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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, press and hold the START/STOP ( )
button for five seconds to start Automatic Charging, or use manual mode to
pre-charge the battery for five minutes to get additional voltage into the
battery for the charger to analyse.
Aborted Charge
If charging cannot be completed normally, charging will abort. When
charging aborts, the charger’s output is shut off, the CHARGING ( )
LED will go out and the digital display will display . The charger
ignores all buttons except the START/STOP ( ) button in that state.
Press the START/STOP ( ) button to reset after an aborted charge.
Desulphation Mode
If the battery is left discharge for an extended period of time, it could
become sulfated and not accept a normal charge. If the charger detects a
sulfated battery, the charger will switch to a special mode of operation
designed for such batteries. Activation of the special desulphation mode is
indicated by the CHARGING ( ) LED blinking yellow. If successful,
normal charging will resume after the battery is desulfated. The CHARGING
( ) LED will then stop blinking and stay lit. Desulphation could take up
to 10 hours. If desulphation fails, charging will abort and the charger will go
into abort mode.
Completion of Charge
Charge completion is indicated by the CHARGED ( ) LED indicating
green. When lit, the charger has stopped charging and switched to the
Maintain Mode of operation. If you are charging a deep cycle battery, the
CHARGED ( ) LED comes on green when the battery is charged
enough for normal use.
Maintain Mode
When the CHARGED ( ) LED is lit, the charger has started Maintain
Mode. In this mode, the charger keeps the battery fully charged by
delivering a small current when necessary. The voltage is maintained at a
level determined by the BATTERY TYPE selected