Factory Cat 29 Operator's Manual & Service Book - page 32
Electrical Problems
6..
Charger Does Not Charge
The automatic, electronic, console-type charger responds to the battery's condition. It rarely fails.
We note that: If the battery is already charged, the charger will switch on for only a few minutes
before stopping the charging cycle. If the battery is very discharged (below 16 volts at time the
charger is turned on) the charger will not "see" that batteries are connected, and will not
charge.
However, every time you turn on the charger, the charge cycle finishes with a three-hour "de-
gassing" cycle, in which dissonant wave frequency current is introduced at high voltage (about 29
volts) and low amperage (about 3 Amps). The degassing cycle does not add "charge" to the
battery, and should not be confused with charging.
Preliminary System Checkouts:
1.
Are batteries full of water?
2.
Are all connections tight?
3.
Check system voltage: Above 16 volts?
4.
Remove harness from batteries. Check voltage. Do all batteries have voltage above 8
volts?
5.
Are batteries two years old or newer? If not, then check out with resistance check.
6..
Do you have proper electricity to the charger? Is this power source uninterrupted, or is it
shut off accidentally at night when the lights are shut off?
Please Call Tech Services at 800-634-4060 For Further Info
ModelS 29 & 35 : Troubleshooting Guide
For each symptom, run through steps in order shown.
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