Read and save these instructions vdc electronics, inc. • 155 w. Carver st., ste. 2 • huntington, ny 11743 www.Batteryminders.Com • techsupport@vdcelectronics.Com batteryminder ® 12-volt 128cec1 and 24-volt 244cec1 battery maintainer-desulfators * quick start and safety manual all models include: • a...
Batteryminder ® models 128cec1 & 244cec1 rev. A2-010516 page 2 p/n vdc 128 / 244-cec1 -qss a. Warning: risk of explosive gases working in vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal battery operation. For this reason, it is of utmost importance that...
Batteryminder ® models 128cec1 & 244cec1 rev. A2-010516 page 3 p/n vdc 128 / 244-cec1 -qss e. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug – replace the cord or plug immediately. F. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. 7. Do not d...
Batteryminder ® models 128cec1 & 244cec1 rev. A2-010516 page 4 p/n vdc 128 / 244-cec1 -qss 4. Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by battery manufacturer. Do not overfill. For a battery without removable cell caps, such as valve regulated lead acid batteries, ...
Batteryminder ® models 128cec1 & 244cec1 rev. A2-010516 page 5 p/n vdc 128 / 244-cec1 -qss battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the frame or engine block. 6. For positive-grounded vehicle, connect negative (black) cl...
Batteryminder ® models 128cec1 & 244cec1 rev. A2-010516 page 6 p/n vdc 128 / 244-cec1 -qss specific gravity state of charge level 1.270 (4 balls floating) 100% 1.250 (3 balls floating) 75% 1.190 (2 balls floating) 50% 1.150 (1 balls floating) 25% 1.120 (0 balls floating) discharged% purchased a “new...
Batteryminder ® models 128cec1 & 244cec1 rev. A2-010516 page 7 p/n vdc 128 / 244-cec1 -qss beyond the point of being properly recharged or reconditioned/desulfated. Dispose of the battery. 4. If each cell floats three (3) or more balls (or 1250 on gauge-type), your battery can be desulfated/recondit...
Batteryminder ® models 128cec1 & 244cec1 rev. A2-010516 page 8 p/n vdc 128 / 244-cec1 -qss vdc 128cec1 label 244cec1 load light off soft-start 4a setting 2a 2a setting 1a 1a setting .5a constant current 4a 2a 1a constant voltage 28.2 (gel) 28.8 (wet, agm, sealed) 29.4 (odyssey, plt) float (charge co...
Batteryminder ® models 128cec1 & 244cec1 rev. A2-010516 page 9 p/n vdc 128 / 244-cec1 -qss quick start instructions read and thoroughly understand all safety instructions, pages 2 - 7 including preparing to charge, charger location, dc connection precautions, and qualifying your battery before proce...
Batteryminder ® models 128cec1 & 244cec1 rev. A2-010516 page 10 p/n vdc 128 / 244-cec1 -qss charging stages • soft-start is used if a battery’s voltage is under 10.5v when charging begins. It uses a low constant current to slowly bring up voltage. This prepares a weak or neglected battery for the co...
Batteryminder ® models 128cec1 & 244cec1 rev. A2-010516 page 11 p/n vdc 128 / 244-cec1 -qss on, the battery charge level lights correspond only to battery voltage, not charging stages (see load light table, page 8). • bad cell light flashes red if the charger has not completed the constant current s...
Batteryminder ® models 128cec1 & 244cec1 rev. A2-010516 page 12 p/n vdc 128 / 244-cec1 -qss for repair or replacement all returns must be authorized by vdc electronics. In the event that you believe your product may be defective, you must speak to a vdc electronics technician at 1-800-379-5579 x6 (m...
