Napa Essentials 85-640 User Manual

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8.3

The DIGITAL DISPLAY always flashes before the battery is completely charged.

a. The incorrect battery type may have been selected. Reset the charger

by briefly unplugging it or briefly disconnecting the negative battery clip.

Select the desired charge rate (small or regular battery) and battery

type again, if necessary.

b. This will happen if the battery did not reach full charge within 24 hours.

May be due to a very large battery or a bank of batteries requiring more

power than a 5



40 amp charger can deliver within 24 hours. The

battery may also be faulty.

18.4 Engine crank time is less than specified.

a. Starter motor may be drawing more than 25 amps. Charge the battery

at the REGULAR BATTERY rate for 0 to 5 minutes then crank the

engine.

8.5 The Charged LED lights a few minutes after connecting to the battery.

a. The battery may be fully charged or recently charged, leaving the

battery voltage high enough to appear to be fully charged. If the battery

is in a vehicle, turn the headlights on for a few minutes to reduce the

battery voltage and try charging again.

b. The incorrect battery type may have been selected. Reset the charger

by briefly unplugging it or briefly disconnecting the negative battery clip.

Select the desired charge rate (small or regular battery) and battery

type again, if necessary.

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