par l’ANSI qui orent une protection
frontale et latérale. Protégez-vous les mains à l’aide de
gants appropriés. Protégez-vous la tête de la chute d’objets
en portant un casque de protection. Portez un masque
antipoussières ou un appareil respiratoire approuvé par
l’ANSI lorsque vous travaillez où il y a des poussières et
des vapeurs provenant du métal, du bois ou de produits
chimiques. Portez des bouchons d’oreille approuvés par
l’ANSI. Des vêtements de protection non conducteurs
d’électricité et des chaussures antidérapantes sont
recommandés pour le travail. Pour éviter les blessures dues
aux chutes d’objets, portez des chaussures à embout d’acier.
2. Assurez-vous qu’un individu se trouve à portée de votre voix
ou susamment près pour vous venir en aide lorsque vous
travaillez à proximité d’une batterie d’accumulateurs
au plomb.