BatteryMINDer 12151 User Manual

BatteryMINDer

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Model 12151

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Model 12151*

Charger / Maintainer /

Full-Time Desulfator

VDC Electronics, Inc.

147 D Woodbury Rd.

Huntington, NY 11743 U.S.A.

www.batteryminders.com

[e-mail]

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NOT for use with Aviation Type 12-V Batteries

READ AND SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

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Your new battery charger has been designed and manufactured to provide years
of reliable service. This charger cannot be used on positive ground systems
without conversion (see MOUNTING CHARGER FOR CONTINUOUS USE).
Proper use and care can prolong the life of the charger. This Operator’s Manual
contains information regarding safety, operation, maintenance and storage of
your new battery charger. Make sure that you, and anyone else who will be using
this charger, are familiar with this information.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Model 12151

WARNING

Read, understand and follow instructions found in the
operator’s manual before using your battery charger.
Failure to follow operating instructions may result in

property damage or serious injury.

This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.

• Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may result

in a risk of re, electric shock or injury to persons.

• To reduce the risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than
cord when disconnecting charger.

WARNING

RISK OF FIRE: Never smoke or allow a spark or ame in

the vicinity of the battery or the engine.

• Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of re and electric

shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure:

1. that pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size, and shape as
those of plug on charger;

2. that extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition;

3. that wire size is large enough for ac ampere rating of this charger as indicated
in the following table (see next page).

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Length of

Cord, Feet

AWG Size

of Cord

• Do not operate charger with damaged ac line cord or plug – replace them
immediately.

• Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or

otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualied service person.

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RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG WIRE SIZE

FOR EXTENSION CORDS FOR THIS

BATTERY CHARGER

25 50 100 150

18 18 18 16

Model 12151

WARNING

RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES: Working in the vicinity
of a lead acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate
explosive gases during normal battery operation.
Always work in a well ventilated area.

• Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualied service person when

service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of

electric shock or re.

WARNING

FLYING DEBRIS RISK: Always wear safety equipment
when working with batteries or chargers to protect

yourself from ying debris, acid spills or other objects in

and around an engine compartment.

• To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning.
For this reason, it is critical that each time before using your charger, you read
this manual and follow the instructions exactly.

To reduce the 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 cautionary markings on these
products and on engine.

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