4. Position yourself and the free end of the cable (installed in step
#2) as FAR away from the battery as possible. FACING AWAY
FROM THE BATTERY, connect the NEGATIVE (Black) charger clip
to the free end of the cable.
5. When charging is complete, turn charging sequence off by
depressing the "CHARGE" button. Then disconnect charger,
always in reverse sequence of connecting procedure and break
first connection while as far away from battery as practical.
SELECTING THE BATTERY TYPE
For Conventional and Maintenance-Free flooded (wet) batteries, the
ideal Battery Type selection is "FLD." For batteries identified as AGM
construction, the ideal Battery Type selection is "AGM". For most
Spiral Wound batteries, the best Battery Type selection is "AGM".
For Deep Cycle & Marine batteries, determine whether it's a wet cell
or another type of of construction. This will determine the proper
Battery Type selection. For most Lithium starting batteries, the ideal
Battery Type selection is LiFe (LiFePO4 – Lithium Iron Phosphate).
Note: When charging lithium batteries, please note that there are
many different lithium battery chemistries. The Lithium charging
setting on this charger is specifically for Lithium Iron Phosphate
(LiFePO4) batteries and only these lithium batteries. The charger
should never be used for charging any other lithium battery type.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Upon making a proper battery connection, plug AC power cord
into an AC receptacle. All unit LEDs will light momentarily, then
only the LEDs corresponding to charging settings should stay lit.
The charger is now in Standby Mode. If an ERROR Indicator LED
illuminates, disconnect from AC power supply immediately and
determine the cause of the alarm. The POLARITY light indicates
reverse polarity error connection, while the ERROR light indicates
the detection of a battery fault, such as a shorted connection. To
charge a battery:
1. Choose a battery voltage charge setting. The default setting is
the 12V mode, which will apply to most charging applications. To
charge in 6V mode, push the voltage setting button until the "6V"
LED is lit.
2. Choose a battery type. Refer to "Selecting The Battery Type"
above.
3. Press the "CHARGE" button and the charging indicator LED
will illuminate. The charger will automatically commence and
complete the charging process. If you press the "CHARGE" button
at any point during the charging sequence, the charger will stop
charging and return to Standby Mode. Note 1: If the ERROR LED
illuminates, disconnect from AC power immediately and determine
the cause of the alarm. See Battery Manager V Features for a list
of conditions that might cause this warning. Note 2: The charger
is designed to protect against faults and shorts (see Battery
Manager V Features). If the battery to be charged has an open
circuit voltage of less than 1V, the charger will indicate a fault. If,
after unplugging unit, checking connections and verifying all
settings, you determine the problem causing the "fault" condition
is battery voltage below 1V, you can override the charger's
protection by holding down the "CHARGE" button for 3 seconds.
The charger will commence the charging sequence and, assuming
there are no other hindrances that caused the fault indication, will
complete the charging process and automatically turn off when
the battery has reached full charge.
4. When the battery approaches full charge and enters the
Completion Phase, the green FULL CHARGE indicator will light
and the CHARGING LED indicator will flash. At this point, if time
is critical, the battery can be put into service if it will be used
in a charging situation, such as in a vehicle that will be used
immediately. To reach a true 100% state of charge, the charger
should stay connected until the charger reaches the Rest Phase,
when only the green CHARGING COMPLETE is
slowly flashing.
5. When you are finished with the charging process, disconnect
AC power cord from AC outlet, then disconnect DC leads from
vehicle ground (if charging with battery in vehicle) and battery in
the reverse sequence of the connection procedure.
6. In the event of a power outage, your Battery Manager V is
equipped with a RECOVERY MODE feature. See back page for
details.
>>> SEE MULTI-PHASING CHART ON BACK PAGE <<<
BATTERY MANAGER V FEATURES
The charger uses a proprietary Multi-Stage charging process
designed to optimally charge and maintain batteries.
• Energizing Phase
The charging process includes an initial energizing mode in which
the charger determines the best charging path for the connected
battery. The charger then enters the Fast Charge stage (most cases),
Soft Start Mode, Battery Recondition Mode or stops the charging
routine because unsafe battery conditions (short, etc.) are detected.
• Soft Start Mode
Soft Start Mode is activated when the charger is connected to a
deeply discharged battery. This mode protects the battery during
the initial charge period, as the battery's voltage rises to a more
normal level, and is beneficial for the long-term health of the
battery.
• Battery Reconditioning Mode
During the Energizing Phase, if the charger detects the presence
of battery sulfation, it will activate this mode. If this occurs, the
CHARGING LED will flash. This indicates the charge time will be
extended while the charger attempts to recondition the battery.
• Ideal Battery Maintenance
A key feature of this charger is how it manages a battery that
remains on the charger after a complete charge has been achieved,
such as during the storage of a seasonal use vehicle. Once the
charger reaches the Resting Phase, its output is virtually turned off,
except to occasionally monitor battery condition. This is beneficial
for the connected battery, as it reduces chemical reaction within
the battery compared to traditional charger maintenance modes.
This greatly reduces the chance of damaging a battery in long-term
storage. In addition, during the exercising phase, it introduces a load
on the battery, simulating active use and recharges the battery to full
charge. This Exercising feature keeps the battery in optimal condition
during periods of storage and non-use.
• Compatible With Multiple Battery Types
The charger will properly charge a wide variety of battery types,
including Conventional, Maintenance-Free, AGM, Spiral Wound,
Depp Cycle, Marine and LiFePO4 Lithium batteries.
• Smart Clamp Technology
The charger will send power to the output leads only when a
proper battery connection is made.
• Reverse Polarity Protection
Guards against reverse connections. POLARITY LED will light on
control panel and power will not be sent to output cables if a
reverse connection is sensed.
