BatteryMINDer Plus® Model 12117 INSTRUCTION MANUAL BatteryMINDer Plus® Model 12117* Maintenance Charger / Desulphator-Conditioner 12-Volt – 1.3 Amp VDC Electronics, Inc. 147D Woodbury Rd. Huntington, NY 11743 www.batteryminders.com techsupport@vdcelectronics.com *NOT for use with Aviation Type 12-V Batteries READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Rev.
BatteryMINDer Plus® Model 12117 Table of Contents Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Required Safety Instructions..................................................................................3 - 7 Personal Precautions.........................................................................................................................................................4 Preparing To Charge.......................................................................................................................
BatteryMINDer Plus® Underwriters Laboratories (UL) REQUIRED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Model 12117 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSON, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger Model 12117. 1. Do not expose charger to rain or snow. It is designed to operate ONLY INDOORS 2.
BatteryMINDer Plus® GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME BEFORE USING YOUR CHARGER, YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY. b) To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of battery. Review the cautionary marking on these products and on engine. 10.
BatteryMINDer Plus® 11. PREPARING TO CHARGE a) If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge, always remove grounded terminal first. Turn off all accessories in the vehicle, so as not to cause an arc. b) Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged. Gas vapors can be forcefully blown away by using a piece of non-metallic material as a fan. c) Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from contacting eyes.
BatteryMINDer Plus® hood, door, or moving engine part. b) Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause 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® sequence of connecting procedure and break first connection while as far away from battery as practical. g) A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it onboard requires equipment specially designed for marine use. QUALIFYING YOUR BATTERY Preliminary Requirements NOTE: The BatteryMINDer Plus has no electrical output unless it is connected to a healthy battery.
BatteryMINDer Plus® OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGE INFORMATION Model 12117 permanent installation, especially in a wet / marine environment FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE OR EQUIPMENT. A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY: a. Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) usually has a large diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post. b. Connect (RED) charger clip to (POS+) post of battery. c.
BatteryMINDer Plus® CONNECTING THE BatteryMINDer Plus WHEN BATTERIES ARE INSTALLED IN THE EQUIPMENT Follow these instructions when battery is installed in equipment (vehicle, PWC, boat, tractor, etc.). A spark near battery may cause battery to explode. To reduce risk of a spark near battery: 1. Position DC output cord to reduce risk of damage by hood, door, covers, or moving engine parts. 2. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injuries. 3.
BatteryMINDer Plus® CONNECTING THE BatteryMINDer Plus WHEN BATTERIES ARE OUTSIDE OF EQUIPMENT Model 12117 practical. 7. A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it onboard requires equipment specifically designed for marine use. Follow these steps when battery is outside of vehicle or equipment. A spark near the battery may cause battery explosion.
BatteryMINDer Plus® GENERAL INFORMATION The BatteryMINDer Plus charges and maintains any size 12 volt car, boat, RV, motorcycle battery without overcharging. The BatteryMINDer Plus comes complete with a molded ring terminal assembly and insulated battery clips. The 18-gauge lamp wire for connecting multiple batteries is not provided. General The BatteryMINDer Plus Charger/Maintainer/Conditioner Model 12117 is designed to charge and maintain your battery without overcharging it.
BatteryMINDer Plus® Model 12117 BatteryMINDer Plus SPECIFICATIONS Input Output Output Charge Voltage Float Voltage Desulphation Pulse Float Current Size/Weight Operating Temperature Rev. B-032009 105-130 Vac 50/60 Hz 0.19A 12 Vdc @ 1.00 Amps 10.5 Vdc @ 1.3 Amps 14.0 Vdc 13.4 Vdc 1.0A @ 3.26 MHz 5 mA - 200 mA 3-3/4” L x 2-1/2” W x 2-1/4” H / 2.
BatteryMINDer Plus® TESTING YOUR BATTERY It is extremely important that you determine the health of your battery before you attempt to recharge and recondition it. Batteries that have caps for adding distilled water can be tested with a hydrometer or digital voltmeter. Sealed batteries can only be tested with a digital voltmeter. TESTING WITH DIGITAL VOLTMETER 1. Test the battery. If the voltage is less than 11 volts, charge the battery overnight with a regular charger or with the BatteryMINDer Plus. 2.
BatteryMINDer Plus® TESTING WITH A HYDROMETER Read the tester instructions carefully for most accurate readings. 1. When using the tester the first time or after a long period of non-use, fill the tester with the battery fluid and let it sit for 1/2 hour. This will soak the balls in order to give you more accurate readings. Failure to do so can lead to false readings indicating a battery in worse condition than it really is. 2.
BatteryMINDer Plus® OPERATING THE BatteryMINDer Plus DISPLAY OPERATING CONDITION Red Solid Light The RED indicator lights to show that there is AC power going into the unit. Green Solid Light When the unit is attache to your battery, the GREEN solid light lets you know that the unit is charging your battery. Green Blinking Light The GREEN blinking light lets you know that it is desulfating your battery.
BatteryMINDer Plus® of the battery (RED to + and BLACK to -). 4. The GREEN indicator lights when the proper connection is made. The GREEN LED is powered by the battery and lights even when the BatteryMINDer Plus is not plugged into an electrical outlet. Do not leave contacted when power is off. 5. Plug the BatteryMINDer Plus into an AC electrical outlet as soon as possible after you have made the connection to the battery.
BatteryMINDer Plus® PARALLEL-CONNECTED with a 12 VOLT BatteryMINDer Plus Batteries of the same type only (engine starting, deep cycle, gel) can be maintained at the same time in parallel (+ to +, - to -). When you connect the batteries in parallel, you are keeping the total voltage the same. For example, if you connect two 12 volt batteries in parallel, the voltage of the combination is 12 volts. Model 12117 12 VOLT (SERIES) Inc.
BatteryMINDer Plus® Model 12117 Maintenance Button A.C . Connection D.C. Connection Rev.
BatteryMINDer Plus® Model 12117 Simplified Operating Instructions (Read and thoroughly understand ALL SAFETY Instructions (pages 3-7) and Qualifying Your Battery (page 7), BEFORE proceeding further. 1. Attach battery connector (either clips or ring terminal assembly) to output cordset of charger. Use either type, but not both at the same time. 2. Connect to battery (before plugging unit in 120 Vac electrical outlet) RED to + and BLACK to -. GREEN LED indicator will light. 3.
BatteryMINDer Plus® Model 12117 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem GREEN LED is not on RED LED is not on Solution If the solid indicator light does not come on, you have not made a proper connection to the battery. The GREEN LED lights up even before you have plugged the unit into an electrical outlet, if you have made the correct connection to the battery(s). If the RED LED Indicator light does not come on when you plug the BatteryMINDer Plus into an AC outlet, check that the outlet is switched on.
BatteryMINDer Plus® Model 12117 FAQs 1. How long does it take to go into the float (maintenance) mode with the flashing GREEN LED indicator? A. It depends on the size, level of charge, amount of sulphation, and the temperature of the battery. It can take less then a minute, hours, days, or even a couple of weeks. A digital voltmeter connected to the battery will indicate the charging voltage.
BatteryMINDer Plus® Model 12117 OUR GUARANTEE AND WARRANTY CONDITIONS ONE (1) YEAR 100% UNCONDITIONAL MONEY BACK GUARANTEE BatteryMINDer Plus Model 12117 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. Unit must be returned with Proof of Purchase directly to VDC Electronics, Inc., not to the dealer from which it was purchased. Physical damage to the unit will limit this guarantee.
BatteryMINDer Plus® Model 12117 FOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT In the event that you believe your product may be defective, you MUST speak to a VDC Electronics technician at 1-800379-5579 x206 (ET) before proceeding further. If after speaking with our tech support personnel it is necessary to return the unit, you MUST request an RMA number. All returns must be authorized by VDC Electronics.
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