Is your charger or showing a specific fault?
Connect the clamp to a heavy, unpainted metal part of the engine block or frame, away from the battery and fuel lines. Step 4: Configure the Switches Set the Voltage Switch to 6V or 12V to match your battery.
: Easy switch-based selection between voltages and amp rates. Manual Monitoring
Locate the toggle switches on the front panel of the CQ-80CR: carquest battery charger cq 80cr manual
Always wear complete eye protection and protective clothing when working near lead-acid batteries.
Because this is a manual charger, it does not automatically shut off. Without the Carquest battery charger CQ 80CR manual , you risk boiling a battery dry or causing a hydrogen explosion.
Switches between Charging modes (Maintenance/Rapid) and the Engine Start mode. Is your charger or showing a specific fault
The battery is discharged and drawing maximum current from the charger.
Connect the charger clamp to a heavy, unpainted metal part of the vehicle frame or engine block, away from the battery. If the battery is out of the vehicle, attach it directly to the negative terminal. Step 3: Selecting Your Settings
: You likely plugged the charger into the AC outlet before connecting the clamps. Always connect clamps first, then plug in the power cord. Battery Gassing Heavily or Getting Hot : Easy switch-based selection between voltages and amp rates
Make sure the charger’s AC power cord is from the wall outlet.
Never allow the red and black clamps to touch each other while the charger is plugged in.
: Never smoke or allow open flames near the battery while charging.
Indicates improper clamp connection (reversed polarity) or a damaged battery. 5. Troubleshooting the Go to product viewer dialog for this item.