SureCare™ Model 12212 INSTRUCTION MANUAL SureCare™ Model 12212 12-Volt Battery Maintainer VDC Electronics, Inc. 147D Woodbury Rd. Huntington, NY 11743 www.batteryminders.com techsupport@vdcelectronics.com READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Page P/N VDC12212-MNL Rev.
SureCare™ Model 12212 Table of Contents Underwriters Laboratory (UL) Required Safety Instructions ..........................................................3 Preparing the Battery...........................................................................................................................4 SureCare Location ...............................................................................................................................4 DC Connection Precautions..................................
SureCare™ Model 12212 Underwriters Laboratory (UL) Required Safety Instructions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSON, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: 1. Do not expose the SureCare 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 and electric shock or injury to person. 3.
SureCare™ Model 12212 Preparing the Battery a) If it is 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. Gas vapors can be forcefully blown away by using a piece of nonmetallic material as a fan. c) Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from contacting eyes.
SureCare™ Model 12212 Testing Your Battery It is extremely important that you determine the health of your battery before you attempt to recharge and maintain it. If any of the cells are shorted (no reading on a hydrometer tester), or the difference in charge level is greater than 0.50 SG between any two cells (two ball difference if you use a ball-type hydrometer), your battery cannot be properly recharged and maintained. Discard the battery in an appropriate lawful manner.
SureCare™ Model 12212 incorrect, inaccurate readings. 1. Test your battery first before you connect it to the SureCare. See page 2 for more information on testing the battery. 2. Check the voltage in your battery. The SureCare does not turn on if the volt age is lower than 11 volts. 3. Charge the battery with a standard battery charger first before connecting it to the SureCare. 4.
SureCare™ Model 12212 Operating the SureCare After you have installed the SureCare, keep it connected unless you are using the battery. Display Operating Condition DISPLAY OPERATING CONDITION Green Solid Light The SureCare will not start if the voltage in a 12 volt battery is lower than 11 volts. The unit will feel warm to touch when it is working.
SureCare™ Model 12212 For Repair or Replacement In the event that you believe your product may be defective, 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. All returns must be authorized by VDC Electronics.
