Guest 2608A-B Operation Manual page 11

operations manual Model 2608A-B/2610A-B/2611A-B
OPERATING THE CHARGER – 5/5 AMP OUTPUT
THE lED fUNCTION CHART DESCRIBES THE CHARGING PROCESS fOR ANY
INDIVIDUAl 5 AMP OUTPUT.
Display
When the red LED is on, it indicates that your batteries are dis-
charged and is recharging them at the "Charging" rate (stage 1).
This charging rate is 5 Amps.
While the red LED is on, the voltage measured (with the charger
on) will be 11.5 to 13 Volts.
If the red LED stays on for more than 24 hours, refer to Problem 1
in the troubleshooting section in this manual.
When both the green and the red LED's are on, it is charging at
the "Finishing" rate. (stage 2). During this second charging stage,
the charger holds the battery voltage at approximately 14.3 VDC,
and then gradually reduces the amount of current (Amps) it deliv-
ers to the battery. By doing this, the battery is able to "absorb"
the last 10% of charge as quickly as possible without becoming
overheated.
If both lights stay on longer than 24 hours, refer to Problem 2 in
the troubleshooting section in this manual.
When the battery approaches full charge, the charger switches
into its third charging stage, gradually reducing the current fed to
the batteries to as low as 0.1 Amps. At the same time, it reduces
its output voltage to a "Float" or "Ready" charging rate of 13.3 VDC,
indicated by the green LED light. This low "Float" or "Maintenance"
voltage gently "tops off" your batteries, keeping them fully charged
and ready until needed. Now you can store your batteries at full
charge indefinitely without overcharging. The green LED indicates
that your batteries are now fully charged and ready for use.
If the green LED stays on when your battery is known to be low,
refer to Problem 3 in the troubleshooting section in this manual.
Operating condition
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