7.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This battery charger must be properly assembled in accordance with the assembly instructions before it is used.
Charging
NOTE: Examine the battery for excessive wear, cracks, bulging or damage each time you charge it. If damage is detected, do not charge the battery, replace it immediately. If the battery is hot, allow it to cool before charging.
1.Connect the battery following the
2.Connect the AC power following the precautions listed in section 3.
3. If you’ve connected everything correctly, the CHARGING | LED should be lit, |
indicating that the charger is charging. |
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Quick Charge
When the CHARGED LED begins to flash, the battery is “Ready To Use”. Unplug the charger from the wall outlet and then disconnect the charger from the battery. NOTE:
The CHARGING | LED will remain lit while the CHARGED | LED is flashing. |
Complete Charge
When the CHARGED LED stops flashing and stays lit and the CHARGING
LED turns off, the battery is completely charged and the charger has stopped charging and switched to the Maintain Mode of operation. When ready to use, unplug the charger from the wall outlet and then disconnect the charger from the battery.
NOTE: For longer battery life, the battery must be completely charged after two
consecutive quick charges. (Example:
Aborted Charge
If charging can not be completed normally, charging will abort. When charging aborts,
the charger’s output is shut off, and the CHARGING LED will blink. To reset after an aborted charge, unplug the charger from the AC outlet, wait a few moments and plug it back in.
8.MAINTENANCE/STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
8.1After use and before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect the battery charger.
8.2Use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil from the connector, cords and the charger case.
8.3Servicing does not require opening the unit, as there are no
8.4All other servicing should be performed by qualified service personnel.
8.5Store the charger unplugged, inside, in a cool, dry place.
9.TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | REASON/SOLUTION | ||
Power light will not turn on. | AC outlet is dead. | Check for an open fuse or | ||
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Charger makes a loud buzz | Transformer laminations | No problem; this is a normal | ||
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CHARGING | LED is | Charger is in abort mode. | See Section 7 OPERATING | |
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CHARGED | LED is | Battery is 80% charged and | See Section 7 OPERATING | |
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