BatteryMINDer SureGuard 12212 - Manual (Page 4)

SureCare™ Model 12212
Rev. B-031809 Page 4 P/N VDC12212-MNL
Preparing the Battery
a) If it is necessary to remove battery from equip-
ment to charge, always remove ground terminal
first. Turn off all accessories in the vehicle, so as
not to cause an arc.
b) Be sure area around battery is well ventilated
while battery is being charged. Gas vapors can
be forcefully blown away by using a piece of non-
metallic material as a fan.
c) Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep cor-
rosion from contacting eyes.
d) Add distilled water to each cell until battery
acid reaches level specified by the manufacturer.
This helps Purge excessive gas from cells. Do
not overfill. For a battery with out cell caps, fol-
low manufacturer’s recharging instructions.
e) Study all battery manufacturer’s specific in-
structions such as removing cell caps while
charging and recommended charge rates.
f) Determine voltage of battery by referring to
equipment owner’s manual and make sure that
charger output voltage is correct.
SureCare Location
a) Make sure the SureCare is as far away from
battery as output cables permit.
b) Never place the SureCare directly above bat-
tery being charged; gases from battery will cor-
rode and damage the SureCare.
c) Never allow battery acid to drip on the SureC-
are when reading specific gravity or filling.
d) Do not operate the SureCare in a closed-in
area or restrict ventilation in any way.
e) Do not set battery on top of the SureCare.
DC Connection Precautions
a) Connect and disconnect DC output clips only
after removing the SureCare from outlet.
b) Never allow clips to touch each other.
c) Attach clips to battery posts and twist or rock
back and forth several times to make good con-
tact. This keeps clips from slipping off terminals
and reduces risk of sparking.
General Information
The SureCare maintains any size 12 volt lead
acid car, boat, RV, motorcycle battery. Note that
the SureCare does not charge.
The SureCare comes complete with insulated
battery clips. The unit maintains one 12 volt
battery.
SureCare is designed to maintain a single (1)
healthy 12 volt battery for extended periods of
non-use without causing a boil out or damage
to the battery. So called trickle chargers will
overcharge your battery if left connected
over time. SureCare is guaranteed never to
overcharge your battery. It is recommended
that you charge your battery to full capacity
before connecting it to the SureCare. It is also
recommended that you leave your battery
connected year round to the SureCare, at all
times the battery is not in actual use, to prevent
self-discharge and damage from lead plate
sulphation.
SureCare Specifications
Input 120 Vac - 60 Hz -
0.065 Amp
Output 12 volts @ 250 mA
Float Voltage 13.2 volts
Float Current 250 mA (max)
Size/Weight 2-5/8” L x 1-7/8” W x
1-1/2” H
Weight 12.8 oz.
Battery Voltage vs. Charge Percentage
Hydrometer
Reading on
Each Cell Voltage Percentage
1.270 12.7 100%
1.250 12.5 75%
1.190 12.3 50%
1.150 12.1 25%
1.120 11.8 0%