BatteryMINDer
®
Model 12248
Rev. P-071510
Page 17
P/N VDC12248-MNL
ground installations such as most modern cars, trucks, boats,
RVs, etc.) as far away from battery as possible for maximum
safety. Never connect to any type of fuel line.
Note: Older vehicles or other devices may be
Positive ground
installations
requiring different connection recommendations. If
unfamiliar or unsure which battery type of grounding system you
have, check with our Tech Support personnel before proceeding
further.
Note
:
Temperature compensation Sensor Assembly (Part#
ABS-248) (Included)
.
See pages 21 - 24 for full detailed
instructions.
3.
Determine the type of battery you wish to charge. When certain
press the
Select Battery Type
button. The most common is the
Flooded
kind, distinguished by removable filler caps (6) or two (2)
manifold covers (Maintenance-Free) which should not be removed
unless specifically allowed by the battery manufacturer. The
second most popular is the
Absorbed Glass Mat
(AGM) sealed-
valve regulated type. Lastly is the sealed valve regulated
Gel
battery.
Note
: If unsure of your battery type, check with the battery seller,
manufacturer or our Tech Support before proceeding further. The
normal (default) setting of your charger is GEL, as this is the lowest
voltage output and thus the one least likely to cause your battery
to be overcharged, should you incorrectly select the wrong
battery type. However be aware that using the wrong setting for
a particular type battery can dramatically shorten its life and/or
cause potentially explosive gas to be emitted from the battery.
4.
After selecting battery type, determine the correct charge rate
for your particular battery. Small batteries (< 10 AH) should be
charged at the 2 Amp setting rate. Larger types (10-30 AH) such
as used in motorcycles, PWC, etc. are best charged at the 4 Amp
