NOCO Genius GEN Series - Manual (Page 8)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
WHEN FLASHING LEDS ILLUMINATE
When the battery charger detects an ERROR condition, The Charge
LED(s) will flash, and/or the ERROR LED with illuminate solid. If you
are seeing this ERROR condition, it could be the result of one of the
following situations:
• BATTERY VOLTAGE INCOMPATIBILITY
Check to make sure you have a 12V battery. This battery charger
is for 12V batteries only. If you attempting to charge a battery that
is other than 12V, it could cause this ERROR condition. Charge the
appropriate battery to resolve this ERROR condition.
• LOW VOLTAGE BATTERY
If the battery voltage is below 2.0VDC (12V), it could cause this
ERROR condition. In this situation, the battery charger has
determined that the battery voltage is too low to begin a normal charge
cycle. To increase the battery voltage and allow the battery charger to
begin charging, you will need to jump start the battery.
• ABNORMALITY PROTECTION
This ERROR condition is the result of the battery charger being in the
Bulk mode for more than eighty (80) hours. This ERROR condition is
the result of a bad battery. To resolve this ERROR condition, take the
battery to a local battery store for an evaluation.
• BLOWN FUSE IN BATTERY CONNECTOR HARNESS
Check the fuse in the battery connector harness. If the fuse in the
battery connector harness has blown, it could cause this ERROR
condition. Replace the fuse with a 15A Automotive Blade Fuse to
resolve this ERROR condition.
• CORROSION ON BATTERY TERMINALS
Check the battery connections for battery corrosion. If battery
corrosion is present on the battery connections, it could cause this
ERROR condition. Remove the battery corrosion to resolve this
ERROR condition.
• LOOSE BATTERY CONNECTIONS
Check the battery connections to the battery. If the battery connections
are loose, it could cause this ERROR condition. Tighten the battery
connections to resolve this ERROR condition.
• SULFATED, DAMAGED, OR WEAK BATTERY
If you have checked all other possible ERROR conditions and cannot
clear the ERROR, it is probably the result of a sulfated, damaged, or
weak battery. To properly diagnose a sulfated, damaged, or weak
battery, take the battery to a local battery store for an evaluation.
The battery store will advise if the battery can be charged or needs
replaced.
WICKED SMART TIP
LOW BATTERY. If you have a severely discharged battery,
a battery that is below 9.0VDC, it could be the result of a
defective battery. Batteries that have been severely discharged
as a result of an accidental load should respond quickly when
current is applied to the battery, resulting in a sharp increase in
battery voltage.
WHEN NO LIGHTS COME ON WHEN THE BATTERY
CHARGER IS PLUGGED INTO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET
• WEAK AC CONNECTION
Check if the AC outlet has power. If the AC outlet has no or limited
power, it could cause this condition. Plug a light into the AC outlet
to check if the outlet has power. If the light is extremely dim, this
could be the result of limited AC power. The battery charger is
designed for use at 70-130VAC. If there is no power or the power
is below 70VAC, locate another AC outlet that has sufficient power
to resolve this ERROR condition.
BULK TIMEOUT
For safety, if the charger is in bulk mode for 41hours it will
automatically stop charging and all LEDs will flash. If this
happens, have the battery tested as it might be defective. To
restart charging, disconnect AC Power and then reconnect.
WICKED SMART FEATURE
ABNORMALITY PROTECTION. If the battery charger is in the
Bulk mode for more than 80 hours, the battery charger will go
into an ERROR condition. This feature prevents damage if the
battery is faulty.
WICKED SMART TIP
TESTING TO SEE IF CHARGER IS CHARGING
Before applying AC power to the charger, measure the battery
voltage with a digital voltmeter and write the value down. Plug
the battery charger into an electrical outlet. Wait at least thirty
(30) seconds and measure the battery voltage again with the
digital voltmeter. The battery voltage should be higher than the
previous value and slowly moving up.