TecMate Optimate 4 TM350 Mode D'emploi page 8

4.
Observe the following LED indications:
LEDs #3,4,5,6 and 7 flash 12 times during selection of the alternate program (5x slow, 5x fast, 2x slow).
After the program change the following indications can be observed (with battery clips still connected together):
– Changed from CAN-bus to STANDARD : only the POWER LED#1 remains on.
– Changed from STANDARD to CAN-bus : LED #3 and LED #4 flash together at regular intervals with LED #8 immediately
following.
5.
Disconnect the battery clips. OptiMate 4 is ready to charge a battery according to the selected program.
VERY FLAT NEGLECTED BATTERIES:
vehicle or equipment and inspect the battery before connecting the charger for a recovery attempt.
The charger's Advanced recovery mode cannot engage if it senses that the battery is still connected to a circuit which
effectively offers a lower electrical resistance than the battery on its own. However, if the deep-discharged battery is not removed
for recovery, neither battery nor vehicle or equipment electronics will be damaged. Pay particularly close attention to the
following A battery left deep-discharged for an extended period may develop permanent damage in one or more cells. Such
batteries may heat up excessively during high current charging.
Monitor the battery temperature during the first hour, then hourly there-after. Check for unusual signs, such as bubbling or leaking
electrolyte, heightened activity in one cell compared to others, or hissing sounds. If at any time the battery is uncomfortably hot to
touch or you notice any unusual signs, DISCONNECT THE CHARGER IMMEDIATELY.
NOTES ON TEST RESULTS:
1. Due to small voltage losses within the vehicle's CAN-bus system a slightly lower result may be observed. For a more accurate
test result connect the OptiMate directly to the battery.
2. For any test result other than green #5 (or green #5 and yellow #6 together if the battery is a STD type with filler caps), disconnect
the battery from the electrical system it supports, and reconnect the OptiMate. If a better test result is now obtained, this suggests
that the power losses are partly due to an electrical problem in the electrical system and not in the battery itself.
3. If the red LED #7 alone, or the yellow #6 and red LED #7 indicate together (or yellow LED alone for a sealed battery), a significant
problem exists. The red / yellow+red LEDs mean that after being charged the battery's voltage is not being sustained or that despite
recovery attempts the battery was irrecoverable. This may be due to a defect in the battery itself, such as a short-circuited cell or
total sulphation, or, in the case of a battery still connected to the electrical system it supports, the red LED #7 may be signalling a
loss of current through deteriorated wiring or a degraded switch or contact, or in-circuit current-consuming accessories. A sudden
load being switched on while the charger is connected can also cause the battery voltage to dip significantly.
4. GOOD TEST RESULT, but the battery cannot deliver sufficient power: a) Permanent damage within the battery may be causing
excessive self discharge that is not detected within the test period. Disconnect OptiMate from the battery. After at least 48 hours
reconnect and observe the result during the TEST BEFORE CHARGE. b) Long term vibration may cause hairline cracks in inter cell
connectors within the battery. A high loss of voltage occurs only when power demand is high (e.g. cranking the engine).
MAINTAINING A BATTERY FOR EXTENDED PERIODS:
for months at a time. At least once every two weeks, check that the connections between the charger and battery are secure, and,
in the case of batteries with filler caps on each cell, disconnect the battery from the charger, check the level of the electrolyte and if
necessary, top up the cells (with distilled water, NOT acid), then reconnect. When handling batteries or in their vicinity, always take
care to observe the SAFETY WARNINGS above.
ECO POWER SAVING MODE WHEN THE CHARGER IS CONNECTED TO AC SUPPLY:
The power converter switches to ECO mode when the charger is not connected to a battery resulting in a very low power draw of
less than 0.5W, equivalent to power consumption of 0.012 kWh per day. When a battery is connected to the charger power
consumption depends on the current demand of the battery and its connected vehicle / electronic circuitry. After the battery has
been charged and the charger is in long term maintenance charge mode (to keep the battery at 100% charge) the total power
consumption is estimated to be 0.024kWh or less per day.
LIMITED WARRANTY
the original purchaser at retail of this product. This limited warranty is not transferable. TecMate (International) warrants this
battery charger for three years from date of purchase at retail against defective material or workmanship. If such should occur
the unit will be repaired or replaced at the option of the manufacturer. It is the obligation of the purchaser to forward the unit
together with proof of purchase (see NOTE), transportation or mailing costs prepaid, to the manufacturer or its authorized
representative. This limited warranty is void if the product is misused, subjected to careless handling, or repaired by anyone
other than the factory or its authorized representative. The manufacturer makes no warranty other than this limited warranty
and expressly excludes any implied warranty including any warranty for consequential damages.
THIS IS THE ONLY EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE MANUFACTURER NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANYONE TO
ASSUME OR MAKE ANY OTHER OBLIGATION TOWARDS THE PRODUCT OTHER THAN THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY. YOUR
STATUTORY RIGHTS ARE NOT AFFECTED.
NOTE: Details at www.tecmate.com/warranty.
WARRANTY in Canada, USA, Central America and South America:
TecMate North America, Oakville, ON, Canada, as a wholy owned subsidiary of TecMate International, assumes the
responsibility for product warranty in these regions.
More information on TecMate products can be found at www.tecmate.com.
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If the battery is deeply discharged (and possibly sulfated), remove from the
The OptiMate will maintain a battery whos basic condition is good,
TecMate (International) SA, B-3300 Tienen, Belgium, offers this limited warranty to