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Anonymous Posted on Dec 23, 2009

I can't find AcDelco owners manual and I just need to know how to use it and what buttons to press when I use it to charge my car battery.

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  • Anonymous Dec 23, 2009

    Hi, this is my best description ...the Adelco 34300 battery charger has a red (check)button in front, a black (light) button in front, another black button in front just like the black(light) button but without the word (light) in front also. On the back top there is another black button I do not know if I'm suppose to push this button when I charge my car. Also, there is a big on/off button on the side of the charger that I believe I am suppose to turn on when I charge my car.

  • Anonymous Dec 23, 2009

    On the Charger is a DC 12V socket and there is the button above the DC 12V socket which has a

    (I and o) on the button to turn it on and off...I'm not sure if I need to turn this on when charging the car battery as well as the Red ON/Off button on the side of the charger.



    As far as amperage there is nothing on the charger that says 2 amps or 10 amps, so I am wondering about electrical problem or fire.



    I've charged the charger about 16 hours ...is that ok.



    Also, once I charge my car successfully do I need to keep it running for about 20 minutes to make sure it stays charged...I'm just wondering how long my battery will last...I don't know how old the battery is ...I may need a new one.





  • Anonymous Dec 23, 2009

    My Mp3 player will not up date it's library nomore but it's suppose to up date every day

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    ZJ Limited Dec 23, 2009

    I dont know exactly this model chager but, ACDelco makes a respected line of professional automotive and marine
    deep cycle batteries. Batteries, by nature, lose their charge whether
    they are in storage on a shelf or in use. Even if your have purchased a
    new ACDelco battery, you may need to charge it to bring it up to 100
    percent. You can charge an ACDelco battery easily. It may take up to 24
    hours for the battery to fully charge, depending on the size of the
    battery and the output of your battery charger.

    Take a good look at the battery charger it will have a very simple
    panel on the front of it for you to 'Set' the voltage and amperage for
    your car. The time or speed of Charging the car can be accomplished in
    a couple of ways:
    If there is no time constraints you can charge the
    car overnight. (this would be the best way to get a complete charge)
    If
    you are in need of getting your car charged more quickly than overnight
    that can be done too.

    Remember do not plug the charger on until all
    cables and cords are selected and attached properly! The Panel on the
    Charger (there will be a switch here too) will say > 6 volt, 12
    volt, 12 volt < across the top! You are charging a car battery, so
    you do need 12 volts only! But you need to distinguish the amperage you
    want to use and that is read under the 2- 12 volt choices on the panel
    you are reading. The choices for 12 volt charging are usually 2 amps
    and 10 amps. Overnight charging will always use the 2 Amp selection!
    The battery will be charging for 8 or more hours and using the 10 amps
    charge might overcharge the battery, causing damage to the battery and
    a possible electrical fire. So don't be afraid, just use the 2 amp
    selection switch for overnight. If you are in a hurry you can use the
    10 amp position (under the 12 volt heading) and you will only need
    about 2-4 hours to complete the battery charging! It might not be as
    thorough as leaving it overnight, but it will definitely charge your
    battery and start your car. Check it.

    First, remove the battery cables from the terminal posts. Remember to
    remove the (-) negative cable first. (This cable is usually black) and
    then the (+) positive cable. Don’t forget that all your stereo settings
    will probably be lost when the power is cut off:


        Set your ACDelco battery down on a battery tray on a level surface.





        Place
        your battery charger near the battery and check to see that the cables
        from the charger can reach the battery and the power cord can reach
        your electrical power source easily. Make adjustments if necessary.





        Select
        the charge rate on your battery charger. A switch, button or dial on
        the front of your charger will allow you to specify the voltage (12 or
        6) and rate (trickle, slow or fast). The slower the charge rate, the
        more complete the charge will be to the battery.





        Connect
        the positive (red) cable from the battery charger to the positive (+)
        post of the battery. Connect the negative (black) cable from the
        charger to the negative (-) post of the battery.





        Plug
        the charger in to your power source. Wait 15 minutes and then read the
        gauge on the front of the charger to see what percentage of a full
        charge your battery already has.





        Calculate
        the length of time it should take your battery to charge. Divide the
        battery capacity (for example: 10,000 amp hours) by the listed output
        of your charger (e.g., 1000 amp hours). The answer (10) will be the
        number of hours it will take to charge your battery from zero percent
        charge to 100 percent.





        Subtract
        the charge that your battery already had from the hours needed to fully
        charge it. For example, if in Step 5 your battery already had a
        20-percent charge then you would subtract 2 hours (20 percent of 10)
        from the 10 hours needed to bring the battery to a full charge. If you
        are using a "Fast" charge setting, then divide your final hours in half.



    - Use a hydrometer to test that your
    battery is good before even bothering to charge it. Pry the caps off
    the acid cells (these are typically raised from the surface of the top
    of the battery with writing on them), insert the end of the hydrometer
    and squeeze the bulb at the end to draw acid into the tube. If less
    than three of the colored balls float, or if the gravity level reads
    less then 1,200 (depending on the type of hydrometer you have) then the
    battery needs to be replaced.
    - Do
    not let a battery continue charging after it has reached 100 percent of
    the needed charge. This could lead to the battery "boiling" and
    potentially exploding.

    Also can review this Catalogue ACDelco Batteries (page 15 for some details and tips).

  • ZJ Limited
    ZJ Limited Dec 23, 2009

    A
    battery in good condition (not sealed) should last an average of 2
    years and if the vehicle is running through a time span of + / - 30
    minutes, should turn easily after the expiry of a similar time off.

    Failing
    that, and for greater certainty, once the car comes on, take it to any
    Autozone for that measure the "burden" if the alternator is working
    correctly should show freight, if Autozone readings are not correct, it
    will be necessary
    thinking about getting a new battery.

    Good luck.


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