P4
Owner’s Manual 2015
30% RED LED BLINKING ..................................................................NO BATTERY DETECTED
This indication occurs whenever the charger circuitry cannot detect a battery. The charger circuitry will not
allow charge current to flow under this condition. With the AC power supply cord unplugged, check the
connection to the batteries for proper polarity (black wire to negative or -). Also check for corrosion free
secure connections to the battery.
30 & 60% RED LEDS BLINKING ………………..…..…FORMING STAGE TIMEOUT SHUTDOWN
This indication occurs if the battery voltage has not risen above 1.75 volts per cell within the first 3 hours
of charging. This indicates that a possible battery problem exists and that the charge cycle has been
terminated at this point.
30, 60 & 90% RED LEDS BLINKING............................................OVERALL TIMER SHUTDOWN
This indication occurs if the charger has not completed the charge cycle within the allowable factory set
time period. This indicates that a possible battery problem exists and that the charge cycle has been
terminated at this point.
30 & 90% RED LEDS BLINKING …..…..............................INTERNAL OVERTEMP SHUTDOWN
This indication occurs if the charger circuitry has detected operating temperatures inside the charger
enclosure that are above factory specified levels. This could indicate that a possible charger problem
exists and that the charge cycle has been terminated.
30% RED & 100% GR
EEN LEDS BLINKING …..….......................... BULK STAGE SHUTDOWN
This indication occurs if the battery voltage does not rise properly during the Bulk Stage. This indicates
that a possible battery problem exists and that the charge cycle has been terminated at this point. Please
call
ParCar
technical support for further assistance.
NOTICE
:
Disconnecting and reconnecting the AC power supply cord will reset the charger.
4.8 EXCESSIVELY DISCHARGED BATTERIES
NOTICE
: Columbia Dealer will have the equipment and experience to perform the following
battery inspections.
The charger will not charge dead batteries. First establish that none of the batteries have an internal fault
or bad cell. If a battery has remained too long in a discharged state (i.e. 2-4 volts each), it may be
internally damaged and not capable of accepting a charge and must be replaced.
If the electrolyte Specific Gravity is low (less than 1.1098 SG) or individual battery voltage is les than 5.25
volts for three cells (10.5 volts for six cells), recharge each battery with an ordinary automotive style trickle
charger at a rate of 3 to 6 amps.
It is not necessary to disconnect the battery cables, as the alligator style clips can be connected to each
positive and negative battery post. Follow specific charger instructions.
To prevent a spark from igniting the gas emitted from the batteries, always disconnect the
Charger AC power cord first when moving the positive/negative alligator clips.
Be sure to charge all of the batteries in the set. Each battery may require two to three hours of charging to
bring it back to serviceable condition. After all batteries have been individually charged, remove the
automotive Charger and restart charging with the charger. If again the charger has the RED FAULT LED )
flashing there is a problem with one or more of the batteries.
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