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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REASON/SOLUTION
Digital Display reads
LOW
when testing the alternator.
The alternator output is 13.2
volts or less.
Have the electrical system
checked by a qualified technician.
Digital Display reads
HIGH
when testing the alternator.
The alternator output is 14.6
volts or more.
Have the electrical system
checked by a qualified technician.
Yellow/orange
CHARGING
LED is solid and the display
shows
ANALYZING
BATTERY
.
The charger needs to check
the condition of the battery.
The charger has not completed
the checking process. This
process can last for up to 10
hours.
Yellow/orange
CHARGING
LED is flashing and the
display shows
CHARGE
ABORTED BAD BATTERY
.
The battery is sulfated.
The battery is too large for
the charger.
Reset the charger by briefly
unplugging it.
You need a charger with a higher
amp rate.
The display shows
CONNECT CLAMPS
.
The clamps are not making a
good connection.
Check for poor connection at
battery and frame.
Short or no start cycle
when cranking engine.
No power at receptacle.
AC cord and/or extension
cord is loose.
The clamps are not making a
good connection.
Failure to wait 3 minutes
between cranks.
The battery may be severely
discharged.
The battery is drawing more
than the engine start rate.
The charger may be
overheated.
Check for open fuse or circuit
breaker supplying AC outlet.
Check power cord and extension
cord for loose fitting plug.
Check for poor connection at
battery and frame.
Wait 3 minutes of rest time
before the next crank.
On a severely discharged
battery, use the 40<>15A Boost
setting for few minutes, to help
assist in cranking.
Crank time varies with the
amount of current drawn. If
cranking draws more than the
engine start rate, crank time may
be less than 5 seconds.
The thermal protector may have
tripped and needs a little longer
to reset. Make sure the charger
vents are not blocked. Wait and
try again.
The Boost LED is flashing.
The charger was left in Boost
mode for an extended period
of time.
The Boost LED will flash for
30 minutes, then go off, and
the Charging LED will light,
indicating the charger has
switched to Charging mode.
The Boost LED shuts off.
The Boost mode is
completed.
This is normal. The charger will
automatically switch to charging
mode to fully charge the battery.
Or you may press the Rate
Selection button and select either
the 6<>2A CHARGE/MAINTAIN
rate or ENGINE START.
