BatteryMINDer® 1215C 12 Volt 1500 mA Convertible Charger - Maintainer - Desulfator* INCLUDES: • Auto-Temp Compensation Sensor, installed • Optional Permanent Mounting Brackets and screws • Battery Clips (Fully-Insulated 6 ft., Aircraft Grade, 15A replaceable fuse) • Ring Terminal Assembly with 15A replaceable fuse *CAUTION: • NOT FOR USE WITH AVIATION BATTERIES • NOT FOR USE WITH LITHIUM TYPE BATTERIES; POTENTIAL FOR EXPLOSION MAY EXIST IF USED READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS VDC Electronics, Inc.
BatteryMINDer® Model 1215C TABLE of CONTENTS REQUIRED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................................................ 3 WIRE GAUGE TABLE.................................................................................. 3 PREPARING TO CHARGE........................................................................... 5 CHARGER LOCATION................................................................................. 5 DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS..................................................
BatteryMINDer® Model 1215C REQUIRED IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSON, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: 1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for BatteryMINDer1215C. 2. Do not expose charger to rain or snow. 3. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by VDC Electronics may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. 4.
BatteryMINDer® Model 1215C 6. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug – replace the cord or plug immediately. 7. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; call VDC Electronics Tech Support Dept. 800.379.5579 x6 (ET) for advice. 8. Do not disassemble charger; call VDC Electronics Tech Support Dept. 800.379.5579 x6 (ET) for advice when service or repair is required.
BatteryMINDer® Model 1215C 19. Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery. It might spark or short-circuit battery or other electrical part that may cause explosion. 20. 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. 21. Use charger for charging a LEAD-ACID battery only.
BatteryMINDer® Model 1215C from battery will corrode and damage charger. 33. Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading electrolyte specific gravity or filling battery. 34. Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way. 35. Do not set a battery on top of charger. 36. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS 37. Connect and disconnect D.C. output clips only after removing A.C. cord from electric outlet. Never allow clips to touch each other. 38.
BatteryMINDer® Model 1215C block away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the frame or engine block. 47. When disconnecting charger, turn switches to off, disconnect AC cord, remove clip from vehicle chassis, and then remove clip from battery terminal. 48. See operating instructions for length of charge information. 49. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE.
BatteryMINDer® Model 1215C Model 1215C Call-Outs 1 3 7 6 4 7 5 8 2 FEATURES 1 LED Indicators (see expanded views on page 8) 2 A.C. Input plug 3 ATS-1 Ambient Temperature Sensor 4 Temperature Sensor input connector 5 Output cord with quick connect plug (tethered cap not shown) 6 Fully Insulated Battery Clip cord set (Aircraft-Grade) with 15A replaceable fuse assembly 7 Permanent brackets + screws (removable - optional) 8 Ring terminal assembly with 15A replaceable fuse Rev.
BatteryMINDer® Model 1215C A Expanded View of 1215C Unit Label B C A B C CHARGING DESULFATING POWER MAINTAINING LOW BATTERY FAULT LED Color GREEN BLUE / YELLOW GREEN / RED 1 AC Power connected, Battery disconnected OFF OFF ON 2 AC Power connected, battery disconnected >10 sec., charger in sleep mode OFF OFF FLASH 3 AC Power connected, battery initial condition detected for 3 sec., initial battery < 10.
BatteryMINDer® Model 1215C START-UP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place the negative (BLACK) connection on the negative battery terminal. 2. Place the positive (RED) connection on the positive battery terminal. 3. Plug in the BatteryMINDer. 4. Charging will be GREEN (flashing) (see item #5 in Table 2.) Reverse leads if you do not see this. CHARGING STAGES • Soft-Start Mode: when battery voltage is below 10.5 volts due to deep discharge UNIT WILL ATTEMPT TO RECOVER IT.
BatteryMINDer® Model 1215C Attaching BatteryMINDer 1215C 1 2 3 4 5 NOTE: When not connected to an electrical source and while attached to the bracket under the hood and to your car battery (fig. 1, 2, 3 & 4), the BatteryMINDer does not provide power to nor draw power from your vehicle. TABLE 3: VOLTAGE TABLE MV: Minimum Voltage of a battery the unit will accept. CV: Charge Voltage to move from Constant Current stage into Maintenance stage. M: Voltage during the Maintenance stage.
BatteryMINDer® Model 1215C TROUBLESHOOTING VDC Electronics Technical Support: (800) 379-5579 x6 • Unit does not have an output unless connected to a battery. In order to test the output using a meter, connect the meter to your battery. When you connect the unit, you will see the voltage rise. • If the unit is not in maintenance after 72 hours (solid GREEN), check to make sure your battery meets the minimum voltage of 3.0 volts. Unit will not operate if battery is below the minimum voltage of 3.
Voltage/Current Rev. A-061015 Page 13 0 3V start 10.5V Soft Start (0.35A) (18 hours timer) Bulk Charging (1.5A) (100 hours timer limited) Charging current Battery voltage Full time desulphation Sulphated Check (10 minutes) Absorption Charging (14.4V ＠25℃) (5 hours timer limited) Float Charging (13.
BatteryMINDer® Model 1215C Safety & Protection Safety standards: Complies with the requirements of the Standard(s) for Battery Chargers (UL-1236) EMC standard: FCC part-15 Input-Output insulation test: 1240Vac 50Hz with 1 minute, 5mA ac Cooling: By natural cooling Specifications including Electrical Cable & Physical Parameters BatteryMINDer 1215C 12VDC @ 1.5A Input 100 - 240 VAC • 50/60 Hz • 0.4A Input Cord SJTW 18AWG X2 105°C 12.5” with UL 2pin plug.
BatteryMINDer® Model 1215C FOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT All returns must be authorized by VDC Electronics. In the event that you believe your product may be defective, you MUST speak to a VDC Electronics technician at 1-800-379-5579 x6 (ET) before proceeding further. NOTES MODEL BatteryMINDer 1215C SERIAL NUMBER ______________________________ PLACE OF PURCHASE ______________________________ DATE OF PURCHASE ______________________________ Rev.
BatteryMINDer® Model 1215C ALL returns must be authorized by VDC Electronics after speaking to a VDC Electronics technician at 800-379-5579 x6 (ET). Please see our “Repair or Replacement” section of this manual for additional information. BatteryMINDer One-Year 100% Unconditional Money-Back GUARANTEE This BatteryMINDer product 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.
