6. OPERATION
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SPI3S Issue: 1 - 21/05/14
5.1.
Digital Display
5.1.1. The digital display indicates the status of the battery and charger. See Display Messages, section 8, for a complete list of messages.
5.2.
Battery Type Selector
5.2.1. Press button once to select lead-acid; twice for a lithium ion battery.
5.3.
LED Indicator
5.3.1. GREEN LED solid: The charger is connected and is charging a battery.
5.3.2. GREEN LED pulsing: The battery is fully charged and the charger is in Maintain Mode.
5.3.3. GREEN LED flashing: The charge has aborted.
NOTE:
See Operating Instructions for a complete description of the charger modes.
NOTE:
Remove all cable ties and uncoil the cables prior to using the battery charger.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT
start the vehicle with the charger connected to the mains supply, or it may damage the charger and your vehicle.
6.1.
Battery Information
6.1.1. This charger can charge 6-celled, lead-acid or 4-celled lithium ion LiFePO
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batteries with rated capcities of 3Ah to 50Ah.
NOTE:
This charger is equipped with an auto-start feature. Current will not be supplied to the battery clamps until a battery is properly
connected. The clamps will not spark if touched together. Refer to 4.10. for charging a battery inside a vehicle and 4.11. for charging
a battery outside a vehicle.
6.2.
Using the Quick Connect Cable Connectors
6.2.1. Connect any of the output cable assemblies to the charger in a matter of seconds. Make sure to place the charger on a dry,
non-flammable surface.
IMPORTANT:
Never connect the clip and ring terminal connectors together for use in other applications, such as external battery or
other power source charging, or to extend the output cable length, as reverse polarity and/or overcharge conditions will occur.
6.3.
Battery Clamp Quick Connect
6.3.1. Connect the end of the charger output cable to the end of the battery clamp quick-connect.
6.3.2. Follow the steps in sections 4.10. and 4.11. to connect the clamps to the battery.
6.3.3. After a good electrical connection is made to the battery, plug the power cord into an mains outlet. Make sure to place the charger on a
dry, non-flammable surface.
6.3.4. Select the battery type, see fig.2.
6.3.5. When charging is complete, disconnect from the mains, remove the negative clamp, and finally the positive clamp.
6.4. Ring Terminal Quick Connect
6.4.1. The ring connectors permanently attach to the battery, providing easy access to quickly charge your battery. This application is
appropriate for motorcycles, lawn tractors, ATVs and snowmobiles.
6.4.2. To permanently attach to a battery, loosen and remove each nut from the bolts at the battery terminals.
6.4.3. Connect the red positive connector ring to the positive (POS, P, +) battery terminal.
6.4.4. Connect the negative connector ring to the negative (NEG, N, -) battery terminal.
6.4.5. Replace and tighten the nuts to secure them.
6.4.6. Connect the ring connector cable assembly to the charger. Take care to keep both wires and plug away from hot and moving parts.
6.4.7. Plug the charger power cable into a mains outlet. Make sure to place the charger on a dry, non-flammable surface.
6.4.8. Select the battery type.
6.4.9. When charging is complete, disconnect the mains cord from the supply mains, remove the negative connector, and finally the positive
connector.
6.5.
Battery Connection Indicator
If the charger does not detect a properly connected battery, charging will not start and the digital display will show one of two messages.
If the display shows CONNECT CLAMPS, make sure the charger is connected to the battery and the connection points are clean and
making a good connection. If the display shows WARNING CLAMPS REVERSED, unplug the charger from the mains, reverse the
connections at the battery, and then plug the charger back in.
6.6.
Automatic Charging Mode
When an Automatic Charge is performed, the charger switches to the Maintain Mode automatically after the battery is charged. For a
battery with a starting voltage under 1 volt, use a manual charger to pre-charge the battery for five minutes, to get additional voltage into
the battery.
6.7.
Aborted Charge
If charging cannot be completed normally, charging will abort. When charging aborts, the charger’s output is shut off, the green LED will
flash, and the display will show CHARGE ABORTED-BAD BATTERY. To reset after an aborted charge, unplug the charger from the
mains supply, wait a few moments and plug it back in.
6.8.
Completion of Charge
Charge completion is indicated by the pulsing green LED and the digital display showing FULLY CHARGED AUTO MAINTAINING. This
indicates the charger has switched to the Maintain Mode of operation.
6.9.
Maintain Mode (Float Mode Monitoring)
When the green LED is pulsing, the charger has started Maintain Mode. In this mode, the charger keeps the battery fully charged by
delivering a small current when necessary.
NOTE:
If the charger has to provide its maximum maintain current for a continuous 12 hour period, it will go into Abort Mode (see
Aborted Charge section). This is usually caused by a drain on the battery, or the battery could be bad. Make sure there are no loads on
the battery. If there are, remove them. If there are none, have the battery checked or replaced.
6.10. Maintaining a Battery
The SPI3S maintains 12 volt batteries, keeping them at full charge.
NOTE:
The maintain mode technology allows you to safely charge and maintain a healthy battery for extended periods of time.
However, problems with the battery, electrical problems in the vehicle, improper connections or other unanticipated conditions could
cause excessive current draws. As such, occasionally monitoring your battery and the charging process is recommended.
