Super Start SPSS2-CA - Maintenance and Care

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CHARGE COMPLETION AND MAINTAIN MODE (FLOAT MODE MONITORING)
Charge completion is indicated by the CHARGED/MAINTAINING (green)
LED. When pulsing, the charger has stopped charging and switched to the
Maintain Mode of operation. 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
The SPSS2-CA maintains both 6 and 12 volt batteries, keeping them at full
charge. It is not recommended for industrial applications.
NOTE: The maintain mode technology 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 required.
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 10 hours. If desulfation fails, charging
will abort and the CHARGING
(
yellow/orange) LED will ash.
ABORTED CHARGE
If charging cannot be completed normally, charging will abort. When charging
aborts, the charger’s output is shut off and the CHARGING
(
yellow/orange)
LED will ash. To reset after an aborted charge, unplug the charger from the
AC outlet, wait a few moments, then plug it back in.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
A minimal amount of care can keep your battery charger working properly for years.
•Clean the clamps each time you are nished charging. Wipe off any battery
uid 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 nish
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 inside, in a cool, dry place. Do not store the clamps clipped together, on
or around metal, or clipped to the cables.