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BatteryMINDer
Charger / Maintainer /
BatteryMINDer
*NOT for use with Aviation Type Batteries
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Rev. A-052518
BatteryMINDer
Instruction Manual
®
Plus
VDC Electronics, Inc.
BatteryMINDers.com
Plus
Model 12117TC
®
INCLUDES:
techsupport@vdcelectronics.com
®
Desulfator*
2' Battery Clip Cord Set
with Quick Connector
Auto-Temp
Compensation Sensor
(installed)
VDC Electronics, Inc.
Huntington, NY 11743
www.BatteryMINDers.com
800.379.5579 x6 (M - F)
VDC12117TC-MNL

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Earl Cecil
March 9, 2025

No lights at all . No red , green light . And I don’t see any fuse to check .

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Mr. Anderson
March 9, 2025

If there are no lights on the BatteryMINDer Plus 12117TC, it indicates that there is no AC power connected. Ensure the charger is properly plugged into a working power outlet and check the power connection. If the issue persists, verify the outlet functionality or try a different power source.

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Summary of Contents for BatteryMINDer Plus 12117TC

  • Page 1 BatteryMINDer ® BatteryMINDer Plus Model 12117TC ® Charger / Maintainer / Desulfator* Instruction Manual BatteryMINDer ® Plus VDC Electronics, Inc. BatteryMINDers.com INCLUDES: • 2’ Battery Clip Cord Set with Quick Connector • Auto-Temp Compensation Sensor (installed) VDC Electronics, Inc. Huntington, NY 11743 www.BatteryMINDers.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    BatteryMINDer Plus Model 12117TC TABLE of CONTENTS REQUIRED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............... 3 WIRE GAUGE TABLE ....................3 WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES ............. 4 PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS ..................4 PREPARING TO CHARGE ..................5 CHARGER LOCATION ....................5 DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS ................5 SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS ....................
  • Page 3: Required Safety Instructions

    INJURY TO PERSON, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: 1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for BatteryMINDer Model 12117TC. 2. Do not expose charger to rain or snow. 3. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by VDC Electronics may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
  • Page 4: Warning - Risk Of Explosive Gases

    BatteryMINDer Plus Model 12117TC 9. Do not disassemble charger; call VDC Electronics Tech Support Dept. 800.379.5579 x6 (ET) for advice when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. 10. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
  • Page 5: Preparing To Charge

    BatteryMINDer Plus Model 12117TC 13. PREPARING TO CHARGE a) If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge, always remove grounded terminal from battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc.
  • Page 6 BatteryMINDer Plus Model 12117TC chassis. If negative post is grounded to chassis (as in most vehicles), see (e). If positive post is grounded to the chassis, see (f). e) For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clip from battery charger to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of battery.
  • Page 7: Simple Instructions

    LED should be RED. DETERMINING YOUR CHARGING STATUS: 1. Match the LEDs on your BatteryMINDer 12117TC to one of the stages in the STAGE/FAULT Table below and note the LED INDICATION Letter (A - I). (This table can also be found on the top enclosure of the charger.) Refer to STAGE/FAULT LEGEND Table if needed.
  • Page 8: Maintenance Button

    When you connect the unit, you will see the voltage rise. • Badly sulfated batteries may need 2 - 4 weeks of float charging to show results. BatteryMINDer Plus 12117TC Call-Outs BatteryMINDer ® MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 9: Ac Power Input Characteristics

    BatteryMINDer Plus Model 12117TC AC Power Input Characteristics Normal Withstand Unit Input voltage 100-120 90 - 140 Input voltage frequency 50/60 47 - 63 Input quiescent power consumption when no battery is max. connected Input current consumption 0.28 max. A/ac Nominal efficiency >76%...
  • Page 10: Charging / Maintaining Multiple Batteries

    If connecting 2 batteries of half your unit’s voltage (example: 6V batteries on a 12V unit), wire them in series (BatteryMINDer positive to positive A, negative A to positive B, negative B to BatteryMINDer negative). When wired in series they act as one large system at the combined voltage (example: 6V+ 6V = 12V).
  • Page 11: For Repair Or Replacement

    BatteryMINDer Plus Model 12117TC FOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT All returns must be authorized by VDC Electronics. In the event that you believe your product may be defective, you MUST speak to a VDC Electronics technician at 1-800-379-5579 x6 (9 - 5 ET) before proceeding further.
  • Page 12: Guarantee

    BatteryMINDer Plus Model 12117TC Rev. A-052518 Page 12 VDC12117TC-MNL...

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