Facom BC2410 Notice D'instructions page 20

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
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.
Circumstances that could cause an Abort situation during maintain:
• The battery is severely sulfated or has a weak cell and will not hold a charge.
• There is a large draw on the battery and the charger has to supply its maximum
maintain current for a 12 hour period to keep the battery at full charge.
BATTERY DISCONNECTED (No LED lit) – Clamps were unplugged during charging.
13. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
13.1 Cleaning and user maintenance should not be done by children without supervision.
13.2 After use and before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect the battery charger
(see sections 6, 7 and 8).
13.3 Use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil from the battery
connectors, cords, and the charger case.
13.4 Ensure that all of the charger components are in place and in good working condition, for
example, the plastic boots on the battery clips.
13.5 Servicing does not require opening the unit, as there are no user-serviceable parts.
13.6 All other servicing should be performed by qualified service personnel.
13.7 If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent
or similarly qualified persons, in order to avoid a hazard.
14. MOVING AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
14.1 The cord will still conduct electricity until it is unplugged from the outlet.
14.2 Store inside, in a cool, dry place.
14.3 Do not store the connectors clipped together, on or around metal, or clipped to cables.
14.4 If the charger is moved around the shop or transported to another location, take care to
avoid/prevent damage to the cords, connectors and charger. Failure to do so could result
in personal injury or property damage.
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