Instruction Manual BatteryMINDer® Plus Models 12106* / 12106A8V* / 12117* / 12118* Charger / Maintainer / Desulfator INCLUDES • (1) 2’ Battery Clip Cord Set with Quick Connector • (1) 2’ Fused Ring Terminal Cord Set with Quick Connector VDC Electronics, Inc. 147D Woodbury Rd. Huntington, NY 11743 www.BatteryMINDers.com techsupport@vdcelectronics.com *NOT for use with Aviation Type Batteries READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Rev.
BatteryMINDer Plus Models 12106 / 12106A8V / 12117 / 12118 TABLE of CONTENTS REQUIRED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Wire Gauge Table . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 3 PREPARING TO CHARGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Unit LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BatteryMINDer Plus Models 12106 / 12106A8V / 12117 / 12118 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. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for BatteryMINDer Models 12117 and 12118. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
BatteryMINDer Plus 8. 9. 10. 11. Models 12106 / 12106A8V / 12117 / 12118 otherwise damaged in any way; call VDC Electronics Tech Support Dept. 800.379.5579 x206 (ET) for advice. Do not disassemble charger; call VDC Electronics Tech Support Dept. 800.379.5579 x206 (ET) for advice when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
BatteryMINDer Plus 12. 13. 14. 15. Models 12106 / 12106A8V / 12117 / 12118 i) NEVER charge a frozen battery or a battery at a temperature above 123° F. 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.
BatteryMINDer Plus 16. Models 12106 / 12106A8V / 12117 / 12118 injury to persons. c) Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N,–) post. d) Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If negative post is grounded to chassis (as in most vehicles), see (e). If positive post is grounded to the chassis, see (f).
BatteryMINDer Plus Models 12106 / 12106A8V / 12117 / 12118 BatteryMINDer Plus Models CHARGING STATUS 12106 / 12106A8V / 12117 / 12118 On/Charging 120VAC Power Connected Solid: Battery Connected Correctly Battery Condition Flashing: In Float (Charge Complete) SIMPLE Instructions: 1. Place the positive (red) connection on the positive battery terminal. 2. Place the negative (black) connection on the negative battery terminal. 3. Plug in the BatteryMINDer. 4.
BatteryMINDer Plus Models 12106 / 12106A8V / 12117 / 12118 Charging Stages • Constant Power (sometimes called bulk) is the main charging stage. The unit outputs its full power. Battery voltage rises until the battery reaches the trip voltage (see table). • Float (sometimes called maintenance) is the unit’s long term stage. The unit is designed to be left connected indefinitely. It will keep your battery fully charged, ensuring no sulfate can form.
BatteryMINDer Plus Models 12106 / 12106A8V / 12117 / 12118 Voltage Table MV: Minimum Voltage of a battery the unit will accept. TV: Trip Voltage to move from Constant Current stage into Float stage. F: Voltage during the Float stage. Model Battery Types MV TV F 12106 6V Lead-Acid 5.5V 7.2V 6.7V 12106A8V 8V Lead-Acid 7V 9.8V 9V 12117 12V Lead-Acid 10.5V 14.4V 13.4V 12118 12V AGM Specific (Optima, Odyssey, etc.) 10.5V 14.7V 13.
BatteryMINDer Plus Models 12106 / 12106A8V / 12117 / 12118 If connecting 2 batteries of half your unit’s voltage (example: 6V batteries on a 12V unit), wire them in series (BatteryMINDer positive to positive A, negative A to positive B, negative B to BatteryMINDer negative). When wired in series they act as one large system at the combined voltage (example: 6V+ 6V = 12V). You can connect these systems in a series parallel configuration in order to charge or maintain 4 or batteries in groups of 2.
BatteryMINDer Plus Models 12106 / 12106A8V / 12117 / 12118 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 x206 (ET) before proceeding further.
BatteryMINDer Plus Models 12106 / 12106A8V / 12117 / 12118 ALL returns must be authorized by VDC Electronics after speaking to a VDC Electronics technician at 800-379-5579 x206 (ET). Please see our “Repair or Replacement” section of this manual for additional information.
