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1.
For any test result other than green #6, disconnect the battery from the electrical system it supports, and reconnect the OptiMate. If a
better test result is now obtained, this suggests that the power losses are partly due to an electrical problem in the electrical system and
not in the battery itself.
2.
If the red LED #8 alone, or the yellow #7 and red LED #8 indicate together (or yellow LED alone for a sealed battery), a significant
problem exists. The red / red LEDs mean that after being charged the battery’s voltage is not being sustained or that despite
recovery attempts the battery was irrecoverable. This may be due to a defect in the battery itself, such as a short-circuited cell, or, in
the case of a battery still connected to the electrical system it supports, it may be signalling a loss of current through deteriorated wiring
or a degraded switch or contact, or in-circuit current-consuming accessories.
A sudden load being switched on while the charger is connected can also cause the battery voltage to dip significantly.
3.
TEST LED #8 (red) flashing - Charging is suspended. During the voltage retention test the voltage reduced below 12.8V within the first
30 minutes, indicating the battery may have suffered permanent damage and a professional assessment is required.
More information
on OptiMate TEST or MONITOR products can be found at
www.optimate1.com
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MAINTAINING A LITHIUM BATTERY FOR EXTENDED PERIODS:
A LiFePO
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battery can be left connected to the OptiMate
Lithium for any extended period of time. The OptiMate Lithium maintenance program is fully automatic, it continuously monitors the
battery voltage and delivers current only if it sensed the battery has lost charge (possibly through connected vehicle or other circuitry
or self discharge). The OptiMate Lithium's maintenance program guarantees the battery will remain at or close to full charge, but
never overcharged.
ECO POWER SAVING MODE WHEN THE CHARGER IS CONNECTED TO AC SUPPLY:
The power converter switches to ECO mode when the charger is not connected to a battery resulting in a very low power draw of less
than 0.5W, equivalent to power consumption of 0.012 kWh per day. When a battery is connected to the charger power consumption
depends on the current demand of the battery and its connected vehicle / electronic circuitry. After the battery has been charged and
the charger is in long term maintenance charge mode (to keep the battery at 100% charge) the total power consumption is estimated to
be 0.024kWh or less per day.
LIMITED WARRANTY
TecMate (International) SA, B-3300 Tienen, Belgium, offers this limited warranty to the original purchaser at retail of this
product. This limited warranty is not transferable. TecMate (International) warrants this battery charger for three years from
date of purchase at retail against defective material or workmanship. If such should occur the unit will be repaired or replaced
at the option of the manufacturer. It is the obligation of the purchaser to forward the unit together with proof of purchase (see
NOTE), transportation or mailing costs prepaid, to the manufacturer or its authorized representative. This limited warranty is
void if the product is misused, subjected to careless handling, or repaired by anyone other than the factory or its authorized
representative. The manufacturer makes no warranty other than this limited warranty and expressly excludes any implied
warranty including any warranty for consequential damages.
THIS IS THE ONLY EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE MANUFACTURER NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANYONE TO
ASSUME OR MAKE ANY OTHER OBLIGATION TOWARDS THE PRODUCT OTHER THAN THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY. YOUR
STATUTORY RIGHTS ARE NOT AFFECTED.
NOTE: Details at www.tecmate.com/warranty.
copyright © 2015 TecMate International
Optimate 7 and the names of other battery care products mentioned in these instructions such as BatteryMate, TestMate and
TestMate mini, are registered trademarks of TecMate International NV.
WARRANTY in Canada, USA, Central America and South America:
TecMate North America, Oakville, ON, Canada, as a wholy owned subsidiary of TecMate International, assumes the
responsibility for product warranty in these regions.
More information on TecMate products can be found at
www.tecmate.com
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