Sealey SPI1S Instructions Manual page 13

age and condition of battery.
AutoMAtic cHArGinG MoDE
When an Automatic charge is performed, the charger switches to the
Maintain Mode automatically after the battery is charged.
ABortED cHArGE
if charging cannot be completed normally, charging will abort. When
charging aborts, the charger's output is shut off. the BAD BAttErY
(red) LED will light and the yellow/orange (cHArGinG) LED
will flash. Do not continue attempting to charge this battery. Check the
battery and replace, if necessary.
coMPLEtion of cHArGE
charge completion is indicated by the green (cHArGED) LED.
When pulsing, the charger has switched to the maintain mode of
operation.
MAintAin MoDE (fLoAt-MoDE MonitorinG)
When the green (cHArGED) LED is pulsing, the charger has
started maintain mode. in this mode, the charger keeps the battery fully
charged by delivering a small current when necessary. if the charger
has to provide its maximum maintain current for a continuous 12 hour
period, it will go into abort mode (see Aborted charge section). this is
usually caused by a drain on the battery or the battery could be bad.
Make sure there are no loads on the battery. if there are, remove them.
if there are none, have the battery checked or replaced.
MAintAininG A BAttErY
the sPi1s maintains both 6 and 12 volt batteries, keeping them at full
charge.
notE: the maintain mode technology allows you to safely charge
and maintain a healthy battery for extended periods of time. However,
problems with the battery, electrical problems in the vehicle, improper
connections or other unanticipated conditions could cause excessive
current draws. As such, occasionally monitoring your battery and the
charging process is recommended.
12. MAINTENANCE AND CARE
A minimal amount of care can keep your battery charger working properly
for years.
12.1 Clean the clamps each time you are finished charging. Wipe off any
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