Instruction Manual

Always desulphate each battery separately for 2-3 days if they are connected in
parallel. Otherwise, they will not be equally desulphated.
Series-cconnected with a 12 Volt 1 Amp BatteryMINDer
Batteries of the same type only (engine starting, deep cycle, sealed, gelled, AGM,
maintenance-free) can be charged at the same time in series (- to +).
When you connect the batteries in series, each battery is adding to the total volt-
age. For example, if you connect two 6 volt batteries in series, the voltage of the
combination is 12 volts. If you connected them in parallel, the voltage would be 6
volts, and you would have to use the 6 volt BatteryMINDer.
When you connect multiple batteries in series, connect the + of the first battery to
the - of the second one. To add more than two batteries, connect the + of the
second battery to the - of the third battery. The - of the first battery and the + of
the last battery connect to the BatteryMINDer if possible.
Connect each battery to one another using 18 gauge (lamp cord type) insulated
wire. Strip at the points where you wish it to be in electrical contact with the posts
of each battery, then use ring or clip connectors. VDC Electronics, Inc. does not
provide any type of wire harness to accomplish this, due to the many variations in
size and terminal configuration.
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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 desulphation mode manually to start desulphating
the battery right away. Lightly touch the Desulphation button, and the green light
starts blinking. Leave your battery connected to the BatteryMINDer for a minimum
of one week before re-testing it. It could take anywhere from a few days to a cou-
ple of month to completely desulphate a battery.
Connecting and Maintaining Multiple Batteries
Before you start using your BatteryMINDer, check how your batteries are connect-
ed and decide how you are going to connect the batteries to the BatteryMINDer.
If the batteries are connected in your diesel truck, golf cart, RV or airplane in
series, you have to use a series connection to the BatteryMINDer.
If your batteries are disconnected or removed from your vehicle, you may use a
series or a parallel connection depending on the model of the BatteryMINDer and
the voltage of the batteries.
Parallel-cconnected with a 12 Volt 1 Amp BatteryMINDer
Batteries of the same type only (engine starting, deep cycle, sealed, gelled, AGM,
maintenance-free) can be charged at the same time in parallel (+ to +, - to -).
When you connect the batteries in parallel, you are keeping the total voltage the
same. For example, if you connect two 12 volt batteries in parallel, the voltage of
the combination is 12 volts.
When you connect multiple batteries in parallel, connect the + of the first battery to
the + of the second battery. Then connect the - of the first battery to the - of the
second battery. The + of the first battery and the - of the first battery connect to
the BatteryMINDer if possible; otherwise, connect to the accessible battery.
Connect each battery to one another
using 18 gauge (lamp cord type) insulat-
ed wire. Strip at the points where you
wish it to be in electrical contact with the
posts of each battery, then use ring or
clip connectors. VDC Electronics, Inc.
does not provide any type of wire har-
ness to accomplish this, due to the
many variations in size and terminal con-
figuration.
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