User Manual

Rev. C-020907 P/N VDC12248AA-MNL
BatteryMINDer
®
Model 12248-AA
Page 17
Correct polarity and a good connection will be
your reward. Attach the BCA to the proper bat-
tery posts, clamps or screw terminals, depending
on type of battery. ALWAYS connect the negative
(BLACK) 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: Older vehicles or other devices may be
Positive ground installations requiring differ-
ent connection recommendations. If unfamiliar or
unsure which battery type of grounding system
you have, check with our Tech Support personnel
before proceeding further.
Note: Temperature Compensation Sensor
Assembly (Part# ABS-248). See pages 21 - 24
for full detailed instructions.
3. Determine the type of battery you wish to
charge. When certain press the Select Battery
Type button. The most common is the Flooded
kind, distinguished by removable filler caps (6).
The second most popular is the Absorbed Glass
Mat (AGM) sealed-valve regulated type. Lastly is
the sealed valve regulated Gel battery.
Note: If unsure of your battery type, check with
the battery seller, manufacturer or our Tech
Support before proceeding further. The normal
(default) setting of your charger is GEL, as this is
the lowest voltage output and thus the one least
likely to cause your battery to be overcharged,
should you incorrectly select the wrong battery
type. However be aware that using the wrong set-
ting for a particular type battery can dramatically
shorten its life and/or cause potentially explosive
gas to be emitted from the battery.