BatteryMINDer® BatteryMINDer® Plus Model 12117TC Charger / Maintainer / Desulfator* Instruction Manual BatteryMINDer® Plus VDC Electronics, Inc. BatteryMINDers.com P R SS FO RE INCLUDES: • 2’ Battery Clip Cord Set with Quick Connector • Auto-Temp Compensation Sensor (installed) VDC Electronics, Inc. Huntington, NY 11743 www.BatteryMINDers.com techsupport@vdcelectronics.com 800.379.5579 x6 (M - F) *NOT for use with Aviation Type Batteries READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Rev.
BatteryMINDer Plus Model 12117TC TABLE of CONTENTS REQUIRED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 3 WIRE GAUGE TABLE.................................................................................................. 3 WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 4 PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................... 4 PREPARING TO CHARGE..........
Model 12117TC BatteryMINDer Plus Underwriters Laboratories (UL) REQUIRED IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSON, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for BatteryMINDer Model 12117TC. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
BatteryMINDer Plus Model 12117TC 9. Do not disassemble charger; call VDC Electronics Tech Support Dept. 800.379.5579 x6 (ET) for advice when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. 10. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk. 11. WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES a) WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS.
BatteryMINDer Plus Model 12117TC 13. PREPARING TO CHARGE a) If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge, always remove grounded terminal from battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc. b) Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged. c) Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
BatteryMINDer Plus Model 12117TC chassis. If negative post is grounded to chassis (as in most vehicles), see (e). If positive post is grounded to the chassis, see (f). e) For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clip from battery charger to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheetmetal body parts.
Model 12117TC BatteryMINDer Plus SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS: Place the positive (RED) connection on the positive battery terminal. Place the negative (BLACK) connection on the negative battery terminal. Plug in the BatteryMINDer. CHARGING/MAINTENANCE LED should be GREEN. AC POWER ON LED should be RED. 1. 2. 3. 4. DETERMINING YOUR CHARGING STATUS: 1. Match the LEDs on your BatteryMINDer 12117TC to one of the stages in the STAGE/FAULT Table below and note the LED INDICATION Letter (A - I).
Model 12117TC BatteryMINDer Plus MAINTENANCE BUTTON If the battery voltage is above 12.5V before connecting the charger to AC power, proceed and connect to AC power. Pressing the Maintenance Button will cause the charger to skip the Charging Stage and go directly to Maintenance Mode. Pressing and holding the Maintenance Button for more than 3 seconds will force the charger out of Maintenance Mode.
Model 12117TC BatteryMINDer Plus AC Power Input Characteristics Normal Withstand Unit Input voltage 100-120 90 - 140 Vac 50/60 47 - 63 Hz Input quiescent power consumption when no battery is connected 0.5 max. W Input current consumption 0.28 max.
Model 12117TC BatteryMINDer Plus CHARGING / MAINTAINING MULTIPLE BATTERIES To properly charge or maintain multiple batteries they should all be the same type (flooded or AGM) and condition. It is OK to mix deep cycle and starter. Charge each battery individually before connecting together. Never connect batteries at different states of charge. The charged battery will rapidly transfer energy to the discharged battery possibly causing catastrophic failure.
BatteryMINDer Plus Model 12117TC FOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT All returns must be authorized by VDC Electronics. In the event that you believe your product may be defective, you MUST speak to a VDC Electronics technician at 1-800-379-5579 x6 (9 - 5 ET) before proceeding further. NOTES MODEL BatteryMINDer _________________ SERIAL NUMBER ______________________________ PLACE OF PURCHASE ______________________________ DATE OF PURCHASE Rev.
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