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INSTRUCTIONS

VDC Electronics, Inc. • 155 W. Carver St., Ste. 2 • Huntington, NY  11743

www.BatteryMINDers.com • [email protected]

BatteryMINDer

®

24041-AA-Series

24-Volt Aviation-Calibrated

Charger / Maintainer / Desulfator

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

All Models Include (except where indicated):

•  2’ 

Battery Clip Cord Set

 (non-insulated) with Quick Connector 

(-S2 & -S3)

•  2’ 

Battery Clip Cord Set

 (insulated) with Quick Connector 

(-S5)

•  2’ 

Ring Terminal Cord Set

 with Quick Connector 

(-S2 & -S3)

•  One 

Ambient Temperature Sensor

 (

ATS-1) (

see 

Simple Operating 

Instructions

)

BATTERY TYPE

RECOMMENDED 

CHARGER MODEL

CONCORDE 

FLOODED

S2

S5

GILL FLOODED

S2

CONCORDE 

SEALED RG

S5 ONLY

HAWKER-

ODYSSEY

S3 ONLY

GILL LT/7000

S3

Rev. B-062613 

 

 

 

 

 

P/N VDC24041-AA-Sx-MNL

Summary of Contents for 24041-AA Series

Page 1: ...dels Include except where indicated 2 Battery Clip Cord Set non insulated with Quick Connector S2 S3 2 Battery Clip Cord Set insulated with Quick Connector S5 2 Ring Terminal Cord Set with Quick Conne...

Page 2: ...arge sulfate crystals build up in the plates The large sulfate crystals increase the resistance of the plates and makes the battery harder to recharge Table Of Contents Required Safety Instructions 3...

Page 3: ...d pets Switch off or remove AC power before connecting or disconnecting to battery Refer to the battery Manufacturer s specific recommended values to determine if standard unit settings are correct Co...

Page 4: ...e condition of battery by referring to instructions herein before ever attempting to charge or desulfate any all batteries f Make sure unit is as far away from battery as output cables permit g Never...

Page 5: ...o electrical output unless it is connected to a healthy battery Testing the BatteryMINDer with a voltmeter without the unit being connected across a good battery will result in a false reading If you...

Page 6: ...ct battery to your BatteryMINDer Allow battery to remain in maintenance mode for a minimum of 72 hours before re test Use a hot cold calibrated hydrometer tester for the most accurate results see tabl...

Page 7: ...the battery with the BatteryMINDer to ensure it is as completely charged as possible before you determine its condition Allow battery to REST overnight before checking the open circuit voltage with a...

Page 8: ...nnector 4 Output cord with quick connect plug 5 Input power cordset 6 Mounting tabs 7 Ring Terminal cordset with quick connect plug included on S2 S3 8 Battery Clip non insulated cordset with quick co...

Page 9: ...nector 3 Do not detach Either the Ambient Temperature Sensor ATS 1 or the At the Battery Temperature Sensor ABS 248 11 is mandatory when used with all Aviation batteries 4 Plug AC power cord 5 into a...

Page 10: ...Models 24041 AA S2 S3 S5 Rev B 062613 Page 10 P N VDC24041 AA Sx MNL 24041 AA S2 Gill Sealed Flooded Wet Cell Concorde Flooded 24041 AA S3 Hawker Odyssey Gill LT 7000 24041 AA S5 Concorde Sealed Valve...

Page 11: ...us Table LED Status Power Error and Charge LEDs A C power disconnected battery connected correctly OFF OFF At Soft Start mode Bulk charge mode or Absorption mode ON ON Float charge mode ON FLASHING A...

Page 12: ...ler or VDC Electronics Inc directly 2 Identify the positive and negative posts or connections on your battery usually clearly designated with the polarity markings of positive and negative If you have...

Page 13: ...e charger s output connections to the battery 7 Charger will automatically start within 15 30 seconds The Charge Float LED Indicator will light GREEN The charger will now begin charging by first check...

Page 14: ...ead and understood completely all of the above concerns and conditions proceed to reboot the charger by unplugging from the wall A C disconnecting from the battery D C and waiting 10 seconds before re...

Page 15: ...S5 Rev B 062613 Page 15 P N VDC24041 AA Sx MNL response to your questions Always identify the model number of the product and revision letter of this manual contained on this page below Without this i...

Page 16: ...s of temperature Effects of Temperature on Battery Life Maximum Annual Average Battery Temperature Maximum Battery Temperature Percent Reduction in Battery Life 25 C 77 F 50 C 122 F 0 30 C 86 F 50 C 1...

Page 17: ...6 4 27 7 26 9 16 21 50 60 28 8 30 28 8 26 7 28 2 27 2 10 16 40 50 29 1 30 4 29 1 27 28 5 27 5 4 10 40 29 4 31 29 4 27 3 28 9 27 8 4 The chart below shows the need to regulate the output voltage of the...

Page 18: ...esulfate it until you reach a rested voltage of 2 1 volts cell Remember you must desulfate each battery by itself one at a time before maintaining them for extended periods Attempting to desulfate mor...

Page 19: ...NFIGURATION 2 24V parallel only BatteryMINDer unit connected to two sets of BC 2410 Battery Clips via 210AY Y Connector with SmarTECHnology 210AY Y Connector with SmarTECHnology Accessories optional R...

Page 20: ...it should recover its voltage rise above 6 volts sufficiently to allow charger to begin an attempt to fully recharge it Battery has rested and still cannot be recovered recharged Battery should be sa...

Page 21: ...__________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ TROUBLESHOOTI...

Page 22: ...f the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to...

Page 23: ..._______________________________________________________ Model BatteryMINDer 24041 AA S Serial Number ___________________________ Place of purchase ___________________________ Date of purchase _______...

Page 24: ...ost Five Year Limited Warranty Your BatteryMINDer product is warrantied for FIVE years from date of purchase at retail against defective material or workmanship We make no warranty other than this lim...

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