Rev. H-070708
P/N VDC24041-MNL
BatteryMINDer
®
Model 24041
Page 1
Simplified Operating Instructions
(Read and thoroughly understand ALL SAFETY Instructions on pages (3-7) and Qualifying Your
Battery pages 8-11, BEFORE proceeding further.
1. Attach a battery connector assembly (supplied) to output cordset of charger, either the clips or ring termi-
nal assembly, - NEVER BOTH at same time.
2. Attach output to battery terminals-
RED
band =Po
BLACK
band = Negative.
2-a: Attach temperature sensor ABS-248 (if supplied) to battery and then to charger* (if required).
. Select desired charge rate, 1 A for small batteries, 2 A for medium or 4 A for deeply discharged, large or
multiple batteries.
Charger will automatically start in Gel and 1 Amp modes when first plugged into
120 Vac power
and has to be unplugged from wall or shut off by pushing Stop/Restart button
.
Reset to
correct modes, if required.
4. Select Correct battery type: Flooded (wet-filler caps or manifold, Sealed AGM [“dry”] or Sealed Gel)**
5. Plug AC power cord into 120 Vac electrical outlet. Observe REVERSED Polarity LED indicator. If lit
RED
,
reverse battery connector attachments on battery.
6. Observe Power On - Error Indicator, LED Must be lit
GREEN
***
7. Observe
GREEN
LED indicator labeled Charge-Float = Solid when charging, Blinking when maintaining
battery(s). May return to solid
GREEN
intermittently or if power interruption occurs, to Gel – 2 A modes.
IF IN DOUBT REGARDING ANY OF THE ABOVE, REFER TO FULL INSTRUCTIONS
* See detailed instructions for need and method of properly connecting sensor to battery, pgs. 21 - 24.
** IMPORTANT: If in doubt about what type, consult with seller or manufacturer of battery(s), before going
further. Choosing the wrong setting will cause over or under charge, leading to shortened battery life or
generating potentially hazardous hydrogen gas.
*** See full instructions if not lit
GREEN
.
