Description

Power Tender 8 AMP / 2 AMP battery charger and maintainer delivers fast charging and safe long-term maintenance for 12V batteries. Select 8 AMP for rapid charging or 2 AMP for maintenance. Compatible with standard (sealed or flooded lead acid), AGM, GEL, and lithium. Sparkproof, reverse hookup protection, and fully automatic operation.

Highlights

• Output: 8 AMP or 2 AMP selectable (12V)
• Built-in 6 AMP 12V power supply for powering accessories, maintaining system voltage during diagnostics, and preventing data loss during battery changes
• Chemistry compatibility: standard (sealed or flooded lead acid), AGM, GEL, lithium
• IP65 weather resistant
• Operating temp: -4 F to 104 F (-20 C to 40 C)
• Includes alligator clips and ring terminal harness with 15 AMP fuse and 3 year limited warranty

Cables and Size

• AC power cord: 6 ft, 16 AWG
• DC output cord: 4.5 ft, 16 AWG
• DC accessory: 1.5 ft, 16 AWG
• Total reach: over 12 ft
• Dimensions: 10 in 4.74 in 2.33 in
• Weight: 2.07 lb (charger only)

Compatible Accessories & Cables

• Included Cable: Quick disconnect combination alligator clips and ring terminals with a 15 AMP inline ATO/ATC fuse (higher rating than standard 7.5 AMP accessory leads on 081-0180).
• Compatible Extensions: 081-0148-6, 081-0148-12, 081-0148-25, 081-0148-12-BG4, 081-0148-25-BG4.
• Fuse Note: If the fuse ever blows, replace it only with a 15 AMP ATO/ATC blade fuse. Using a lower fuse may blow prematurely; using a higher fuse risks damaging the charger or wiring.

Certifications
BC, cETLus (UL1236), DOE, FCC, ICES

Description

Improve the battery life of your automobile or powersport vehicle with the Battery Tender 8 Amp / 2 Amp Selectable Power Tender Battery Charger and Maintainer!

Unlike typical trickle chargers that can overcharge a battery and cause damage when connected for too long, our innovative charger and maintainer provides a full charge before automatically switching to float mode to keep your battery optimally charged. Our smart charging technology helps extend the life of your battery!

STAY CHARGED

The 8 AMP car battery charger automotive provides a full charge to your machine’s battery before automatically switching to float mode to maintain proper voltage levels for your battery without overcharging

CONNECT AND FORGET

With a low maintenance design, our universal vehicle charger and maintainer is compact, lightweight, and easy to operate even in small storage space for your convenience

MONITOR POWER LEVELS

A solid state two-color LED light indicates the charging status and if the battery voltage drops too far under load, ISM adaptive charging will resume full charger output power.

SAFE AND SECURE

Spark-proof during lead connection and automatically detects reverse polarity to ensure a correct, locked-in connection before providing power.

VERSATILITY

Easily switch between Amperage levels 8 AMP / 2 AMP. Compatible with lithium (LiFeP04), lead-acid, flooded or sealed maintenance free batteries (AGM and gel cell).