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13. MAINTENANCE AND CARE
A minimal amount of care can keep your
battery charger working properly for years.
• 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.
• Occasionally cleaning the case of the
charger with a soft cloth will keep the
finish shiny and help prevent corrosion.
• Coil the input and output cords neatly
when storing the charger. This will help
prevent accidental damage to the cords
and charger.
• Store the charger unplugged from the
AC power outlet in an upright position.
• Store the clamps on the storage areas
provided on the handle. Do not store
the clamps clipped together, on or
around metal, or clipped to the cables.
14. TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
The charger will not turn on
when properly connected.
AC outlet is dead.
Poor electrical connection.
Battery is defective.
Check for open fuse or
circuit breaker supplying
AC outlet.
Check power cord and
extension cord for loose
fitting plug.
Have battery checked.
Three LEDs come on for 2
seconds, then turn off.
The charger is plugged into
an AC outlet.
No problem; this is normal.
Battery clamps do not
spark when touched
together.
The charger is equipped
with an auto-start feature.
It will not supply current
to the battery clamps
until a battery is properly
connected. The clamps
will not spark if touched
together.
No problem; this is a normal
condition.
The battery is connected
and the charger is on, but is
not charging.
The charger is in tester
mode, not charge mode.
Press the RATE
SELECTION button to
activate the charge mode
and select a charge rate.
No reading on the digital
display.
Charger is not plugged in.
No power at the receptacle.
Plug the charger into an AC
outlet.
Check for open fuse or
circuit breaker supplying
AC outlet.
Digital Display reads LOW
when testing the alternator.
The alternator output is
13.2 volts or less.
Have the electrical system
checked by a qualified
technician.
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