VEC1093DBD Fully Automatic Electronic Smart Battery Charger 40/20/10/4 Amp Charge Rates with 110 Amp Engine Start
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNINGS 1. RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GAS MIXTURES — WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME BEFORE USING YOUR CHARGER, YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY. 2.
5. For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clamp from battery charger to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block. 6. For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp from battery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) ungrounded post of battery.
Stage Two — Absorption Charge maintains the maximum possible charge at a constant, safe, predetermined voltage. During this phase, the charging voltage remains constant, while the actual charging current is reduced to allow for the maximum proper internal chemical energy transfer. At the end of Stage 2, the charger will automatically move into Stage 3 charge mode.
INDICATOR: Large (.375”) 3-Character Digital Display in the upper left of the control panel indicates the various conditions and/or status codes: Status Codes are described in the following chart and on the back of charger. AC POWER INDICATOR - When connected to an AC outlet, digital display shows circulating pattern to indicate power is on. Disconnect charger after use. FAULT CODES F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 F06 F07 INTERNAL SHORTED CELL BATTERY - Cannot be charged.
Pressing the 4/10/20/40 AMP button repeatedly advances to standby mode; the unit sounds a beep, displays “000” and stops charging. 4. The battery charger displays the charge current. To view the battery voltage, press BATTERY VOLTAGE button. The charger will sound a beep and display the battery voltage for 3 seconds, then returns to displaying the charge current. 5. The display shows “FUL” when the battery is fully charged. 6.
BATTERY RECONDITION MODE should only be used with 10 Amp Hour (Ah) or larger capacity lead-acid batteries. Charge the battery to be treated for 20 minutes, before using RECONDITION Mode. Observe the Digital Display for any codes. This initial charge will check the battery for shorted cells (F01), open cells (F03) or battery too low to accept a charge (F02), and to ensure the battery can take a charge. If code (F03) is displayed, change to the BATTERY RECONDITION MODE.
TROUBLESHOOTING Display Indications/Common Problems/Possible Solutions No Functions • Check and make sure the charger is plugged into a live 110/120 volt AC outlet. • Follow the steps outlined in the Operating Instructions section. F01 — Internal Shorted Cell Battery If the battery being charged has an internal shorted cell, the F01 will show. We recommend taking your battery to a certified automotive service center for evaluation.
