Key Features and Operation
The EverStart Maxx BC40BE is designed for efficient battery management. It features an easy-to-read LCD screen and indicator lights to display the status of various functions.
Understanding the Display and Controls:
- LCD Screen: Shows status and function information with clear icons.
- Digital Display: Varies according to the selected function, showing amperage, voltage, or seconds.
- Indicators: Includes indicators for battery charge, alternator check, battery recondition, and potential faults like reverse polarity or high temperature.
- Mode Selection Control Panel: Allows users to easily select desired functions such as Charge Voltage, Engine Start, Alternator Check, and Battery Recondition.
Operational Modes:
- Reverse Polarity Alarm: Alerts users with an audible beep and visual indicator if clamps are connected incorrectly. It is crucial to disconnect and reconnect with the proper polarity.
- Battery Charge: Press once to begin charging. The unit is a high-frequency smart charger that senses baseline voltage.
- Engine Start: Delivers high amperage for a 40-second period to start a vehicle. This is not a jump-starting function.
- Alternator Check: Initiates a process to determine the functionality of your vehicle's electrical system.
- Battery Recondition: Engages a 24-hour cycle to reduce battery corrosion using intermittent pulses.