Charging Procedure

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

NOTE:

For vehicles with Dual Batteries the batteries MUST be isolated and charged separately.

1. Ensure that all of the battery terminal connections are clean and tight.
2. Connect the charger positive lead to the battery positive terminal on the battery or the remote jumper stud underhood.
CAUTION:

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.

3. 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.
NOTE:

Top-Off Mode charging can be utilized to top off a good battery to capacity after a completed charge session.

4. Select "Charging," "Diagnostic", "In Vehicle" when setting up the charger.
NOTE:
• The correct Battery Type MUST be selected when setting up the test. Selecting the incorrect Battery Type may lead to a false "Battery is bad" result for a good battery.
• Battery Type selection START/STOP AGM is ONLY for testing the small auxiliary battery in the trunk.
• Do NOT Select Start/Stop AGM for Vehicles equipped with Diesel Engines or Dual Battery Option (K4B) or (TP2).
• If there is a discrepancy between the Battery usage tables and the actual battery always use the information printed on the battery label, Refer to the parts catalog to verify the correct battery is installed in the vehicles.
5. Select the proper battery type, FLOODED, AGM, AGM SPIRAL or START/STOP AGM (small auxiliary battery in trunk), Enter the CCA as shown on the battery label or Refer to: 12 V Battery Usage .
6. Follow the on screen instructions to compete charging.

Battery Charging with EL - 52800 DCBS E-XTEQ

1. Ensure that all of the battery terminal connections are clean and tight.
2. Connect the charger positive lead to the battery positive terminal on the battery or the remote jumper stud underhood.
CAUTION:

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.

3. 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.
NOTE:

When using the VIN scan feature you must always verify that the battery label information matches what is auto-populated.

4. Use the VIN Scan feature or manually select the proper battery type: Flooded, or AGM.
5. Verify the CCA as shown on the battery label.
6. Select "Fast Charge" (rabbit icon).
7. Select appropriate location of charging clamps (Battery Terminals or Jump Start Post).
8. Follow the on screen instructions to compete charging.