Midtronics GR8 1100, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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Manual Charging
The GR8 charges the battery based on the current limit or
voltage limit, and charge duration that you select. Because
the charger makes no battery test decisions in this mode, it
does not produce a test code.
CAUTION: You must monitor the battery’s State-of-Charge
(SOC) and temperature to avoid overcharging. Any
charging after the battery is fully charged can result in
excessive battery temperature, which will “gas” the bat-
tery and boil off electrolyte, shortening battery life.
1. In the Main Menu, the BATTERY CHARGE icon is
highlighted. Press the SELECT key.
2. In the Charging Menu use the LEFT (◄ )or RIGHT (► )
ARROW key to highlight the MANUAL icon. Press the
SELECT s
oft key.
3. Use the UP (
p
) or DOWN (
q
) ARROW key to select the
BATTERY TYPE, or press the corresponding numerical key
to move the dot to the option button of your choice.
1 REGULAR FLOODED
2 AGM
3 AGM SPIRAL
Press the NEXT soft key. The BACK soft key returns
you to the Main Menu at the start of the test and to the
previous screen as you progress.
4. Use the
UP
( p ) or
DOWN
( q )
ARROW
key to select the
LIMIT TYPE, or press the corresponding numerical key (1
or 2) to move the dot to the option button of your choice.
1
LIMIT CURRENT
2 LIMIT VOLTAGE
Press the NEXT soft key. The BACK soft key returns you to the
Main Menu at the start of the test and to the previous screen
as you progress.
NOTE: If you use the ARROW keys to select
option buttons, press the
NEXT
soft key to
continue to the next step. If you use the alpha-
numeric keypad to enter the number preced-
ing the option button, no additional keypress is
needed.
5. You can set limits using VOLTAGE or CURRENT.
If your limit type is CURRENT, select the maximum
amperage (1 to 60 amps). When in doubt, start with a
low charging current. Press the NEXT soft key.
50
AMPS
If your limit-type is VOLTAGE, select the maximum
voltage. The range for Lead-Acid is 12.7 to 15.3 V;
AGM is 12.7 to 14.4 V. Press the
NEXT
soft key.
12.40 VOLTAGE
Battery Decisions: Diagnostic Charge
Battery Decision Recommended Action
GOOD BATTERY Return the battery to service.
REPLACE BATTERY A REPLACE BATTERY result may also mean a poor connection between the battery
cables and the battery. After disconnecting the battery cables, retest the battery using
the out-of-vehicle test before replacing it.
BAD CELL–REPLACE Replace the battery. This decision indicates a bad cell within the battery.
WARNING: Charging a battery with a bad cell is dangerous!
Chapter 6: Charging Menu—Manual Charging GR8 1100
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