Trouble Shooting Guide - Minelab F Series Operation Manual

F Series Battery Charger Operations Manual
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Trouble Shooting Guide

Problem
AC Mains or Generator power is
connected but "Power" LED will not
illuminate.
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Generator voltage too low.
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Blown fuse (Generator voltage
too high).
DC charging power is connected but
"Power" LED will not illuminate.
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Voltage not within limits.
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Bad connection.
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Blown fuse.
"Charging" LED keeps flashing.
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Discharge button has been
pressed.
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Batteries or Charger too hot.
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Batteries or Charger too cold.
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Batteries over-discharged.
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Batteries faulty.
Solutions
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Check generator output.
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Check generator output and fuses in
AC input socket. Replace if blown.
(Refer Figure 6.)
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Refer to Specifications for limits.
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Check connection of DC power lead
plug and crocodile clips.
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Check fuses in AC input socket.
Replace if blown. (Refer Figure 6.)
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If discharge is not required, remove
and replace one battery end cap to
reset Charger.
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Batteries will not charge if above
45°C. Place Charger in cool place
and wait for batteries to cool down.
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The batteries will not charge if below
0°C. Place batteries and Charger in
warmer place.
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Leave in Charger for 1 hour. If
"Charging" LED still flashing,
replace batteries.
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Replace batteries.
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