Maintenance And Care; Troubleshooting - Proseries PSW-70300A Manual Del Usuario

A minimal amount of care can keep you
battery charger working properly for years.
• Clean the clamps each time you are
finished charging. Wipe off any battery fluid
that may have come in contact with the
clamps to prevent corrosion.
• Occasionally cleaning the case of the
charger with a soft cloth will keep the finish
shiny and help prevent corrosion.
PROBLEM
Charger will not turn
on when properly
connected.
No reading on the
ammeter.
Ammeter reading
stays high.
Ammeter reads less
than selected charge
rate when charging a
discharged battery.
Battery clamps do not
spark when touched
together.
The yellow LED is
blinking.
Both LEDs are off.

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSE
AC outlet is dead.
Poor electrical connection.
Charger is not plugged in.
No power at the receptacle.
Clamps are not making a good
connection to the battery.
Connections are reversed.
Battery is defective.
Battery is severely discharged.
Extension cord is too long or
wire gauge is too small.
Weak cell or sulfated plate in
the battery.
Battery is only partially
discharged.
The clamps will not spark if
touched together on automatic
mode.
The battery is sulfated.
The charger is in Abort mode.
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• Coil the input and output cords neatly when
storing the charger. This will help prevent
accidental damage to the cords and charger.
• Store the charger unplugged from the AC
power outlet in an upright position.
• Store inside, in a cool, dry place and put the
clamps on the fiberglass clamp rod. Do not
store them on the handle, clipped together,
on or around metal, or clipped to the cables.
REASON/SOLUTION
Check for open fuse or circuit
breaker supplying AC outlet.
Check power cord and extension
cord for loose fitting plug.
Plug the charger into an AC outlet.
Check for open fuse or circuit
breaker supplying AC outlet.
Check for poor connection to
battery and frame. Make sure
connection points are clean.
Unplug the charger and reverse
the clamps.
Have battery checked.
Continue charging battery. If
problem continues have the
battery checked.
Use a shorter or heavier gauge
extension cord.
A sulfated battery will eventually
take a normal charge if left
connected. If the battery will not
take a charge, have it checked.
Continue to charge the battery.
This is not a problem.
The charger is running the
Desulfation mode.
Unplug the charger and plug it
back in again.