PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | REASON/SOLUTION |
Charger will not turn on | AC outlet is dead. | Check for open fuse or |
when properly connected. |
| circuit breaker supplying AC |
|
| outlet. |
| Poor electrical connection. | Check power cord and |
|
| extension cord for loose |
|
| fitting plug. |
The battery is connected | Clips are not making a good | Check for poor connection |
and the charger is on, but is | connection. | at battery and frame. Make |
not charging. |
| sure connecting points |
|
| are clean. Rock the clips |
|
| back and forth for a better |
|
| connection. |
The measured current is | The charger reached the | No problem, this is a normal |
much lower than what was | maximum voltage and is | condition. |
selected. | reducing the current. |
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16.BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS
16.1When a charging problem arises, make certain that the battery is capable of accepting a normal charge. Double check all connections, the AC outlet for a full 120 volts, the charger clips for correct polarity and the quality of the connections from the cables to the clips and from the clips to the battery system. The clips must be clean.
16.2When a battery is very cold, partially charged or sulfated, it will not draw the full rated amperes from the charger. It is both dangerous and damaging to a battery to force higher amperage into it than it can effectively use
in recharging.
16.3When an UNKNOWN OPERATING PROBLEM arises, please read this complete manual and call the customer service number for information that will usually eliminate the need for return.
If the above solutions do not eliminate the problem, or for information about troubleshooting
or replacement parts, call
7:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time Monday through Friday
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