BatteryMINDer 24041-AA - Manual (Page 28)

Rev. B-020907 P/N VDC24041AA-MNL
BatteryMINDer ® Model 24041-AA
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. If recharging multiple batteries, 2 or more
complete recharge cycles may be needed.
Repeat full recharge by pressing START but-
ton again. If still RED -blinking, you may need to
charge each battery separately.
Problem:
Battery Condition Indicator lights YELLOW
(After battery has been completely charged)
Solution:
Battery still has an unacceptable level of sulpha-
tion and must stay connected to charger and
remain in Maintenance-Float mode ( GREEN blink-
ing indicator) for 72 hours or longer. Then stop
charger by pressing START / RESET button and
observe Indicator. If still YELLOW repeat (up to 
full cycles) or until indicator lights GREEN .
Problem:
Battery Condition Indicator lights YELLOW (May
be several causes)
(Before battery is completely charged)
Solution.
Battery can be weak due to sulphation, self dis-
charge or was very deeply discharged.
Attempt a full recharge and recheck after comple-
tion. If still YELLOW follow procedure for (After
battery has been completely charged.)
Problem.
Charger Indicators show battery is fully charged,
but fails to provide good cranking, lighting or
equipment run time, as it did when newer.
Solution.
You may have chosen too high a charge rate (2A
or 4A) for the size, capacity and / or condition of
your battery, repeat full recharge cycle at a lower
charge rate and leave in maintenance-float mode
for 72 hrs. before retesting.
Note: Slow charging in most cases, is preferable
to higher (faster) rates of charge.
Problem:
Error and Charge LEDs blink simultaneously
Solution:
Charger has timed out before battery has com-
pletely charged. Reset unit. Repeat reset - full
recharge by pressing RESET button and holding
it down until ALL LEDs flash. Reset charge rate
and battery type, if needed. Press START button
to begin full recharge.