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AUTOMATIC CHARGING MODE
When an automatic charge is performed, the charger switches to the maintain
mode automatically after the battery is charged.
CHARGE COMPLETION AND MAINTAIN MODE
(FLOAT MODE MONITORING)
Charge completion is indicated by the CHARGED (green) LED. When
pulsing, the charger has stopped charging and switched to the Maintain Mode
of operation. NOTE: If the charger has to provide its maximum maintain current
for a continuous 12 hour period, it will go into Abort Mode (see Aborted Charge
section). This is usually caused by a drain on the battery, or the battery could be
bad. Make sure there are no loads on the battery. If there are, remove them. If
there are none, have the battery checked or replaced.
MAINTAINING A BATTERY
This unit maintains both 6 and 12 volt batteries, keeping them at full charge. It
can charge small batteries and maintain both small and large batteries. If you are
maintaining a fully charged large battery, you are properly utilizing the battery charger.
However, if you use this battery charger to charge a large battery, such as a marine
deep-cycle battery, that was not fully charged, you may lose some of the battery's
capacity. Therefore, we do not recommend charging a large battery with this unit.
NOTE: The maintain mode technology allows you to safely charge and maintain a
healthy battery for extended periods of time. However, problems with the battery,
electrical problems in the vehicle, improper connections or other unanticipated
conditions could cause excessive current draws. As such, occasionally monitoring
your battery and the charging process is required.
DESULFATION MODE
If the battery is left discharged for an extended period of time, it could become
sulfated and not accept a normal charge. If the charger detects a sulfated battery,
the charger will switch to a special mode of operation designed for such batteries.
If successful, normal charging will resume after the battery is desulfated.
Desulfation could take up to 10 hours. If desulfation fails, charging will abort and
the CHARGING (yellow/orange) LED will flash.
ABORTED CHARGE
If charging cannot be completed normally, charging will abort. When charging
aborts, the charger's output is shut off and the CHARGING (yellow/orange)
LED will flash. To reset after an aborted charge, unplug the charger from the AC
outlet, wait a few moments, then plug it back in.
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