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2. of battery c Position yourself and free end of cable as far away from battery as possible then connect NEGATIVE BLACK charger clip to free end of cable d Do not face battery when making final connections e When disconnecting charger always do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure and break first connection while as far away from battery as practical Do not attempt to permanently install any charger not specifically designed for permanent installation especially in a wet marine environment Rev D 050509 Page 7 P N VDC12248 A ODY MNL BatteryMINDer Model 12248 A ODY QUALIFYING YOUR BATTERY Preliminary Requirements NOTE The BatteryMINDer has no electrical output unless it is connected to a healthy battery Testing the BatteryMINDer with a volt or an Amp meter without the unit being connected across a good battery will result in a false reading If you experience any problems or are not sure of how to properly use or connect your BatteryMINDer please e mail our technical support at techsupport vdcelectronics com or call our toll free technical support line 800 379 5579 x206 Eastern Time Be certain to leave your phone number with the area code time zone and the best time to call To gain the best result from your new charger and to maximize the life and performance of your batteries we strongly recommend you qualify test your batteries before attempting to either charge maintain or desulphate them Rememb
3. 579 ET www batteryminders com Green Power ON ERROR Red Polarity Reversed Battery less than 3 Volts Red Blinking Battery not fully charged charger in float maintenance mode Battery Condition Indication Power On amp Battery Connected Before Start CALE Green Yellow Weak Sulphated Deep Discharge After Charge Green Good Yellow Sulphated Weak Charge Float Green solid Charging Green blinking Float maintenance See Instruction Manual Hold for 5 sec for full reset P N VDC12248 A ODY MNL BatteryMINDer Model 12248 A ODY LED INDICATOR FUNCTIONS TABLES 3 TOP amp 4 A amp B BOTTOM BC Battery Condition Indication Battery connected before charge Vb lt 11V Vb lt 11V Gites If pressing Reset Button in the charging STOPS CHARGING AND ALLOWS stage RESET OF ALL SELECTIONS Battery sulphation checked Vb lt 11V YELLOW Vb lt 11V GREEN Battery sulphation checked Vb lt 12 85V Vb lt 12 85V KERJA LED Status Power Error and Charge LEDs ERROR FLOAT GREEN RED GREEN correctly A C power connected battery connected press GREEN Start button At Soft Start mode Bulk charge mode GREEN Absorption mode In Sulphate check mode Float charge mode GREEN A C power connected Reversed Battery Polarity RED ON A C power connected charger output Clip RED ON Shorted A C power connected battery voltage is less RED ON than 3V Timed out when in SoftSta
4. INSTRUCTION MANUAL BatteryMINDer Model 12248 A ODY Odyssey Specific Charger Maintainer De Sulfator with At The Battery Temperature Sensor For use with all 600 900 and 1200 Series Odyssey Sealed 12 Volt Batteries or 2 6 Volt Series Connected Maintainer only VDC Electronics Inc 147 D Woodbury Rd Huntington NY 11743 www batteryminders com techsupport vdcelectronics com Rev D 050509 P N VDC12248 A ODY MNL BatteryMINDer Model 12248 A ODY TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions ccccscccenceenceeeneeeneeeeneeuseeeeanenneeenas 3 7 Preparing To Charge nn snnnunnnnnnnmnnnnne 5 harner ER ee nm no dans 5 DC Connection Precautions 6 Qualifying ssar k L k bk k b 8 Testing A Sealed AGM Odyssey Batter 10 Unit With Gall Outs si i su s k me 12 Simplified Operating Instructions 13 LED Indicator Functions rss 14 Detailed Operation Instructions 16 Maintaining Multiple Batteries 22 Battery Configurations cccscceseccsneceseceseeeeseeeeneeensennaenens 23 Troubleshooting se cacisicwantincidnssinnwnctiaiadwanentauaaseecasveneetedesians 24 Detailed ShecificAtiONS s sssssssssssssanpnnaauenagensssnss 26 Char
5. clip to a metal grounding point Negative ground installations such as most modern cars trucks boats RVs etc as far away from battery as possible for maximum safety Never connect to any type of fuel line Note Ofer vehicles or other devices may be Positive ground installations requiring different connection recommendations If unfamiliar or unsure which battery type of grounding system you have check with our Tech Support personnel before proceeding further Note Attach temperature compensation Sensor Assembly Pat ABS 248 attach the ring terminal of the sensor to the negative post connection on the battery and plug the opposite end into the female receptacle on the charger This sensor detects the temperature at the battery when properly installed Use of this sensor will increase your battery life significantly so please try to use If you cannot use for your current application s do not discard or misplace 5 Plug the unit s Power cord into a standard grounded 120 Vac electrical outlet The Power ON LED Indicator will light GREEN If it does not light GREEN check the outlet to be sure it is functioning In addition be sure if outlet is controlled by a switch no one will accidentally shut off the power to the outlet Check for correct polarity no ERROR RED LED Indicator If ERROR Indicator is lit reverse the charger s Rev D 050509 Page 15 P N VDC12248 A ODY MNL BatteryMINDer Model 12248 A ODY out
6. current mode amp Gel Battery mode soft Start Charging output current control 8A Charging Rate 2 0 Adc 0 25 Soft Start Charging Time Limit 6 Hours Bulk Charging Activity conditions 1 Battery Voltage is over 10 5 Vdc Bulk Charging Current control at 8A mode 8 Adc 0 45 Max rated output voltage and current 13 5V at 8Adc 14 7V at 6 5Adc Bulk Charging Time Limit 20 1 Hours Absorption Charge mode Output voltage control 14 7 AGM ODYSSEY 24 C 0 25 VDC Rev D 050509 Page 24 P N VDC12248 A ODY MNL BatteryMINDer Model 12248 A ODY DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS VDC Model No 12248 A ODY con t Absorption mode transitions to Float mode conditions Mode 1 Charging Current demanded by battery is less than 100 mA after 1 hour 2 20 Hours Time out after 20 Hours unit switches to Float Charge Mode Absorption mode Thermal Runaway Protection Stops Charg ing when the second current sample is larger the first Current sample Positive dl dt Switch to Float mode in Bulk charge or Absorption mode when Battery type Button is Pressed For 3 seconds or longer Float Charge output Voltage control 13 4 0 25 Vdc Float Charge current control 8A Rate 4 Adc 0 25 Float charge transitions to PWM Float Charge Mode after 1 Hour Float Pulse Charge voltage control Upper level 14 0V 0 25 Vdc Lower level 13 0V 0 25 Vdc Float Pulse Charge current control 8A Rate 4 Adc 0 25 Rev D 050509 Page 25 P N VDC12248 A ODY MNL Ba
7. d l l l l Float Pulse Charge PWM Boss 1A 2A 4A Max current Limited Time Unlimited y c I gt gt R O QO d ad U fa Time Page 28 P N VDC12248 A ODY MNL Rev D 050509 BatteryMINDer Model 12248 A ODY FOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT In the event that you believe your product may be defec tive you MUST speak to a VDC Electronics technician at 1 800 379 5579 x206 ET before proceeding further If after speaking with our tech support personnel it is necessary to return the unit you MUST request an RMA number Items must be returned within 10 days after receiving your Return Merchandise Authorization number and must be packed in the original packaging with manual and all con nectors included Your Return Merchandise Authorization number must be shown on the return shipping label as follows VDC Electronics Inc Returns Department Attn RMA Enter Your RMA Here 147 D Woodbury Rd Huntington NY 11743 All returns must be authorized by VDC Electronics Rev D 050509 Page 29 P N VDC12248 A ODY MNL BatteryMINDer Model 12248 A ODY NOTES Rev D 050509 Page 30 P N VDC12248 A ODY MNL BatteryMINDer Model 12248 A ODY Guarantee and Warranty NOTE ALL returns must be authorized by VDC Electronics after soeaking to a VDC Electronics technician at 1 800 379 5579 x206 ET Please see Page 32 for details Rev D 050509 Page 31 P N VDC12248 A ODY MNL BatteryMINDer Model
8. epending on your preference However never use both assemblies at the same time for any reason whatsoever Never use either of these assemblies on any other charger or for any other purpose such as improvised jumper cables etc Using the RTA on batteries remaining in their normal use location in same place they are regularly installed will normally prove the safest and most convenient If you have several applications you may wish to purchase additional Ring Terminal Assemblies RTA available from your dealer or VDC Electronics Inc directly Note this assembly contains a 15 Amp automotive type fuse and is replaceable should for any reason it were to blow Never replace this fuse with any type whose rating is higher than 15 Amps as seriously harmful results may occur 2 Identify the positive and negative posts or connections on your battery usually clearly designated with the polarity markings of positive and negative If you have previously installed the RTA referred to in 1 above you need only to press the connector plug of the charger s output cord into Rev D 050509 Page 14 P N VDC12248 A ODY MNL BatteryMINDer Model 12248 A ODY the mating plug of the RTA Push firmly and do not leave any space between them Correct polarity and a good connection will be your reward Attach the BCA to the proper battery posts clamps or screw terminals depending on type of battery ALWAYS connect the negative Black
9. er even if you just purchased a new battery it may have been subjected to conditions that have caused sulphation such as high temperature gt 80 NOTE If your battery is new and you are certain it was not subject to conditions that could have caused sulphation even before you purchased it then you can disregard our recommendations for qualifying testing your battery before using the BatteryMINDer Such as high temperature storage gt 80 F and or allowed to self discharge to 12 4 Volts or lower Testing a Sealed AGM ODYSSEY Lead Acid Battery USE A DIGITAL VOLTMETER ONLY 1 Recharge the battery with the BatteryMINDer to ensure it is as completely charged as possible before you determine its condition Allow battery to rest see pg 9 overnight for a minimum of 10 hours before testing with a digital voltmeter only Rev D 050509 Page 8 P N VDC12248 A ODY MNL BatteryMINDer Model 12248 A ODY Failure to test a rested see pg 9 battery will cause false readings Be certain to read and understand all safety related instructions pages 3 to 7 before proceeding further 2 Measure battery s voltage without any load attached If the voltage is less than 12 4 volts Typically 50 of charge the battery may be too heavily sulphated to be fully recoverable If voltage is 12 4 V or higher full recovery can be expected given sufficient time average 1 2 weeks for batteries that are heavily sul
10. facturer s specific instructions such as removing cell caps while charging and recommended charge rates f Determine condition of battery by referring to instructions herein before ever attempting to charge or desulphate any all batteries 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 specific gravity or filling d Do not operate charger in a closed in area or restrict ventilation in any way e Do not set battery on top of charger Rev D 050509 Page 5 P N VDC12248 A ODY MNL BatteryMINDer Model 12248 A ODY DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS a Connect and disconnect DC output clips from battery only after removing charger power cord from outlet b Attach clips to battery posts and twist or rock back and forth several times to make good contact This tends to keep clips from slipping off terminals and reduces risk of sparking 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 c Position DC output cord to reduce risk of damage by hood door covers or moving engine parts d Stay clear of fan blades belts pulleys and other parts that can cause injuries e Check
11. frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Electrical Parameters Input Voltage 90 140 Vac Inout Frequency 50 60 Hz Unloaded input current 80 mAac Inout Current consumption at 120Vac input output 13V 8A loading UL1236 Approx 2Aac Rev D 050509 Page 23 P N VDC12248 A ODY MNL BatteryMINDer Model 12248 A ODY DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS VDC Model No 12248 A ODY con t Charging Output Control Characteristics Charging Flow Battery condition detect gt SoftStart Charge gt Bulk Charge Absorption Charge gt Sulphate Check gt Float Charge gt Float Pulse Charge SoftStart Charging Activity conditions 1 Battery Voltage is over 3 Vdc and less than 10 5 Vdc 2 Press Start Button If you forget to press Start button within 10 minutes charger will automatically start in and re main in 2A
12. ging Profile anne nn see kk kkkkkkkkkkkkaa 31 For Repair or Replacement cccccssecccssnnccceennceeennnseenennees 32 LC CREER en ER ER 33 Guarantee And Warranty ssnsssnnsnnnnnnnnuns 34 Rev D 050509 Page 2 P N VDC12248 A ODY MNL BatteryMINDer Model 12248 A ODY WARNING Underwriters Laboratories UL REQUIRED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSON OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING 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 amp 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 amp shape of plug on charger b Extension cord is properly wired and in good condition c Wire size is enough for AC ampere of charger as specified below Length of cord feet meters 25 7 6 60 15 2 100 80 5 150 45 6 AWG Size 18 4 Do not use charger if it received a sharp blow been dropped or damaged 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 shoc
13. k unplug charger from outlet before attempting any 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 MUST READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY Rev D 050509 Page 3 P N VDC12248 A ODY MNL BatteryMINDer Model 12248 A ODY To reduce risk of battery explosion follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer 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 or near a lead acid battery a Someone should be able to hear your voice or close enough to aid you when working near a lead acid battery b Have fresh water and soap nearby case battery acid contact skin clothing or eyes Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection Avoid touching eyes while working near battery c 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 d NEVER smoke or allow a spark of flame near battery or engine e Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool or auto part onto battery It might s
14. m together if desired for long term maintenance float charging We suggest your reading the detailed specifications on pages 26 31 including the additional LED indicator functions pgs 14 15 not already covered above After carefully reading these instructions and Troubleshooting ogs 24 25 sections should you still have questions please e mail our technical support department at techsupport vdcelectronics com Allow up to 3 business days for a detailed response to your questions Always identify the model number of the product and revision letter of this manual contained on this page below Without this information we may not be able to assist you correctly If your questions have already been answered in this manual you can expect a response referring you back to this manual and the specific page s Note lf your questions relate to safety concerns please contact customersupport VDCelectronics com or if a Rev D 050509 Page 17 P N VDC12248 A ODY MNL BatteryMINDer Model 12248 A ODY potentially hazardous emergency may exist cease using the product immediately and call 800 379 5579 Ext 201 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 Rev D 050509 Page 18 P N VDC12248 A ODY MNL BatteryMINDer Model 12248 A ODY MAINTAINING MULTIPLE BATTERIES BatteryMINDer 12248 A ODY maintenance charger Desulphato
15. ndicator lights Yalow After battery has been completely charged Solution Battery still has an unacceptable level of sulphation and must stay connected to charger and remain in Maintenance Float mode GREEN blinking indicator for 72 hours or longer Then stop charger by pressing STOP RESTART button and observe Indicator If still YAY repeat up to 8 full cycles or until indicator lights GREEN Problem Battery Condition Indicator lights Yellow May be several causes Before battery is completely charged Solution Battery can be weak due to sulphation self discharge or was very deeply discharged Attempt a full recharge and recheck after completion If still WAM follow procedure for After battery has been completely charged Problem Charger Indicators show battery is fully charged but fails to provide good cranking lighting or equipment run time as it did when newer Solution Battery may be defective Have it tested by a qualified source Rev D 050509 Page 22 P N VDC12248 A ODY MNL BatteryMINDer Model 12248 A ODY DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS VDC Model No 12248 A ODY 8A MCU controlled H F Battery Charger Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio
16. nsulation test 500 Vac 6OHz with 1 min utes 10mA ac no break down found Electrical Cable Inout Lead and plug specifications CUL SJT 18AWG X2 with UL 2 pin plug External Length 6 ft Output lead 1015 105 C VW 1 16AWG with Trailer connec tor External Length 2 ft Extension cord 1 1015 105 C VW 1 16AWG with Trailer con nector amp battery clamp External Length 2 ft 2 1015 105 C VW 1 16AWG with Ring terminal amp blade type Fuse External Length 2 ft Ring terminal I D dimensions Negative 8mm Positive 10mm Physical Parameters Weight 2 2 lbs Plastic enclosure material UL 94V0 1 Noryl or 2 PC ABS 3 PC Enclosure Dimension Approx 5 713 W x 5 516 L x 2 86 H inches Environmental Characteristics Operating temperature 10 to 40 C Storage temperature 10 to 80 C Operating Humidity range 0 to 95 RH Rev D 050509 Page 27 P N VDC12248 A ODY MNL gt Q O Q lt O Full Time Desulphator gt lt _ Full Time Desulphator gt j BES N gt l l N l l 14 6 Volt Float V 13 7 lt Odyssey AGM Mode 14 6 V 24 C l la ion l l with Temperature compensation l l 10 5 Volt l l l DE l l 3 Volt l start l Soft Start Bulk Charge l Sulphate 0 5A 1N 2A 8A 20 Hours timer limited Absorption Charge j Check Float Chargel 6 Hours l AGM Type Odyssey AGM 10 min one hour timer 20 hours Max Time Out limite
17. ohated 3 Connect the BatteryMINDer to the battery 4 Charge battery to its maximum level Press Maintenance Float select Battery type button if it does not go into this mode automatically Allow battery to remain for a minimum of 72 hours before retesting If improvement is seen continue until battery voltage reaches full capacity level or no further increase is seen OCV Open Circuit No Load Voltage OCV Rested Voltage Full Capacity Percentage 12 7 Volts 100 ______12 5 Volts 75 _____ 2a volts _____ 50 2 velts _____ 25 lt 11 Volts 0 Rev D 050509 Page 9 P N VDC12248 A ODY MNL BatteryMINDer Model 12248 A ODY Simplified Operating Instructions Read and understand ALL Safety Instructions on pages 3 7 and Qualifying Your Battery pgs 8 11 before proceeding 1 Attach battery connector either clips or ring terminal assembly to output cordset of charger Use either type but not both at same time 2 Attach charger output to battery s terminals RED sleeve indicator Positive Black Negative If lit RED reverse charger connectors on battery terminals Rev D 050509 Page 10 P N VDC12248 A ODY MNL Rev D 050509 BatteryMINDer BatteryMINDer Charger Maintainer Full Time De Sulfator 12 Volt 8 Amp Model 12248 A ODY ODYSSEY SPECIFIC ODYSS e i ONLY Page 11 Model 12248 A ODY y For Lead Acid _ Batteries ONLY VDC Electronics Inc 800 379 5
18. or condition old with new ALWAYS test each individual battery to be certain it is healthy and free of sulphate before attempting to charge or maintain them either as a single battery or in sets NEVER Rev D 050509 Page 19 P N VDC12248 A ODY MNL BatteryMINDer Model 12248 A ODY connect multiple batteries together for charging purposes using less than 18 Gauge insulated wire VDC Electronics Inc does not make nor can it supply or recommend any type of wire harness to connect individual batteries for the purpose of charging them in groups due to the many battery terminal sizes and configurations that exist See diagram adjacent for the various and most common multiple battery configurations BATTERY CONFIGURATIONS Model 12248 A ODY 12 VOLT TO CHARGER TO CHARGER TO CHARGER TO CHARGER 12 VOLT PARALLEL 12 VOLT PARALLEL Using 6 Volt Batteries Rev D 050509 Page 20 P N VDC12248 A ODY MNL BatteryMINDer Model 12248 A ODY Troubleshooting Model 12248 A ODY We use the word Indicator to mean the various LEDs Light Emitting Diodes showing the various faults modes and conditions of the battery and or charger The words unit charger or recharger means your model 12248 A ODY BatteryMINDer Problem Power ON indicator does not light Solution Check electrical outlet If controlled by a wall switch be sure switch is on and try to prevent accidental shutting i
19. park or short circuit battery or other electrical part that may cause an explosion f 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 g Charger is designed to be used for recharging lead acid batteries ONLY 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 Rev D 050509 Page 4 P N VDC12248 A ODY MNL BatteryMINDer Model 12248 A ODY 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 Force gas vapors 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 helos Purge excessive gas from cells Do not overfill For a battery without caps follow manufacturer s recharging instructions e Study all battery manu
20. polarity of battery posts POSITIVE POS P usually has a larger diameter than NEGATIVE f Determine which post of battery is grounded connected to the chassis of equipment If negative post is grounded see Item N If positive post is grounded see item P N For negative grounded equipment connect POSITIVE RED clip from charger to POSITIVE POS P ungrounded post of battery Connect NEGATIVE BLACK clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery Do not connect clip to carburetor fuel lines or metal body parts g For positive ground equipment connect NEGATIVE BLACK clip from charger to NEGATIVE NEG N UNGROUNDED POST OF BATTERY Connect POSITIVE RED CLIP to chassis or engine block away from battery Rev D 050509 Page 6 P N VDC12248 A ODY MNL BatteryMINDer Model 12248 A ODY Do not connect clip to carburetor fuel lines or sheet metal body parts Connect to heavy gauge metal part of frame or engine h When disconnecting charger disconnect charger from AC outlet then remove clips from vehicle chassis and battery posts Operating instructions for charge information FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE OR EQUIPMENT A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY a Check polarity of battery posts POSITIVE POS P usually has a large diameter than NEGATIVE NEG N battery post b Connect RED charger clip to POS post
21. put connections to the battery 6 The Charge Float LED Indicator will light GREEN within 15 seconds The charger will now begin charging by first checking the battery to determine its voltage and ability to accept a charge Should the battery not have a normal fully discharged voltage 10 5 V minimum the unit will begin charging in the Soft Start mode to determine if the battery can be safely charged If it cannot the Power ON Error LED will flash RED and charging will be stopped Battery should be carefully checked under a load by a qualified person before further attempting to charge it Note If the battery does not have a minimum no load OCV Open Circuit Voltage of 3 volts the ERROR LED will light RED and charger will reject battery No further effort should be made to charge this battery with this charger or any charger Discard this battery unless it has just been subjected to a long period of continuous discharge under a load such as can occur with leaving lights on or cranking an engine excessively Allow such a battery to Rest for several hours overnight if possible before determining if it is defective Be very suspicious of any 12 V battery that does not have at least 11 Volts OCV before it is recharged It may well be seriously damaged and unsafe for any type of use or recharge The unit s Battery Condition Indication LED will help you determine if battery is less than 11 Volts MEMA or greater than 11 Volt
22. rs can be used to maintain up to six 6 12 volt batteries at a time providing each battery is fully operational no dead dying cells free of sulohate and meeting the minimum full charge rested see pg 9 voltage of 2 18 volts cell after being fully desulphated ALL batteries Must be properly tested to ensure they are in good condition no dead dying cells or excessive sulphation before maintaining them in multiples Only healthy fully desulohated batteries should ever be MAINTAINED in sets of 2 or more Test sealed batteries using an accurate DIGITAL type ONLY voltmeter The Minimum voltage Must not be less than 2 13 volts cell after fully charging battery and letting it rest for 12 hours minimum before testing If battery voltage is less than 2 13 cell you must first desulphate it until you reach a rested see pg 9 voltage of 2 13 volts cell Remember you must desulphate each battery by itself one at a time before maintaining them for extended periods Attempting to desulphate more than one 1 battery at a time will yield very poor results as the strongest healthiest and not the weakest most sulphated battery will receive the majority of the desulphation pulse energy Only batteries of the SAME type engine starting or deep cycle out not together as well as SAME chemistry construction such as AGM ODYSSEY should be maintained together Never mix batteries of different tyoe construction chemistry
23. rt or Bulk mode RED FLASH OFF Timed out when in Absorption mode amp Forced RED FLASH FLASH to Float mode Battery Fault Battery Weak RED FLASH Rev D 050509 Page 12 P N VDC12248 A ODY MNL Model 12248 A ODY MINDer SIO OVS 2 Batter 8 6 5 1 Battery clip cordset w qwik connect plug pgs 13 16 2 Ring terminal cordset w qwik connect plug ogs 13 16 Mounting tabs Inout power cordset pg 13 18 Qutput cord w qwik connect plug pg 13 16 Temperature sensor input connector pg 17 Charge rate selection button pgs 13 17 18 l Z a Q 9 T N O Q gt Z a O Q O 8 Battery type selection button pgs 13 17 18 9 Start reset selection button pgs 13 17 18 10 LED indicators for power connection fault battery condition charge status pgs 13 15 18 20 24 2 11 12 Volt Power cordset Optional S 12 Temperature sensor with cord and ring terminal 9 Q og 17 Optional Q oc BatteryMINDer Model 12248 A ODY Detailed Operation Instructions Model 12248 After carefully reading and understanding the Safety Instructions contained in this manual pages 3 to 7 and having evaluated your battery as described in Qualifying Your Battery pages 8 to 10 you are properly prepared to begin using your charger 1 Attach output cord of charger to either the Battery Clip s Assembly BCA Supplied or the Ring Terminal Assembly RTA Supplied d
24. s GREEN 7 After battery has been fully charged the GREEN Charge Float LED Indicator will begin blinking It will continue to blink indefinitely unless unit is disconnected from battery or Stop Restart button is pressed Should battery be unable to be fully charged the RED Error LED will blink Battery may not be able to be fully charged may be too large or too deeply discharged to be fully charged in the normal time allowed by charger If you are certain battery is not defective having read and understood completely all of the above concerns Rev D 050509 Page 16 P N VDC12248 A ODY MNL BatteryMINDer Model 12248 A ODY and conditions proceed to restart the charger by pressing the Stop Restart button and allow charger to begin charging battery again If battery is not defective it should be able to be fully charged after being restarted After sufficient time has lapsed the GREEN charge LED Indicator will blink confirming when if battery is now fully charged Note lf attempting to charge more than one battery at a time it is very likely the charger will need to be restarted as described in order to completely charge multiple batteries We do not recommend charging more than one battery at a time without confirming the individual condition of each battery and monitoring the charging and batteries closely A better solution is to charge each battery separately using model 12248 A ODY BatteryMINDer and then connect the
25. t off while charger is working Problem ERROR indicator lights RED several possibilities can be the cause Solution 1 Output leads connections to battery may be reversed Switch reverse connections at battery 2 If still remains RED check battery voltage If 3 Volts or less battery may be damaged and should not be recharged lf battery was just recently removed from a load headlights door lights etc or vehicle not used for extended time without a charger maintainer allow battery to recover by letting it rest without a load If battery is healthy and just deeply discharged it should recover its voltage rise above 3 volts sufficiently to allow charger to begin an attempt to fully recharge tt If after battery has rested see pg 9 it may not be able to be recovered recharged It should be safely discarded recycled Problem ERROR Indicator lights RED and is blinking Solution 1 Battery may be weak or very heavily sulohated Allow battery to remain in Maintenance Float mode for 72 hours or more and then attempt to recharge again 2 Battery may Rev D 050509 Page 21 P N VDC12248 A ODY MNL BatteryMINDer Model 12248 A ODY be so large it may require a second full recharge Repeat recharge 3 If recharging multiple batteries 2 or more complete recharge cycles may be needed Repeat full recharge If still RED blinking you may need to charge each battery separately Problem Battery Condition I
26. tteryMINDer Model 12248 A ODY DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS VDC Model No 12248 A ODY con t Battery sulphation check period After absorption charge is finished 10 minutes Unloaded output voltage when battery is disconnected 0 5 Vdc max Output short circuit current when battery disconnected 5mA dc max Battery flow back current to the charger when connected to 12V battery AC Power disconnected 30 max MA dc All LED indicators will shut off if AC power is disconnected for 10 Minutes Full time Desulphation output pulse current control lp p 3 Adc Full time Desulphation output PWMF frequency 100 10HZ Full time Desulphtation duty 0 3 Pulse Width Modulated Temperature Compensation with ABS 248 Battery Tempera ture Sensor Temperature at the Posi tive Terminal of Battery Temperature Ranges gt 120 F gt 49 C 12 9 0 25 Vde 110 120 F 43 49 C 13 0 0 25 Vde 100 110 F 38 43 C 13 1 0 25 Vdc 70 80 F 21 27 C 60 70 F 16 21 C Rev D 050509 Page 26 P N VDC12248 A ODY MNL BatteryMINDer Model 12248 A ODY DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS VDC Model No 12248 A ODY con t Transformer Transformer Type Ferrite core transformer Rising Temperature of Transformer 80 C Max Insulation Primary to Secondary insulation Test 1240 Vac 60Hz with 1 minutes 10mA ac no break down found Primary to core insulation test 1240 Vac 60Hz with 1 min utes 10mA ac no break down found Secondary to core i

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