BatteryMINDer
®
Model 12248
Rev. P-071510
Page 13
P/N VDC12248-MNL
Simplified Operating Instructions
(Read and thoroughly understand ALL SAFETY Instructions
on pages (3-7) and Qualifying Your Battery pages 8-11,
BEFORE proceeding further.
1. Attach a battery connector assembly (supplied) to output
cordset of charger, either the clips or ring terminal assembly, -
NEVER BOTH at same time.
2. Attach output to battery terminals-
RED
band =Po
BLACK
band = Negative.
2a. Attach temperature sensor ABS-248 (if supplied) to battery
and then to charger* (if required).
3. Select desired charge rate, 2 A for small batteries, 4 A
for medium or 8 A for deeply discharged, large or multiple
batteries.
Charger will automatically start in Gel and 2 Amp
modes when first plugged into 120 Vac power
and has to be
unplugged from wall or shut off by pushing Stop/Restart button
.
Reset to correct modes, if required.
4. Select Correct battery type: Flooded (wet-filler caps or
manifold, Sealed AGM [“dry”] or Sealed Gel )**
5. Plug AC power cord into 120 Vac electrical outlet. Observe
REVERSED Polarity LED indicator. If lit
RED
, reverse battery
connector attachments on battery.
6. Observe Power On - Error Indicator, LED Must be lit
GREEN
***.
7. Observe
GREEN
LED indicator labeled Charge-Float = Solid
when charging, Blinking when maintaining battery(s). May return
to solid
GREEN
intermittently or if power interruption occurs, to
Gel – 2 A modes.
IF IN DOUBT REGARDING ANY OF THE ABOVE, REFER TO
FULL INSTRUCTIONS
* See detailed instructions for need and method of properly connecting
sensor to battery, pgs. 21 - 24.
** IMPORTANT If in doubt about what type, consult with seller or
manufacturer of battery(s), before going further. Choosing the wrong
setting will cause over or under charge, leading to shortened battery life
or generating potentially hazardous hydrogen gas.
*** See full instructions if not lit
GREEN
.
