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Turbostart
SMART
CHArGer
USER GUIDE
Chapter 4
Troubleshooting
Please read this chapter before calling Customer Service. If you cannot solve the problem with the
SMART
CHArGer
, record the information asked for on “Information About Your System” on the back page
and then call Customer Service. Thank You.
WARNING:
Electric shock hazard
Do not disassemble the
SMART
CHArGer
. The
SMART
CHArGer
does not contain any internal user
serviceable parts and attempting to service the unit yourself could result in electrical shock or burn.
• Power light does not come on when the power switch is flipped ON:
- Check fuse.
- Check cord and input power.
• Voltage LED will not illuminate for 12V, 14V or 16V:
- The battery is not connected.
- The battery is below 4.0V.
• Charge rate does not come up to the selected charge rate initially:
- The battery charger has already moved into stage two charging.
- Input voltage is below 120VAC.
- The battery may be defective and resisting the charge current.
• LCD Display Error Codes:
- F01: The battery may be damaged and unable to accept charge.
- F02: The battery did not reach the full voltage after 48 hours charge time.
- F03: The battery is connected to the charger backwards.
- F04: The charger is overheated. If the temperature exceeds 185ºF/85ºC, the charger will stop working for
30 minutes and restart automatically.
- F05: The wrong voltage selected for the battery being charged.
• “Error” indicator is illuminated:
- This illuminates when the battery cannot be completely charged in a 10 hour period at the selected charge rate
To reset this error, switch the battery charger OFF and remove the battery connections. Insure the battery polarity is correct. If
you are charging a large battery at the 5A rate, try a higher charge rate. If the error persists, replace the battery.