14. MAINTENANCE AND CARE
A minimal amount of care can keep your battery charger working properly for years.
• Clean the clamps each time you are finished charging. Wipe off any battery fluid
that may have come in contact with the clamps, to prevent corrosion.
• Occasionally cleaning the case of the charger with a soft cloth will keep the finish
shiny and help prevent corrosion.
• Coil the input and output cords neatly when storing the charger. This will help
prevent accidental damage to the cords and charger.
• Store the charger unplugged from the AC power outlet.
• Store inside, in a cool, dry place. Do not store the clamps clipped together,
on or around metal, or clipped to the cables.
15. TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Battery clamps do not
spark when touched
together.
The charger will not
turn on when properly
connected.
I cannot select a 6V or
12V setting.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The charger is equipped
with an auto-start feature. It
will not supply current to the
battery clamps until a battery
is properly connected. The
clamps will not spark if
touched together.
AC outlet is dead.
Poor electrical connection.
The charger is equipped
with Auto Voltage Detection,
which automatically detects
the voltage and charges the
battery.
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REASON/SOLUTION
No problem; this is a normal
condition.
Check for open fuse or circuit
breaker supplying AC outlet.
Check power cord and
extension cord for loose
fitting plug.
No problem; this is normal.