BatteryMINDer
®
Model 12248
Rev. P-071510
Page 18
P/N VDC12248-MNL
rate setting. For batteries whose capacity rating is greater than
30AH or a fast recharge is needed set charger to the 8 Amp rate.
If unsure or recharge time is not important, always choose a low
setting (2 or 4 Amp).
Note: The safest procedure is to choose the lowest possible
setting when in doubt or recharge time is not important, as there
may be conditions such as an internally damaged battery that
cannot be reliably detected.
5.
After selecting both battery type and charge rate, plug the
unit’s Power cord into a standard – grounded 120 Vac electrical
outlet. The Power ON LED Indicator will light
GREEN
. If it does
not light
GREEN
check the outlet to be sure it is functioning. In
addition, be sure if outlet is controlled by a switch, no one will
accidentally shut off the power to the outlet. Check for correct
polarity = (no ERROR
RED
LED Indicator). If ERROR Indicator is
lit, reverse the charger’s output connections to the battery.
6.
Press the Stop/Restart button. The Charge – Float LED
Indicator will light
GREEN
. The charger will now begin charging
by first checking the battery to determine its voltage and ability
to accept a charge. Should the battery not have a normal fully
discharged voltage (10.5-V minimum) the unit will begin charging
in the “Soft-Start” mode to determine if the battery can be safely
charged. If it cannot, the Power ON – Error LED will flash
RED
and charging will be stopped. Battery should be carefully checked
under a load by a qualified person before further attempting to
charge it.
Note
: If the battery does not have a minimum no load OCV
(Open Circuit Voltage) of 3 volts, the ERROR LED will light
RED
and charger will reject battery.
No further effort should be made to charge this battery with this
charger or any charger. Discard this battery, unless it has just
