CTEK MXS 5.0 CHECK - Manual (Page 2)

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HOW TO USE: VOLTAGE CHECK PROGRAM
WITH SUPPLY PLUG CONNECTED
1. Connect the charger to the battery.
2. Connect the charger to the wall socket. The power lamp will indicate that the mains
cable is connected to the wall socket. The error lamp will indicate if the battery clamps
are incorrectly connected. The reverse polarity protection will ensure that the battery or
charger will not be damaged.
3. Press the MODE-button for about 2 seconds. The three VOLTAGE CHECK result lamps
will flicker, to indicate VOLTAGE CHECK PROGRAM until a selection is chosen. The
lamps in the lower row will indicate the VOLTAGE CHECK PROGRAM selected. To
select another VOLTAGE CHECK PROGRAM, press the MODE-button briefly. The
VOLTAGE CHECK result lamps will flicker again until a result is shown:
REd: Indicates BAD
YELLOW: Indicates FAIR
GREEN: Indicates OK!
4. Exit the VOLTAGE CHECK PROGRAM at any time by pressing the MODE-button for
about 2 seconds.
5. To continue charging, press the MODE-button to select a CHARGING PROGRAM or
OPTION.
HOW TO SELECT: VOLTAGE CHECK PROGRAM
VOLTAGE CHECK PROGRAM: BATTERY
For accurate results, the battery must rest for at least one hour before test.
Select the VOLTAGE CHECK PROGRAM: BATTERY with the MODE-button.
If you get a BAD or FAIR indication, charge the battery.
Note: When the battery is in very cold conditions (under 5ºC), the battery voltage will
fall, and may be below the level for the green indication, even if it is good. It is always
good for the battery to be fully charged so if you do get a BAD or FAIR indication,
recharge the battery.
VOLTAGE CHECK PROGRAM: START POWER
This voltage check program checks the battery's performance when cranking.
Select the VOLTAGE CHECK PROGRAM: START POWER with the MODE-button. The
test will start with the OK indication lit. Run the starter motor for a few seconds or until
the engine starts. The VOLTAGE CHECK PROGRAM: START POWER will record the bat-
tery's performance during cranking. A BAD indication shows that the battery is worn out
or discharged. Before replacing the battery try to recharge it.
Note: Even if the check indicates BAD, the battery may function in the summer but it
will probably fail in the coming winter. To repeat this check, press the MODE-button
repeatedly until VOLTAGE CHECK PROGRAM: START POWER is selected again.
VOLTAGE CHECK PROGRAM: ALTERNATOR
This function will check the alternator or generator performance. At this VOLTAGE
CHECK PROGRAM, it is good to have a second person available to start the car.
1. Select the VOLTAGE CHECK ALTERNATOR with the MODE-button.
2. Start the engine and run it with high idle speed (2000 RPM).
If you get a BAD indication, this means the alternator does not charge the battery
good enough. Contact your service garage immediately. Tip: Charge the battery before
driving.
If the FAIR indication is still lit after running the engine for a minute, the alternator is
working but the voltage level is low. Consult your garage. Charge the battery regularly.
MODE
RECOND
BATTERY START POWER ALTERNATOR
VOLTAGE CHECK PROGRAM
MXS 5.0 CHECK BY
BATTERY
VOLTAGE CHECK
BAd!
RED
FAIR!
YELLOW
OK!
GREEN
START POWER
VOLTAGE CHECK
ALTERNATOR
VOLTAGE CHECK