DieHard 28.71325 Operator's Manual page 11

PROBLEM
The battery is connected
and the charger is on, but
is not charging.
No reading on the digital
display.
Digital Display reads LO
when testing the alternator.
Digital Display reads HI
when testing the alternator.
CHARGING (yellow/
orange) LED is flashing.
Short or no start cycle
when cranking engine.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The charger is in tester
mode, not charge mode.
Charger is not plugged in.
No power at the receptacle.
The alternator output is 13.2
volts or less.
The alternator output is 14.6
volts or more.
The charger is in abort mode. See "Aborted Charge" in the
Drawing more than the
engine start rate.
Failure to wait 3 minutes
between cranks.
Clamps are not making a
good connection.
AC cord and/or extension
cord is loose.
No power at receptacle.
The charger may be
overheated.
Battery may be severely
discharged.
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REASON/SOLUTION
Press the RATE SELECTION
button to activate the charge
mode and select a charge rate.
Plug the charger into an AC outlet.
Check for open fuse or circuit
breaker supplying AC outlet.
Have the electrical system
checked by a qualified technician.
Have the electrical system
checked by a qualified technician.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Section.
Crank time varies with the
amount of current drawn. If
cranking draws more than the
engine start rate, crank time
may be less than 5 seconds.
Wait 3 minutes of rest time
before the next crank.
Check for poor connection at
battery and frame.
Check power cord and extension
cord for loose fitting plug.
Check for open fuse or circuit
breaker supplying AC outlet.
The thermal protector may have
tripped and needs a little longer
to reset. Make sure the charger
vents are not blocked. Wait and
try again.
On a severely discharged
battery, charge for 10 to 15
minutes in the 30A rate, to help
assist in cranking.