BatteryMINDer 12112 - Manual (Page 4)

6. When disconnecting the charger, always do so in reverse sequence of the
connecting procedure, and break first connection while as far away from bat-
tery as is practical.
7. A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it
onboard requires equipment specifically designed for marine use.
Operating the BatteryMINDer
After you have installed the BatteryMINDer, keep it connected unless you are using
the battery. The unit keeps desulphating and the green LED blinks until the unit is
disconnected from the battery. Note: You cannot overdesulphate your battery.
Desulphating Your Battery Manually
If there is a lot of sulphate in your battery, it cannot accept full charge, and the
BatteryMINDer does not automatically start desulphating (the voltage in the battery
has to go up to 14 volts). Your battery may not be able to be properly charged or
conditioned. However, you might be able to save your battery by desulphating it
first.
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Display Operating Condition
Red Solid Light The red indicator lights to show that
there is AC power going into the unit.
Green Solid Light When the unit is attached to your battery,
the green solid light lets you know that
the unit is charging your battery.
Green Blinking Ligt The green blinking light lets you know
that it is desulphating your battery. If
there is a lot of sulphate in your battery,
it cannot accept full charge, and the
BatteryMINDer does not automatically
start desulphating. The voltage in the
battery has to go up to 14 volts in order
for the unit to automatically start desul-
phating.
Connecting the BatteryMINDer when Batteries are Installed in the
Equipment
Follow these instructions when battery is installed in equipment (vehicle, PWC,
boat, tractor, etc.). A spark near battery may cause battery to explode. To reduce
risk of a spark near battery:
1. Position DC output cord to reduce risk of damage by hood, door, covers, or
moving engine parts.
2. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injuries.
3. Check polarity of battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually
has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
4. Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis of
equipment. If the negative post is grounded, see Item N. If the positive post is
grounded, see Item P.
N. For negative grounded equipment, connect the POSITIVE (RED) clip from
the charger to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of the battery.
Connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to the vehicle chassis or the engine
block away from the battery. Do not connect the clip to carburetor, fuel lines,
or metal body parts.
P. For positive ground equipment, connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from
the charger to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) UNGROUNDED post of the battery.
Connect the POSITIVE (RED) clip to chassis or engine block away from the
battery. Do not connect the clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet metal body
parts. Connect to heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine.
5. When disconnecting the charger, disconnect it from the AC outlet, and then
remove the clips from the vehicle chassis, and the battery posts.
Connecting the BatteryMINDer when Batteries are Outside of
Equipment
Follow these steps when battery is outside of vehicle or equipment. A spark near
the battery may cause battery explosion. To reduce risk of a spark near battery:
1. Check the polarity of battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS,P,+) battery post usu-
ally has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post.
2. Attach at least a 24 inch long 6-gauge (AG) insulated battery cable to the
NEGATIVE (NEG -) battery post.
3. Connect the (RED) charger clip to (POS+) the post of the battery.
4. Position yourself and free end of cable as far away from battery as possible,
and then connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip to free end of the
cable.
5. Do not face battery when making final connections.
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