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engaged. When in the absorption stage the current entering the battery has reduced to about 0,5 Amps,
which means the battery is very close to full charge, the YELLOW LED gives way to the
GREEN LED
to indi-
cate that the battery is charged and ready for use. The circuit automatically now limits the voltage at 13,5V
in the maintenance mode (float voltage support). The battery can be left connected without risk for medium
to long term maintenance until required. However the temperature of the area in which a battery is to be
kept for more than a few weeks should not exceed 25°C or 77°F. Check the electrolite level of batteries
with filler caps at least every 2 weeks. The circuit will revert to charge mode (YELLOW LED) if the battery
is not holding its charge well, or, if the battery remains connected in a wiring system, if there are losses of
current in the wiring due to small electronic loads or worn insulation or contacts.
If this happens it means that the battery requires more power to keep it charged than is available in the
maintenance mode (
GREEN LED
). To determine whether the defect lies in the battery or in the wiring sys-
tem, if still connected to the battery, disconnect the battery from the wiring system and reconnect it to the
charger to observe later whether the
GREEN LED
is able to indicate consistently when the wiring system
load is removed.
The following LED indications imply problems, or that the battery is faulty and probably needs replacing.
On the other hand, if after studying the following information you think something is wrong with the charger
circuit, DO NOT tamper with the charger, get it checked by a TecMate authorised agent :
a) Only the Power ON RED LED lights & the connections are OK: the battery is probably too deep-discharged
(below 2V) to accept a charge.
b) The
GREEN LED
indicates, but the battery is found to have no power : the battery is not accepting the
charge and is probably sulfated.
c) The YELLOW &
GREEN LEDs
flicker on alternatively : the battery is not able to hold the charge and may
be sulfated or permanently damaged. In the case that the battery is still connected to a wiring system, dis-
connect it and charge it again.
d) The YELLOW LED indicates for days & the
GREEN LED
never comes on : there is a loss of current due
to an internal short current through that wiring system, in which case disconnect the battery from the
wiring system and charge it again.
NOTE: The time normally required to charge a battery to the stage where the
GREEN LED
indicates is
dependent on the size & degree of discharge of the battery. A large battery (66 to 80Ah) as used in a large
car, sports utility, delivery van or boat will take much longer to charge than that of a motorcycle (9 to 30Ah).
Severely discharged batteries will take much longer than moderately discharged batteries. Except for sul-
fated batteries, the
GREEN LED
should light after not much more than the number of hours equal to about
half of the battery’s rated capacity in Ampere-hours (Ah). E.g., for a 20 Ah rated battery, the
GREEN LED
should light within not more than 10 – 12 hours.
LIMITED WARRANTY
TecMate Powersports Products North America Inc. (TecMate), Suite 22, 1100 Invicta Drive, Oakville, ON L6H
2K9, Canada, makes this limited non-transferable warranty to the original retail purchaser.
The product is warranted for a period of 2 years from date of purchase against defective manufacture.
TecMate or its expressly authorised representative will repair or replace any defective product at its sole
discretion. Cables, plugs & connection elements are excluded from this warranty except if proven defective at
the time of first delivery. In the event of a claim it is the obligation of the purchaser to return the product,
shipping prepaid, to the point of original purchase with a copy of the original purchase invoice. This warran-
ty is void if the product is misused, handled carelessly, repaired or tampered with by anyone other than
TecMate or its expressly authorised agents. The warranty is rendered invalid by physical damage or damage
due to acid or fluid contamination, exposure to damp or humidity, or entry of foreign bodies.
TecMate makes no warranty other than this limited warranty which expressly excludes any implied warranty
including any liability for consequential damages. The manufacturer neither assumes nor authorises anyone
to assume or make any other obligation towards the product other than this the only express limited warranty.
The user is strongly advised to contact TecMate through its web site
www.tecmate.com
or e-mail
technical@tecmate.com
in case of any queries or doubts concerning the operation or maintenance of the
charger before using it, so as to avert any circumstances leading to potential warranty claims.
