BatteryMINDer® 1500* & BatteryMINDer Plus® 1510* both with SmarTECHnology® 12 Volt 1500 mA Charger - Maintainer - Desulfator INCLUDES: • Auto-Temp Compensation Sensor, • • • installed (1500 & 1510) Optional Permanent Mounting Tab (1500 & 1510) Battery Clips (1500 Standard, Non-fused; 1510 Fully-Insulated Aircraft Grade, 15A replaceable fuse) Ring Terminal Assembly with 15A replaceable fuse (1510 only) *CAUTION: • • NOT FOR USE WITH AVIATION BATTERIES NOT FOR USE WITH LITHIUM TYPE BATTERIES; POTENTIAL FO
BatteryMINDer® & Plus with SmarTECHnology® Model 1500 Series TABLE of CONTENTS REQUIRED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................................................ 3 WIRE GAUGE TABLE.................................................................................. 3 PREPARING TO CHARGE........................................................................... 5 CHARGER LOCATION................................................................................. 5 DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS..................
BatteryMINDer® & Plus with SmarTECHnology® Model 1500 Series REQUIRED IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSON, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: 1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for BatteryMINDer1500 and BatteryMINDer Plus 1510. 2. Do not expose charger to rain or snow. 3.
BatteryMINDer® & Plus with SmarTECHnology® Model 1500 Series 6. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug – replace the cord or plug immediately. 7. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; call VDC Electronics Tech Support Dept. 800.379.5579 x6 (ET) for advice. 8. Do not disassemble charger; call VDC Electronics Tech Support Dept. 800.379.5579 x6 (ET) for advice when service or repair is required.
BatteryMINDer® & Plus with SmarTECHnology® Model 1500 Series It might spark or short-circuit battery or other electrical part that may cause explosion. g) Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn. h) Use charger for charging a LEAD-ACID battery only.
BatteryMINDer® & Plus with SmarTECHnology® Model 1500 Series specific gravity or filling battery. d) Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way. e) Do not set a battery on top of charger. 14. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS a) Connect and disconnect D.C. output clips only after removing A.C. cord from electric outlet. Never allow clips to touch each other. b) Attach clips to battery and chassis as indicated in 15(e), 15(f), and 16(b) through 16(d). 15.
BatteryMINDer® & Plus with SmarTECHnology® Model 1500 Series g) When disconnecting charger, turn switches to off, disconnect AC cord, remove clip from vehicle chassis, and then remove clip from battery terminal. h) See operating instructions for length of charge information. 16. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY: a) Check polarity of battery posts.
BatteryMINDer® & Plus with SmarTECHnology® Model 1500 Series TABLE 2 Applies to 1500 & 1510 models 12V Charger - Maintainer Automatic Full-Time Desulfator POWER DESULFATION CHARGING FAULT LOW BATTERY MAINTAINING LED Color GREEN / RED BLUE / YELLOW GREEN 1 AC Power connected, Battery disconnected ON OFF OFF 2 AC Power connected, battery disconnected >10 sec., charger in sleep mode FLASH OFF OFF 3 AC Power connected, battery initial condition detected for 3 sec.
BatteryMINDer® & Plus with SmarTECHnology® Model 1500 Series START-UP OPERATING 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. Charging will be GREEN (flashing) (see item #5 in Table 2.) Reverse leads if you do not see this.
BatteryMINDer® & Plus with SmarTECHnology® Model 1500 Series CHARGING STAGES • SoftStart Mode: when battery voltage is below 10.5 volts due to deep discharge UNIT WILL ATTEMPT TO RECOVER IT. If successful unit will automatically switch to full power Constant Current mode. If if cannot, due to faulty shorted cell(s) it will shut down and indicate such. Battery MUST be REPLACED for both SAFETY as well as performance reasons.
BatteryMINDer® & Plus with SmarTECHnology® Model 1500 Series TROUBLESHOOTING VDC Electronics Technical Support: (800) 379-5579 x6 • Unit does not have an output unless connected to a battery. In order to test the output using a meter, connect the meter to your battery. When you connect the unit, you will see the voltage rise. • If the unit is not in maintenance after 72 hours (solid GREEN), check to make sure your battery meets the minimum voltage of 3.0 volts.
BatteryMINDer® & Plus with SmarTECHnology® Model 1500 Series 2 6A 3 1 5 4 6B 7 8 FEATURES 1 LED Indicators 2 A.C.
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BatteryMINDer® & Plus with SmarTECHnology® Model 1500 Series Safety & Protection Safety standards: Complies with the requirements of the Standard(s) for Battery Chargers (UL-1236) and is identified with the ETL Listed Mark EMC standard: FCC part15 Input-Output insulation test: 1240Vac 60Hz 5mAac, no breakdown Cooling: By natural cooling Electrical Cable & Physical Parameters Input socket UL 2 PIN wall mount Output 1 10 feet 18AWG X2 105°C with quick connector + 2 feet 18AWG X2 with battery c
BatteryMINDer® & Plus with SmarTECHnology® Model 1500 Series 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 (ET) before proceeding further. NOTES MODEL BatteryMINDer SERIAL NUMBER 1500 or Plus 1510 ______________________________ PLACE OF PURCHASE ______________________________ DATE OF PURCHASE ______________________________ Rev.
BatteryMINDer® & Plus with SmarTECHnology® Model 1500 Series ALL returns must be authorized by VDC Electronics after speaking to a VDC Electronics technician at 800-379-5579 x6 (ET). Please see our “Repair or Replacement” section of this manual for additional information.
