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Instruction Manual
Models
12106*
Charger / Maintainer / Desulfator
*NOT for use with Aviation Type Batteries
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Rev. C-011011
BatteryMINDer
/
12106A8V*
®
/
•
(1) 2' Battery Clip Cord Set with
Quick Connector
•
(1) 2' Fused Ring Terminal Cord Set
with Quick Connector
www.BatteryMINDers.com
techsupport@vdcelectronics.com
Plus
12117*
/
12118*
INCLUDES
VDC Electronics, Inc.
147D Woodbury Rd.
Huntington, NY 11743
P/N VDC121PlusSeriesMNL
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Table of Contents
Summary of Contents for Batteryminder Plus 12106
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual BatteryMINDer Plus ® Models 12106* 12106A8V* 12117* 12118* Charger / Maintainer / Desulfator INCLUDES • (1) 2’ Battery Clip Cord Set with Quick Connector • (1) 2’ Fused Ring Terminal Cord Set with Quick Connector VDC Electronics, Inc. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
BatteryMINDer Plus Models 12106 / 12106A8V / 12117 / 12118 TABLE of CONTENTS REQUIRED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......... 3 WIRE GAUGE TABLE ............3 PREPARING TO CHARGE.. -
Page 3: Required Safety Instructions
BatteryMINDer Plus Models 12106 / 12106A8V / 12117 / 12118 Underwriters Laboratories (UL) REQUIRED IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSON, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for BatteryMINDer Models 12117 and 12118. - Page 4 BatteryMINDer Plus Models 12106 / 12106A8V / 12117 / 12118 otherwise damaged in any way; call VDC Electronics Tech Support Dept. 800.379.5579 x206 (ET) for advice. Do not disassemble charger; call VDC Electronics Tech Support Dept. 800.379.5579 x206 (ET) for advice when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
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Page 5: Preparing To Charge
BatteryMINDer Plus Models 12106 / 12106A8V / 12117 / 12118 i) NEVER charge a frozen battery or a battery at a temperature above 123° F. 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. b) Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged. - Page 6 BatteryMINDer Plus Models 12106 / 12106A8V / 12117 / 12118 injury to persons. c) Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N,–) post. d) Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the 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. Connect NEGATIVE ( ) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body...
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Page 7: Charging Status
BatteryMINDer Plus Models 12106 / 12106A8V / 12117 / 12118 BatteryMINDer Plus Models CHARGING STATUS 12106 / 12106A8V / 12117 / 12118 On/Charging 120VAC Power Connected Solid: Battery Connected Correctly Battery Condition Flashing: In Float (Charge Complete) SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS: Place the positive (RED) connection on the positive battery terminal. -
Page 8: Charging Stages
(see table) requirements. Unit will not operate if battery is below the minimum voltage. If there is a load on your battery, disconnect it and charge again. If the problem persists, your battery may be shorted or badly sulfated, use the “Press for Maintenance” button to override the charge stage and go directly into float. • Badly sulfated batteries may need 2-4 weeks of float charging to show results. Visit our learning center at BatteryMINDers.com for additional battery information. Rev. C-011011 Page 8 P/N VDC121PlusSeriesMNL... -
Page 9: Voltage Table
BatteryMINDer Plus Models 12106 / 12106A8V / 12117 / 12118 VOLTAGE TABLE MV: Minimum Voltage of a battery the unit will accept. TV: Trip Voltage to move from Constant Current stage into Float stage. F: Voltage during the Float stage. Model Battery Types 12106 6V Lead-Acid 5.5V 7.2V 6.7V 12106A8V 8V Lead-Acid 9.8V 12117 12V Lead-Acid 10.5V 14.4V 13.4V 12V AGM Specific 12118 10.5V... -
Page 10: 12-V Series-Parallel Using 6-V Batteries
BatteryMINDer Plus Models 12106 / 12106A8V / 12117 / 12118 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). You can connect these systems in a series parallel configuration in order to charge or maintain 4 or batteries in groups of 2. -
Page 11: For Repair Or Replacement
BatteryMINDer Plus Models 12106 / 12106A8V / 12117 / 12118 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 x206 (ET) before proceeding further. NOTES... -
Page 12: Guarantee
BatteryMINDer Plus Models 12106 / 12106A8V / 12117 / 12118 ALL returns must be authorized by VDC Electronics after speaking to a VDC Electronics technician at 800-379-5579 x206 (ET). Please see our “Repair or Replacement” section of this manual for additional information.
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