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TROUBLESHOOTING
Performance problems often can be corrected by the user. Please read through this
chart for a possible solutions to common problems.
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
The battery is connected
The SpeedCharge is in
Press the CHARGE RATE
and the charger is on,
tester mode, not charger
button to activate charging
but it isn’t charging.
mode.
and select a charge rate.
Indicator lights are lit in an
The charger may be
Return to place of pur-
erratic manner not
defective.
chase for replacement.
explained in the “Using
Your Battery Charger”
section.
You might have
Make sure nothing is
accidentally activated a
touching the control panel,
special diagnostic mode.
then unplug the unit and
plug it in again.
The CHECK (red) light
This will happen if the
Reset the charger by un-
always flashes before the
battery did not reach full
plugging it or briefly
battery is completely
charge within 24 hours.
disconnecting it or briefly
charged.
May be due to a very
disconnecting the negative
large battery or a bank of
battery clip. Select the
batteries requiring more
desired charge rate and
power than a 30/10 Amp
battery type again, if
charger can deliver within necessary.
24 hours. The battery
may also be faulty.
Engine crank time is less
Starter motor may be
Charge the battery at the
than specified.
drawing more than 60
30A
10A rate for 10 to
Amps.
15 minutes then crank the
engine.
The green CHARGED
The battery may be fully
If the battery is in a vehicle,
light turns on a few
charged or recently
turn the headlights on for a
minutes after connecting
charged, leaving the
few minutes to reduce the
to the battery.
battery voltage high
battery voltage and try
enough to appear to be
charging again.
fully charged.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
A minimal amount of care can keep your battery charger working properly for years.
1. Clean the clamps each time you are finished charging. Wipe off any battery fluid
that may have come in contact with the clamps to prevent corrosion.
2. Coil the input and output cords neatly when storing the charger. This will help
prevent accidental damage to the cords and charger.
3. Occasional cleaning of the case of the charger with a soft cloth will keep the finish
shiny and help prevent corrosion.