Charge IT 4506 Smart Charger User Manual

Charge IT 4506 Smart Charger

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – READ THESE FIRST

WARNING

Read these instructions completely before using the Battery Charger and save them for future reference. Before using the Battery Charger to charge a battery, read these instructions and the instruction manual/safety information provided by the car, truck, boat, or equipment manufacturer. Following all manufacturers’ instructions and safety procedures will reduce the risk of accidents.

Working around lead-acid batteries may be dangerous. Lead-acid batteries release explosive gases during normal operation, charging, and jump-starting. Carefully read and follow these instructions for safe use. Always follow the specific instructions in this manual and on the Battery Charger each time you use the Battery Charger.

All lead-acid batteries (car, truck, and boat) produce hydrogen gas, which may violently explode in the presence of fire or sparks. Do not smoke, use matches, or a cigarette lighter while near batteries. Do not handle the battery while wearing vinyl clothing because static electricity sparks are generated when vinyl clothing is rubbed. Review all cautionary material on the Battery Charger and in the engine compartment.

Always wear eye protection, appropriate protective clothing, and other safety equipment when working near lead-acid batteries. Do not touch your eyes while working on or around lead-acid batteries. Always store clamps away from each other or common conductors. Improper storage of clamps may cause the clamps to come in contact with each other or a common conductor, which would be hazardous if the Charger were plugged into an AC outlet.

Use extreme care while working within the engine compartment, because moving parts may cause severe injury. Read and follow all safety instructions published in the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual. Batteries being charged with the Battery Charger unit likely contain liquid acids, which are hazardous if spilled.

WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for Model Nos. 4506, 4512, and 4520.
2. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
3. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
4. To reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger.
5. To prevent electric shock, Dispose of the battery charger if the cord becomes defective.
6. Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified service center.
7. Do not disassemble the charger; take it to a qualified service center when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
8. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.
9. Monitor the battery charger daily when using it to maintain the battery for extended periods.

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

1. Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.
2. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
3. Wear complete eye and clothing protection. Avoid touching your eyes while working near a battery.
4. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters the eye, immediately flood the eye with cold running water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately.
5. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine.
6. Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It might spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical parts, which may cause an explosion.
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 other jewelry to metal, causing a severe burn.
8. Use a charger for charging LEAD-ACID batteries only. It is not intended to supply power to a low-voltage electrical system other than in a starter-motor application. Do not use a 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.

LOCATING THE CHARGER

1. Locate the charger as far away from the battery as DC cables 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 specific gravity or filling the battery.
4. Do not operate the charger in a closed area or restrict ventilation in any way.
5. Do not set a battery on top of the charger.
6. Locate the charger at least 18” above the floor.
7. Do not place the charger where rain, snow, or other moisture could drip on it.

BATTERY CHARGER CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS

1. CAUTION: Connect and disconnect DC output clips only after setting any switches with an OFF position to OFF and removing the AC power cord from the electric outlet. Never allow clips to touch each other.
2. When hooking up the charger, attach one clip to the battery and the other to a point away from the battery. Do not hook up the charger until you have read the upper sections.
3. Always make battery connections prior to plugging a charger into the AC outlet.

To reduce explosion risk, 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 off and creating a spark.

Do not twist or rock the clip on the battery after the second clip connection is made.

CHARGING A BATTERY THAT IS INSTALLED IN A VEHICLE

CAUTION: A MARINE (BOAT) BATTERY MUST BE REMOVED AND CHARGED ON SHORE. TO CHARGE IT ON BOARD REQUIRES EQUIPMENT SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR MARINE USE.

CAUTION: A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:

1. Position the AC and DC cords to reduce the risk of damage from the hood, door, or moving engine parts.
2. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to persons.
3. Check the polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) 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 5a. If the positive post is grounded to the chassis, see instruction 5.
5. For a NEGATIVE GROUNDED vehicle, connect the  POSITIVE (Red) clip from the battery charger to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of the battery. For a POSITIVE GROUNDED vehicle, connect the NEGATIVE (Black) clip from the battery charger to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) ungrounded post of the battery. (This arrangement is usually found in pre-1970 foreign vehicles or pre-1970 farm tractors. This is a rare occurrence.)
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 the charging sequence OFF by depressing the “GO” button, disconnect the AC cord, remove the clip from the vehicle chassis, and then remove the clip from the battery terminal.
8. Refer to the Operating Instructions for information on setting selector switches.

CHARGING A BATTERY OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE

CAUTION: A MARINE (BOAT) BATTERY MUST BE REMOVED AND CHARGED ON SHORE. TO CHARGE IT ON BOARD REQUIRES EQUIPMENT SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR MARINE USE.

CAUTION: A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:

1. Check the polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.
2. Attach at least a 24” long, #6 gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to NEGATIVE (Neg, N, –) battery post.
3. Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of 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 charging is complete, turn the charging sequence off by depressing the “GO” button. Then disconnect the charger, always in the reverse sequence of the connecting procedure, and break the first connection as far away from the battery as practical.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Battery Charger Settings

Upon making a proper battery connection (see Section F or G as applicable), plug AC power cord into an AC receptacle. All unit LEDs will light momentarily, then only the LEDs corresponding to charging settings should stay lit. The charger is now in Standby Mode.

If the ERROR Indicator LED lights, disconnect from the AC power supply immediately and determine the cause of the alarm. A blinking ERROR light indicates a reverse polarity error connection, while a solid ERROR light indicates the detection of a battery fault, such as a shorted connection.

To charge a battery:

1. Choose a battery voltage charge setting (Model No. 4506 only). The default setting is the 12V mode, which will apply to most charging applications. To charge in 6V mode, push the charge setting button until the “6V” LED is lit.
2. Choose a battery type setting. To charge Standard and Maintenance Free flooded Acid batteries, push the battery type button until the “STD” LED is lit. To charge AGM batteries, push the Battery Type button until the “AGM” LED is lit. To charge a Gel Cell, push the Battery Type button until the “GEL” LED is lit.
3. Choose a battery charging rate. Small batteries found in lawn and garden, motorcycle, or ATV applications should be charged at the lowest possible charge rate setting.
4. Press the “GO” button, and the charging indicator LED will light. The charger will automatically commence and complete the charging process. If you press the “GO” button at any point during the charging sequence, the charger will stop charging and return to Standby Mode.
5. When the charging process is complete, the “CHARGE COMPLETE” indicator will light. This indicates that the initial charging cycle is complete and the charger is now in Maintenance Mode, and will resume charging as needed to keep your battery in optimal condition.
6. When you are finished with the charging process, disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet, then disconnect DC leads from the vehicle ground (if charging with a battery in the vehicle) and the battery in the reverse sequence of the connection procedure.

CHOOSING THE CHARGING RATE

For the small batteries found in motorcycles, jet skis, snowmobiles, and lawn tractors, always charge on the lowest possible charge rate setting. It is not recommended to charge these smaller batteries at a high charge rate – a low charge rate is most beneficial.

For large batteries found in cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, agricultural equipment, and commercial vehicles, higher charging rates are appropriate. Please always remember to reference the charging instructions on the battery or the vehicle in which the battery is installed for specific charging requirements.

BATTERY CHARGER FEATURES

Multi-Stage Charging Process

The charger uses a proprietary Multi-Stage charging process designed to optimally charge and maintain batteries. The charging process includes a soft start mode to properly charge deeply discharged batteries, and is beneficial for the long-term health of your batteries. The final stage in the charging routine is a Maintenance Mode that allows the charger to be connected indefinitely to a battery and maintain a proper charge level.

Multiple Battery Compatibility

The charger will properly charge a wide variety of battery types, including Conventional, Maintenance Free, AGM, Gel Cell, Spiral Wound, and Deep Cycle batteries

Smart Clamp Technology

The charger will send power to the output leads only when a proper battery connection is made.

Reverse Polarity Protection

Guards against reverse connections. ERROR LED will flash on control panel and power will not be sent to output cables if a reverse connection is sensed.

Battery Fault Protection

Guards against excessively charging compromised batteries. ERROR and CHARGING LED will flash indicating charging has stopped, and the charger has detected a compromised battery. Conditions that cause this error include: if the battery voltage does not rise appropriately during the charging process (indicating a shorted cell) or if the maximum charge time has been exceeded.

Short Circuit Protection

Guards against shorted connections. THE ERROR LED will light solid on the control panel, and power will not be sent to the output cables. This condition is triggered if the charger detects less than 1V across the clamps. See Operating Instructions Step 4 Note 2 for details regarding this feature.

Battery Recondition Mode

The charger monitors the charge routine and will enter this mode if the battery is not appropriately accepting a charge. The CHARGING LED will flash while the charger is in the Battery Recondition Mode. This indicates the charge time will be extended while the charger attempts to recondition the battery.

CHARGER CARE & MAINTENANCE

CAUTION: Make sure the charger is unplugged from the electrical outlet before performing any maintenance.

A minimum amount of care can keep your battery charger working and looking good for years.

1. Clean the clamps after each use. Wipe off any battery fluid that may have come in contact with the clamps to prevent corrosion. Battery fluid may be neutralized with a solution of water and baking soda.
2. If needed, the case may be wiped clean with a soft cloth.

There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

For information concerning use, applications, or service, call Technical Service at (800) 328-2921.

FOR WARRANTY OR SERVICE

If this product fails within the warranty period, return it to your dealer for an exchange. A valid, dated sales receipt is required to obtain service under this warranty.

Instructions for obtaining service under this warranty:

To obtain service under this warranty, return your Charger to the place of purchase, along with your dated sales receipt, for an exchange. Your product can also be sent back to Clore Automotive for exchange – visit www.cloreautomotive.com for the shipping address.

Registering Your Purchase

For best service and to receive periodic product updates, please visit www.cloreregistration.com, click on the CHARGE IT! logo, complete the information in the web form, and click “submit.” It’s that easy!

For answers to questions concerning use, out-of-warranty service, or warranty/service information on this or other Clore Automotive products, contact Clore Automotive Technical Service at 800.328.2921; 913.310.1050; www.cloreautomotive.com

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