Rev. H-070708
P/N VDC24041-MNL
BatteryMINDer
®
Model 24041
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.
If recharging multiple batteries, 2 or more
complete recharge cycles may be needed.
Repeat full recharge by pressing Stop/Restart but-
ton again. If still
RED
-blinking, you may need to
charge each battery separately.
Problem
:
Battery Condition Indicator lights
YELLOW
(After battery has been completely charged)
Solution
:
Battery still has an unacceptable level of sulpha-
tion and must stay connected to charger and
remain in Maintenance-Float mode (
GREEN
blink-
ing indicator) for 72 hours or longer. Then stop
charger by pressing Stop/Restart button and
observe Indicator. If still
YELLOW
repeat (up to
full cycles) or until indicator lights
GREEN
.
Problem
:
Battery Condition Indicator lights
YELLOW
(May
be several causes)
(Before battery is completely charged)
Solution
.
Battery can be weak due to sulphation, self dis-
charge or was very deeply discharged.
Attempt a full recharge and recheck after comple-
tion. If still
YELLOW
follow procedure for (After
battery has been completely charged.)
Problem
.
Charger Indicators show battery is fully charged,
but fails to provide good cranking, lighting or
equipment run time, as it did when newer.
Solution
.
You may have chosen too high a charge rate (2A
or 4A) for the size, capacity and / or condition of
your battery, repeat full recharge cycle at a lower
charge rate and leave in maintenance-float mode
for 72 hrs. before retesting.
Note: Slow charging in most cases, is preferable
to higher (faster) rates of charge.
Problem
:
Error and Charge LEDs blink simultaneously
Solution
:
Charger has timed out before battery has com-
pletely charged. Reset unit. Repeat reset - full
recharge by pressing Stop/Restart button and
holding it down until ALL LEDs flash. Reset
charge rate and battery type, if needed. Press
Stop/Restart button to begin full recharge.