Maintenance And Care - Craftsman CMXCESM162 Manual De Instrucciones

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ABORTED CHARGE
If charging cannot be completed normally, charging will abort. When charging aborts, the charger's output
is shut off and the Bad Battery (red) LED will light. The digital display will show an error code (see the
Troubleshooting section for a description of the error codes). Do not continue attempting to charge this
battery. Check the battery and replace, if necessary.
DESULFATION MODE
Desulfation could take 8 to 10 hours. If desulfation fails, charging will abort, the display will show "F02" and
the Bad Battery (red) LED will stay on.
COMPLETION OF CHARGE
Charge completion is indicated by the Charged (green) LED. When lit, the charger has switched to the
maintain mode of operation.
MAINTAIN MODE (FLOAT-MODE MONITORING)
When the Charged (green) LED is lit, the charger has started maintain mode. In this mode, the charger
keeps the battery fully charged by delivering a small current when necessary. 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
This unit charges and maintains 6-volt and 12-volt batteries. 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 required.
USING THE BATTERY VOLTAGE TESTER
1. With the charger unplugged from the AC outlet, connect the charger to the battery following the
instructions given in previous sections.
2. Plug the charger AC power cord into the AC outlet.
3. If necessary, press the Battery Type button until the correct type is indicated.
4. Read the voltage on the digital display. Keep in mind that this reading is only a battery voltage
reading; a false surface charge may mislead you. Compare the reading to the chart below.
6V Battery Voltage Reading 12V Battery Voltage Reading
6.4 or more
6.1 to 6.3
Less than 6.1
POWER-UP IDLE TIME LIMIT
If no button is pressed within 30 seconds after the battery charger is first powered up, the charger will
automatically switch from tester to charger if a battery is connected. In that case, the charger will be set
to charge at the highest rate and lithium battery type.

12. MAINTENANCE AND CARE

A minimal amount of care can keep your battery charger working properly for years.
• Clean the clamps each time you are finished charging. Wipe off any battery fluid that may have come in
contact with the clamps, to prevent corrosion.
• Occasionally cleaning the case of the charger with a soft cloth will keep the finish shiny and help
prevent corrosion.
• Coil the input and output cords neatly when storing the charger. This will help prevent accidental
damage to the cords and charger.
• Store the charger unplugged from the AC power outlet in an upright position.
• Store inside, in a cool, dry place. Do not store the clamps on the handle, clipped together, on or around
metal or clipped to the cables.
12.8 or more
12.2 to 12.7
Less than 12.2
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Battery Condition
Charged
Needs charging
Discharged