Checking The Battery Voltage; Reconditioning The Battery - Vector VECBC50 Instruction Manual

solid. In this mode, the unit monitors the battery voltage and charges
as necessary to assure the battery maintains full capacity. The unit
remains in float charge mode as long as the charger is connected to
the battery and plugged into a functioning AC outlet.
When disconnecting the charger, disconnect the AC cord, remove clamp
from vehicle chassis, and then remove clamp from battery terminal.

Checking the Battery Voltage

TO CHECK THE BATTERY VOLTAGE IN CHARGING MODE:
Press the Battery Voltage Check Button and the LCD Screen will
display the following:
The Digital Display shows the current voltage of the connected battery
and LI alternatively for 10 seconds in lithium charge mode. The Digital
Display shows the current voltage of the connected battery for 10
seconds in lead acid charge mode. The unit will automatically return to
charging mode after 10 seconds.
When disconnecting charger, disconnect AC cord, remove clamp from
vehicle chassis, and then remove clamp from battery terminal.
Using the Alternator Check Function
IMPORTANT: Alternator Check function is only to be used with lead acid
batteries.
Set up the battery charger and connect to the battery following steps 1
through 2 in the "Charging A Lead Acid 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. Press the Alternator Check Button to start the check. The LCD Screen
will display the following to indicate the unit is analyzing the alternator:
The Alternator Icon will flash and the Battery Icon with two bars will
light solid.
2. If the unit detects that the alternator is good, the LCD Screen will
display the following:
The Alternator Icon, "ALT GOOD" and the FULL Battery Icon will light
solid.
3. If the unit detects that the alternator is out of typical voltage range, the
LCD Screen will display the following:
The Fault Icon will flash. The Alternator Icon, "ALT" and the Battery
Status Icon will light solid.
4. Press the Alternator Check Button again 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).
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1. Press the Alternator Check Button to start the check. The LCD Screen
will display the following to indicate the unit is analyzing the alternator:
The Alternator Icon will flash and the Battery Icon with two bars will
light solid.
2. If the unit detects that the alternator is good, the LCD Screen will
display the following:
The Alternator Icon, "ALT GOOD" and the FULL Battery Icon will light
solid.
3. If the unit detects that the alternator is out of typical voltage range, the
LCD Screen will display the following:
The Fault Icon will flash. The Alternator Icon, "ALT" and the Battery
Status Icon will light solid.
4. Press the Alternator Check Button again 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

IMPORTANT: Reconditioning is only to be used with lead acid batteries.
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. The process will stop automatically after 24
hours. To stop the process sooner, press the Battery Recondition Button a
second time. More than 24 hours may be needed to restore performance
on some batteries. If so, repeat the process.
1. Set up the battery charger and connect to the battery following steps 1
through 2 in the "Charging A Lead Acid Battery" section.
2. Press the Battery Recondition Button. The LCD Screen will display the
following:
The Battery Icon lights solid. Battery Recondition Icons and the Battery
Recondition Indicator flash, and the bars on the Battery Icon change
from solid to empty (top to bottom) repeatedly.
3. To stop the reconditioning process, press the Battery Recondition
Button again.
IMPORTANT: If 5 cycles of reconditioning does not improve battery
performance, discontinue and recycle the battery. The battery charger will
automatically go into charging mode after 24 hours.
When disconnecting charger, disconnect AC cord, remove clamp from
vehicle chassis, and then remove clamp from battery terminal.