12151 - BatteryMINDers
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1. on and off safeguarding against overcharge This battery charger is designed to remain connected to the battery However if it becomes necessary to disconnect the charger disconnect AC line cord first remove lug from vehicle chassis ground and then remove the lug from battery terminal A spark near the battery may cause the battery to explode e To reduce risk of a spark near battery position AC and DC line cords to reduce the risk of damage by hood door or moving engine part e Stay clear of fan blades belts pulleys and other parts that can cause personal injury 1 Connect the battery charger ac line cord through a UL approved extension cord to a 120 Volt AC power outlet Make sure the extension cord is in good condition and the wire size is large enough for the for the ac ampere rating of the charger see RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG WIRE SIZE FOR EXTENSION CORDS FOR THIS BATTERY CHARGER 2 Once the battery charger has been properly connected to the battery and the ac outlet the GREEN LED will illuminate continuously indicating the battery is being charged Depending on the state of charge at the time the charger is connected to the ac outlet after a certain amount of time you will notice that the LED is flashing indicating that the battery is fully charged and in maintenance mode Rev A 072610 Page 6 P N VDC 12151 MNL BatteryMINDer Model 12151 The BatteryMINDer charges your battery LED solid GREEN to full volta2. INSTRUCTION MANUAL BatteryMINDer Model 12151 Charger Maintainer Full Time Desulfator VDC Electronics Inc 147 D Woodbury Rd Huntington NY 11743 U S A www batteryminders com techsupport vdcelectronics com NOT for use with Aviation Type 12 V Batteries Rev A 072610 P N VDC 12151 MNL BatteryMINDer Model 12151 Your new battery charger has been designed and manufactured to provide years of reliable service This charger cannot be used on positive ground systems without conversion see MOUNTING CHARGER FOR CONTINUOUS USE Proper use and care can prolong the life of the charger This Operator s Manual contains information regarding safety operation maintenance and storage of your new battery charger Make sure that you and anyone else who will be using this charger are familiar with this information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read understand and follow instructions found in the operators manual before using your battery charger Failure to follow operating instructions may result in property damage or serious injury This manual contains important safety and operating instructions e Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may result in a risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons e To reduce the risk of damage to electric plug and cord pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger RISK OF FIRE Never smoke or allow a sp
3. ants this A UNCONDITIONAL A es product for FIVE years from date BS MONEY BACK GUARANTEE A of purchase at retail against IX defective material or workmanship BatteryMINDer is Guaranteed to ZB It will be repaired or replaced at no perform as claimed or WE will gt charge providing it is returned to refund your full purchase price ES VDC Electronics Inc freight including all taxes shipping or lt gt prepaid together with proof of handling cost applicable to the _ transferable a WZISISISTISISSM SS Rev A 072610 purchase We make no warranty other than this limited warranty and expressly exclude any implied warranty including any warranty for consequential damages This limited warranty is not PUA USUOSASE Page 8 purchase Unit must be returned with Proof of Purchase directly to VDC Electronics Inc NOT TO THE DEALER FROM WHICH IT USUSESTSESENG WAS PURCHASED xo va WZISISISISILVPS P N VDC 12151 MNL
4. ark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or the engine e Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock If an extension cord must be used make sure 1 that pins on plug of extension cord are the same number size and shape as those of plug on charger 2 that extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition 3 that wire size is large enough for ac ampere rating of this charger as indicated in the following table see next page Rev A 072610 Page 2 P N VDC 12151 MNL BatteryMINDer Model 12151 RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG WIRE SIZE FOR EXTENSION CORDS FOR THIS BATTERY CHARGER Length of 25 50 100 150 Cord Feet AWG Size 18 18 18 16 of Cord e Do not operate charger with damaged ac line cord or plug replace them immediately e Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way take it to a qualified service person RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES Working in the vicinity of a lead acid battery is dangerous Batteries generate explosive gases during normal battery operation Always work in a well ventilated area e Do not disassemble charger take it to a qualified service person when service or repair is required Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire FLYING DEBRIS RISK Always wear safety equipment when working with batteries or chargers to protect yourself from flying debris ac
5. ge first before it automatically goes into the maintenance desulfation mode Then the LED blinks GREEN during the desulfation maintenance mode The battery is now charged 3 The charger design incorporates reverse battery and short circuit protection by measuring a small battery voltage of the proper polarity before the charger turns the charge output on For this reason the battery voltage must measure at least 8 5 Vdc before the charger will charge the battery CHARGER MAINTENANCE AND CARE A minimum amount of care can keep your battery charger working properly for years Just as with any appliance or tool keep your battery charger clean and dry Occasionally cleaning the case and cables with a dry or slightly damp cloth will prolong the life of your charger Rev A 072610 Page 7 P N VDC 12151 MNL BatteryMINDer FOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT Return Merchandise Authorization Note If your questions relate to safety concerns please contact Model 12151 customersupport vdcelectronics com or if a potentially hazardous emergency may exist cease using the product immediately and call 800 379 5579 ext 202 ET Monday Friday or contact our tech support at ext 206 Standard operating questions clearly answered in this manual will not be answered by phone WIS7ISISISISISISTISNE Guarantee and Warranty USISISISISISISISES A 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Zz A X X ONE 1 YEAR 100 ZY N VDC Electronics Inc warr
6. id spills or other objects in and around an engine compartment e To reduce risk of electric shock unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning For this reason it is critical that each time before using your charger you read this manual and follow the instructions exactly To reduce the risk of battery explosion follow these instructions and those published by battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of battery Review cautionary markings on these products and on engine Rev A 072610 Page 3 P N VDC 12151 MNL BatteryMINDer Model 12151 CAUTION Connect or disconnect the battery clamps only when the ac line cord is disconnected or arcing or burning may result CAUTION Do not expose to rain replace defective cords or wires immediately PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS 1 Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead acid battery 2 Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin clothing or eyes 3 Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection Avoid touching eyes while working near battery 4 If battery acid contacts skin or clothing wash immediately with soap and water If acid enters eye immediately flood with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately 5 Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool
7. metal part of the T frame or engine block b If you have a positive ground system in your vehicle you must mark the two DC output cable conductors with the color currently on each lug and remove the attached battery lugs Switch the lugs with new lugs of the same size but on opposite conductors Put the new larger lug on the conductor that is black must remain identified as black or negative and the new smaller lug on the conductor that is red must remain identified as red or positive The larger lug always connects to the battery and the smaller lug connects to the engine block or chassis away from the battery Figure 2 Terminal Connections For positive grounded vehicle connect Negative BLACK clip from charger to Negative NEG N ungrounded post of battery see MOUNTING Rev A 072610 Page 5 P N VDC 12151 MNL BatteryMINDer Model 12151 CHARGER FOR CONTINUOUS USE Connect Positive RED clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery Do not connect lug to carburetor fuel lines or sheet metal body parts Make the connection to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block If problems arise while trying to connect the output leads solicit the aid of your local auto supply store to find a suitable connection device for your application OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This charger uses a voltage regulating control circuit that continually monitors the battery voltage and automatically turns the output
8. moving or not removing cell caps while charging and recommended rates of charge Rev A 072610 Page 4 P N VDC 12151 MNL BatteryMINDer Model 12151 MOUNTING CHARGER FOR CONTINUOUS USE WARNING Never alter AC line cord or plug provided If it will not fit in the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Improper connection can result in the risk of electric shock 1 Fasten the supplied mounting bracket to the charger with the provided hardware as illustrated a in Figure 1 2 Slide the bottom flange of the mounting bracket under the battery The battery weight will hold the charger in place 3 Check polarity of battery posts Positive POS P battery post usually has larger diameter than Negative NEG N post Determine which battery post is grounded connected to the chassis If Negative post is grounded to chassis as in most vehicles see step a If Positive post is grounded to the chassis see step b a For negative grounded vehicle connect Positive RED lug from charger to Positive POS P ungrounded battery post Connect Negative BLACK lug to vehicle chassis or engine block away Ge t A i 4 gt i E i 1 GN i C a UA g i i a N i M 1 k i Mi Figure 1 Charger Mounting from battery Do not connect lug to carburetor fuel lines or sheet metal body parts Make the zZ connection to a heavy gauge
9. onto battery It might spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical part that may cause an explosion 6 Remove personal metal items such as rings bracelets necklaces and watches when working near 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 7 Use this charger for charging LEAD ACID batteries only It is not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in an automotive application Do not use battery charger for charging dry cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property 8 NEVER charge a frozen battery 9 If it becomes necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge always remove grounded terminal from battery first Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off so as not to cause an arc 10 Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged Gases can be forcefully blown away by using a piece of cardboard or other non metallic material such as a fan 11 Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by battery manufacturer This helps purge excessive gas from cells Do not overfill For a battery without cell caps carefully follow manufacturers recharging instructions 12 Study all battery manufacturer s specific precautions such as re
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