Charging Procedure
Turn OFF the ignition when connecting or disconnecting the battery cables, the battery charger or the jumper cables. Failure to do so may damage the ECM/PCM or other electronic components.
Refer to Fastener Caution .
When charging side-terminal batteries with the battery cables connected, connect the charger to the positive cable bolt and to a ground located away from the battery. When charging side-terminal batteries with the battery cables disconnected, install the battery side terminal adapters and connect the charger to the adapters.
Battery Charging with EL-50313 GR8 Midtronics
- Ensure that all of the battery terminal connections are clean and tight.
- Connect the charger positive lead to the battery positive terminal on the battery or the remote jumper stud underhood.
- Connect the negative charger lead to a solid engine ground or to a ground stud in the engine compartment that is connected directly to the battery negative terminal, but away from the battery. If the negative battery cable is disconnected and a terminal adapter is being used, connect directly to the adapter.
- Select "Charging," "Diagnostic", "In Vehicle" when setting up the charger.
- Select the proper battery type, Flooded, AGM, Spiral AGM or Stop/Start AGM.NOTE:
Top-Off Mode charging can be utilized to top off a good battery to capacity after a completed charge session.
- Enter the CCA as shown on the battery label.
- Follow the on screen instructions to compete charging.
Do not connect the negative charger lead to the housings of other vehicle electrical accessories or equipment. The action of the battery charger may damage such equipment.
Battery Charging with EL-52800 DCBS E-XTEQ
- Ensure that all of the battery terminal connections are clean and tight.
- Connect the charger positive lead to the battery positive terminal on the battery or the remote jumper stud underhood.
- Connect the negative charger lead to a solid engine ground or to a ground stud in the engine compartment that is connected directly to the battery negative terminal, but away from the battery. If the negative battery cable is disconnected and a terminal adapter is being used, connect directly to the adapter.
- Use the VIN Scan feature or manually select the proper battery type: Flooded, or AGM.
- Verify the CCA as shown on the battery label.
- Select "Fast Charge" (rabbit icon).
- Select appropriate location of charging clamps (Battery Terminals or Jump Start Post).
- Follow the on screen instructions to compete charging.
Do not connect the negative charger lead to the housings of other vehicle electrical accessories or equipment. The action of the battery charger may damage such equipment.
When using the VIN scan feature you must always verify that the battery label information matches what is auto-populated.