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P/N VDC1215C-MNL

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Model 1215C

block away from battery.  Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel 
lines, or sheet-metal body parts.  Connect to a heavy gage metal 
part of the frame or engine block.  

47. When disconnecting charger, turn switches to off, disconnect AC 

cord, remove clip from vehicle chassis, and then remove clip from 
battery terminal.  

48. See operating instructions for length of charge information.  

49. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE.  

A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY 
EXPLOSION.  

50. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY: 

51.  Check polarity of battery posts.  POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post 

usually has a larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.  

52. Attach at least a 24-inch-long 18-gauge (AWG) insulated battery 

cable to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) battery post.  

53. Connect POSITIVE (

RED

) charger clip to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post 

of battery.  

54. Position yourself and free end of cable as far away from battery as 

possible – then connect NEGATIVE (

) charger clip to free 

end of cable.  

55. Do not face battery when making final connection.  
56. When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of 

connecting procedure and break first connection while as far away 
from battery as practical.  

57. A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore.  To 

charge it on board requires equipment specially designed for marine 
use.

Summary of Contents for 1215C

Page 1: ...43 www BatteryMINDers com techsupport vdcelectronics com Tech Support 800 379 5579 x6 ET M F Rev A 061015 P N VDC1215C MNL BatteryMINDer 1215C 12 Volt 1500 mA Convertible Charger Maintainer Desulfator...

Page 2: ...UP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 10 CHARGING STAGES 10 ADDITIONAL FEATURES 10 ATTACHING BATTERYMINDER 1215C 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 12 MAINTAINING MULTIPLE BATTERIES 12 VOLTAGE TABLE 12 CHARGING CURVE 13 SAFETY...

Page 3: ...ry Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock If an extension cord must be used make sure a That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number size and shape...

Page 4: ...RING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION FOR THIS REASON IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER 12 To reduce risk of battery explosion follow these instructions...

Page 5: ...re above 123 F 23 PREPARING TO CHARGE 24 If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge always remove grounded terminal from battery first Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off so as...

Page 6: ...o reduce risk of damage by hood door or moving engine part 42 Stay clear of fan blades belts pulleys and other parts that can cause injury to persons 43 Check polarity of battery posts POSITIVE POS P...

Page 7: ...RY 51 Check polarity of battery posts POSITIVE POS P battery post usually has a larger diameter than NEGATIVE NEG N post 52 Attach at least a 24 inch long 18 gauge AWG insulated battery cable to NEGAT...

Page 8: ...nt Temperature Sensor 4 Temperature Sensor input connector 5 Output cord with quick connect plug tethered cap not shown 6 Fully Insulated Battery Clip cord set Aircraft Grade with 15A replaceable fuse...

Page 9: ...ndition detected for 3 sec initial battery 10 5V OFF OFF ON 5 AC Power connected soft start charging bulk charging and absorption charging FLASH FLASH ON 6 Sulfation check mode FLASH OFF ON 7 Maintena...

Page 10: ...or both SAFETY as well as performance reasons Constant Current This stage recharges battery to 85 of its present capacity before automatically switching to Absorption stage Absorption completes the fu...

Page 11: ...ance stage M Voltage during the Maintenance stage Model Battery Types MV CV M 1215C 12V Lead Acid 3 0V 14 4V 13 4V All readings must be taken at 77 F 25 C Attaching BatteryMINDer 1215C NOTE When not c...

Page 12: ...ery possibly causing catastrophic failure Once the batteries are charged use 18 gauge or greater wire to connect the batteries or for greatest safety protection and ease of use consider investing in t...

Page 13: ...arging 0 35A 13 4V 25 18 hours timer 10 minutes Charging current 0 Time 100 hours timer limited 5 hours timer limited g n i g r a h C n o i t p r o s b A g n i g r a h C k l u B 1 5A 14 4V 25 Full tim...

Page 14: ...Electrical Cable Physical Parameters BatteryMINDer 1215C 12VDC 1 5A Input 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 0 4A Input Cord SJTW 18AWG X2 105 C 12 5 with UL 2pin plug Output Cord 6 SPT 2 18AWG X2 105 C with quick...

Page 15: ...nics In the event that you believe your product may be defective you MUST speak to a VDC Electronics technician at 1 800 379 5579 x6 ET before proceeding further NOTES MODEL BatteryMINDer 1215C SERIAL...

Page 16: ...ir or Replacement section of this manual for additional information BatteryMINDer One Year 100 Unconditional Money Back GUARANTEE This BatteryMINDer product is guaranteed to perform as claimed or WE w...

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