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15. STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
15.1
Store the charger unplugged, in an upright position. The cord will still conduct electricity
until it is unplugged from the outlet.
15.2
Store inside, in a cool, dry place (unless you’re using an on-board Marine Charger).
15.3
Do not store the clips on the handle, clipped together, on or around metal, or clipped
to cables.
16. TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REASON/SOLUTION
No meter reading.
Connections are reversed.
Poor electrical connection.
AC outlet is dead.
Battery is defective (will not
accept charge).
With charger unplugged, reverse
clamps and reconnect. (Rock
clamps back and forth to ensure
clamps are connected.)
Clean clamps and battery posts
and reconnect. (Rock clamps
back and forth to ensure clamps
are connected.)
Plug in a lamp or other appliance
to check for voltage.
Have battery checked.
Charger will not turn
on (when properly
connected to power) in
automatic mode only.
Battery recently charged as
result of driving and is fully
charged.
Battery does not need charging.
(Turning on headlights will lower
battery voltage in a few seconds
and charger should then turn on.)
Charger will not turn
OFF.
Battery has problem and will not
take full charge, or it is a manual
charger.
Have battery checked.
Meter needle
fluctuates back and
forth from the middle
to the left.
Battery has reached Full Charge
and and is not able to maintain
above 13V.
Have battery checked.
Meter needle pulses
(fluctuates) every
few seconds AFTER
THREE HOURS
without slowing down.
Two or more batteries connected
in parallel.
Battery of 200 ampere hours or
larger.
Battery is connected to a device
that draws a small current (such
as an interior light).
Do not parallel charge.
Requires more time to charge:
continue charging.
Use larger device.
Meter needle moves
to extreme right,
remains a short time,
then returns to zero,
accompanied by a
clicking sound.
Battery is severely discharged
(but otherwise good).
Battery is defective (will not
accept charge).
Charger is cycling after circuit
breaker overload.
Allow charging to continue until
battery has recovered sufficiently
to take a charge. (Circuit breaker
will continue to cycle and needle
will swing side to side until battery
has recovered.)
Have battery checked.
Wait until charger automatically
resets itself.
