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Detailed information about our battery charger, plus usage and safety instructions
Patented Pulse Technology
PulseTech®’s unique and patented PULSE technology increases the duty and life cycles of any size or type of 12-V lead-acid battery by minimizing the size of the lead sulfate crystals. This allows a battery to accept as much charge as possible.
Our patented PULSE technology helps ensure that your new batteries will stay in like-new condition while older batteries often improve dramatically. Duty cycles are typically extended from three to five times for all types of lead-acid batteries!
XtremeCharge™ works with all types and sizes of 12-V lead-acid batteries including flooded, fill and charge, gel, AGM and maintenance-free (from less than 10 Ah to over 150 Ah).
The charging process starts once you have connected the battery cables properly and plugged the Xtreme Charge™ into a 110-220 ac power source.
Green “On” light illuminates, indicating your charger is receiving proper ac input. If it’s connected to the battery correctly, the red “Test” LED comes on, indicating the unit is testing your battery’s condition.
Once Xtreme Charge has evaluated your battery’s current condition, the “Test” light goes off and the appropriate charge profile begins automatically.
The Green “Charging” light indicates the charger is providing bulk charge to the battery.
Three green “Pulsing” LEDs light sequentially as the charger conditions the battery simultaneously. Patented Pulse Technology enables it to accept and maintain its maximum charge.
During the “Test” cycle, Xtreme Charge determines the battery’s state of charge and illuminates the appropriate light: “25%,” “50%,” “75%” or “100%.”
Evaluation and Test
Xtreme Charge™’s unique TEST feature evaluates the battery thoroughly during initial connection to determine the appropriate charge rate based on its size and condition. It tests the battery continually for as long as it is connected to the charger to maintain the optimal bulk or float charge rate. This TEST step incorporates a Bad Battery indication if it determines the battery is faulty and cannot be re-charged.
Maintenance and Bulk Charge
The XC100 is designed to be a MAINTENANCE charger for any type of 12-V lead-acid battery. By imposing only the appropriate amount charge rate, the battery is maintained safely at its proper operating voltage indefinitely. If the charger is connected to a discharged battery, its BULK charge capability (2.5 A actual/5 A effective) will re-charge the battery rapidly and safely so it can be put back into service quickly.
Proprietary Charge Algorithms
A proprietary computer-integrated technology measures both voltage and current to determine the appropriate amount of charge the battery is able to accept at any given time. As the pulse and saturation charges improve the battery’s condition, the charge rate may be increased safely to an optimal level. This proprietary algorithm protects the battery from the risk of damage due to overcharging.
Variable Float Charge
PulseTech’s intelligent circuitry imposes the correct amount of charge rate as determined by the continual evaluation of the battery’s condition. The charge rate may be as minimal as 0.2 A during typical float up to the full 2.5 A for more deeply discharged batteries. This variable float charge ensures the optimal charge rate is applied to the battery.
Xtreme Charge™ is ideally suited for AGM and Maintenance-Free Batteries! The combination of PulseTech’s patented pulse technology and proprietary charging algorithm typically allows it to charge these high-performance batteries more fully while maintaining a safe charge profile for traditional batteries.
Specifications
Input Voltage: 90-250 V ac
Max Charge Current: 2.5 A
Pulse Frequency: 22-28 kHz
Main Battery Cable Length: 6'
Lug/Clamp Cable Length: 2'
Safety
Xtreme Charge is fuse-protected and spark proof and is UL Certified for indoor and outdoor use.
Safety instructions
Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous because it generates explosive gases during normal operation. To reduce the risk of battery explosion and personal harm, always follow these safety instructions and precautions:
1. Read all operating and safety instructions carefully before using the Quick Battery Test unit.
2. Wear eye protection and use caution when working around batteries.
3. Don’t smoke, strike a match or cause a spark in the vicinity of the battery.
4. Keep hair, hands and clothing as well as analyzer cords and cables away from moving engine parts.
5. Inspect the battery for damages.
6. Check the electrolyte level. If it’s too low, replenish the electrolyte and charge the battery fully.
Follow instructions published by battery manufacturer and manufacturers of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of a battery. Also review cautionary markings on products and engine.
Battery testing
1. Make sure engine is off.
2. Remove the black negative (- NEG) probe from the tester (Fig. 1).
3. Touch the red positive (+ POS) probe to the positive (+) battery post.
4. Then touch the black negative (- NEG) probe to the neglative (-) battery post.
5. Appropriate battery LED will indicate battery’s state of charge (100%, 75%, 50% or 25%).
Quick-disconnect battery testing
Insert test probes directly into two-pin quick disconnect with red positive (+ POS) probe in the female side of the connector.
For more in-depth battery testing:
1. Switch headlights on for a short period (approximately 1-2 minutes).
2. Then switch headlights off and disconnect battery from vehicle.
3. Wait 10 minutes.
4. Connect tester to battery.
5. Follow instructions above.
Alternator testing
1. With battery connected, start engine.
2. Remove the black negative (- NEG) probe from the tester (Fig. 1).
3. Touch the red positive (+ POS) probe to the positive (+) battery post.
4. Then touch the black negative (- NEG) probe to the negative (-) battery post.
5. Alternator LED will indicate alternator condition (BAD or GOOD).
Bad alternator light indicates alternator is overcharging. No alternator light designates it is undercharging.
Always replace the black negative (- NEG) probe in tester after use.
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