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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

BatteryMINDer

Models SCC005 & SCC015

Maintenance Charger-Solar

Controllers with 5 Watt and

15 Watt Solar Panels

VDC Electronics, Inc.

www.batteryminders.com

techsupport@vdcelectronics.com

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INSTRUCTIONS

OVERVIEW ....................................................................... 2

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................... 3

BATTERY CONDITION INDICATOR (BCI) ...................................... 5

TESTING BATTERY .............................................................. 5

FAQs ............................................................................. 6

For Repair or Replacement ................................................... 7

Warranty ........................................................................ 8

Rev. C-061815 P/N VDC SCC005-015-MNL

Summary of content (8 pages)

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL BatteryMINDer® Models SCC005 & SCC015 Maintenance Charger-Solar Controllers with 5 Watt and 15 Watt Solar Panels OVERVIEW........................................................................ MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS..................................................... BATTERY CONDITION INDICATOR (BCI)....................................... TESTING BATTERY............................................................... FAQs..................................................................
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BatteryMINDer® SCC005 & SCC015 Please read these simple instructions before making any attempt to permanently or temporarily installing your BatteryMINDer SCC005/ SCC015 controller and panel. OVERVIEW Note: Your battery(s) need to be in “good” condition to gain the full benefits from your BatteryMINDer Solar maintenance charger – desulfator system. By “good” we mean no shorted cells, and a “rested” voltage of each battery = 12.2 volts*.
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BatteryMINDer® SCC005 & SCC015 wish to, without leaving holes behind. You may also choose to use the screw holes provided. Connect output wires from solar panel to solar controller by sliding terminal cover on controller to expose terminals beneath. Be careful to observe correct polarity. Do one wire at a time. Do not have solar panel exposed to sunlight. Do not touch wires together.
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BatteryMINDer® SCC005 & SCC015 Temporary Installation with Figure 2 Arms See Figure 2. Use the arms to angle the panel for optimal sun exposure. The panel has two nuts in the groove at each short end of the panel. You may place the panel temporarily, for example, on the ground or on top of the vehicle. 1. Screw the arms provided in the kit in the nuts that are in the groove at each short end of the panel. 2. Let the panel rest on a flat surface. 3.
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BatteryMINDer® SCC005 & SCC015 BATTERY CONDITION INDICATOR (BCI): Your BCI will give you a quick and accurate indication of your battery(s) state of charge-condition. By properly using your BCI you can determine whether your battery needs to be charged, is not holding its charge or needs to be desulfated.
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BatteryMINDer® SCC005 & SCC015 battery to “rest”* after first having fully charged it as indicated above. IMPORTANT NOTE: Fused lead (located on positive lead of battery connector): ATC-3 blade type 3 amp rated. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BYPASS OR REPLACE WITH HIGHER RATED FUSE; SERIOUS DAMAGE WILL OCCUR.
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BatteryMINDer® SCC005 & SCC015 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 SCC0 SERIAL NUMBER _____________________________ PLACE OF PURCHASE _____________________________ DATE OF PURCHASE _____________________________ Rev.
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BatteryMINDer® SCC005 & SCC015 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. BatteryMINDer One-Year 100% Unconditional Money-Back Guarantee This BatteryMINDer product is guaranteed to perform as claimed or WE will refund your full purchase price, including all taxes, shipping or handling cost applicable to the purchase.