Battery Analysis / Charging Setup; Important - Midtronics inCHARGE 940 INC-940 Manuel D'instructions

BATTERY ANALYSIS / CHARGING SETUP

The inCHARGE940 will guide you in selecting your battery test/charging parameters. To select,
scroll to each parameter setting or value using the ARROW buttons and press ENTER to continue.
NOTE: To abort the setup, press STOP. The inCHARGE940 will reset, enabling you to begin your
setup again with the first parameter screen (step 4).
1. Place the inCHARGE940 on the top shelf of the cart and plug it into a dedicated, grounded 115 Vac
(nominal), 15 ampere receptacle. To maintain the current necessary for fast charging,
do not use an AC line cord adapter/extension cord unless absolutely necessary (refer to the
safety instructions at the beginning of the manual). Press the POWER switch to the ON (I) position.
2. If charging out of vehicle, place the battery in the cart's charging chamber below the
inCHARGE940. Bring the inCHARGE940 clamps into the charging chamber through the back
of the cart.
3. If stud adapters are required, fasten them with the proper tool. Do not use the battery clamps
to tighten adapters. (A set of adapters are included with the inCHARGE940.)
IMPORTANT: Stud adapters must be used on side-post and group 31 batteries. Do not
use steel bolts. Failure to properly install stud adapters, or using stud adapters that are
dirty or worn, may cause false test readings.
4. Connect the positive (red) clamp to the battery's positive (+) post and the negative (black)
clamp to the negative (–) post. To ensure a proper connection, rock the clamps back and forth.
The inCHARGE940 requires that both sides of the clamp be firmly connected before testing. A
poor connection will produce a CONNECT CLAMPS message. (If you connect the clamps in
reverse polarity, the inCHARGE940 will display BATTERY CLAMPS REVERSED.)
NOTE: Batteries connected in parallel must have the ground cable disconnected to perform a
battery test. Failure to disconnect may cause false test readings.
IMPORTANT: Close the test chamber door before beginning the charging session,
5. CHOOSE CHARGE MODE: Use the ARROW buttons to select AUTOMATIC or MANUAL, and
press ENTER.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES: Charge in Manual mode for 3
hours, then retest and recharge in Automatic mode.
NOTE: If the battery is less than 1 volt, the inCHARGE940 will not charge it in Automatic mode.
To charge the battery, select Manual mode and charge for 2 minutes. Press STOP to abort, then charge
in Automatic mode.
If you select AUTOMATIC:
Go to step 6. If charging is required, the inCHARGE940 will monitor the entire
charging session, including testing, data analysis, charging time, optimized charging
rates, and temperature.
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