Rev. A-051007
P/N VDC36271-MNL
BatteryMINDer
®
Model 36271
Page 17
Correct polarity and a good connection will be
your reward. Attach the
BCA
to the proper bat-
tery posts, clamps or screw terminals, depending
on type of battery.
ALWAYS connect the nega-
tive (Black) clip to a metal grounding point
(Negative ground installations such as most
golf cars, modern cars, trucks, boats, RVs,
etc.) as far away from battery as possible for
maximum safety. Never connect to any type
of fuel line.
Note: Older vehicles or other devices may be
Positive ground installations
requiring differ-
ent connection recommendations. If unfamiliar or
unsure which battery type of grounding system
you have, check with our Tech Support personnel
before proceeding further.
Note
:
Temperature compensation Sensor
Assembly (Part# ABS-248)
.
See pages 21 - 24
for full detailed instructions.
3.
Determine the type of battery you wish to
charge. When certain press the
Select Battery
Type
button. The most common is the
Flooded
kind, distinguished by removable filler caps or
manifold covers (Maintenance-Free) which should
not be removed unless specifically allowed by the
battery manufacturer. The second most popular
is the
Absorbed Glass Mat
(AGM) sealed-valve
regulated type. Lastly is the sealed valve regulated
Gel
battery.
Note
: If unsure of your battery type, check with the
battery seller, manufacturer or our Tech Support
before proceeding further. The normal (default)
setting of your charger is GEL, as this is the low-
est voltage output and thus the one least likely to
cause your battery to be overcharged, should
you incorrectly select the wrong battery type.
However be aware that using the wrong set-
ting for a particular type battery can dramatically
shorten its life and/or cause potentially explosive
gas to be emitted from the battery.
