BatteryMINDer 12248-A-ODY - Manual (Page 21)

BatteryMINDer © Model 12248-A-ODY
Rev. D-050509 Page 21 P/N VDC12248-A-ODY-MNL
Troubleshooting - Model 12248-A-ODY
We use the word “Indicator” to mean the various
LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) showing the various
faults, modes, and conditions of the battery and /
or charger.
The words “unit”, “charger” or “recharger”
means your model 12248-A-ODY BatteryMINDer.
Problem:
Power ON indicator does not light
Solution:
Check electrical outlet. If controlled by a wall switch be sure
switch is on and try to prevent accidental shutting it off while
charger is working.
Problem:
ERROR indicator lights
RED
(several possibilities can be the cause)
Solution:
1. Output leads - connections to battery may be reversed.
Switch (reverse) connections at battery
2. If still remains
RED check battery voltage. If 3 Volts or less
battery may be damaged and should not be recharged. If
battery was just recently removed from a load (headlights, door
lights, etc. or vehicle not used for extended time without a
charger-maintainer, allow battery to “recover” by letting it “rest”
without a load. If battery is healthy and just deeply discharged
it should recover its voltage (rise above 3 volts) sufficiently
to allow charger to begin an attempt to fully recharge it. If
after battery has “rested” (see pg. 9) it may not be able to
be recovered – recharged. It should be safely discarded
– recycled.
Problem:
ERROR Indicator lights
RED and is blinking,
Solution:
1. Battery may be weak or very heavily sulphated. Allow
battery to remain in Maintenance-Float mode for 72 hours
or more and then attempt to recharge again. 2. Battery may