User Manual

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COMPLETION OF CHARGE
Charge completion is indicated by the
CHARGED/MAINTAINING (green)
LED. When lit, the charger has switched to
the maintain mode of operation.
MAINTAIN MODE
(FLOAT MODE MONITORING)
When the CHARGED/MAINTAINING
(green) LED is lit, the charger has
started maintain mode. In this mode, the
charger keeps the battery fully charged by
delivering a small current when necessary.
If the charger has to provide its maximum
maintain current for a continuous 12 hour
period, it will go into abort mode (see
Aborted Charge section). This is usually
caused by a drain on the battery or the
battery could be bad. Make sure there are
no loads on the battery. If there are, remove
them. If there are none, have the battery
checked or replaced.
MAINTAINING A BATTERY
The SC1400 charges and maintains
6V and 12 volt batteries, keeping them at
full charge.
NOTE: The maintain mode technology
allows you to safely charge and maintain
a healthy battery for extended periods of
time. However, problems with the battery,
electrical problems in the vehicle, improper
connections or other unanticipated
conditions could cause excessive current
draws. As such, occasionally monitoring your
battery and the charging process is required.
FAN OPERATION
It is normal for the fan to be on all of the
time. Keep the area near the charger
clear of obstructions to allow the fan to
operate efciently.
12. MAINTENANCE AND CARE
A minimal amount of care can keep your
battery charger working properly for years.
• Clean the clamps each time you are
nished charging. Wipe off any battery
uid that may have come in contact with
the clamps to prevent corrosion.
• Occasionally cleaning the case of the
charger with a soft cloth will keep the
nish shiny and help prevent corrosion.
• Coil the input and output cords neatly
when storing the charger. This will help
prevent accidental damage to the cords
and charger.
• Store the charger unplugged from the AC
power outlet in an upright position.
• Store inside, in a cool, dry place. Do not
store the clamps on the handle, clipped
together, on or around metal, or clipped
to the cables.
13. TROUBLESHOOTING AND ERROR CODES
Error Codes
CODE DESCRIPTION REASON/SOLUTION
bAd
bAT
F 01
The battery voltage is still under 10V
(for a 12V battery) or 5V (for a 6V
battery) after 2 hours of charging.
The battery could be bad. Have it checked or replaced.
SUL
The charger has detected a sulfated
battery.
The charger will go into desulfation mode. If the
desulfation is not successful after 10 hours, the charger
will go into abort mode.
bAd
bAT
F02
The charger cannot desulfate the
battery.
The battery could not be desulfated; have it checked or
replaced.
F03
The battery was unable to reach the
“full charge” voltage.
May be caused by trying to charge a large battery or
bank of batteries on too low of a current setting. Try
again with a higher current setting or have the battery
checked or replaced.
F04
The connections to the battery are
reversed.
The battery is connected backwards. Unplug the charger
and reverse the connections to the battery.