Product Manual
BatteryMINDer
®
Model SCC180
Rev. E-052115 Page 9 P/N VDC SCC180-MNL
battery will cause false readings. Be certain to read and understand
all safety related instructions (pages 3 to 6) before proceeding further.
2. Measure battery’s voltage, without any load attached. If the voltage is
less than 12.4 volts / 24.8 volts (Typically 50% of charge) the battery
may be too heavily sulfated to be fully recoverable. If voltage is 12.4V
/ 24.8V or higher full recovery can be expected, given sufficient time
(average 1-2 weeks for batteries that are heavily sulfated).
3. Connect the BatteryMINDer to the battery.
4. Charge battery to its maximum level. Allow battery to remain for a
minimum of 72 hours before retesting. If improvement is seen, continue
until battery voltage reaches full capacity level or no further increase
is seen.
Note: OPTIMA brand “Yellow Top” starter/deep cycle batteries have
a fully charged “resting” voltage of 13.1 (OCV). Increase above
values accordingly.
Please read these simple instructions before making any attempt to
permanently or temporarily installing your SCC180 controller.
OVERVIEW
Note: Your battery(s) need to be in “good” condition to gain the full benets
from your BatteryMINDer Solar maintenance charger–desulfator system.
By “good” we mean no shorted cells, and a “rested” voltage of each
battery = /> 12 volts*. When able to test your batteries with a hydrometer,
do so only after fully charging them and waiting at least overnight before
testing for specic gravity level. If your readings indicate battery is holding
a charge equal to only 1125 (1.125 s.g.) or only 2 balls oating (in a 4 ball
type hydrometer) or just 12.25 volts (when tested with a digital voltmeter),
your batteries should rst be desulfated with a 120 Vac input type charger-
desulfator. Once your batteries are properly desulfated your solar charging
system will be able to keep them desulfated and fully charged for years to
come.
* “RESTED” - see Glossary
Solar Controller must be mounted in an area where it can be easily seen,
protected from the elements (direct rainfall), and bright sunlight (where
it would be difcult to see the 3 LED status indicators). Do not attempt
to extend or replace (substitute) the quick connect-disconnect battery
cables supplied with your system, as it is important the controller be in the
same general temperature environment as the battery(s). Use the already
attached Velcro adhesive pad to either temporally or permanently mount
the controller. This will allow you to change its location, should you ever
wish to, without leaving holes behind. You may also choose to use the