BatteryMINDer 128CEC1, 244CEC1 Quick Start Manual

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12-Volt 128CEC1 and 24-Volt 244CEC1

Battery Maintainer-Desulfators*

Quick Start and Safety Manual

VDC244CEC1 LABEL ---P/N 701-100478-01-R

All Models Include:

• ATS Temperature Sensor (installed)

• Ring Terminals with 15A Fuse

• Insulated Battery Clip cordset with quick connect plug

*NOT for use with Aviation-type batteries

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INSTRUCTIONS

A complete detailed instruction manual can be found on

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VDC Electronics, Inc. • 155 W. Carver St., Ste. 2 • Huntington, NY 11743

www.BatteryMINDers.com • [e-mail]

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for all

BatteryMINDer battery chargers unless otherwise specied.

A. WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES

WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS.
BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL
BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST
IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON (1) BATTERY
CHARGER, (2) BATTERY AND (3) PRODUCT USING BATTERY EACH
TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER.

1. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those
published by manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity
of battery. Review cautionary marking on these products and on engine.

2. To reduce risk of injury, charge only lead acid type rechargeable batteries.
Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.

3. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

4. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by VDC Electronics may
result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

5. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than
cord when disconnecting charger. Make sure cord is located so that it
will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or
stress.

6. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use
of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock.
If an extension cord must be used, make sure:

a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size, and shape

as those of plug on charger;

b. Not to operate charger with damaged cord or plug – replace the cord or

plug immediately.

c. That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition; and
d. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger as specified

in Recommended Minimum AWG Size Table.

Recommended Minimum AWG size for Extension Cords For Battery
Chargers

AC input rating, amperes AWG size of cord

Equal to or

greater than

But less

than

25 50 100 150

Length of cord, feet

0 2 18 18 18 16

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e. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug – replace the cord or

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plug immediately.

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

otherwise damaged in any way.

7. Do not disassemble charger; call VDC Electronics Tech Support Dept.

800.379.5579 x6 (ET) for advice when service or repair is required.
Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

8. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

B. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

1. Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid when you
work near a lead-acid battery.

2. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts
skin, clothing, or eyes.

3. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes
while working near battery.

4. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and
water. If acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for
at least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately.

5. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine.

6. Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery. It
might spark or short-circuit battery or other electrical part that may cause
explosion.

7. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and
watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can
produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to
metal, causing a severe burn.

8. Use charger for charging a LEAD-ACID battery only. It is not intended to
supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in a starter-motor
application. Do not use battery charger for charging dry-cell batteries that
are commonly used with home appliances. These batteries may burst and
cause injury to persons and damage to property.

9. NEVER charge a frozen battery or a battery at a temperature above 123° F.

C. PREPARING TO CHARGE

1. If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge, always remove
grounded terminal from battery first. Make sure all accessories in the
vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc.

2. Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being
charged.

3. Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in
contact with eyes.

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4. Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified
by battery manufacturer. Do not overfill. For a battery without removable
cell caps, such as valve regulated lead acid batteries, carefully follow
manufacturer’s recharging instructions.

5. Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions while charging and
recommended rates of charge.

6. Determine voltage of battery by referring to car owner’s manual and make
sure it matches output rating of battery charger.

D. CHARGER LOCATION

1. Locate charger as far away from battery as DC cables permit.

2. Never place charger directly above battery being charged; gases from
battery will corrode and damage charger.

3. Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading electrolyte
specific gravity or filling battery.

4. Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.

5. Do not set a battery on top of charger.

6. Always mount units in vertical position with cord sets exiting downward
to ensure weather tight integrity. Unit must be mounted in this manner
to ensure long term trouble free life including weatherproof integrity.
Mounting in any other manner or using un-mounted (parallel to ground)
except indoors may cause unit to fail due to water intrusion that is unable
to drain correctly.

E. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS

1. Connect and disconnect DC output clips only after removing ac cord from
electric outlet. Never allow clips to touch each other.

2. Attach clips to battery and chassis as indicated in Section G.

F. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE.

A SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION.
TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY:

1. Position AC and DC cords to reduce risk of damage by hood, door, or
moving engine part.

2. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause
injury to persons.

3. Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually
has larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N,–) post.

4. Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis.
If negative post is grounded to chassis (as in most vehicles), see (5). If
positive post is grounded to the chassis, see (6).

5. For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clip from battery
charger to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of battery. Connect
NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from

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