OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MB Multi Bank Battery Chargers Models: MB1210X2, MB1210X3, MB1210X4, MB1210X6, MB1210X10, MB1210X12 For Industrial Use: Designed for gel, wet cell, AGM, and Lithium Ion Batteries (Lithium ion applications must be factory programmed) Quick Charge Corp. 800 658-2841 e-mail quickcharge@icnet.net www.quickcharge.com Made in the U.S.
QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS: Check that the temporary paper label on the charger marked with the profile setting matches your battery type. If not, see the reprogramming section. If your charger has an ON/OFF switch move it to the OFF position. Connect the red charge leads to battery positive, black’s to negative. But before, make sure the battery is of the same voltage rating of the charger. If you are unsure, count the number of cells on each battery and multiply by two.
Look to the Trouble shooting section for any deviations from this. Since these chargers are independent from each other, you can set each circuit differently. For example, you may want to set some circuits to an AGM profile, and others to a wet cell profile, just remember to mark or label how they are set on the outside so as not to get them mixed up, charging a battery with the wrong profile can damage it.
DO NOT USE THIS CHARGER ON A TWO POLE UNGROUNDED OUTLET OR ATTEMPT TO BREAK OFF THE GROUND PRONG FOR USE ON A RECEPTACLE OR EXTENSION CORD NOT HAVING A GROUND. If an extension cord must be used, make sure it is in good condition. Use a three conductor cord no smaller than the size being used on the charger, and keep it as short as possible. The use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of a fire or electric shock.
The tops of the batteries and battery hold downs must be kept clean and dry at all times to prevent excessive self discharge and flow of current between the battery post and frame. With wet cell batteries, maintain the proper electrolyte level by adding water when necessary. Never allow the electrolyte level to fall below the top of the battery plates. Electrolyte levels fall during discharge and rise during charging.
REPROGRAMMING: Disconnect the charger from the batteries, and unplug the power cord. Remove the sheet metal screws holding the cover on. Select the switch configuration that most closely matches your application. Whether choosing maintenance mode, or shut off is a personal preference, however the maintenance mode assures batteries will remain charged and won’t self discharge. IMPORTANT: Use switch numbers as a guide, as some boards may be upside down, and reversed.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom When plugged into AC power the LED flashes red/green. Cause Corrective Action Connected reverse to battery, or not connected to battery. Correct polarity, or connect to battery. Break in DC cord, or connector. Have a qualified person make repair. Battery too dead to charge. Replace. When plugged into AC power the LED does not come on. No AC power. Check circuit. When I put a volt meter across the output of the charger there is no power coming out when I plug it in.
When powered up the LED is solid red with a yellow flash. The battery is very low, and the charger is in a slow charge phase until the voltage rises to a safe level before full turn on. . Leave connected, it may take hours, but if the voltage rises even a little bit, it should recover, and turn the charger full on. (Do not allow your batteries to deep discharge, it is the number one cause of premature battery failure.
After a full charge the LED is green with a yellow flash The batteries did not reach 80% charge in 12 hours, or did not reach minimum voltage, and the charger timed out. The charger is too small for the batteries. Batteries are beginning to age. Sometimes running a second cycle will achieve full charge, but battery replacement, or a larger charger may be needed.
