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Solar Battery Maintainer -VAS6102A

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Solar Battery Maintainer -VAS6102A- Maintenance Charging

Solar Battery Maintainer -VAS6102A-

General Description

The Solar Battery Maintainer -VAS6102A- supports the vehicle electrical system and prevents the battery from self-discharging. The Solar Battery Maintainer -VAS6102A- reaches a maximum voltage of 14.3 V and a maximum charge current of 255 mA. All chargeable lead- or lead gel batteries can be charged with the Solar Battery Maintainer -VAS6102A-. The Solar Battery Maintainer -VAS6102A- is connected to the diagnostic connection in the vehicle. There is a green LED inside the frame, which displays the function. The brighter the LED, the higher the charging current.

It is not possible to overcharge the battery due to the integrated electronics.
Solar Battery Maintainer -VAS6102A- Maintenance Charging
  • Secure the Solar Battery Maintainer -VAS6102A- to the interior rearview mirror -1-.
  • Lay the bottom on the instrument panel -2-.
Note The Solar Battery Maintainer -VAS6102A- must not touch the instrument panel completely. Only the bottom edge may be used for support. If it touches completely, the color of the instrument panel could change.
  • Pull the securing string together so that the Solar Battery Maintainer -VAS6102A- is close to the glass.
  • Connect the Solar Battery Maintainer -VAS6102A- to the vehicle diagnostic connection. Connecting is the same as with the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester. Refer to → Chapter „Vehicle Diagnostic Tester, Connecting“.
  • Check the Solar Battery Maintainer -VAS6102A- function. The green LED shows the functionality of the Solar Battery Maintainer -VAS6102A-.
Solar Battery Maintainer -VAS6102A- Maintenance Charging

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