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vehicle's wiring system, it may be signalling a loss of current through deteriorated wiring or a degraded switch
or contact, or in‑circuit current‑consuming accessories. Always remove the battery from the vehicle, reconnect
the OptiMate™ and allow it to proceed through its programme once more. 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. If the poor result persists, you are advised to take the battery to a professional service
workshop equipped with professional equipment for a more thorough investigation.
4.2 Maintenance - float charge at a safe voltage limit of 13.6V and up to 0.8A is available to counter self-
discharge.
The battery can draw current as required to support small loads and counter self-discharge. If the battery voltage
falls below 12.4V the program reverts to step 3.3.
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.
Charging time:
The time required for the OptiMate 2 to complete a charge on a flat but otherwise undamaged battery
is roughly equal to the battery's Ah rating, so a 10Ah battery should take no more than about 10 hours to progress to
Step 4. Deep-discharged batteries may take significantly longer.
LIMITED WARRANTY
TecMate (International) SA, Sint-Truidensesteenweg 252, B-3300 Tienen, Belgium, makes this limited warranty to 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 & 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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The OptiMate will maintain a battery whos basic condition is good,