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VDC Electronics 12117 Owner's Manual

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    Model 12117 12 volt - 1.3 amp batteryminder plus owner's manual vdc electronics, iinc. 83 cedar lane, p.O. Box 5537 englewood, nj 07631-5537 technical support 800-379-5579 x206 (et) www.Vdcelectronics.Com.

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    Table oof c contents general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 batteryminder plus specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 battery voltage vs. Charge percentage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    The batteryminder plus charges and maintains any size 12 volt car, boat, rv, motorcycle battery without ever overcharging. Note that the unit also works on optima, odyssey or any sealed agm-type batteries and does not require an adjustment. The batteryminder plus comes complete with a molded ring te...

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    Battery v voltage vvs. C charge p percentage testing y your b battery it is extremely important that you determine the health of your battery before you attempt to recharge and recondition it. If any of the cells are shorted (no reading on a hydrometer tester), or the difference in charge level is g...

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    Button to set the unit in the maintenance mode. The light will blink continu- ously until it is disconnected from the battery. 6. Allow the battery to remain in the maintenance mode for a minimum of 72 hours before you test it for dead cells. Use a hot/cold calibrated hydrometer tester for the most ...

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    Installing tthe b batteryminder p plus before you connect the batteryminder plus to your battery, test the battery for any shorted cells and check the voltage in the battery. The battery has to have a minimum resting voltage of 11 volts before the unit will turn on. Resting voltage means that the ba...

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    Connecting tthe b batteryminder p plus w when b batteries aare iinstalled iin the e equipment follow these instructions when battery is installed in equipment (vehicle, pwc, boat, tractor, etc.). A spark near battery may cause battery to explode. To reduce risk of a spark near battery: 1. Position d...

  • Page 8: Display

    6. When disconnecting the charger, always do so in reverse sequence of the connecting procedure, and break first connection while as far away from bat- tery as is practical. 7. A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it onboard requires equipment specifically designed...

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    If you know that your battery cannot be charged to 14 volts because of sulphate build-up, you should start the maintenance mode manually to start desulphating the battery. Press the maintenance button, and the green light starts blinking. Leave your battery connected to the batteryminder plus for a ...

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    Always desulphate each battery separately for 2-3 days if they are connected in parallel. Otherwise, they will not be equally desulphated. Series-cconnected w with aa 112 v volt 11.3 a amp b batteryminder p plus batteries of the same type only (engine starting, deep cycle, sealed, gelled, agm, maint...

  • Page 11: Problem

    Troubleshooting 9 problem solution red light is not on if the red indicator light does not come on when you plug the batteryminder into an ac outlet, check that the outlet is switched on. If the light still does not come on, the batteryminder might have failed. Green light is not on if the solid gre...

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    Underwriters llaboratory ((ul) r required s safety iinstructions 1. Do not expose charger to rain or snow. It is designed to operate only indoors. 2. Use of any attachment not specifically recommended by the battery charger manufacturer for use with this exact model of charger may result in risk of ...

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    G) remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a lead acid battery. A lead acid battery can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn. H) charger is designed to be used for recharging lead...

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    12 one ((1) y year 1100% u unconditional money b back g guarantee: batteryminder is guaranteed to perform as claimed, or we will refund your full purchase price including all taxes, shipping or handling cost applicable to the purchase. Unit must be returned with proof of purchase directly to vdc ele...

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    11/21/2005.