MotoMaster Eliminator Workshop Series Battery Charger

Introduction

This rugged MotoMaster® Eliminator® Battery Charger features advanced microprocessor technology, making battery charging faster, easier, and safer than ever before. This manual will explain how to use the charger safely and effectively.

Please read and follow these instructions and precautions carefully.

Safety Information

• Read all instructions, warnings, and cautions printed on the battery charger, battery, and vehicle or equipment using the battery.
• Use the charger for charging lead-acid batteries only (such as those used in cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, etc.).
• Battery chargers are not intended to supply power to a low-voltage electrical system or to charge dry-cell batteries commonly used in household appliances such as radios, toys, cameras, etc. Charging dry-cell batteries may cause them to burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property.
• Use of an attachment not recommended by the battery charger manufacturer may result in the risk of fire or electric shock.
• DO NOT disassemble the charger. Take it to a qualified service professional if service or repair is required. Incorrect assembly may result in fire or electrical shock.

General Safety Precautions

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
• DO NOT expose the charger to rain or snow.
• NEVER charge a frozen battery. If battery acid becomes frozen, bring the battery to a warm area and allow it to thaw before you begin charging.
• NEVER touch battery clamps together when the charger is on. This may cause a spark.
• NEVER operate a charger if it has received a hard blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged. Take it to a qualified professional for inspection.
• NEVER pull out the plug by the cord when unplugging the charger, as this may cause damage to the cord or plug.

Personal Safety Instructions

• Make sure that someone is within range of your voice to come to your aid if needed while you work with or are near a lead-acid battery.
• Wear complete eye and clothing protection when working with lead-acid batteries.
• Avoid touching your eyes while working with a battery. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby for use in case battery acid contacts your eyes, skin, or clothing. If this happens, wash immediately with soap and water, then get medical attention.

Warnings

• WARNING! Handling the cord on this product or objects associated with the use of this product may expose you to lead. Wash hands after handling.
• WARNING! RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal battery operation. For this reason, it is of the utmost importance that each time before using your charger, you read and follow the instructions provided exactly. To reduce the risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer.
• NEVER smoke or allow an open spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine. Batteries generate explosive gases.
• Take care not to drop any metal tool or object onto the battery. This may result in a spark or short circuit across the battery or another electrical device that may cause an explosion.
• Remove all personal metal items, such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches, from your body while working with a lead-acid battery. A battery can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld such objects to metal, causing a severe burn.
• NEVER attempt to charge a frozen battery (see bullet point under Important Safety Instructions).
• NEVER overcharge a battery.
• ALWAYS operate the battery charger in an open, well-ventilated area.

AC Electrical Connections

Plugging Charger In

Your charger requires a 3-pin, grounded 120 V AC electrical wall outlet receptacle installed according to local codes and ordinances.

Using an Extension Cord

The use of an extension cord is NOT recommended. If an extension cord must be used, follow these guidelines:

• Make sure that the pins on the charger's power cord fit firmly into the extension cord and that the extension cord fits firmly into the receptacle.
• Check that the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.
• Make sure that the wire size is large enough for its length and for the AC ampere rating of the charger, as specified in the chart below.

*AWG = American Wire Gauge

WARNING! DO NOT operate the charger if it has a damaged power cord or plug. Have the cord replaced.

Preparing to Charge

Charger Location

• DO NOT expose charger to rain or snow.
• Locate the charger as far away from the battery being charged as the cables will permit.
• Be sure to position the power cord to prevent it from being stepped on, tripped over, or damaged.
• NEVER place charger directly above the battery being charged. Gases from the battery will corrode and damage the charger.
• NEVER set a battery on top of a charger.
• NEVER allow battery acid to drop on the charger.
• ALWAYS charge a battery in a well-ventilated area.

Battery Preparation

• When removing a battery from a vehicle to charge it, always remove the grounded terminal from the battery first.
• Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are OFF in order to prevent sparks.
• Be sure that the area around the battery is well ventilated while being charged.
• Clean the battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion or battery acid from getting in or around your eyes.
• For batteries with removable vent caps, if required, add distilled water to each cell until the battery fluid reaches the level specified by the battery manufacturer. DO NOT overfill.
• For batteries without removable vent caps, carefully follow the manufacturer's charging instructions.
• Study all of the battery manufacturer's specific precautions and recommendations for charging and for recommended rates of charge.
• If the charger has an adjustable charge rate, charge the battery at the lowest rate first.

WARNING! Battery chargers may get hot during operation. DO NOT set the charger on flammable materials like carpeting, upholstery, paper, cardboard, etc. Charger may damage leather and plastic.

Connecting Your Battery

Battery in Vehicle (Negative Grounded)

1. Before connecting and disconnecting the DC output clamps, remove the AC plug from the electrical outlet.
2. Check polarity of battery posts. A positive (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than a negative (NEG, N, -) battery post.
3. Connect the positive (red) clip from the battery charger to the positive (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of the battery.
4. Connect the negative (black) clip to the vehicle chassis (must be a heavy gauge metal part of the frame) or engine block away from the battery. DO NOT connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts.
5. Connect charger AC supply cord to the electrical outlet. (Reverse process to remove charger.)

Battery in Vehicle (Positive Grounded)

1. Before connecting and disconnecting the DC output clamps, remove the AC plug from the electrical outlet.
2. Connect the negative (black) clip from the battery charger to the negative (NEG, N, -) ungrounded post of the battery.
3. Connect the positive (red) clip to the vehicle chassis (must be a heavy gauge metal part of the frame) or engine block away from the battery. DO NOT connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts.
4. Connect charger AC supply cord to the electrical outlet. (Reverse process to remove charger.)

Battery Removed from Vehicle

1. Before connecting and disconnecting the DC output clamps, remove the AC plug from the electrical outlet.
2. Connect the positive (red) charger clip to the positive (POS, P, +) post of the battery.
3. Attach at least a 60 cm (24") long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to a negative (NEG, N, -) battery post.
4. Position yourself and the free end of the cable as far away from the battery as possible, then connect the negative (black) charger clip to the free end of the cable. DO NOT face the battery when making the final connection.
5. Connect charger AC supply cord to the electrical outlet. (Reverse process to remove charger.)
6. When disconnecting chargers, ALWAYS do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure and break the first connection while standing as far away from the battery as practical.

NOTE: NEVER allow the DC output clamps to touch each other. This may cause a spark. Remove the AC plug from the electrical outlet before connecting and disconnecting the DC output clamps. To reduce the risk of a spark near a battery:

• Position AC and DC cords to reduce the risk of damage by hood, door, or moving engine part.
• Stay clear of fan blades, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury.
• Check polarity of battery posts. A positive (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than a negative (NEG, N, -) battery post.

WARNING! A spark near a battery may cause a battery explosion!

NOTE: A marine battery installed in a boat must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it onboard requires equipment specially designed for marine use.

Know Your Charger

Start/Stop Button

Press to immediately begin charging your properly connected battery. If the button is not pressed, charging should begin automatically in 30 seconds.

Digital Display

The Digital Display gives a digital indication of voltage, % of charge, or alternator status. If you manually start or stop the charging process (by pressing the Start/Stop button), the display will show ON or OFF respectively for a few seconds before displaying the battery voltage.

Display Mode Button

• Battery % – The digital display shows an estimated charge percentage of the battery connected to the charger's battery clamps.
• Alternator % (12 V only) – The digital display shows an estimated output percentage of the vehicle's charging system connected to the charger's battery clamps, compared to a properly functioning system. The alternator percent range is from 0% to 100%. Readings below 0% (13.2 V) will read LO, and readings above 100% (14.6 V) will read HI. If you get a HI or LO reading, have the electrical system checked by a qualified technician.
• Voltage – The Digital Display shows the voltage at the charger battery clamps, in DC volts.

Rate Selection Button

Use this button to select one of the following:

• 3 A – For charging small batteries, such as those commonly used in garden tractors, snowmobiles, and motorcycles. Also used to maintain fully charged large batteries.
• 15 A – For charging automotive, marine, and light truck batteries. Not intended for industrial applications.

LED Indicators

• Charging (yellow) LED lit: The charger is charging the battery.
• Charged/Maintaining (green) LED lit: The battery is fully charged and the charger is in maintain mode.
• Red LED solid: The connections are reversed.
• Red LED blinking: The charger has detected a problem with the battery. See the Troubleshooting section for more information.

Battery Type Button

This selects the type of battery to charge:

• Normal (Standard) – Type of battery used in cars, trucks, and motorcycles; also refers to most deep-cycle batteries used in boats and RVs. This is a flooded cell battery, which uses liquid battery acid to cover the internal plates. These batteries can, but not always, have vent caps.
• AGM – The Absorbed Glass Mat construction allows the electrolyte to be suspended in close proximity with the plate's active material. In theory, this enhances both the discharge and recharge efficiency. The AGM batteries are a variant of Sealed VRLA (valve regulated lead-acid) batteries. Popular uses include high-performance engine starting, power sports, deep-cycle, solar, and storage batteries.
• Gel – The electrolyte in a GEL cell has a silica additive that causes it to set up or stiffen. The recharge voltages on this type of cell are lower than those for other styles of lead-acid battery. This is probably the most sensitive cell in terms of adverse reactions to overvoltage charging. Gel batteries are best used in VERY DEEP cycle applications and may last a bit longer in hot weather applications. If the wrong battery charger is used on a gel cell battery, poor performance and premature failure will result.

Operation

Charging Your Battery

1. Follow the instructions in the Connecting Your Battery section to connect your battery, and then connect the charger to a live AC electrical outlet.
2. Upon power-up, the default selections for battery type will be AGM and the rate will be 15 A. If these are not preferred, select a different battery type (Standard or Gel) and for the rate choose 3 A.
3. Press the Start/Stop button to begin charging immediately. If the Start button is not pressed within 30 seconds after power-up, and a battery is properly connected, the charging process will begin automatically.
4. When charging is complete:
   • a. Or if done charging, press the Stop button, disconnect the charger from AC power, and disconnect the battery clamps following the instructions for disconnection in the Connecting Your Battery section.
   • b. To keep the battery in Maintain Mode, do not press the Stop button, and leave all connections. For more information, see the Maintain Mode section.

Battery Charging Times

Ah – Amp Hour; CCA – Cold Cranking Amps; RC – Reserve Capacity; NR – Not Recommended

Times are based on a 50% discharged battery and may change, depending on age and condition of battery.

Automatic Voltage Detection

The charger is equipped with Auto Voltage Detection, which automatically detects whether the battery is 6 V or 12 V and then charges accordingly.

NOTE: Charger will NOT begin charging if the solid Red LED is on, indicating the battery clamps are reversed. See the Operation section for a complete description of the charger modes.

Aborted Charge

If charging cannot be completed normally, charging will abort. When charging aborts, the charger's output is shut off and the Red LED will blink. The digital display will show an error code (see Troubleshooting for a description of the error codes). To reset after an aborted charge, unplug the charger from the AC outlet, wait a few minutes, and then plug it back in.

Desulfation Mode

If the battery is left discharged for an extended period of time, it could become sulfated and not accept a normal charge. If the charger detects a sulfated battery, the charger will switch to a special mode of operation designed for such batteries, and the display will show SUL. If successful, normal charging will resume after the battery is desulfated. Desulfation could take up to 10 hours. After 10 minutes in desulfation, the red LED will blink. After 10 hours, if desulfation fails, charging will abort, the display will show F02, and the red LED will remain blinking.

Completion of Charge

Charge completion is indicated by the Charged/Maintaining (green) LED. When lit, the charger has switched to the maintain mode of operation.

Maintain Mode (Float Mode Monitoring)

When the Charged/Maintaining (green) LED is lit, the charger has started maintain mode. In this mode, the charger keeps the battery fully charged by delivering a charge current when necessary. If the charger has to provide an excessive maintain current for a continuous 12-hour period, it will go into abort mode (see Aborted Charge section). This is usually caused by a drain on the battery or the battery could be bad.

Maintaining a Battery

This product charges and maintains both 6 V and 12 V batteries. The maintain mode technology allows you to safely charge and maintain a healthy battery for extended periods of time. However, problems with the battery, electrical problems in the vehicle, improper connections, or other unanticipated conditions could cause excessive current draws. As such, occasionally monitoring your battery and the charging process is required.

Using the Battery Voltage Tester

1. With the charger unplugged from the AC outlet, connect the charger to the battery, following the instructions given in previous sections.
2. Plug the charger AC power cord into the AC outlet.
3. If necessary, press the Battery Type button until the correct type is indicated.
4. Read the voltage on the digital display. Keep in mind that this reading is only a battery voltage reading; a false surface charge may mislead you. Compare the reading to the following chart.

NOTE: The battery tester is only designed to test batteries. Testing a device with a rapidly changing voltage could yield unexpected or inaccurate results.

Tester and Charger

When first turned on, the unit operates only as a tester, not as a charger. Pressing the Start/Stop button or waiting 30 seconds from power-up activates the battery charger and deactivates the tester. Pressing the Start/Stop button again will shut off the charger and activate the tester.

Testing After Charging

After the unit has been changed from tester to charger, it remains a charger. To change the battery charger back to a tester, press the Start/Stop button.

Power-Up Auto Start

The charger is equipped with an auto-start feature which is triggered only when the charger is first powered up. If the Start button is not pressed within 30 seconds, the unit will search for a battery. If the unit detects a battery that is properly connected, the unit will set the rate to 15 A and the battery type will be set to AGM. The charging process will automatically start, and the Charging (yellow) LED will light.

Using the Alternator Performance Tester

1. With the charger unplugged from the AC outlet, connect the charger to the battery, following the instructions given in previous sections.
2. Plug the charger AC power cord into the AC outlet.
3. Start the vehicle, rev the engine at 2000 rpm for 30 seconds and turn on the vehicle's headlights or other accessories.
4. Set the Display mode button to Alternator %.
5. If the display gives a numeric percentage, the alternator is working properly. The percentage will be proportional to the voltage between 13.2 V and 14.6 V. If the display reads HI or LO, refer to your vehicle's manual or have the electrical system checked by a qualified technician.

Maintenance

A minimal amount of care can keep your battery charger working properly for years.

• Clean the clamps each time you are finished charging. Wipe off any battery fluid that may have come in contact with the clamps to prevent corrosion.
• Occasionally cleaning the case of the charger with a soft cloth will keep the finish shiny and help prevent corrosion.
• Coil the input and output cords neatly when storing the charger. This will help prevent accidental damage to the cords and charger.
• Store the charger unplugged from the AC power outlet in an upright position.
• Store inside, in a cool, dry place. Do not store the clamps clipped together, on or around metal, or clipped to the cables.

Troubleshooting

NOTE: For more information about troubleshooting or replacement parts, call toll-free: 1-888-942-6686.

Error Codes

NOTE: If you get an error code, check the connections and settings and/or replace the battery.

Technical Specifications

Made in Mexico

MotoMaster Canada

Toronto, Canada M4S 2B8

Warranty

This MotoMaster Eliminator product carries a three (3) year warranty against defects in workmanship and materials. At its discretion, MotoMaster Canada agrees to have any defective part(s) repaired or replaced free of charge, within the stated warranty period, when returned by the original purchaser with proof of purchase. This product is not guaranteed against wear or breakage due to misuse and/or abuse.

Before using this product, please read carefully and ensure you understand this user guide. This guide contains important safety instructions as well as instructions for use and maintenance. Keep this user guide for future reference. If you pass this product on to a third party, this user guide must accompany it.

NOTE: If any parts are missing or damaged, or if you have any questions, please contact our toll-free helpline at 1-888-942-6686.