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a problem within the battery. ALWAYS monitor the battery temperature during the first
hour, then hourly there-after. If at any time the battery is uncomfortably hot to touch or
you notice any unusual signs, DISCONNECT THE CHARGER IMMEDIATELY.
CHARGE LED #4 - CHARGE, PULSE ABSORPTION & CHARGE VERIFICATION steps: A constant
current of 0.8 Amps is delivered into the battery, up to a voltage of 14.3V. Battery charge
level is verified. If the battery requires further charging variable current pulses are delivered
to the battery, bringing each cell to equal and full charge.
NOTE: For safety reasons there is an overall charge time limit of 48 hours.
LED #5: BATTERY READY / 24-7 Maintenance active:
The battery can be used. If left connected (recommended), battery health is confirmed,
followed by the OptiMate 24-7 maintenance that maintains the battery at full charge.
5.1 Health test starts immediately after LED #5 lights. Delivery of current to the battery is
interrupted for up to 12
is not depleting the battery. See page 2 for LED 5 & 6 corresponding to charge level / battery
health. LED #6 lights if battery is being depleted or health is not optimal.
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If charge delivery was less than 12h up to when LED #5 turned on, health test
extends until 24h has elapsed, followed by 24-7 maintenance.
5.2 OptiMate 24-7 maintenance: During every hour that the battery remains connected
OptiMate's 24-7 maintenance program delivers up to 30 minutes of float charge maintenance
at a voltage of 13.6V, followed and alternating wih 30 minute REST (no charging) periods.
Charge level is continuously monitored. OptiMate Lithium will counter discharge by connected
circuitry or battery self-discharge. TIP: At least once every two weeks, check battery status.
IMPORTANT: When handling batteries or in their vicinity, always take care to observe
the SAFETY WARNINGS above.
6. LED #6 flashing / blinking - BATTERY is not holding charge / charging suspended.
The battery's voltage is not being sustained above 12V or could not be sufficiently recovered.
In the case of a battery still connected to the electrical system it supports, the red LED #6
may be signalling a loss of current through connected wiring or 'always on' current-
consuming accessories. A sudden load such as vehicle headlights being switched on or
engine started while the charger is connected can also cause the battery voltage to dip
significantly.
To rectify: disconnect OptiMate Lithium, allow program to reset and then reconnect.
LIMITED WARRANTY
TecMate (International) SA, Sint-Truidensesteenweg 252, B-3300 Tienen, Belgium, makes this limited warranty to the original purchaser at
retail of this product. This limited warranty is not transferable. TecMate (International) warrants this battery charger for three years from date
of purchase at retail against defective material or workmanship. If such should occur the unit will be repaired or replaced at the option of the
manufacturer. It is the obligation of the purchaser to forward the unit together with proof of purchase (see NOTE), transportation or mailing
costs prepaid, to the manufacturer or its authorized representative. This limited warranty is void if the product is misused, subjected to
careless handling, or repaired by anyone other than the factory or its authorized representative. The manufacturer makes no warranty other
than this limited warranty and expressly excludes any implied warranty including any warranty for consequential damages.
THIS IS THE ONLY EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE MANUFACTURER NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANYONE TO ASSUME OR
MAKE ANY OTHER OBLIGATION TOWARDS THE PRODUCT OTHER THAN THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY. YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS ARE
NOT AFFECTED.
NOTE: Details at www.tecmate.com/warranty.
WARRANTY in Canada, USA, Central America & South America:
TecMate North America, Oakville, ON, Canada, as a wholy owned subsidiary of TecMate International, assumes the responsibility for product
warranty in these regions.
More information on TecMate products can be found at www.tecmate.com.
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hours to allow the battery to settle and confirm that the vehicle circuitry
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