Operating Instructions
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b.
Failed cells in the battery do not allow the
battery voltage to rise above 18 volts.
6.
The charger operates through 16 hours before
turning off. The RED light will begin to blink very
rapidly, indicating one of the following:
a.
Batteries of higher than 150 amp-hour
capacity (20-hr. rate) can require more than
16 hours to charge.
b.
New batteries (5 cycles or less) can require
more than 16 hours to charge.
c.
Very deeply discharged batteries (100%
discharged) can require more than 16 hours
to charge.
d.
Several failed cells in the batteries that do
not allow the charge rate to taper below 4
amps.
7.
If battery voltage exceeds 2.83 volts per cell, the
charger turns off and the RED light begins to
slow blink, indicating one of the following:
a.
Improper batteries used with charger. Must
be a 12 cell, 2.38-2.50 volts per cell battery
system.
b.
Battery design may be inappropriate for this
use. Check with your dealer for deep-cycle
batteries only.
c.
Sulfating of batteries may have occurred.
