BatteryMINDer 12248-AA - Manual (Page 13)

Rev. C-020907 P/N VDC12248AA-MNL
BatteryMINDer ® Model 12248-AA
Page 1
Simplified Operating Instructions
(Read and thoroughly understand ALL SAFETY Instructions on pages (3-7) and Qualifying Your
Battery pages 8-11, BEFORE proceeding further.
1. Attach a battery connector assembly (supplied) to output cordset of charger, either the clips or ring termi-
nal assembly, - NEVER BOTH at same time.
2. Attach output to battery terminals-
RED band =Positive + BLACK band = Negative.
2-a: Attach temperature sensor ABS-248 to battery and then to charger*.
. Plug AC power cord into 120 Vac electrical outlet. Observe REVERSED Polarity LED indicator. If lit
RED ,
reverse battery connector attachments on battery.
4. Observe Power On - Error Indicator, LED Must be lit
GREEN **
5. Select desired charge rate, 2 A for small batteries, 4 A for medium or 8 A for deeply discharged, large or
multiple batteries.
Charger will automatically start in Gel and 2 Amp modes when first plugged into
120 Vac power. Restart to correct modes, if required.
6. Select Correct battery type: Flooded (wet-filler caps or manifold, Sealed AGM (“dry”) or Sealed Gel ***
7. Observe
GREEN LED indicator labeled Charge-Float = Solid when charging, Blinking when maintaining
battery(s). May return to solid GREEN intermittently or if power interruption occurs, to Gel – 2 A modes.
IF IN DOUBT REGARDING ANY OF THE ABOVE, REFER TO FULL INSTRUCTIONS
* See detailed instructions for need and method of properly connecting sensor to battery, pgs. 21 - 24.
** See full instructions if not lit
GREEN .
*** IMPORTANT If in doubt about what type, consult with seller or manufacturer of battery(s), before going
further. Choosing the wrong setting will cause over or under charge, leading to shortened battery life or gen-
erating potentially hazardous hydrogen gas.