Rev. H-070708
P/N VDC24041-MNL
BatteryMINDer
®
Model 24041
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4.
After selecting battery type, determine the cor-
rect charge rate for your particular battery. Small
batteries (< 10 AH) should be charged at the 1
Amp setting rate. Larger types (10-0 AH) such as
used in motorcycles, PWC, etc. are best charged
at the 2 Amp rate setting. For batteries whose
capacity rating is greater than 0AH or a fast
recharge is needed set charger to the 4 Amp rate.
If unsure or recharge time is not important, always
choose a low setting (1 or 2 Amp).
Note: The safest procedure is to choose
the lowest possible setting when in
doubt or recharge time is not important.
REGARDLESS OF CHARGE RATE, (1, 2, OR
4A), YOUR BATTERYMINDER WILL NEVER
OVERCHARGE WHEN LEFT CONNECTED
FOR LONG PERIODS TO THE BATTERY.
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 function-
ing. 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.
Within 15 seconds, 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 (21.0-V minimum) the unit will
begin charging in the “Soft-Start” mode to deter
-
mine if the battery can be safely charged. If it can-
not, the Power ON – Error LED will flash
RED
and
charging will be stopped. Battery should be care-
fully checked under a load by a qualified person
before further attempting to charge it.
