BatteryMINDer® 12-Volt 128CEC1 and 24-Volt 244CEC1 Battery Maintainer-Desulfators* Quick Start and Safety Manual VDC244CEC1 LABEL ---P/N 701-100478-01-R All Models Include: • ATS Temperature Sensor (installed) • Ring Terminals with 15A Fuse • Insulated Battery Clip cordset with quick connect plug *NOT for use with Aviation-type batteries READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS A complete detailed instruction manual can be found on BatteryMINDers.com. Go to Support. VDC Electronics, Inc. • 155 W. Carver St., Ste.
BatteryMINDer® Models 128CEC1 & 244CEC1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for all BatteryMINDer battery chargers unless otherwise specified. A. WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION.
BatteryMINDer® Models 128CEC1 & 244CEC1 e. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug – replace the cord or plug immediately. f. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. 7. Do not disassemble charger; call VDC Electronics Tech Support Dept. 800.379.5579 x6 (ET) for advice when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. 8.
BatteryMINDer® Models 128CEC1 & 244CEC1 4. Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by battery manufacturer. Do not overfill. For a battery without removable cell caps, such as valve regulated lead acid batteries, carefully follow manufacturer’s recharging instructions. 5. Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions while charging and recommended rates of charge. 6.
BatteryMINDer® Models 128CEC1 & 244CEC1 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. 6. For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from battery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE (RED) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts.
BatteryMINDer® Models 128CEC1 & 244CEC1 purchased a “new” battery it may Specific State of have been subjected to conditions Gravity Charge Level that have caused “sulfation” such as 1.270 100% high temperature (≥80°F). (4 Balls floating) NOTE: If your battery is new 1.250 75% and you are certain it was not (3 Balls floating) subject to conditions that could 1.190 50% have caused sulfation (such as (2 Balls floating) high temperature storage (≥80°F) 1.
BatteryMINDer® Models 128CEC1 & 244CEC1 beyond the point of being properly recharged or reconditioned/desulfated. Dispose of the battery. 4. If each cell floats three (3) or more balls (or 1250 on gauge-type), your battery can be desulfated/reconditioned. 5. Always rinse the tester with fresh water after every use. Failure to do so will cause false readings. Testing a Sealed, AGM or GEL Lead Acid Battery These batteries have no filler caps or manifold-type covers.
BatteryMINDer® Models 128CEC1 & 244CEC1 VDC 128CEC1 LABEL For 244CEC1 model, please refer to actual unit 128CEC1 244CEC1 Load Light OFF Load Light OFF Soft-Start 8A Setting 4A 4A Setting 2A 2A Setting 1A 8A Constant Current 4A 2A 14.1 (Gel) Constant Voltage 14.4 (Wet, AGM, Sealed) 14.7 (Odyssey, PLT) 13.05 (Gel) Float (Charge Complete) 13.4 (Wet, AGM, Sealed) 13.
BatteryMINDer® Models 128CEC1 & 244CEC1 Quick Start Instructions Read and thoroughly understand ALL SAFETY Instructions, pages 2 - 7 including Preparing to Charge, Charger Location, DC Connection Precautions, and Qualifying Your Battery BEFORE proceeding further. 1. Place the Positive (RED) clip on the positive battery terminal. 2. Place the Negative (Black) clip on the negative battery terminal. 3. Select Amperage and Battery Type by pressing: AMP 4. 5. BATTERY TYPE Plug in the BatteryMINDer.
BatteryMINDer® Models 128CEC1 & 244CEC1 Charging Stages • Soft-Start is used if a battery’s voltage is under 10.5V when charging begins. It uses a low constant current to slowly bring up voltage. This prepares a weak or neglected battery for the Constant Current stage. • Constant Current (sometimes called Bulk) is the main charging stage. The charger puts out a constant current of 2A, 4A or 8A for 12V and 1A, 2A or 4A for 24V, its full power.
BatteryMINDer® Models 128CEC1 & 244CEC1 on, the battery charge level lights correspond only to battery voltage, not charging stages (see Load Light Table, Page 8). • Bad Cell light flashes RED if the charger has not completed the Constant Current stage in 20 hours and battery voltage is under 11.5V ( Flashing), or if the battery is under 11.5V after a Battery Test ( Flashing). The charger shuts off output to avoid any damage to your battery.
BatteryMINDer® Models 128CEC1 & 244CEC1 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 (M - F, ET) before proceeding further. If you must return the unit, the technician will give you an RMA #. Please use Return Form found on batteryminders.com/ under Shipping & Returns when returning your product.
