T
emperaTure
C
ompensaTion
The charger is equipped with temperature compensation technology,
which alters the charging parameters based on ambient temperature.
This is beneficial for battery health, as it is critical in achieving an optimal
charge because the battery’s needs change based on temperature.
B
aTTery
F
aulT
p
roTeCTion
Guards against excessively charging compromised batteries. ERROR
and CHARGING LED will flash indicating charging has stopped and the
charger has detected a compromised battery. Conditions that cause this
error include: if the battery voltage does not rise appropriately during the
charging process (indicating a shorted cell) or if the maximum charge
time has been exceeded.
s
horT
C
irCuiT
p
roTeCTion
Guards against shorted connections. ERROR LED will light solid on
control panel and power will not be sent to output cables. This condition
is triggered if the charger detects less than 1V across the clamps. See
Operating Instructions Step 3 Note 2 for details regarding this feature.
o
ver
-v
olTage
p
roTeCTion
Guards against charging errors where the charger is programmed to
charge in a different voltage than the detected voltage of the battery.
When this safeguard is engaged, the ERROR indicator will light. To reset
the charger, disconnect from AC outlet, reset the vehicle connections and
reconnect to the AC outlet.
r
eCovery
m
ode
The charger is equipped with the ability to react to the interruption of
power (power outage) in two different ways.
The factory default setting is Recovery Mode ON, under which the charger
will continue to monitor the battery during a power outage situation
and resume charging under the existing charging parameters upon the
resumption of AC power. This feature is best utilized during periods when
occasional monitoring of the charger is not possible, such as when you
are on vacation.
You can switch to Recovery Mode OFF, which turns the charger OFF if
there is any interruption of AC input power. So, if the power goes out, the
charger will stop charging and enter Standby Mode, with default settings,
upon the resumption of AC power.
To switch Recovery Mode from OFF to ON or ON to OFF, press and
hold both the Battery Type and CHARGE button and push the Voltage
Selection button twice. Recovery Mode status is indicated by the RM LED
– when the RM LED is lit, Recovery is ON.
When the charger is in Recovery Mode ON and a power interruption
occurs, all charger status LEDs will turn off, except the RM LED, which will
blink. After 36 hours, to conserve the charge on the connected battery, all
LEDs will turn off. Upon resumption of power, the charger will resume
normal operation in the existing settings and status indicators will again
be active.
Have fun in your garage!
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ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS
Should you have any comments or questions about the use of your Battery Manager V, our Customer Service Department can be reached
by phone at 800-345-5789 or by email at [email protected]. For a complete selection of products or to receive a free
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araGe
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