TROUBLESHOOTING
Performance problems often can be corrected by the user. Please read through this chart for a possible solution to common problems.
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTION |
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The battery is connected | The SpeedCharge is in | Press the CHARGE RATE |
and the charger is on, | tester mode, not charger | button to activate charging |
but it isn’t charging. | mode. | and select a charge rate. |
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Indicator lights are lit in an | The charger may be | Return to place of pur- |
erratic manner not | defective. | chase for replacement. |
explained in the “Using |
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Your Battery Charger” |
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section. | You might have | Make sure nothing is |
| accidentally activated a | touching the control panel, |
| special diagnostic mode. | then unplug the unit and |
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| plug it in again. |
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The CHECK (red) light | This will happen if the | Reset the charger by un- |
always flashes before the | battery did not reach full | plugging it or briefly |
battery is completely | charge within 24 hours. | disconnecting it or briefly |
charged. | May be due to a very | disconnecting the negative |
| large battery or a bank of | battery clip. Select the |
| batteries requiring more | desired charge rate and |
| power than a 20 Amp | battery type again, if |
| charger can deliver within | necessary. |
| 24 hours. The battery |
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| may also be faulty. |
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Engine crank time is less | Starter motor may be | Charge the battery at the |
than specified. | drawing more than 70 | 20A rate for 10 to 15 |
| Amps. | minutes then crank the |
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| engine. |
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The green CHARGED | The battery may be fully | If the battery is in a vehicle, |
light turns on a few | charged or recently | turn the headlights on for a |
minutes after connecting | charged, leaving the | few minutes to reduce the |
to the battery. | battery voltage high | battery voltage and try |
| enough to appear to be | charging again. |
| fully charged. |
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MAINTENANCE AND CARE
A minimal amount of care can keep your battery charger working properly for years.
1.Clean the clamps each time you are finished charging. Wipe off any battery fluid that may have come in contact with the clamps to prevent corrosion.
2.Coil the input and output cords neatly when storing the charger. This will help prevent accidental damage to the cords and charger.
3.Occasional cleaning of the case of the charger with a soft cloth will keep the finish shiny and help prevent corrosion.
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