BatteryMINDer 12248-A-ODY - Manual (Page 8)

BatteryMINDer © Model 12248-A-ODY
Rev. D-050509 Page 8 P/N VDC12248-A-ODY-MNL
QUALIFYING YOUR BATTERY:
Preliminary Requirements
NOTE: The BatteryMINDer has no electrical output unless it
is connected to a healthy battery. Testing the BatteryMINDer
with a volt or an Amp meter without the unit being connected
across a good battery will result in a false reading. If you
experience any problems, or are not sure of how to properly
use or connect your BatteryMINDer, please e-mail our
technical support at: [email protected] or
call our toll-free technical support line 800-379-5579 x206
(Eastern Time). Be certain to leave your phone
number with the area code, time zone and the
best time to call.
To gain the best result from your new charger and to maximize
the life and performance of your batteries we strongly
recommend you qualify (test) your batteries before attempting
to either charge-maintain or desulphate them. Remember,
even if you just purchased a “new” battery it may have been
subjected to conditions that have caused “sulphation” such as
high temperature (>=80°).
NOTE: If your battery is new and you are certain
it was not subject to conditions that could have
caused sulphation*, even before you purchased
it, then you can disregard our recommendations
for qualifying / testing your battery, before using
the BatteryMINDer.
* Such as high temperature storage (=/> 80° F) and/or allowed
to self-discharge to 12.4 Volts or lower.
Testing a Sealed, AGM-ODYSSEY
Lead Acid Battery
USE A DIGITAL VOLTMETER ONLY:
1. Recharge the battery with the BatteryMINDer to ensure it
is as completely charged as possible, before you determine
its condition. Allow battery to “rest” (see pg. 9) overnight for
a minimum of 10 hours before testing with a digital voltmeter
only.