Facom BC1215 Notice D'instructions page 19

BATTERY CONNECTION INDICATOR
If the charger does not detect a properly connected battery, charging will not start and the digital
display will show one of two messages. If the display shows CONNECT CLAMPS, make sure
the charger is connected to the battery and the connection points are clean and making a good
connection. If the display shows WARNING - CLAMPS REVERSED, unplug the charger from the
AC outlet, reverse the connections at the battery, and then plug the charger back in.
AUTOMATIC CHARGING MODE
When an Automatic Charge is performed, the charger switches to the Maintain Mode automatically
after the battery is charged. For a battery with a starting voltage under 1 volt, use a manual charger to
pre-charge the battery for five minutes, to get additional voltage into the battery.
ABORTED CHARGE
If charging cannot be completed normally, charging will abort. When charging aborts, the
charger's output is shut off, the GREEN LED will flash, and the display will show CHARGE
ABORTED - BAD BATTERY. Do not continue attempting to charge this battery. Check the
battery and replace, if necessary.
CHARGE COMPLETION AND MAINTAIN MODE
Charge completion is indicated by the pulsing GREEN LED and the digital display showing
FULLY CHARGED - AUTO MAINTAINING. This indicates the charger has switched to the
Maintain Mode of operation. In this mode, the charger keeps the battery fully charged by
delivering a small current when necessary. NOTE: If the charger has to provide its maximum
maintain current for a continuous 12 hour period, it will go into Abort Mode (see Aborted
Charge section). This is usually caused by a drain on the battery, or the battery could be bad.
Make sure there are no loads on the battery. If there are, remove them. If there are none, have
the battery checked or replaced.
MAINTAINING A BATTERY
The BC1215 with Power Supply maintains 12 volt batteries, keeping them at full charge. It is
not recommended for industrial applications.
NOTE: The maintain mode technology allows you to safely charge and maintain a healthy battery
for extended periods of time. However, problems with the battery, electrical problems in the vehicle,
improper connections or other unanticipated conditions could cause excessive current draws. As
such, occasionally monitoring your battery and the charging process is recommended.
FAN
Your charger is equipped with a fan. It is normal for the fan to run while the charger is charging.
Keep the area near the charger free of obstructions, to allow the fan to operate efficiently.
12. DISPLAY MESSAGES
SELECT MODE (No LED lit) – Waiting for user to press button to select mode.
CONNECT CLAMPS (No LED lit) – Plugged into the AC outlet without the clamps connected
to a battery.
WARNING-CLAMPS REVERSED (No LED lit) – Plugged into the AC outlet and the clamps are
connected backwards to a battery.
ANALYZING BATTERY (Green LED lit) – Plugged into the AC outlet, and when first correctly
connected to battery.
CHARGING – xx% (Green LED lit) – Plugged into the AC outlet and correctly connected to a
discharged battery.
FULLY CHARGED-AUTO MAINTAINING (Green LED pulsing) – Plugged into the AC outlet
and correctly connected to a fully charged battery.
CHARGE ABORTED-BAD BATTERY (Green LED flashing) –
Circumstances that could cause an Abort situation during charging:
• The battery is severely sulfated or has a shorted cell and can't reach a full charge.
• The battery is too large or there is a bank of batteries and it doesn't reach full charge
within a set time period.
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