BatteryMINDer SureGuard 12100 User Manual
Operating and Installation Instructions for
SureGuard
POOR
FAIR
GOOD
CHARGER /ALTERNATOR
with
V-Spike Surge Protector
™
Protects Engine Computer
and 12v accessories
Battery/Charging
Monitor
PUSH
TM
SureGuard
You have just purchased a very simple, yet
accurate battery management “Assistant”
designed to help you know, at the push of
the button, the condition of your battery
and charging / alternator system.
SureGuard protects your sensitive engine
computer system and 12 volt accessories
such as your security system, radar detector, cellular phone, personal computer,
etc., from momentary surges during
“jump starting” or charging.
SureGuard
Turn engine and ALLaccessories off
• Disconnect the Black ( - ) ground lead
wire from your battery
• Carefully think of the best location on
or near your battery to locate your
SureGuard so it can be easily seen and
read. Clean surface you plan to attach
SureGuard to using an alcohol pad.
• Attach the ring terminal on RED wire of
SureGuard to the ( + ) clamp of battery
• Attach ring terminalofBlack wire of the
SureGuard to the ( – ) clamp of battery
• Then attach SureGuard using both
Velcro strips supplied.
• Re-connect the BLACK ( – ) ground
lead wire to the ( – ) battery post.
INSTALLATION:
TM
TO TEST BATTERY
(Engine and ALL accessories must be off
for accurate reading ):
• Press the area on the face of your
SureGuard marked “PUSH” (Engine or
power using lighting or accessories should
not be “on” at the same time.) The following will give you the actual voltage ranges
the various colored LEDs ( red, yellow,
green ) correspond with:
NO LIGHT= LESS THAN 11.2 VOLTS
RED = POOR = 11.2-11.8 Volts
= Battery may be “DEAD”, severely shorted, or
deeply discharged. If in doubt replace.
YELLOW = FAIR = 11.8-12.3 Volts
(Both Red & Yellow LED’s will light)
= Battery may be shorted or discharged and unable
to start your vehicle. Check charging system
GREEN = GOOD = 12.3-12.8 Volts
(All 3 LED’s will light)
= Battery is “healthy”
SureGuard
Note: For the most accurate readings always
allow your battery to “Rest” for a minimum
period of 12 hours, ie. without charging or
discharging or running your engine. Further
test battery only with engine and all accessories and lights turned off. Test alternator /
charging system only when engine is running
and without lighting/accessories turned on.
OPERATION:
TO TEST ALTERNATOR /
CHARGING SYSTEM
(Engine MUST be Running):
• Press the area on the face of the
SureGuard marked “PUSH”
• GREEN LED marked Alternator should be lit
(13.2-14.2 volts). If it does not show Green,
Alternator / charging system is faulty and
must be checked / repaired.
Note: All 4 LED’s will light if OK.
“JUMP STARTING”
using your booster battery cables:
(NEGATIVE GROUND)
CAUTION
Extreme care must be taken to avoid potential
hazards connected with starting / charging
devices using batteries
• TURN OFF ALL LIGHTS AND POWER
USING ACCESSORIES
• DO NOT ALLOW VEHICLES TO TOUCH
OR CONTACT ONE ANOTHER
• Keep your hands and body clear of ALL
moving parts in engine compartment
• Securely Attach +RED Clamp to + Post /
Terminal of Battery of “Good Vehicle”
• Securely Attach – Black Clamp to – Post /
Terminal of Battery of “Good Vehicle”
• Securely Attach + RED Clamp to + Post /
Terminal of Battery in “Dead Vehicle”
• Securely Attach – Black Clamp to non-painted
metal NON-MOVING part of “Dead Vehicle”
at least 3 feet from Battery. DO NOT
ATTACH BLACK CLAMP TO ANY PART
OF THE “DEAD” Battery, UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES.
• Run engine of “Donor” vehicle at higher than
idle speed, while testing your battery using
your SureGuard to see/ check condition of
battery. SureGuard must indicate “Fair”
(Yellow) or “Good”(Green) before you attempt
to start “Dead Vehicle”.
• AFTER ENGINE HAS STARTED CARE-
FULLY DISCONNECT / REMOVE CLAMPS
FROM BATTERIES IN THE EXACT
REVERSE ORDER THEY WERE
ATTACHED
Made in China exclusively for:
VDC Electronics,Inc.
Mail: P.O. Box 5537,
Englewood NJ 07631-5537
Tel: ( 800 ) 379-5579
© 2001 VDC Electronics, Inc. 3.8.01
MODEL 12100
#84599-BCBAAb
5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
SureGuard is warranted for 5 years. If it
fails to function return to VDC Electronics,
Inc., 83 Cedar Lane, PO Box 5537,
Englewood, NJ 07631-5537 with dated
proof of purchase for an immediate
replacement at no charge
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