VDC Electronics BatteryMINDer Quick start instructions - page 2
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Sealed, Maintenance Free, Gelled type lead acid batteries
(without filler caps or manifold type covers)
If you cannot gain access to the interior of your battery due to its
being sealed, you can still re-charge / re-condition your battery, but
cannot test it properly before doing so. As a result you may be try-
ing to “save” a battery that has gone beyond
BatteryMINDer
’s or
any other device’s ability to bring it back. Before testing your battery
you must let it “rest” for a minimum of 10 hrs. after fully charging it
with your
BatteryMINDer
, i.e. do not use or charge the battery for
a minimum of 10 hrs.
Charge your battery with your
Battery-MINDer
after reading
REQUIRED SAFETY and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS provided
herein. If Green LED does not “blink” within the 72 hrs. maximum
time period required, disconnect it and allow the battery to “rest” for
a minimum of 10 hrs. Using a digital voltmeter and waiting the
required 8 hrs. Minimum, check the “resting”
(no load ) voltage of
your battery. If it does not show a reading of at least 6.2 volts your
battery is probably at or near the end of its useful life and beyond
the point of being successfully re-charged or re-conditioned. If it
reads 6.3 volts or higher, your battery is “healthy” enough to be a
candidate for re-conditioning.
Note: Green LED will continue blinking indefinitely until disconnect-
ed from battery.
Note: If your battery does not have a “resting”* voltage of
6.25
volts MINIMUM
it cannot be properly charged or de-sulphated.
Replace Battery
( *Resting voltage = Voltage in a battery that has not been charged
or discharged within 10 hours MINIMUM)
After carefully reading ALL instructions, (both these and the stan-
dard operating and safety instructions), you have any questions or
concerns, call Toll Free number 1-800 379-5579 and leave us a
complete message explaining your problem or questions and the
best time to reach you.
Thank you for purchasing our product and returning the warranty
card enclosed.
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) REQUIRED SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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 fire and electric shock or
injury to person.
3. An extension cord should not be used, unless absolutely
necessary. Use of an improper extension cord could result
in fire or electric shock. If extension cord must be used be
sure: a. Pins on plug of extension cord are the same
number, size, & shape of plug on charger
b. Extension cord is properly wired and in good
condition.
c. Wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of
charge as specified below:
Length of cord, feet
(meters) 25(7.6) 60(15.2) 100(30.5) 150(45.6)
AWG Size 18
4. Do not use charger if it received a sharp blow, been
dropped, or damaged in any way.
5. Charger contains no serviceable parts. If it fails for any
reason, return to the address shown within for a free
replacement under warranty.
6. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet
before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
7. WARNING - RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES. WHENEVER YOU
WORK NEAR A LEAD ACID BATTERY IT IS DANGEROUS.
BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING
NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS
OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME BEFORE
USING YOUR CHARGER, YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions
and those published by the battery manufacturer and the man-
ufacturer of any equipment you plan to use in the vicinity of the
battery. Review cautionary markings on the products and the
engine.
8. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS when working with/near a
lead acid battery.
a. Someone should be in range of your voice or close
enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead
acid battery.
b. Have fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid
contact skin, clothing, or eyes.
c. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection.
Avoid touching eyes while working near battery.
d. If battery acid does contact skin or clothing,wash
immediately with soap and water. If acid entered the
eye, immediately flood the eye with running water for at
least 10 minutes and get help immediately.
e. NEVER smoke or allow a spark of flame near battery or
engine.
f. Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal
tool or auto part onto battery. It might spark or short
circuit battery or other electrical part that may cause an
explosion.
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
acid batteries
Never use it to power a low voltage electrical system, or for
attempting to recharge dry cell batteries that are commonly
used in house holds. These batteries may explode and cause
injury to persons and damage property
NEVER CHARGE A FROZEN BATTERY OR
ONE AT A TEMPERATURE ABOVE 123° F.
PREPARING TO CHARGE
a. If necessary to remove battery from equipment to charge,
always remove ground terminal first. Turn off all
accessories in the vehicle, so as not to cause an arc.
b. Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery
is being charged. Gas vapors can be forcefully blown away
by using a piece of non-metallic material as a fan.
c. Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from
contacting eyes.
d. Add distilled water to each cell until battery acid reaches
level specified by the manufacturer. This helps Purge
excessive gas from cells. Do not overfill. For a battery
with out cell caps, follow manufacturer’s recharging
instructions.
e. Study all battery manufacturer’s specific instructions such
as removing cell caps while charging and recommended
charge rates.
f. Determine voltage of battery by referring to equipment
owner’s manual and make sure that charger output voltage
is correct.
CHARGER LOCATION
a. Make sure charger is as far away from battery as output cables
permit.
b. Never place charger directly above battery being charged; gases
from battery will corrode and damage charger.
c. Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading