EverStart Maxx BC50BE Quick Start Guide
[warning] This Quick Start Guide is not a substitute for the Instruction Manual. Please refer to the Instruction Manual and your vehicle's user's manual before use.
For questions, contact customer service at 1-877-571-2391.
Product Overview and Controls
The EverStart Maxx BC50BE is a battery charger designed for various automotive battery maintenance tasks.
Digital Display and Indicators
The unit features an LCD screen that displays status and function information with easy-to-read icons. The digital display shows values that vary according to the selected function, typically displaying voltage, amperage, or seconds.
Key indicators include:
- Battery Recondition Indicator: Signals battery reconditioning status.
- Battery Clamps/Fault: Indicates issues with clamp connection or battery fault.
- Battery Recondition: Shows when the battery is undergoing reconditioning.
- Battery: General battery status indicator.
- Check Alternator GOOD: Indicates the alternator is functioning correctly.
- Overheat Alarm: Alerts when the unit or battery is overheating.
- Battery Charge Gauge: An analog gauge showing the charging progress (0-100%).
- Engine Start Icon: Indicates when the engine start function is active.
Mode Selection Control Panel
Use the control panel to select the desired function:
- Battery Voltage: Displays the battery's current voltage.
- Battery Recond: Initiates the battery reconditioning mode.
- Engine Start: Activates the engine start assist function.
- Alternator Check: Initiates the alternator testing process.
Function Indicators
The following table describes the status indicators for different functions:
| Icon | Solid | Flashing |
|---|---|---|
| [battery-charging] | Unit is fully charged | Unit is charging |
| [reverse-polarity] | Reverse Polarity connection | — |
| [battery-recondition] | — | Battery Recondition |
| [engine-start] | Engine Start Activated | Ready to Jump-start |
| [alternator-check] | Alternator Check Completed | Alternator Check Activated |
Consult the Troubleshooting section of your manual for further information.
Operating Modes
Reverse Polarity Alarm
[warning] When battery clamps are connected in reverse polarity, an audible alarm (continuous beep) will sound, and the LCD screen will display the Reverse Polarity Indicator icon. Do not activate the unit. If this happens, carefully disconnect the clamps and re-connect with the proper polarity. Ensure that the grounded clamp has a firm and clean connection.
Battery Charge
Once clamps are correctly connected, press to start charging. NOTE: This unit is a high-frequency smart charger. It will need to sense baseline voltage in your battery in order to engage charging mode. If it does not sense sufficient voltage, it will enter reconditioning mode.
Engine Start
This unit is equipped with an Engine Start function that delivers concentrated, high amperage charging for a 40-second period to start your vehicle. This is NOT a jump-starting function. After engaging, the unit will display a timer. Once the timer has elapsed, you may try to start your vehicle.
Alternator Check
Press to engage the alternator check process, which is designed to determine the functionality of your vehicle's internal electrical system. Please consult the Instruction Manual for full details on how to complete this process.
Battery Recondition
Press to engage a 24-hour battery reconditioning cycle. This cycle will subject your battery to intermittent high-frequency pulses in order to reduce the effects of corrosion and recondition your battery. This is NOT guaranteed to ensure charging. If your battery does not charge after one reconditioning cycle, discontinue charging.
