11.9If you are using the FULL (240 minute charge) mode, the Charge Remain- ing timer counts down to 0 minutes, or the battery becomes fully charged, the charge cycle will be complete. The CHARGED (green) LED will light, the charger will beep four times and the charger will go into Maintain
Mode. If you are using the FAST (35 minute charge) mode the Charge Re- maining timer will count down to 0 minutes, the CHARGED (green) LED will light and the charger will beep four times, but the battery may not be fully charged. If left alone, the charger will continue to charge the battery until it is fully charged then go into maintain mode.
11.10Press the CHARGE ON/OFF button before disconnecting clips.
Aborted Charge
If charging can not be completed normally, charging will abort. When charging aborts, the charger’s output is shut off, and the display shows CHARGE ABORTED on the top line and BAD BATTERY on the bottom line. It will also beep four times to let you know. NOTE: In the case of a severely discharged battery, the charger will go into abort mode. If, after the output turns off, the battery voltage drops to under .2 volts, the charger will reset to the default settings and the display will show 12V FAST on the top line and CONNECT BATTERY on the bottom line.
Desulfation Mode See Aborted Charge.
Completion of Charge
Charge completion is indicated by the display showing CHARGE COM- PLETE on the top line and TURN OFF CHARGER on the bottom line. It will also beep four times to let you know. When the charger has stopped charging it will switch to the Maintain Mode of operation.
Maintain Mode
When the battery is fully charged, the charger will start Maintain Mode. In Maintain Mode, the charger keeps the battery fully charged by deliver- ing a small current when necessary. The voltage is maintained at a level determined by the charge mode selected.
General Charging Notes
Fan: It is normal for the fan to be on all the time. Keep the area near the charger clear of obstructions to allow the fan to operate efficiently.
Restart: If any button is pressed after charging has started, the charg- ing process will stop. Press the CHARGE ON/OFF button to restart the charge cycle.
12.maintenance instructions
12.1Before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect battery charger
(see sections 6.7 and 7.6).
12.2After use, unplug and use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil from terminals, cords, and the charger case.
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