Operating instructions

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If the charger does not stay on after 10 minutes, disconnect the charger from the battery.
The battery most likely has a shorted cell and needs replacement.
5. In some cases, a battery, which is discharged completely, will not draw any noticeable
current when the charger is connected and the power cord plugged in. A battery that behaves
in this way is most likely in a "sulfated" condition. The condition is caused by leaving a battery
in a discharged condition for a length of time.
If the Battery is not Holding a Charge
If this condition is encountered, leave the charger on the battery for, up to, one week and
occasionally look at the meter to see if the battery is drawing any current. Connect and
disconnect the power cord and watch the meter, at the same time, to see if the meter moves,
indicating that the battery is drawing some current.
Try using the battery and see if it runs your equipment. If it does but not for a normal time,
repeat the charge and discharge two or three times. The battery may recover. If the battery
does not recover, it must be replaced.
6. A fully charged Gel type battery can be left in storage for, at least, six months under normal
conditions. If the storage temperature is above 90 degrees F, the battery should be connected
to the charger every three months for 24 hours. At lower temperatures, a "boost" charge for 24
hours need only be done every six months.
7. This charger is not recommended for continuous charging of Gel type batteries. The
charger should be disconnected from the battery once the ammeter shows the battery to be fully
charged. Because of the automatic nature of this charger, no harm will be done if the charger is
occasionally left on for a week or two after the battery reaches the full charge condition.