14.MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
14.1Before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect the battery charger (see Sections 6, 7 and 8).
14.2After use, unplug the charger and use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil from the terminals, cords, and the charger case.
14.3Ensure that all of the charger components are in place and in good working condition, including the plastic boots on the battery clips.
14.4Servicing does not require opening the unit, as there are no
15.STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
15.1Store the charger unplugged, in an upright position. The cord will still conduct electricity until it is unplugged from the outlet.
15.2Store inside, in a cool, dry place (unless you’re using an
15.3Do not store the clips on the handle, clipped together, on or around metal, or clipped to cables.
16.TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | REASON/SOLUTION |
CONNECTED (red) LED | The battery is not | Check for a poor connection |
is not lit. | connected correctly. | to the battery and frame. |
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| Make sure the connection |
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| points are clean. Rock the |
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| clips back and forth for a |
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| better connection. |
| Reverse connections at | Shut the charger off |
| battery. | and correct the lead |
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| connections. |
The CHECK BATTERY | The charger is in Abort | Reset the charger by |
(red) LED is blinking. | Mode. | disconnecting the battery. |
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| Have the battery checked. |
The CHARGED (green) | The battery may be | If the battery is in a vehicle, |
LED turns on a few | fully charged or recently | turn the headlights on for |
minutes or less after | charged, leaving the battery | a few minutes to reduce |
connecting the battery. | voltage high enough to | the battery voltage and try |
| appear to be fully charged. | charging again. |
| The battery may be | A sulfated battery will |
| sulfated. | eventually accept a charge. |
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| Continue charging for a few |
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| hours. If the charger cannot |
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| complete charging the |
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| battery, it will go into Abort |
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| Mode. |
The charger is making an | The charger has a relay | No problem, this is a normal |
audible clicking sound. | that turns the current on | condition. |
| and off to the battery. |
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