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BATTERY CONNECTION INDICATOR
If the charger does not detect a properly connected battery, charging will not start and the digital
display will show one of two messages. If the display shows CONNECT CLAMPS, make sure
the charger is connected to the battery and the connection points are clean and making a good
connection. If the display shows WARNING - CLAMPS REVERSED, unplug the charger from the
AC outlet, reverse the connections at the battery, and then plug the charger back in.
AUTOMATIC CHARGING MODE
When an Automatic Charge is performed, the charger switches to the Maintain Mode automatically
after the battery is charged. For a battery with a starting voltage under 1 volt, use a manual charger to
ABORTED CHARGE
If charging cannot be completed normally, charging will abort. When charging aborts, the
charger’s output is shut off, the GREEN LEDCHARGE
ABORTED - BAD BATTERY
battery and replace, if necessary.
CHARGE COMPLETION AND MAINTAIN MODE
Charge completion is indicated by the pulsing GREEN LED and the digital display showing
FULLY CHARGED - AUTO MAINTAINING. This indicates the charger has switched to the
Maintain Mode of operation. In this mode, the charger keeps the battery fully charged by
delivering a small current when necessary. NOTE: If the charger has to provide its maximum
maintain current for a continuous 12 hour period, it will go into Abort Mode (see Aborted
Charge section). This is usually caused by a drain on the battery, or the battery could be bad.
Make sure there are no loads on the battery. If there are, remove them. If there are none, have
the battery checked or replaced.
MAINTAINING A BATTERY
not recommended for industrial applications.
NOTE: The maintain mode technology allows you to safely charge and maintain a healthy battery
improper connections or other unanticipated conditions could cause excessive current draws. As
such, occasionally monitoring your battery and the charging process is recommended.
FAN
SELECT MODE
CONNECT CLAMPS
to a battery.
WARNING-CLAMPS REVERSED
connected backwards to a battery.
ANALYZING BATTERY
connected to battery.
discharged battery.
FULLY CHARGED-AUTO MAINTAINING
and correctly connected to a fully charged battery.
CHARGE ABORTED-BAD BATTERY
Circumstances that could cause an Abort situation during charging:
• The battery is severely sulfated or has a shorted cell and can’t reach a full charge.
• The battery is too large or there is a bank of batteries and it doesn’t reach full charge
within a set time period.
12. DISPLAY MESSAGES
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