LED warning indicators
Combined LED
Fault LED
bar
On
On
On
sequence
Flashing
Flashing
Flashing
Fast
Flashing
Blinking
Troubleshooting
Types of problems
Charger does not
work.
Charger has
no DC output.
No charging current.
No charging current.
Full / float light won't
come on or full LED
flashing.
Output short circuit or reverse
polarity
Battery faulty or seriously sulphated
Flashing
(Less than 11.8V)
Battery rejuvenation failed
Blinking in
Soft start phase failed
Flashing
Bulk charge phase (Less than 13V)
Flashing
failed
Bulk charge phase (Above 13V)
Flashing
failed
Battery charger is overheating.
Unplug and allow for the
temperature to cool down
Power supply mode is overloaded.
The battery is below 9V
Indication
Possible causes
No indicator
No mains power.
lights on.
LED fault
Output is short
indicator is ON.
circuited.
Reverse polarity
connection to
battery.
LED fault
Battery is severely
indicator is ON
sulphated.
and charging
percentage LED
Battery has a
bar flashing
damaged cell.
or blinking in
sequence.
LED fault
Overheat protection
indicator is fast
mode.
flashing.
LED fault
Battery capacity too
indicator is
large for the battery
flashing. The
charge setting and
charging
it has timed out or
percentage LED
battery is slightly
bar is flashing
sulphated.
or ON.
Descriptions
Suggested solution
Check mains
connections and make
sure power is switched
ON.
Check DC connection
between charger and
battery and make sure
they are not short
circuited.
Check that the crocodile
clips haven't fallen off
the battery.
Check that the crocodile
clips / eyelets are
connected to the correct
polarity.
Check the battery
condition, age etc.
Battery may need
replacement.
Check the battery
capacity.
Move battery and
charger to cooler
environment.
Check the battery
charger.
Check the charger
specification matches the
battery capacity.
Battery cannot be
charged and must be
replaced.
Charge rate selected
might be too low. Switch
charger off and on and
try a higher charge
rate setting, providing
it doesn't exceed the
maximum charge limit for
your battery.
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