Checking The Battery Voltage; Reconditioning The Battery - Stanley TGC11 Instruction Manual

If the charger detects a problem with the battery, the LCD screen will display the following to indicate a fault condition (the
clamp icon will light and the empty battery icon will flash):
Disconnect the charger. Have the battery checked by a qualified technician.
8. When the charging is complete, the arrow and clamp icons stop displaying. The digital display shows "0A. " The battery fully
charged icon will display on the LCD screen:
When disconnecting charger, disconnect AC cord, remove clamp from vehicle chassis, and then remove clamp from battery
terminal.

Checking the Battery Voltage

1. S et up the battery charger and connect to the battery following steps 1 through 7 in the "Charging the Battery" section.
2. P ress the alternator check/battery voltage check toggle switch to the voltage position (–) to start the check. A beep will sound
and the LCD screen will display the following:
The digital display shows the current voltage of the connected battery.
To end this function, press the alternator check/battery voltage check toggle switch to the off position (O). When disconnecting
charger, disconnect AC cord, remove clamp from vehicle chassis, and then remove clamp from battery terminal.
using the Alternator Check Function
Set up the battery charger and connect to the battery following steps 1 through 7 in the "Charging the Battery" section.
Part 1
No Load (turn OFF all vehicle's accessories): The battery must be fully charged before testing the alternator. Run the engine long
enough to achieve normal idle speed and verify there is a no-load voltage.
1. P ress the alternator check/battery voltage check toggle switch to the alternator check position (=) to start the check. The LCD
screen will display the following to indicate the unit is analyzing the alternator:
The pump engine icon and the half-full battery icon will flash.
2. I f the unit detects that the alternator is good, the LCD screen will display the following:
The pump engine icon will light solid, and the bars on the battery icon will change from empty to solid (bottom to top)
repeatedly.
3. I f the unit detects that the alternator is out of typical voltage range, the LCD screen will display the following:
The half-full battery icon will light solid and the triangular alarm icon will flash.
4. P ress the alternator check/battery voltage check toggle switch to the off posiiton (O) to stop the test.
Part 2
Under Load (accessories ON): Next, load the alternator by turning on as many accessories as possible (except for A/C and Defrost).
1. P ress the alternator check/battery voltage check toggle switch to the alternator check position (=) to start the check. The LCD
screen will display the following to indicate the unit is analyzing the alternator:
The pump engine icon and the half-full battery icon will flash.
2. I f the unit detects that the alternator is good, the LCD screen will display the following:
The pump engine icon will light solid, and the bars on the battery icon will change from empty to solid (bottom to top)
repeatedly.
3. I f the unit detects that the alternator is out of typical voltage range, the LCD screen will display the following:
The half-full battery icon will light solid and the triangular alarm icon will flash.
4. P ress the alternator check/battery voltage check toggle switch to the off posiiton (O) to stop the test.
Notes:
The unit may detect that the alternator is out of typical voltage range because someone has added a number of accessory loads on the charging system,
thereby increasing current demand from the alternator. MAKE SURE THAT THE ALTERNATOR IS RATED TO SUPPORT THE APPLICATION.
This check may not be accurate for every make, manufacturer and model of vehicle. Check only 12 volt systems.
When disconnecting the charger, disconnect AC cord, remove clamp from vehicle chassis, and then remove clamp from battery terminal.

reconditioning the Battery

Periodic reconditioning is recommended to maintain a battery's optimum performance. Battery recondition sends a series of
electrical pulses to break up the crystalline form of lead sulfate and turn these chemicals into useful battery electrolytes.
1. S et up the battery charger and connect to the battery following steps 1 through 7 in the "Charging the Battery" section.
2. P ress the battery recondition switch to turn this function on (I). A beep will sound and the LCD screen will display the following:
The digital display stops displaying and the battery recondition icon will flash. The bars on the battery icon will change from
solid to empty (top to bottom) repeatedly, the pump engine icon displays and the arrows pointing to the "+" and "–" flash.
The process will stop automatically after 24 hours. To stop the process sooner, press the battery recondition switch to turn it off (O).
The unit will revert to charging mode. To end the charging process, turn the unit off using the main on/off switch.
More than 24 hours may be needed to restore performance on some batteries. If so, repeat the process.
IMPORTANT: If 5 cycles of reconditioning does not improve battery performance, discontinue and recycle the battery.
When disconnecting charger, disconnect AC cord, remove clamp from vehicle chassis, and then remove clamp from battery
terminal.
using the Engine Start Function
1. S et up the battery charger and connect to the battery following steps 1 through 7 in the "Charging the Battery" section.
2. P ress the engine start button to turn this function on (I). A beep will sound and the LCD screen will display the following:
The bars on the battery icon will change from empty to solid (bottom to top) repeatedly, the pump engine icon displays, and
the arrows pointing to "+" and "–" flash. The digital display shows the countdown from "90" to "0" seconds.
Note:
To stop the process, press the engine start switch to turn it off (
O
). The unit will revert to charging mode.