Rev. H-070708
P/N VDC24041-MNL
BatteryMINDer
®
Model 24041
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Troubleshooting - Model 24041
We use the word “Indicator” to mean the
various LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) showing
the various faults, modes, and conditions of
the battery and / or charger.
The words “unit”, “charger” or “recharger”
means your model 24041 BatteryMINDer
Problem:
Power ON indicator does not light
Solution
:
Check electrical outlet. If controlled by a wall
switch be sure switch is on and try to prevent
accidental shutting it off while charger is working.
Problem
:
ERROR indicator lights
RED
(several possibilities can be the cause)
Solution
:
1. Output leads - connections to battery may be
reversed. Switch (reverse) connections at battery
2. If still remains
RED
check battery voltage. If -
Volts or less battery may be damaged and should
not be recharged. If battery was just recently
removed from a load (headlights, door lights, etc.
or vehicle not used for extended time without a
charger-maintainer, allow battery to “recover” by
letting it “rest” without a load. If battery is healthy
and just deeply discharged it should recover its
voltage (rise above 6 volts) sufficiently to allow
charger to begin an attempt to fully recharge it.
If after battery has “rested” (see pg. 9) it may not
be able to be recovered – recharged. It should be
safely discarded – recycled.
Problem
:
ERROR Indicator lights
RED
and is
blinking
.
Solution
:
1. Battery(s) may be weak, heavily sulfated, or too
large to fully charge before unit times out. Allow bat-
tery to remain in Maintenance-Float mode for 72
hours or more and then attempt to recharge again.
2. Battery may be so large it may require a second
full recharge. Repeat recharge by pressing and hold-
ing Stop/Restart for 5 sec. untill ALL LEDs light.
Reset charge rate and battery type, if needed. Press
Stop/Restart button to begin full recharge.
