BatteryMINDer SureGuard 12100 - Manual

You have just purchased a very simple, yet
accurate battery management “Assistant”
designed to help you know, at the push of
the button, the condition of your battery
and charging / alternator
system.
SureGuard protects your sensitive engine
computer system and 12 volt accessories
such as your security system, radar detec-
tor, cellular phone, personal computer,
etc., from momentary surges during
“jump starting” or charging.
SureGuard INSTALLATION:
Turn engine and ALL accessories off
• Disconnect the Black ( - ) ground lead
wire from your battery
• Carefully think of the best location on
or near your battery to locate your
SureGuard so it can be easily seen and
read. Clean surface you plan to attach
SureGuard to using an alcohol pad.
• Attach the ring terminal on RED wire of
SureGuard to the ( + ) clamp of battery
• Attach ring terminal of Black wire of the
SureGuard to the ( – ) clamp of battery
• Then attach SureGuard using both
Velcro strips supplied.
• Re-connect the BLACK ( – ) ground
lead wire to the ( – ) battery post.
SureGuard
OPERATION:
Note: For the most accurate readings always
allow your battery to “Rest” for a minimum
period of 12 hours, ie. without charging or
discharging or running your engine. Further
test battery only with engine and all acces-
sories and lights turned off. Test alternator /
charging system only when engine is running
and without lighting/accessories turned on.
TO TEST BATTERY
(Engine and ALL accessories must be off
for accurate reading ):
• Press the area on the face of your
SureGuard marked “PUSH” (Engine or
power using lighting or accessories should
not be “on” at the same time.) The follow-
ing will give you the actual voltage ranges
the various colored LEDs ( red, yellow,
green ) correspond with:
NO LIGHT= LESS THAN 11.2 VOLTS
RED = POOR = 11.2-11.8 Volts
= Battery may be “DEAD”, severely shorted, or
deeply discharged. If in doubt replace.
YELLOW = FAIR = 11.8-12.3 Volts
(Both Red & Yellow LED’s will light)
= Battery may be shorted or discharged and unable
to start your vehicle. Check charging system
GREEN = GOOD = 12.3-12.8 Volts
(All 3 LED’s will light)
= Battery is “healthy”
TO TEST ALTERNATOR /
CHARGING SYSTEM
(Engine MUST be Running):
• Press the area on the face of the
SureGuard marked “PUSH”
• GREEN LED marked Alternator should be lit
(13.2-14.2 volts). If it does not show Green,
Alternator / charging system is faulty and
must be checked / repaired.
Note: All 4 LED’s will light if OK.
Operating and Installation Instructions for
SureGuard TM
SureGuard
POOR FAIR GOOD
CHARGER
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LTERNA
TOR
with V-Spike Surge Protector™
Protects Engine Computer
and 12v accessories
Battery/Charging
Monitor
PUSH
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