BatteryMINDer 12118 User Manual
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Rev. C-011011
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P/N VDC121PlusSeriesMNL
BatteryMINDer Plus
Models 12106 / 12106A8V / 12117 / 12118
Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
REQUIRED IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR
INJURY TO PERSON, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
1.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This	 manual	 contains	 important	 safety	 and	 operating	 instructions	 for	
BatteryMINDer	Models	12117	and	12118.		
2.
Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
3.
Use	of	an	attachment	not	recommended	or	sold	by	VDC	Electronics	may	
result	in	a	risk	of	fire,	electric	shock,	or	injury	to	persons.		
4.
To	reduce	risk	of	damage	to	electric	plug	and	cord,	pull	by	plug	rather	than	
cord	when	disconnecting	charger.
5.
An	extension	cord	should	not	be	used	unless	absolutely	necessary.		Use	of	
improper	extension	cord	could	result	in	a	risk	of	fire	and	electric	shock.		If	an	
extension	cord	must	be	used,	make	sure:	
a)	That	pins	on	plug	of	extension	cord	are	the	same	number,	size,	and	shape	
as	those	of	plug	on	charger;	
b)	 That	 extension	 cord	 is	 properly	 wired	 and	 in	 good	 electrical	 condition;	
and	
c)	That	wire	size	is	large	enough	for	ac	ampere	rating	of	charger	as	specified	
in	Table	below.
6.
Do	not	operate	charger	with	damaged	cord	or	plug	–	replace	the	cord	or	plug	
immediately.		
7.
Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or
Recommended minimum AWG size for
extension cords for battery chargers
AC input rating,
amperes
a
AWG size of cord
Equal to
or
greater
than
But less
than
Length of cord, feet (m)
25
(7.6)
50
(15.2)
100
(30.5)
150
(45.6)
0
2
18
18
18
16
a
If the input rating of a charger is given in watts rather than in amperes, the
corresponding ampere rating is to be determined by dividing the wattage rating by
the voltage rating - for example: 1250 watts/125 volts = 10 amperes