PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | REASON/SOLUTION |
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The LCD display shows: | The charger is not plugged | Plug the charger into an AC |
Nothing | in. | outlet. |
| No power at the receptacle. | Check for open fuse or |
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| circuit breaker supplying the |
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| AC outlet. |
| Poor electrical connection. | Check the power cord or |
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| extension cord for a loose |
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| fitting plug. |
| Other | Have the battery charger |
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| checked by a qualified ser- |
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| vice person. |
The charger is making an | Circuit breaker is cycling. | The output clips are over- |
audible clicking sound. |
| loaded. Either due to a short- |
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| ed cable or clip, or there is |
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| too much power being drawn |
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| from the AC line. Diagnose |
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| and correct the shorted |
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| condition, or unplug anything |
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| else that is on the same AC |
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| line as the |
| Severely discharged battery, | The battery may not want |
| but otherwise it is a good | to accept a charge due to a |
| battery. | |
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| ing to continue until battery |
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| has a chance to recover suf- |
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| ficiently to accept a charge. |
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| If more than 20 minutes, |
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| stop charging and discard |
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| the battery. |
Charger makes a loud | Transformer laminations | No problem, this is a normal |
buzz. | vibrate (buzz). | condition. |
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15.Before Returning For Repairs
15.1When a charging problem arises, make certain that the battery is capable of accepting a normal charge. Use a good battery to double check all connections, AC outlet for a full
15.2When 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 damag- ing to a battery to force higher amperage into it than it can effectively use in recharging.
15.3When an UNKNOWN OPERATING PROBLEM arises, please read the complete manual and call the customer service number for information that will usually eliminate the need for return.
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