Troubleshooting
21
No Blue AC Power LED or Charge Mode Indicator or Battery Charge Monitor
Check for loss of AC power at the 120 VAC outlet. Confirm GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter) has not tripped. Check with a meter or 120 VAC test light that AC power is present
at the end or the extension cord. Reset AC power if it was not present. Confirm all charger
cables are installed with the correct polarity connections at the battery and that all connections
are clean and tight. Wait two minutes while unit performs a self test. If AC power is present
and all connections are correct and LEDs do not illuminate, contact our customer service
department at 1-660-429-2165 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Central Time.
Green “System Check OK” Indicator is OFF and a Red Trouble Status LED is ON.
Remove AC power and check the battery. Listed below are typical faults and what can be
done to clear the red battery bank trouble status indicator (reapply AC power after making
any corrections):
Poor battery connections
- Make sure all connections are tight and clean
Reverse polarity
- Make sure all wiring connections are color coded and connected
properly where (+) = red (–) = black.
Battery too low to charge
- With a digital voltmeter make sure the battery is over 2.5 volts
DC (if not have it load tested by your local battery dealer to insure optimum performance.)
High battery voltage input
- Check to make sure the battery is a 12V battery.
Battery Appears not to be Charging, Blue AC Power LED, RED Charging and
Battery Charge Monitor LEDs are ON Longer than Expected.
Confirm all charger cables are installed with the correct polarity connections at the battery,
and that all connections are clean and tight.
Check the Quick Application Guide to make sure the charger is not undersized for the battery
you are charging.
With the charger on, using a digital volt meter, read DC voltage across the battery. If the DC
voltage reading increases over time this will serve as a confirmation that the charger is
connected correctly and the charger is properly working. In the event you may have a deeply
discharged battery, it may require two charge cycles.
Note: If it appears the battery voltage is not increasing at all in a reasonable period of time
(30 to 60 minutes). Please call our customer service department at 1-660-429-2165 from
8:30 am to 5:00 pm Central Time.
22
Specifications
During non use periods wrap the DC and AC cables and store your ODYSSEY
®
Battery Portable
Charger in a safe, clean dry space. Always inspect all cables before use. Should the AC power
cord, plug or the DC cables be damaged in any way do not attempt to service and follow the
return instructions in the warranty and customer service section of this manual.
General Product Specifications:
AC Input:
100 to120 VAC, 60Hz,
DC Voltage Output: Up to 14.7 VDC Multi-Stage Digitally Controlled Charging
with Internal Temperature Control
DC Charging Amperage: 6, 12 or 20 Amps Model Specific
Battery Types:
12 Volt Flooded and AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) Lead Acid Batteries
Cables:
6’ AC and DC Cables
This device complies with Class A Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
OBC-12A
12
12
/-10%
6’
9.25” x 11.25” x 3.88”
OBC-20A
12
20
/-10%
6’
9.25” x 13.75” x 3.88”
Not Available
Not Available
Quick Connector
Ring Terminal Cable
Yes
5 lbs
6.5 lbs
Weight
4 lbs
Part No.
Volts
Amps
AC In
Cables
Size (H x W x D)
OBC-6A
12
6
/-10%
6’
9.25” x 8.75” x 3.88”
Conforms to UL STD. 1236
Certified to CSA STD. C22.2 No. 107.2
FCC Class A Part 15
CEC Listed
4007032
