Velleman VL1212 - Manual (Page 5)

VL0612/VL1212_v2 VELLEMAN 5
f. Status indicator lights
If neither light is on or flashing, the battery charging system is not properly connected to the AC power
source.
1. The red light is flashing: the battery charging system is verifying the battery status prior to charging while it
has AC power available and the battery charger's microprocessor is functioning properly.
2. The red light is burning steadily: when the battery is properly connected, the red light will stop flashing and
will burn steadily. The red light will remain on until the charging process is completed. When the red light is
steadily burning, the charger is charging the battery. In order to properly charge the charger may remain in this
mode for several hours or even days.
3. The red light is burning steadily and the green light is flashing: the charging system detects that the
battery has been charged to 80% of its total capacity. At this stage, the battery could be returned to service if
absolutely necessary. However, it is recommended to complete the charging process.
4. The green light is burning steadily: the charging process is complete and the battery can be returned to
service.
8. Troubleshooting
Indicator lights are not lit
1. no AC power available
2. battery charger is defective 1.ensure that AC power is available
2. contact your local dealer for
service
Green indicator burns steadily at the
beginning of the charging cycle
1. battery is charged
2. battery is defective
3. battery charger is defective
4. AC power was temporarily
interrupted
5. electrical connections between the
charger and the battery may not be
completely secured
1. do nothing
2. have battery checked
3. contact your local dealer
4. unplug the battery charger. Wait 1
minute and reconnect the charger.
5. unplug the battery charger. Wait 1
minute and reconnect the charger.
Charger is charging but the green
light is not lit
1. battery is not fully charged yet
2. battery is defective
3. excessive load on battery during
charge cycle
4. battery charger is defective
1. allow sufficient charging time
2. have battery checked
3. remove load from battery
4. contact your local dealer
Both indicator lights are on at the
same time 1. battery capacity is not within the
charger's range
2. battery is defective or marginal
1. a) use an appropriate charger
b) unplug the battery charger, wait
1 minute and then reconnect it.
2. have the battery checked
Both indicator lights flash at the
same time
1. battery voltage is less than 3V and
the battery charger will not start
working
have the battery checked
The red light comes on when
charging battery in float mode
1. battery has an excessive current
draw.
2. battery may be defective
1. remove battery from equipment
2. have the battery checked
The green light burns steadily and
the red light is flashing 1. the 72-hour safety timer has
expired. The battery is marginal. 1. have the battery checked
The red light is on and the green
light is flashing at the beginning of
the charging cycle.
AC power has been interrupted or
the battery charger has been turned
on and off within a few seconds.
Unplug the battery charger. Wait 1
minute and reconnect it.