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SPEEDCHARGE CONTROL
DISPLAY MODE SWITCH
Use this switch to set the function of the
digital meter to one of the following:
• BATTERY %: The digital meter
displays an estimate of the percent of
charge of the battery connected to the
charger battery clamps.
• VOLTAGE: The digital meter displays
the voltage at the charger battery
clamps in DC volts.
BATTERY SIZE SWITCH
Use this switch button to set the charge
rate to one of the following three.
• 2ASMALL: Intended for charging
small batteries such as those com-
monly used in garden tractors, snow
mobiles and motorcycles. The 2A rate
isnotintendedtobeusedasatrickle
charger for larger batteries.
• 10A MEDIUM or 15A LARGE: Use for
charging automotive batteries, marine
batteries, and deep cycle batteries.
Not intended for industrial applica-
tions.
SSC-1500A CONTROL PANEL
BATTERY TYPE SWITCH
Use this switch button to set the type of
battery to be charged to one of the fol-
lowing three.
• STANDARD: This is the type of bat-
teryusuallyusedincars,trucks,and
motorcycles. These batteries have
ventcapsandareoftenmarked“low
maintenance” or “maintenance-free”.
• AGM: AGM batteries have sealed
cases without vent caps. Such batter-
ies are often smaller than the other
types.
• GEL CELL: Gel Cell batteries have
sealed cases without vent caps. Such
batteries are often smaller than the
other types.
WiththeexceptionofAGMandgelcell
batteries, all other battery types may or
may not have vent caps. Vent caps are
located on top of the battery and provide
a means to add distilled water when
needed.Batteriesshouldbemarkedwith
their type. If charging a battery that is not
marked,checkthemanualoftheitem
that uses the battery. If the battery type
isunknown,usetheSTANDARD setting.
Makesurethebatterycomplieswiththe
safety instructions on page 3.
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