Maintenance And Care; Troubleshooting - DieHard 28.71328 Manual Del Usuario

13. 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.

14. TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
Three LEDs come on for 2
seconds, then turn off.
The charger will not turn on
when properly connected.
Battery clamps do not
spark when touched
together.
The battery is connected
and the charger is on, but
is not charging.
No reading on the digital
display.
Digital Display reads LOW
when testing the alternator.
Digital Display reads HIGH
when testing the alternator.
Yellow/orange CHARGING
LED is solid and the display
shows ANALYZING
BATTERY.
Yellow/orange CHARGING
LED is flashing and the
display shows CHARGE
ABORTED BAD BATTERY.
The display shows
CONNECT CLAMPS.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The charger is plugged into
an AC outlet.
AC outlet is dead.
Poor electrical connection.
Battery is defective.
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.
The charger is in tester mode,
not charge mode.
Charger is not plugged in.
No power at the receptacle.
The display is in sleep mode,
during charging.
The alternator output is 13.2
volts or less.
The alternator output is 14.6
volts or more.
The charger needs to check
the condition of the battery.
The battery is sulfated.
The battery is too large for
the charger.
The clamps are not making a
good connection.
• 11 •
• 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 in an upright position.
• Store inside, in a cool, dry place. Do not
store the clamps on the handle, clipped
together, on or around metal, or clipped to
the cables.
REASON/SOLUTION
No problem; this is normal.
Check for open fuse or circuit
breaker supplying AC outlet.
Check power cord and extension
cord for loose fitting plug.
Have battery checked.
No problem; this is a normal
condition.
Press the RATE SELECTION
button to activate the charge
mode and select a rate.
Plug the charger into an AC outlet.
Check for open fuse or circuit
breaker supplying AC outlet.
Press the Display button to turn
the display back on.
Have the electrical system
checked by a qualified technician.
Have the electrical system
checked by a qualified technician.
The charger has not completed
the checking process. This
process can last for up to 10
hours.
Reset the charger by briefly
unplugging it.
You need a charger with a higher
amp rate.
Check for poor connection at
battery and frame.