ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE CHECK
NOTE: This check
may not be accurate for every make, manufacturer and model of vehicle. There is wide variation
i
user-controlled
electrical loads, alternator output, and wiring. Other factors include battery condition, temperature, an
engine idle
speed.
It is recommended
to
check
your alternator when it is known to
be
operating properly to verify th<
this check is valid for your particular vehicle. Check only
1
2V
systems. Checking 24 or
36V
systems will damage charger
The ALTERNATOR
VOLTAGE CHECK measures
a
defined range of voltage that is available from the full
charged
battery. The user must allow the engine to warm to normal operating temperature
and achieve
normal idle speed. As many appliances
as
possible are turned off for the first part of the
check to allow th
battery to reach it's highest voltage level.
The Alternator Voltage Check is only activated after
10 to 30 minutes of engine idle. If the ALTERNATOR
GOO
LED lights,
then the ON/OFF button is pressed to stop the check. Alternator
Voltage Check is then repeate
after many
appliances are turned on to check the alternator output under
a greater Toad. If the first (unloade<
and second (loaded) checks indicate the alternator
is good, then the entire procedure should
be
repeate
again. If after all appliances are turned on
(except for air conditioning and defroster), and the check shov
Alternator
Good
LED lights, it is likely that the
alternator is
good.
NOTE: Do not turn on air
conditioning, or the defroster system to load the alternator.
These appliances may sta
operating in the middle of
a measurement cycle and give invalid results.
If the first check indicates the alternator
is good, and the second or third repeat
of the check indicates the alternc
tor is
bad,
there may
be a
problem in
the system. Problems can range from
loose fan belts to
a
diode goin
bad
in the alternator. To begin
the check, press Alternator and to
stop the check press ON/OFF. Note that tf
FAULT light will light when the
Alternator is
bad; a good Alternator will light the Alternator
Good
LED.
NOTE: Do not charge
the battery while waiting for
the engine to warm. This will invalidate
any alternator chec
The Digital Display should
show the circulating pattern
while the engine is warming.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
With only minimal maintenance, this Vector
2/
10/20/35A Smart Battery Charger will
deliver years of dependab
service. Follow these simple steps to maintain the
charger in optimum condition:
•
After each
use,
clean the battery
charger clamps
-
be
sure to
remove any battery fluid
that will
cause
corrosic
of the copper
clamps.
•
Clean the outside
case
of the charger with
a soft cloth and, if necessary,
mild
soap
solution.
•
Do not allow liquid to enter the
charger. Do not operate when
charger is wet.
•
Keep the charger cords loosely
coiled during storage to prevent
damage to the cords.
Do not
use
the
charg<
if cords or clamps have
been damaged in any way
-
call Vector Technical
Support Department
toll-free
<
(866)
584-5504
for
details on replacing cords and clamps.
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