Battery Charger Deltran Model 12V125A
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1. High Frequency SUPERSMART Chargers Models 12V20A 24V20A 36V15A 48V10A T he Battery T ender High Frequency SuperSmart Golf Cart 12 Volt 20 Amp 24 Volt 20 Amp 36 Volt 15 Amp 48 V olt 10 Amp GENERAL DESCRIPTION The high frequency SUPERSMART golf cart style battery charger is a high frequency switching power converter that has a true DC output at a maximum power level of approximately 600 watts for all models except the 12V20A which is a 300 watt unit The most common output voltage and current configurations Deltran Corporation 801 U S Hwy 92 East DeLand FL 32724 Page 12 of 19 Phone 386 736 7900 FAX 386 736 0379 www batterytender com DELTRAN BATTERY CHARGER GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS amp USER SAFETY INFORMATION are defined as models in the title block Also a variety of software configurations are available Standard Sealed VRLA GRT AGM Hawker Optima and GEL OUTPUT CABLE CONNECTIONS The battery charger is equipped with separate output leads for the positive and negative polarity connections The models with Sealed GRT AGM Hawker Optima software have a third yellow wire that is a voltage sense connection The yellow and red wires should both be connected together at the positive terminal of the battery Also on the Sealed GRT AGM models there is a small momentary push button switch to select between software options The standard output cable configuration does not incl2. c The amp hour capacity of the battery may be too large to allow the charge cycle to be completed in the expected time A good rule of thumb is to allow a recharge time equal to the battery amp hour capacity divided by the nominal charger output current plus 40 Example 30 amp hours 6 amps 5 hours 40 of 5 hours is 2 hours so the total expected time for the green light to come on is 7 hours 4 THE CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR LIGHT RED OR AMBER LIGHT COMES ON AFTER THE CHARGER HAS ALREADY BEEN IN THE STORAGE FLOAT MAINTENANCE MODE GREEN LIGHT WAS ON a The battery may be defective Take the battery to the dealer to be tested b The battery may have an excessive current draw from another appliance connected to its terminals Remove the battery from the equipment c There may have been a momentary electrical power outage This will cause the charger to reset and begin the charging the battery as if it was just connected 5 THE CHARGER CASE IS VERY WARM TO THE TOUCH EVEN HOT a This is normal for the charger when it is delivering its maximum output power Although Deltran battery chargers do not get this hot for metal surfaces subject to casual contact the maximum allowable case temperature for a battery charger under UL 1236 is 70 C 158 F Any temperature over 130 F is very uncomfortable to touch For plastic charger cases the maximum allowable temperature is even higher SPECIFIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR DELTRAN
3. GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS amp USER SAFETY INFORMATION WORKING WITH LEAD ACID BATTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGERS All lead acid batteries have the potential to emit gasses that may combine into a combustible or explosive mixture In many cases it is possible that lead acid batteries will emit these gasses during normal discharge and charging operations Because of this potential danger it is important that you follow the precautions recommended by both the battery and battery charger manufacturers before using either one GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ELECTRIC SPARK amp OPEN FLAME NEVER smoke or allow a source of electric spark or open flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine Hint Don t charge the battery next to a gas water heater CHARGER LOCATION LOCATE the charger as far away from the battery as is allowed by the length of the output cable harness NEVER set the charger above the battery NEVER set the charger on a surface constructed from combustible material CHARGER VOLTAGE COMPATIBILITY NEVER use a battery charger unless the battery voltage matches the output voltage rating of the charger For example do not use a 12 volt charger with a 6 volt battery and vice versa EXCESSIVE MOISTURE Do not expose the charger to rain or snow CHARGER ATTACHMENTS Do not use attachments that are not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer To do otherwise may result in the risk of electric shock fire or possibly som
4. 7900 FAX 386 736 0379 www batterytender com DELTRAN BATTERY CHARGER GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS amp USER SAFETY INFORMATION STATUS INDICATOR LIGHTS The following describes the operation of the status indicator lights gt RED When the red light is on the battery charger is in the process of fully charging the battery In order to properly charge large capacity batteries the charger may remain in this mode for several hours or even days gt GREEN FLASHING Hawker Optima Sealed GRT AGM Models only When the green light is flashing and the red light is on the battery is greater than 80 charged and may be removed from the charger and used if necessary Leave the battery on charge until the green light is solid whenever possible This will occur approximately 8 hours after the green light begins flashing gt GREEN When the green light is lit the battery charger is in the storage mode of charge In this mode the charger will maintain the battery at full charge If the battery becomes partially discharged due to an external current draw or excessive internal battery losses the charger will automatically switch itself back to the charge mode of operation gt ALTERNATING RED AND GREEN When the lights switch back and forth the battery charger is connected to the battery with the polarity reversed ADDITIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION No information to add to the general list for this charger product group
5. DESCRIPTION The Multiple Charging Station Shop Charger uses either 5 or 10 independent Battery Tender Plus battery charger circuits in a single enclosure Each circuit is a linear power converter that has a true DC output at a maximum power level of approximately 29 watts Both models have a maximum output charging current of 2 0 amps This is a higher current output than the stand alone Battery Deltran Corporation 801 U S Hwy 92 East DeLand FL 32724 Page 16 of 19 Phone 386 736 7900 FAX 386 736 0379 www batterytender com DELTRAN BATTERY CHARGER GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS amp USER SAFETY INFORMATION Tender Plus battery charger circuits because each shop charger has an internal fan to provide forced air cooling of all active semiconductor components OUTPUT CABLE CONNECTIONS Each of the 5 or 10 channels of the shop charger has DC output cables with a molded quick disconnect plug The ring terminal alligator clip and cigarette adapter output cable accessories all contain the mating plug STATUS INDICATOR LIGHTS The indicator lights behave in exactly the same way as the Battery Tender Plus battery charger The following describes the operation of the status indicator lights gt AMBER When the amber light is on it indicates that the AC POWER IS ON either 110 or 220 VAC depending on the factory setting gt RED When the red light is on the battery charger is in the process of fully charging the battery I
6. charger is delivering to the battery If all 5 red lights are on then the charger is delivering between 8 to 10 amps 10A units or between 16 and 20 amps 20A units to the battery As the red lights begin to turn off gradually from right to left then the battery is becoming fully charged and it is drawing less current from the charger gt GREEN FLASHING When the green light is flashing the charge cycle is complete and the battery charger is in the storage mode of charge In this mode the charger will maintain the battery at full charge gt RED FLASHING When the red lights are flashing the charger is experiencing some type of abnormal condition For example the battery is not accepting charge current at the correct level that corresponds to its voltage or there could be a faulty connection between the charger and the battery ADDITIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION If the CHARGER DOES NOT TURN ON Turn off the power switch and then remove the charger AC plug from the power outlet Check the fuse located in a fuse holder on the rear panel of the charger If the fuse is defective replace it All heavy duty chargers us a Cartridge type 250 Volt Ceramic Fast Blow 0 25 inch by 1 25 inch For the DVD 20 and the DVS 20 the fuse rating is 10 amps and for the DVD 40 the fuse rating is 15 amps For example Bussman part numbers ABC 10 and ABC 15 Multiple Charging Station Shop Charger Models 5 Bank amp 10 Bank 12V1 25A GENERAL
7. connections to AC and DC power STATUS INDICATOR LIGHTS The indicator lights are mounted on a remote panel The remote panel is marked as follows From top to bottom BATTERY STATUS then the green light FULL CHARGE then the red light and finally BATTERY LOW WHEN FLASHING The following describes the operation of the status indicator lights gt GREEN FLASHING When the green light is flashing the charger is charging the battery normally in either the bulk or absorption mode There is no separate indication for those two sequential modes gt GREEN When the green light is lit the battery charger is in the storage mode of charge In this mode the charger will maintain the battery at full charge If the battery becomes partially discharged due to an external current draw or excessive internal battery losses the charger will automatically switch itself back to the charge mode of operation However this charger will allow a parasitic load of up to 8 amps without engaging the full charge reset function gt RED FLASHING When the red light is flashing the battery voltage has dropped to below 11 75 VDC At this time the operator should plug the charger into the AC power receptacle The flashing red indication will only be given when no AC power is applied to the charger ADDITIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION If the green status indicator light turns on almost immediately after beginning to charge a battery that is known to be discha
8. gt RED FLASHING Hawker Optima Sealed GRT AGM Models only When the red light is flashing the battery has either not been connected to the charger or it has been connected improperly ADDITIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION If the green status indicator light turns almost immediately after beginning to charge a battery that is known to be discharged then check the output fuse The only function that the output fuse performs is to protect the charger circuitry from a reverse polarity connection Replacement 25 Amp or 30 Amp 125 Volt Cartridge 0 25 inch by 1 25 inch Ceramic Fast Blow for example Bussman PN ABC 25 or ABC 30 Alternate Deltran Corporation 801 U S Hwy 92 East DeLand FL 32724 Page 13 of 19 Phone 386 736 7900 FAX 386 736 0379 www batterytender com DELTRAN BATTERY CHARGER GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS amp USER SAFETY INFORMATION Littelfuse PNs 314 025 or 314 030 Cartridge Style Ceramic Body 3AB Fast Acting Type Rated at 25 or 30 Amps respectively High Frequency SUPERSMART Chargers EMERGENCY VEHICLE Model 12V20A GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Emergency Vehicle Charger is one of the model variants of the high frequency SUPERSMART golf cart style battery charger It is a high frequency switching power converter that has a true DC output at a maximum power level of approximately 300 watts OUTPUT CABLE CONNECTIONS The battery charger is equipped with a terminal block for direct
9. the grounded equipment chassis rather than directly to the positive battery post Deltran Corporation 801 U S Hwy 92 East DeLand FL 32724 Page 4 of 19 Phone 386 736 7900 FAX 386 736 0379 www batterytender com DELTRAN BATTERY CHARGER GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS amp USER SAFETY INFORMATION GENERAL OPERATION INFORMATION AUTOMATIC CHARGING AND BATTERY STATUS MONITORING Deltran battery chargers are completely automatic and may be left connected to both AC power and to the batteries that they are charging for long periods of time The charger output power voltage and current depends on the condition of the battery it is charging Each charger has status indicator lights that provide a visual means to determine the operating mode of the charger and hence the condition of the battery connected to the charger Depending on the charger model either 2 or 3 status indicator lights are available Combinations of these lights being either on or off or both determine whether the charger is operating in one of the 3 primary charge modes the bulk mode full charge constant current battery is 0 to 85 charged the absorption mode high constant voltage battery is 85 to 100 charged or the storage float maintenance mode low constant voltage battery is 100 to 103 charged For all Deltran chargers when the battery is fully charged the green status indicator light will turn on and the charger will switch to a storage mainten
10. CHARGER PRODUCT GROUPS INTRODUCTION The Product Group refers to a style of construction and a power range available at the charger output The Model within a product group refers to the specific nominal output voltage and output current Also the software or charging algorithm for a specific battery type may be included in the model description In some cases the behavior of the status indicator lights depends on the software configuration As you can see from the text boxes at the beginning of each charger section the top line describes the product group and the second line defines the models Each section describing the operation of a particular charger product group will contain 4 subheadings 1 General Description 2 Output Cable Connections 3 Status Indicator Lights and 4 Additional Troubleshooting Information Deltran Corporation 801 U S Hwy 92 East DeLand FL 32724 Page 6 of 19 Phone 386 736 7900 FAX 386 736 0379 www batterytender com DELTRAN BATTERY CHARGER GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS amp USER SAFETY INFORMATION NOTE The specific charger output voltage and current amplitudes the timing control for these amplitudes and the appearance of the status indicator lights is a function of the software Check the specification summary sheets for the specific details Battery Tender Plus Models 12V1 25A 6V1 25A 8V1 25A T he Battery T ender Plus 6 Volt 1 25 Amp 8 Volt 1 25 Amp 12 Volt 1 25 Am
11. DELTRAN BATTERY CHARGER GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS amp USER SAFETY INFORMATION GENERAL INTRODUCTORY NOTE The wording of the instructions and warnings in the sections of this document pertaining to battery and electrical safety has been derived from that required by UL 1236 Underwriter s Laboratory Standard governing the safe operation of battery chargers used in engine start applications The wording of the safety instructions appearing in this document will in some cases differ from that published in the manuals that accompany various Deltran battery charger products The intent here is to clarify the instructions and eliminate some of the ambiguities and possible confusion that may result when attempting to interpret the specific wording mandated by the UL standard As such this information should be viewed as a guideline to the safe and effective use of Deltran battery charger products The sections of this document pertaining to the operation details of various Deltran Battery charger models supplements similar instructions appearing in the published manuals for those specific models Table of Contents WORKING WITH LEAD ACID BATTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGERS l D PRECAUTIONS ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE CHARGER AND THE AC Models 450 Amp 600 Amp Deltran Corporation 801 U S Hwy 92 East DeLand FL 32724 Page 1 of 19 Phone 386 736 7900 FAX 386 736 0379 www batterytender com DELTRAN BATTERY CHARGER
12. ER ET aa Geld RSS METAL A S SCREW g S W ce j f OF GROUNDED GROUNDING GROUNDING PIN OUTLET BOX MEANS A B C Figure 1 Electrical AC Power Outlet Connections Deltran Corporation 801 U S Hwy 92 East DeLand FL 32724 Page 3 of 19 Phone 386 736 7900 FAX 386 736 0379 www batterytender com DELTRAN BATTERY CHARGER GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS amp USER SAFETY INFORMATION GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS US amp CANADA ONLY e Deltran battery chargers that are configured for use with a nominal 120 volt AC branch circuit Typical U S residential 10A or 15A service outlets have a power cord with a grounding plug that looks like the one illustrated in Figure 1A e A ground adaptor plug like the one shown in Figure 1C may be used to connect this plug to a two pole receptacle as shown in Figure 1B if a properly grounded outlet is not available This type of ground adapter plug should only be used until such time that a qualified electrician could install a properly grounded outlet CAUTION The use of this type of 3 to 2 prong ground adapter plug is not allowed in Canada e DANGER Before using a ground adapter plug be certain that the center screw of outlet plate is grounded The lug or green colored wire with a rigid ear extending from the ground adapter plug must be connected to a properly grounded outlet If necessary consult with a qualified electrician to make sure that the AC outlet is properly gro
13. al charging circuit can be powered by a 12VDC source connected to the white connector The internal battery can also be used to power other appliances that require less electrical current The upper switch position is labeled EXTERNAL Deltran Corporation 801 U S Hwy 92 East DeLand FL 32724 Page 18 of 19 Phone 386 736 7900 FAX 386 736 0379 www batterytender com DELTRAN BATTERY CHARGER GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS amp USER SAFETY INFORMATION BATTERY This position connects the cigarette adapter to the Battery Tender battery charger circuit It allows an external battery to be charged with an appropriate mating plug by connecting to the cigarette adapter You must also connect the AC power to a proper electrical outlet so that the Battery Tender battery charger circuit will be turned on When the charger circuit is turned on the indicator lights on the front of the Jump N Start will behave in exactly the same way as if the internal battery were being charged CAUTION If you use the Jump N Start to power other appliances you may run down the battery and not have enough power available to start an engine The typical Jump N Start battery is rated at 16 amp hours at a 10 hour discharge rate so depending on how much current the appliance draws the Jump N Start battery will only last a few hours For example an appliance that draws 5 amps will run down the battery in about 3 hours Whenever possible use the in
14. amps NOTE The International Battery Tender battery charger is the next step in the technological evolution of the Battery Tender charger family The adaptation of switch mode power conversion technology to this product line provides a more versatile compact lightweight electrically and thermally efficient delivery system for essentially the same reliable functionality of the Battery Tender Plus battery charger Another significant benefit is that the International Battery Tender battery charger has a true universal electrical input that allows it to be used anywhere in the world where there is electric power available All that is required is the correct AC power cord to connect to the local electric service Deltran Corporation 801 U S Hwy 92 East DeLand FL 32724 Page 8 of 19 Phone 386 736 7900 FAX 386 736 0379 www batterytender com DELTRAN BATTERY CHARGER GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS amp USER SAFETY INFORMATION OUTPUT CABLE CONNECTIONS The battery charger DC output cable has a molded quick disconnect plug The ring terminal alligator clip and cigarette adapter output cable accessories all contain the mating plug STATUS INDICATOR LIGHTS The following describes the operation of the status indicator lights gt AMBER When the amber light is on the battery charger is in the process of fully charging the battery In order to properly charge large capacity batteries the charger may remain in this m
15. ance charge mode Deltran chargers will automatically monitor and maintain the battery at full charge GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING CHECK LIST 1 NONE OF THE CHARGER STATUS INDICATOR LIGHTS TURN ON a Remove the charger from the AC outlet and recheck that the battery charger alligator clips or ring terminals are connected to the correct polarity battery terminals and that they are making a clean tight connection b Check to make sure that the AC outlet is supplying power by plugging in another appliance like a lamp or check the outlet voltage with a voltmeter 2 THE STORAGE FLOAT MAINTENANCE STATUS INDICATOR LIGHT GREEN LIGHT GOES ON IMMEDIATELY WHEN CHARGING A BATTERY KNOWN TO BE DISCHARGED a The battery may be defective Take the battery to the dealer to be tested b The electrical connections between the charger and the battery may not be completely secured 3 CHARGER IS CONNECTED AND CHARGING FOR A LONG TIME BUT THE STORAGE FLOAT MAINTENANCE STATUS INDICATOR LIGHT GREEN LIGHT DOES NOT TURN ON a The battery may be defective Take the battery to the dealer to be tested b The battery may have an excessive current draw from another appliance connected to its terminals Remove the battery from the equipment Deltran Corporation 801 U S Hwy 92 East DeLand FL 32724 Page 5 of 19 Phone 386 736 7900 FAX 386 736 0379 www batterytender com DELTRAN BATTERY CHARGER GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS amp USER SAFETY INFORMATION
16. der Jump N Start GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Jump N Start is a portable battery power pack for emergency engine start applications It contains a battery capable of providing repetitive 3 to 5 second bursts of 450 to 600 cranking amps The unique durable plastic case has integral jumper cables with heavy duty automotive type alligator clamps The Jump N Start also contains an enhanced Battery Tender battery charger circuit to recharge the internal battery OUTPUT CABLE CONNECTIONS The PRIMARY output cables are jumper cables with heavy duty automotive type alligator clamps NEVER TOUCH THE ALLGATOR CLAMPS TOGETHER They are directly connected to a battery that can deliver over 1000 amps of short circuit current Other output connections are available through either a cigarette adapter mounted on the front of the case or a small 2 wire 2 pin white connector mounted on the side with near the positive alligator clamp BATTERY CHARGING SELECTOR SWITCH This is a black rocker type switch labeled BATTERY CHARGING embossed into the plastic This switch determines whether the alternate output connectors are connected to either the internal battery or to the Battery Tender battery charger circuit The upper switch position is labeled INTERNAL BATTERY This position connects the 2 wire 2 pin cable with the white connector to the battery inside the Jump N Start With the AC power cord is not connected the intern
17. duct group Battery Tender Junior Models 12V0 75A 6V0 75A T he Battery T ender Junior 6 Volt 0 750 Amp 12 Volt 0 750 Amp GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Battery Tender Jr battery charger is a wall mounted linear power converter that has a true DC output at a maximum power level of approximately 9 or 5 5 watts respectively for the 12V and 6V models Both models have a maximum output charging current of 0 75 amps OUTPUT CABLE CONNECTIONS The battery charger DC output cable has a molded quick disconnect plug The ring terminal alligator clip and cigarette adapter output cable accessories all contain the mating plug STATUS INDICATOR LIGHTS The following describes the operation of the status indicator lights gt RED When the red light is on the battery charger is in the process of fully charging the battery In order to properly charge large capacity batteries the charger may remain in this mode for several hours or even days Deltran Corporation 801 U S Hwy 92 East DeLand FL 32724 Page 10 of 19 Phone 386 736 7900 FAX 386 736 0379 www batterytender com DELTRAN BATTERY CHARGER GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS amp USER SAFETY INFORMATION gt GREEN When the green light is lit the battery charger is in the storage mode of charge In this mode the charger will maintain the battery at full charge ADDITIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION No information to add to the general list for t
18. e other unforeseen potential personal injury situations HANDLING POWER CORDS When handling electric power cords always pull by the plug rather than by the cord This will reduce the risk of damage to both the plug and cord and it will minimize the likelihood of electric shock resulting from that damage LOCATION OF POWER CORDS Make sure all electric power cords are located so that they cannot be stepped on tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress USING MANUALS Study all of the battery manufacturer s precautions and specific recommendations for safe operation such as not removing cell caps while charging and the recommended rates of charge charger output current VENTILATION Do not operate the charger where ventilation is restricted The intent here is to allow airflow to minimize and dissipate the heat generated by the charger and to diffuse the gasses that may be emitted by the battery MONITORING NON SEALED BATTERIES When leaving a battery charger connected to a non sealed flooded battery for extended periods of time weeks months etc periodically check individual cell fluid levels against manufacturer s recommendations for safe operation Also check the battery to see if it is unusually Deltran Corporation 801 U S Hwy 92 East DeLand FL 32724 Page 2 of 19 Phone 386 736 7900 FAX 386 736 0379 www batterytender com DELTRAN BATTERY CHARGER GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS amp USER SAFETY INFORMATION
19. e to start the engine Even if it does start the engine when the vehicle alternator starts running it will not be able to recharge the vehicle battery The next time you try to start the engine battery will most likely still be dead you will need to use the Jump N Start again Deltran Corporation 801 U S Hwy 92 East DeLand FL 32724 Page 19 of 19 Phone 386 736 7900 FAX 386 736 0379 www batterytender com
20. his charger product group Lightweight On Board Power Tender Models 6V6A 12V6A 24V3A T he Battery T ender Light W eight On Board 6 Volt 6 Amp 12 Volt 6 Amp 24 Volt 3 Amp GENERAL DESCRIPTION The lightweight on board power tender battery charger is a high frequency switching power converter that has a true DC output at a maximum power level of approximately 70 watts The most common output voltage and current configurations are defined as models in the title block Check with the factory for other output voltage and current configurations that may be available Also a variety of software configurations are available Standard Sealed VRLA GRT AGM Hawker Optima and GEL OUTPUT CABLE CONNECTIONS The battery charger is equipped with an SPT 2 type output cable with two output leads The positive polarity output lead has a 3 8 diameter ring terminal with a red molded polymer insulation cylinder The negative polarity output lead has a 5 16 diameter ring terminal with a black molded polymer insulation cylinder The standard unit does not have a quick disconnect output cable harness Quick disconnect output cable harnesses may be available on a special order basis The price for units with this modification will be higher than those units shown on the standard price list The price will depend on the volume purchased Deltran Corporation 801 U S Hwy 92 East DeLand FL 32724 Page 11 of 19 Phone 386 736
21. ights will not turn on The internal charger safety circuit must sense more than 2 volts before it will allow the charger to turn on Note Most 12 volt lead acid batteries are likely to be defective if their voltage is below 9 volts 3 FAN OPERATION The fan only runs whenever a charger is connected to a battery and the charger is plugged into AC power The fan ensures proper ambient temperature for the charger circuitry throughout the entire charge cycle To avoid unnecessary risk of temperature related problems please ensure that there is at least a 2 inch OPEN SPACE on both sides of the charger housing This is to provide a clear airflow path for both the fan and the vent Deltran Corporation 801 U S Hwy 92 East DeLand FL 32724 Page 17 of 19 Phone 386 736 7900 FAX 386 736 0379 www batterytender com DELTRAN BATTERY CHARGER GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS amp USER SAFETY INFORMATION 4 CHARGER DOES NOT TURN ON Turn off the power switch and then remove the charger AC plug from the power outlet Then check the fuse located in a fuse holder on the front panel of the charger If the fuse is defective then replace it with one of the proper physical size and electrical current rating Both the 5 Bank and 10 Bank Shop Chargers use the same fuse 10 Amp 250 Volt Cartridge 0 25 inch by 1 25 inch Ceramic Fast Blow for example Bussman part number ABC 10 Jump N Start Models 450 Amp 600 Amp T he Battery T en
22. n order to properly charge large capacity batteries the charger may remain in this mode for several hours or even days gt GREEN FLASHING When the green light is flashing and the red light is on the battery is greater than 80 charged and may be removed from the charger and used if necessary Leave the battery on charge until the green light is solid whenever possible Once the green light begins to flash it will remain flashing until either the battery charger output current drops below 0 1 amp or until 8 hours has elapsed gt GREEN When the green light is lit the battery charger is in the storage mode of charge In this mode the charger will maintain the battery at full charge ADDITIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION 1 72 HOUR SAFETY TIMER 72 hours after the charger is turned on if the battery voltage does not increase to the absorption level 14 75 Volts then the charger will automatically switch to maintenance mode float level 13 2 Volts When this happens both the green and red lights will illuminate The GREEN light will be SOLID and the RED light will be FLASHING at a high rate Check the battery condition It may indicate that a very large good battery is not fully charged or that a smaller size battery is defective or that there is some problem with the electrical connections 2 BATTERY LOW VOLTAGE MONITOR If the battery is totally dead below 2 volts the Battery Tender charging circuit will not start and the l
23. nd FL 32724 Page 7 of 19 Phone 386 736 7900 FAX 386 736 0379 www batterytender com DELTRAN BATTERY CHARGER GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS amp USER SAFETY INFORMATION gt RED When the red light is on the battery charger is in the process of fully charging the battery In order to properly charge large capacity batteries the charger may remain in this mode for several hours or even days gt GREEN FLASHING When the green light is flashing and the red light is on the battery is greater than 80 charged and may be removed from the charger and used if necessary Leave the battery on charge until the green light is solid whenever possible Once the green light begins to flash it will remain flashing until either the battery charger output current drops below 0 1 amp or until 6 hours has elapsed gt GREEN When the green light is lit the battery charger is in the storage mode of charge In this mode the charger will maintain the battery at full charge ADDITIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION No information to add to the general list for this charger product group International Battery Tender Model 12V1 25A T he International Battery T ender 12 Volt 1 25 Amp GENERAL DESCRIPTION The International Battery Tender battery charger is a desktop portable switch mode power converter that has a true DC output at a maximum power level of approximately 18 watts The maximum output charging current is 1 25
24. nts of this superior battery technology Although the original Battery Tender battery charger will recharge AGM batteries the full recharge time is longer than with the Battery Tender Plus battery charger This is because of the different implementation of the absorption charge mode between these two chargers Those differences are spelled out in detail in other documents on the website See Utility Frequently Asked Questions OUTPUT CABLE CONNECTIONS The battery charger DC output cable has a molded quick disconnect plug The ring terminal alligator clip and cigarette adapter output cable accessories all contain the mating plug Deltran Corporation 801 U S Hwy 92 East DeLand FL 32724 Page 9 of 19 Phone 386 736 7900 FAX 386 736 0379 www batterytender com DELTRAN BATTERY CHARGER GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS amp USER SAFETY INFORMATION STATUS INDICATOR LIGHTS The following describes the operation of the status indicator lights gt RED When the red light is on the battery charger is in the process of fully charging the battery In order to properly charge large capacity batteries the charger may remain in this mode for several hours or even days gt GREEN When the green light is lit the battery charger is in the storage mode of charge In this mode the charger will maintain the battery at full charge ADDITIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION No information to add to the general list for this charger pro
25. ode for several hours or even days gt AMBER FLASHING When the green light is flashing and the red light is on the battery is greater than 80 charged and may be removed from the charger and used if necessary Leave the battery on charge until the green light is solid whenever possible Once the green light begins to flash it will remain flashing until either the battery charger output current drops below 0 1 amp or until 6 hours has elapsed gt GREEN When the green light is lit the battery charger is in the storage mode of charge In this mode the charger will maintain the battery at full charge ADDITIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION No information to add to the general list for this charger product group The Original Battery Tender Models 12V1 25A 6V1 25A GENERAL DESCRIPTION The original Battery Tender battery charger is a desktop portable linear power converter that has a true DC output at a maximum power level of approximately 18 or 9 watts respectively for the 12V and 6V models Both models have a maximum output charging current of 1 25 amps NOTE In recent years the Sealed GRT Gas Recombinant Technology AGM Absorbed Glass Matte Lead Acid battery has enjoyed widespread acceptance in a variety of applications traditionally dominated by flooded battery technology The Battery Tender Plus battery charger circuitry provides a superior configuration to accommodate the more demanding recharge requireme
26. onfigurations are available DELCO Standard Sealed VRLA GRT AGM Hawker Optima and GEL OUTPUT CABLE CONNECTIONS The DVS and DVD chargers all have jumper cable type output harnesses with heavy duty alligator clamps Deltran Corporation 801 U S Hwy 92 East DeLand FL 32724 Page 15 of 19 Phone 386 736 7900 FAX 386 736 0379 www batterytender com DELTRAN BATTERY CHARGER GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS amp USER SAFETY INFORMATION STATUS INDICATOR LIGHTS The indicator lights are located in a horizontal row green light and 5 red lights Single channel chargers have only one row of lights and dual channel chargers have two rows of lights Each channel on a dual charger is completely independent from the other so the indication on either row of lights may be different at any given time The following describes the operation of the status indicator lights gt GREEN When the green light is on and not flashing the charger is ready to begin charging the battery normally After only a few seconds the green light will turn off and gradually each of the 5 red lights will begin to come on This is an indication that the charger is charging the battery normally gt RED When the red lights turn on and do not flash the battery is being recharged normally You will notice a number below each red light either 2 4 6 8 or 10 for 10A units or 4 8 12 16 or 20 for 20A units These numbers represent how much current the
27. p GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Battery Tender Plus battery charger is a desktop portable linear power converter that has a true DC output at a maximum power level of approximately 18 or 9 watts respectively for the 12V and 6V models Both models have a maximum output charging current of 1 25 amps NOTE In recent years the Sealed GRT Gas Recombinant Technology AGM Absorbed Glass Matte Lead Acid battery has enjoyed widespread acceptance in a variety of applications traditionally dominated by flooded battery technology The Battery Tender Plus battery charger circuitry provides a superior configuration to accommodate the more demanding recharge requirements of this superior battery technology Although the original Battery Tender battery charger will recharge AGM batteries the full recharge time is longer than with the Battery Tender Plus battery charger This is because of the different implementation of the absorption charge mode between these two chargers Those differences are spelled out in detail in other documents on the website See Utility Frequently Asked Questions OUTPUT CABLE CONNECTIONS The battery charger DC output cable has a molded quick disconnect plug The ring terminal alligator clip and cigarette adapter output cable accessories all contain the mating plug STATUS INDICATOR LIGHTS The following describes the operation of the status indicator lights Deltran Corporation 801 U S Hwy 92 East DeLa
28. rged then check the output fuse The only function that the output fuse performs is to protect the charger circuitry from a reverse polarity connection If the fuse is defective then replace it with one of the proper physical size and electrical current rating Emergency Vehicle Chargers use the same fuse 25 Amp 30 Amp is also Deltran Corporation 801 U S Hwy 92 East DeLand FL 32724 Page 14 of 19 Phone 386 736 7900 FAX 386 736 0379 www batterytender com DELTRAN BATTERY CHARGER GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS amp USER SAFETY INFORMATION acceptable 125 Volt Cartridge 0 25 inch by 1 25 inch Ceramic Fast Blow for example Bussman part number ABC 25 or ABC 30 Heavy Duty Portable Single amp Dual Output DV Chargers Models Single 12V20A Dual 12V10A 12V20A T he Battery T ender H eavy Duty Portable Dual Output DV D 20 DVD 40 12 Volt 10 Amp 12 Volt 20 Amp T he Battery T ender H eavy Duty Portable Single Output DV S 20 12 Volt 20 Amp GENERAL DESCRIPTION The single and dual channel heavy duty portable chargers have been employed in the Marine industry for a number of years They are linear power converters that have an effective DC output at a maximum power level of approximately 300 or 600 watts All output channels have a 12V nominal output voltage with a maximum charging current of either 10A DVD 20 dual or 20A DVS 20 single or DVD 40 dual Also a variety of software c
29. ternal Battery Tender battery charger circuit to recharge the battery The AC power cord for the battery charger is located just below the negative alligator clamp WHEN JUMP STARTING A BATTERY 1 Turn off the ignition 2 Do not touch the Jump N Start alligator clamps together 3 Connect the red clamp to the positive post on the battery 4 Connect the black clamp to the negative post on the battery or on any grounded part of the chassis 5 Turn on the ignition 6 If the motor does not start in 6 seconds wait 3 minutes and try again 7 Always remove the black clamp first 8 Return the alligator clamps to their storage positions on the Jump N Start case STATUS INDICATOR LIGHTS The following describes the operation of the status indicator lights gt RED When the red light is on the battery charger is in the process of fully charging the battery In order to properly charge large capacity batteries the charger may remain in this mode for several hours or even days gt GREEN When the green light is lit the battery charger is in the storage mode of charge In this mode the charger will maintain the battery at full charge ADDITIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION BATTERY TERMINALS Before connecting the alligator clamps to a battery make sure that the terminals are clean If they are dirty or corroded then the clamps will not make good electrical contact and the Jump N Start battery will probably not be abl
30. ude a quick disconnect harness STATUS INDICATOR LIGHTS The following describes the operation of the status indicator lights gt AMBER Yellow When the amber light is on the battery charger is in the process of fully charging the battery In order to properly charge large capacity batteries the charger may remain in this mode for several hours or even days gt AMBER Yellow FLASHING Hawker Optima Sealed GRT AGM Models only When the amber light is flashing the charger is in the Monthly mode of charging This is a fixed length absorption charge prior to float maintenance To engage the monthly charge mode depress and hold the charge selector button for 3 to 5 seconds immediately after applying AC power to the charger gt GREEN FLASHING Standard Models only When the green light is flashing and the amber light is on the battery is greater than 80 charged and may be removed from the charger and used if necessary Leave the battery on charge until the green light is solid whenever possible gt GREEN When the green light is lit the battery charger is in the storage mode of charge In this mode the charger will maintain the battery at full charge If the battery becomes partially discharged due to an external current draw or excessive internal battery losses the charger will automatically switch itself back to the charge mode of operation gt RED When the red light is on there is a malfunction in the charger
31. unded ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE CHARGER AND THE BATTERY Before charging connect the charger leads ring terminals or alligator clips to the battery terminals Then connect the charger AC power cord to the AC power outlet When you want to disconnect the charger from the battery first disconnect the charger AC power cord from the AC power outlet Then disconnect the charger leads from the battery terminals CAUTION Only connect or disconnect the charger output leads ring terminals or alligator clips at the battery terminals WITHOUT AC POWER connected to the charger The charger AC power cord should not be connected to the AC power outlet CONNECTIONS FOR ALL LEAD ACID BATTERY TYPE gt First connect the red positive charger output lead to the positive terminal of the battery Then connect the black negative charger output lead to the negative terminal of the battery gt In the interests of applying an increased measure of safety to this process particularly when working with standard flooded lead acid batteries UL recommends that the second negative charger output lead connection be made to the grounded equipment chassis rather than directly to the negative battery post gt In similar fashion for positive ground systems the positive post of the battery is now at the same electrical potential as the grounded equipment chassis Therefore UL recommends that the positive charger output lead connection be made at
32. warm This is an indication that the battery may have a weak cell and that it could go into a thermal runaway condition MONITORING SEALED BATTERIES When leaving a battery charger connected to a sealed battery for extended periods of time weeks months etc periodically check the battery to see if it is unusually warm This is an indication that the battery may have a weak cell and that it could go into a thermal runaway condition CHARGER MAINTENANCE NEVER disassemble the charger or attempt to do internal repairs Take it to a qualified service technician Assembling the charger incorrectly may result in the risk of electric shock or create a fire hazard EXTENSION CORDS An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary Using improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock If extension cord must be used make sure that That pins on the plug of extension cord have the same number size and shape as those of the AC power cord plug on the charger That extension cord is properly wired and is in good electrical condition and That wire size is as specified in Table 20 below Do not operate the charger with damaged cord or plug replace them immediately EXTENSION CORD LENGTH amp SIZE Length of Cord Feet 25 50 100 150 Size of Cord AWG 18 18 18 16 Table 1 Extension Cord Length amp Size ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE CHARGER AND THE AC POWER OUTLET ADAPTER GROUNDED OUTLET ADAPT
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