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NOTE:
The maintain mode technology utilized in this charger allows you
to safely charge and maintain a healthy battery for extended periods of
time. However, problems with the battery, electrical problems in the vehicle,
improper connections or other unanticipated conditions could cause excessive
current draws. As such, occasionally monitoring your battery and the charging
process is recommended.
DESULFATION MODE
If the battery is left discharged for an extended period of time, it could become
sulfated and not accept a normal charge. If the charger detects a sulfated
battery, the charger will switch to a special mode of operation designed for
such batteries. If successful, normal charging will resume after the battery is
desulfated. Desulfation could take up to 8 hours. If desulfation fails, charging
will abort, the yellow LED will blink, and the display will show “CHARGING
ABORTED BAD BATTERY”.
ABORTED CHARGE
If charging cannot be completed normally, charging will abort. When charging
aborts, the charger’s output is shut off, the yellow LED will blink, and the display
will show “CHARGING ABORTED BAD BATTERY”. To reset after an aborted
charge, unplug the charger from the outlet, wait a few moments and plug it back in.
DISPLAY MESSAGES
CONNECT CLAMPS
(No LED lit) – Plugged into the AC outlet without the
clamps connected to a battery.
WARNING CLAMPS REVERSED
(no LED lit) – Plugged into the AC outlet and the
clamps are connected backwards to a 6V or 12V battery.
ANALYZING BATTERY
(No LED lit) – Plugged into the AC outlet, and when
first connected to a 6V or 12V battery correctly.
CHARGING 12V – XX%
(Yellow LED lit) – Plugged into the AC outlet and
correctly connected to a discharged 12V battery.
CHARGING 6V – XX%
(Yellow LED lit) – Plugged into the AC outlet and
correctly connected to a discharged 6V battery.
FULLY CHARGED AUTO MAINTAINING
(Green LED lit) – Plugged into the
AC outlet and correctly connected to a fully charged 6V or 12V battery.
CHARGING ABORTED BAD BATTERY
(Yellow LED blinking)
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
A minimal amount of care can keep you battery charger working properly for years.
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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.
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Occasionally cleaning the case of the charger with a soft cloth will keep the finish
shiny and help prevent corrosion.