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.
Green LED is solid
and the display shows
ANALYZING BATTERY.
Green LED is flashing
and the display shows
CHARGE ABORTED-
BAD BATTERY.
The display shows
CONNECT CLAMPS.
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.
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.
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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.
The Green LED will be
solid when the charger is
checking the condition of the
battery. This is normal.
Reset the charger by
briefly unplugging it.
You need a charger with a
higher amp rate.
Check for poor connection
at battery and frame.