2. Quick start guide
Connect DC cables to the charger and then the battery or batteries; ensure that there is a good electrical connection and keep the terminals away from any surrounding objects that could cause a short circuit.
Connect the AC power cable to a mains power outlet; the TEST LED will be illuminated or blink when the Blue Smart Charger is powered up.
The TEST LED will continue to blink until a charge pulse is able to increase the battery voltage above 12.5V (25.0V for 24V chargers) or 2 minutes have elapsed.
If a fault is detected during the test phase (such as a short circuit, reverse polarity or incorrect charger voltage) all charge status LEDs will blink; in this case the charger should be immediately disconnected.
Select the charge mode appropriate for the battery type; briefly press the MODE button to cycle through the available options, the LED beside the currently selected charge mode will be illuminated.
When recondition mode is selected, the RECONDITION LED will be illuminated in addition to the selected charge mode LED.
The charger will automatically store the selected charge mode and recall it for future charge cycles (even after being disconnected from power).
If required, activate low current mode (reduced charge current); depress and hold the MODE button for 6 seconds, when activated the selected charge mode LED (normal / high / li-ion) will blink. Depress and hold the MODE button for 6 seconds again to end low current mode.
When the ABS LED is illuminated the charger has moved into absorption stage (bulk stage is complete); the battery will be approximately 80% charged (or >95% for Li-ion batteries) and may be returned into service if required.
When the FLOAT LED is illuminated the charger has moved into float stage (absorption stage is complete); the battery will be fully (100%) charged and is ready to be returned into service.
When the STORAGE LED is illuminated the charger has moved into storage mode (float stage is concluded); to maintain the battery at full charge, the battery can be left on continuous charge for an extended duration.
Disconnect the AC power cable from the mains power outlet at any time to stop charging.