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For estimates of the time it takes to charge a battery, refer to
the following table:
The times shown in the table above are approximate and are
based on a 50% discharged battery. The battery charging
times will vary depending on the size, age and condition of
the battery.
Alternator check (fig. B)
A faulty alternator can be the hidden cause of a discharged
battery.
Warning!
Check only 12 Vdc systems.
Part 1 (no load)
X
Make sure that there is no load on the alternator by
turning off all the vehicles accessories.
X
The battery must be fully charged before testing the
alternator.
X
Run the engine for 3 minutes to achieve normal idle
speed and verify that there is a no-load voltage.
X
Using the function control knob (3), select alternator
check (fig. C) before connecting the clamps to the
battery, ANALYSING ALTERNATOR will be displayed
after the clamps are connected.
X
When the unit has completed checking, ALTERNATOR
GOOD will be displayed and the green LED will light to
indicate that the alternator is good or ALTERNATOR
BAD or ENGINE NOT RUNNING and the red LED will
light to indicate that the alternator is out of typical
voltage range.
Part 2 (under load)
X
Load the alternator by turning on as many accessories
as possible except for air-conditioning and defrost.
X
Once the unit has completed checking, ALTERNATOR
GOOD will be displayed and the green LED will light to
indicate that the alternator is good or ALTERNATOR
BAD or ENGINE NOT RUNNING and the red LED will
light to indicate that the alternator is out of typical
voltage range.
If the first alternator check indicates a good alternator and
the second indicates the alternator is not good, the problem
could be caused by any of the following:
X
Loose fan belts.
X
An intermittent diode failure.
X
Bad connections between the battery and alternator
and/or ground.
Note:
ALTERNATOR BAD or ENGINE NOT RUNNING may
be displayed if a number of extra accessory loads have been
added to the charging system, thereby increasing current
demand from the alternator. Make sure that the alternator is
rated to support the application.
Troubleshooting
Display indications, common problems and possible
solutions:
No Functions
X
Make sure that the battery charger is plugged into a live
230 Vac outlet.
X
Follow the steps outlined in the “Connecting the battery
charger” at the front of this manual.
X
The unit will turn on automatically after being properly
connected to the battery. If it does not come on, either it
is not connected properly to the terminals or the voltage
of the battery to be serviced is too low (below
3
.
0
Volts).
Smart charge fault condition messages
CHECK BATTERY CONNECTIONS
- When this message
appears, the most common cause is a poor connection to
the battery.
X
Observing the “Safety instructions” at the front of this
manual, disconnect mains cord and the battery
clamps (4), clean the battery terminals and reconnect. If
the situation persists, we recommend taking your
battery to a certified automotive service centre for
evaluation.
REPLACE OR SERVICE BATTERY
- The battery being
charged either has an internal open circuit, a shorted cell or
is highly sulphated and cannot accept a normal charge
current. We recommend taking your battery to a certified
automotive service centre for evaluation.
COOL DOWN CYCLE - red LED lit
-The ventilation grill that
allows the air from flowing in and out of the charger may be
blocked.
X
Make sure there is ample ventilation before resuming
operation.
REVERSE CLAMPS ON TERMINALS
- The red LED lights
and a continuous warning tone sounds.
The connections to the battery’s positive and negative
terminals are incorrect.
X
Observing the “Safety instructions” at the front of this
manual, disconnect the mains cord and the battery
clamps (4) and reconnect the clamps as described in
the section “Charging the battery”.
OVERTIME CONDITION
- When this message is displayed,
the charging cycle has exceeded 18 hours; this condition
may occur because of the following:
20Ah
60Ah 180Ah 360Ah 450Ah 560Ah
10A
1.06hr
**
3.20hr
**
10.00hr
*