Napa Essentials 85-510 Battery Charger User Manual


 
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12.8 COMPLETION OF CHARGING
Charge completion is indicated by the CHARGED (green) LED; when lit,
the charger has stopped charging and switched to the Maintain Mode of
operation.
12.9 MAINTAIN MODE
When the CHARGED (green) LED is lit, the charger has started Maintain
Mode. This mode of operation is also known as Float-Mode Monitoring.
In this mode, the charger keeps the battery fully charged by delivering
a small current, when necessary. The voltage is maintained at a level
determined by the BATTERY TYPE selected.
12.10 GENERAL CHARGING NOTES
If the charge mode is changed after charging has started (by pressing the
BATTERY SIZE or BATTERY TYPE button), the charging process will be
restarted.
12.11 RELAY
Your charger is equipped with a relay. This device turns the charge current
on and off to the battery. It is normal to occasionally hear a clicking sound
when the relay is turned on or off.
12.12 FAN
Your charger is equipped with a fan. It is normal for the fan to be on all the
time. Keep the area near the charger clear of obstructions to allow the fan
to operate efciently.
12.13 WARNING: AT HIGHER AMP RATES, IT BECOMES EASIER TO BOIL
AND OVERCHARGE THE BATTERY. DO NOT LEAVE THE CHARGER
UNATTENDED. REFER TO THE BATTERY MANUFACTURER’S
CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS. USE THE CHARGING TIME CHART IN
SECTION 10 TO DETERMINE HOW LONG TO CHARGE.
13. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
The charger is designed and built with high quality materials requiring only
a minimum amount of care.
13.1 Clamps should be cleaned each time the charger is used to prevent
corrosion from battery uid.
13.2 Cords should be coiled when the charger is not being used to prevent
damage.
13.3 Other servicing should be performed by qualied service personnel.