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P/N VDC E12248-S2-MNL
BatteryMINDer
®
E12248-AA-S2
QUALIFYING YOUR BATTERY:
Preliminary Requirements
NOTE
:
The BatteryMINDer has no electrical output
unless it is connected to a healthy battery.
Testing the
BatteryMINDer with a volt or an Amp meter without the unit
being connected across a good battery will result in a false read-
ing. If you experience any problems, or are not sure of how to
properly use or connect your BatteryMINDer, please e-mail our
technical support at: [email protected].
To gain the best result from your new charger and to maximize
the life and performance of your batteries we strongly recom-
mend you qualify (test) your batteries before attempting to either
charge-maintain or desulfate them. Remember, even if you just
purchased a “new” battery it may have been subjected to con-
ditions that have caused “sulfation” such as high temperature
(>=80°).
NOTE: If your battery is new and you are certain it was not
subject to conditions that could have caused sulfation*,
even before you purchased it, then you can disregard our
recommendations for qualifying / testing your battery,
before using the BatteryMINDer.
* Such as high temperature storage (=/> 80°F) and/or allowed to
self-discharge to 12.4 Volts or lower.
Testing a Filler Cap Lead Acid Battery
1. Carefully remove all filler caps from your battery.
2. Check the water-liquid electrolyte level. If the level is low or
has ever been below top of plates, severe lead plate sulfation has
taken place. Significant recharge/reconditioning time is needed
to restore these plates to a condition where the battery can be
expected to function normally.
