Intelligent Charger Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important safety and operating

instructions for battery charger

2) Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

3) Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may

result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

4) To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when

disconnecting charger.

5) An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper

extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If an extension cord must

be used, make sure:

a) That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size, and shape as those of

plug on charger;

b) That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition; and

c) That wire size is large enough for ac ampere rating of charger as specified in Table 1

6) Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug – replace the cord or plug

immediately.

7) Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise

damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman.

8) Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is

required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

9) To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any

maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.

10) When replacing the fuse in the accessory cable use an AB19, 7.5Amp or equivalent type

fuse.

11) WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.

a) WORKING IN VICINITY OF A BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES

GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION.

FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE

INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER.

b) To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by

battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in

vicinity of battery. Review cautionary marking on these products and on engine.

12) PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

a) Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid when you work near

a battery.

b) Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin,

clothing, or eyes.

Aerovoltz Dual Select Battery Charger

NORTH AMERICAN MODELS ONLY

Designed for Six cell Lead-Acid/AGM/ Batteries &

Four cell Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) Batteries &

Three cell Lead-Acid/AGM Batteries

For FOREIGN COMPLIANCE

Designed for Six cell Lead-Acid/AGM/ 60Ah Batteries &

Four Cell Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) 13Ah Batteries &

Three cell Lead-Acid/AGM 60Ah Batteries

 

c) Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while

working near battery.

d) If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If

acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least 10

minutes and get medical attention immediately.

e) NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine.

f) Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery. It might spark

or short-circuit battery or other electrical part that may cause explosion.

g) Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches

when working with a battery. A battery can produce a short-circuit current high

enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.

h) Use charger for charging a Lead-Acid/AGM/Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4)

battery only. It is not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system. Do

not use battery charger for charging non-rechargable batteries that are commonly

used with home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons

and damage to property.

i) NEVER charge a frozen battery.

13) PREPARING TO CHARGE

a) If necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge, always remove grounded

terminal from battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not

to cause an arc.

b) Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged.

c) Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with

eyes.

d) Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by battery

manufacturer. Do not overfill. For a battery without removable cell caps, such as

valve regulated lead acid batteries, carefully follow manufacturer’s recharging

instructions.

e) Study all battery manufacturers specific precautions such as removing or not

removing cell caps while charging and recommended rates of charge.

f) Determine voltage of battery by referring to car owner’s manual and make sure that

output voltage selector switch is set at correct voltage. Do not use the battery

charger unless battery voltage matches the output voltage rating of the charger.

14) CHARGER LOCATION

a) Locate charger as far away from battery as dc cables permit.

b) Never place charger directly above battery being charged; gases from battery will

corrode and damage charger.

c) Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading electrolyte specific gravity

or filling battery.

d) Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.

e) Do not set a battery on top of charger.

15) DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS

a) Connect and disconnect dc output clips only after setting any charger switches to

offposition and removing ac cord from electric outlet. Never allow clips to touch

each other.

b) Attach clips to battery and chassis as indicated in 15(e), 15(f), and 16(b) through

16(d).

16) FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE. A SPARK

NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A

SPARK NEAR BATTERY:

a) Position ac and dc cords to reduce risk of damage by hood, door, or moving engine

part.

b) Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to

persons.

c) Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually hasDetermine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If negative post is grounded to chassis (as in most vehicles), see (e). If positive post isgrounded to the chassis, see (f).

e) For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clip from battery charger to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of battery first. Then connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connectclip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the frame or engine block.                                                                                 f) For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from battery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) ungrounded post of battery first. Then connect POSITIVE (RED) clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the frame or engine block.                                                                                 g) When disconnecting charger, turn switches to off, disconnect AC cord, remove clip from vehicle chassis, and then remove clip from battery terminal.

h) See operating instructions for length of charge information.

17) FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR

THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A

SPARK NEAR BATTERY:

a) Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a

larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post.

b) Attach at least a 24-inch-long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to NEGATIVE

(NEG, N, –) battery post.

c) Connect POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of battery.

d) Position yourself and free end of cable as far away from battery as possible – then

connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip to free end of cable.

e) Do not face battery when making final connection.

f) When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting

procedure and break first connection while as far away from battery as practical.

g) A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on

board requires equipment specially designed for marine use.

 This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and

persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of

experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or

instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand

the hazard involved.Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning

and user maintenance shall not be mad by children without supervision.

- Persons (including children) whose

• Physical, sensory or mental capabilities: or

• Lack of experience and knowledge

Prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or

instruction:

- Children playing with the appliance.

The supply cord cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged the appliance

should be scrapped.

Examine the battery charger regularly for damage, especially the cord,

plug and enclosure, if the battery charger is damaged, it must not be used

until it has been repaired

USER INSTRUCTIONS

AUTOMATIC CHARGING AND BATTERY STATUS MONITORING:

Aerovoltz® chargers are completely automatic and may be left

connected to both AC power and to the battery that it is charging for long

periods of time. The charger output power, voltage, and current depends

on the condition of the battery it is charging. Aerovoltz® chargers have

several status LED indicators that provide a visual means to determine the

operating mode of the charger and hence the condition of the battery

connected to the charger.

 

 

When AC power is first applied to the charger all of the LED’s will illuminate

for two to three seconds before starting the charge sequence listed below.

The two battery level status LED indicator lights (Amber LED 1, Green LED

5) are available to determine whether the charger is operating in one of the

four primary charge modes:

1) Qualification/Initialization mode: The Monitor Circuit verifies

appropriate battery voltage levels and good electrical continuity

between the battery and the charger DC output.

2) Bulk mode (full charge, constant current, battery is 0% to 80%

charged)

3) Absorption mode (high constant voltage, battery is 80% to 100%

charged).

4) Storage/float maintenance mode (low constant voltage, battery is

100% to 103% charged).

When the battery is fully charged, the battery level status Green LED (5)

indicator will turn solid green and the charger will switch to a storage/float

maintenance charge mode. The Aerovoltz® charger will automatically

monitor and maintain the battery at full charge.

BATTERY VOLTAGE SELECT BUTTON

The Aerovoltz® charger has a “SELECT” button which allows you to

switch between charging a 12 volt AGM/Flooded, 12 volt Lithium Iron

Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery or a 6 volt AGM/Flooded battery.

The battery voltage can be selected once the charger has AC power

applied and before the charger is connected to the battery.

Once the charger has AC power and is also connected to the battery the

voltage (12V or 6V) selection cannot be changed. To change the mode,

disconnect the battery from the charger.

If the AC power is interrupted the charger will resume charging at the last

battery voltage setting used.

The charger can also detect if the incorrect battery voltage has been

selected or if the battery is defective once the connection has been made

to the battery. One of the Green LED’s (LED 1 or 2) located next the 12V or

6V symbol will flash preventing the charge cycle from starting. In order to

begin a new charge cycle, reset the charger by disconnecting it from the

AC supply as well as the wrong or defective battery for 7-10 seconds.

Reconnect the AC supply and the charger will be ready for a new charge

cycle.

BATTERY TYPE SELECT BUTTON

The Aerovoltz® charger has a “SELECT” button which allows you to

switch between charging a AGM/Flooded battery or a Lithium Iron

(12 Volt only) Phosphate battery (LiFePO4).

The battery type must be selected once the charger has AC power

applied and before the charger is connected to the battery.

Once the charger has AC power and is also connected to the battery the

battery type selection cannot be changed. In order to begin a new charge

cycle, reset the charger by disconnecting it from the AC supply as well as

the wrong or defective battery for 7-10 seconds. Reconnect the AC supply

and the charger will be ready for a new charge cycle.

If the AC power is interrupted the charger will resume charging at the last

settings used.

AUTOMATIC LITHIUM IRON PHOSPHATE (LiFePO4) RECOVERY MODE

If you try to charge a dead 12 volt Lithium Iron Phosphate battery

(LiFePO4) with a very low voltage, 4 to 8 Volts, the charger will

automatically switch into the Recovery Mode. When in this mode the green

LED (4) will flash, the 12V LED (1) and the amber LED will be solid. If

successful and once complete the charger will automatically switch back to

the normal charge cycle.

6)There is a three (3) hour time limit for this recovery process. If not

successful the amber LED (1) and the green LED (5) will toggle back and

forth. It will continue this sequence until the charger is disconnected from

the AC source. If this happens there is a good chance that the battery has

already been damaged due to the low voltage and cannot be recovered.

ATTENTION: The Aerovoltz® CHARGER HAS A SPARK FREE

CIRCUITRY. The output alligator clips or ring terminals will not spark when

they are touched together. The Aerovoltz® charger will not produce an

output voltage until it senses at least 2 volts from a Flooded/AGM battery or

4 volts from a Lithium Iron Phosphate battery. It must be connected to a

battery with the correct polarity before it will start charging a battery.

Therefore, if you plug the AC power cord into an AC power outlet, and if the

output alligator clips or ring terminals are not connected to a battery, and if

you touch the alligator clips or ring terminals together, there will be no

electrical spark.

NOTE:

THE OUTPUT CLIPS OR RING TERMINALS MUST BE CONNECTED TO

A BATTERY BEFORE THE CHARGER CAN PRODUCE AN OUTPUT

VOLTAGE.

TIME REQUIRED TO CHARGE A BATTERY:

The Aerovoltz® part number 022-0200 charges at a rate of 1.25 Amps

or 1.25 Amp-hours per hour. Therefore, a fully discharged 15 Amp-Hour

battery will take approximately 9½ hours to recharge to 80% capacity.

The Aerovoltz® part number 022-0209 charges at a rate of 4 Amps or

4.0 Amp-hours per hour. Therefore, a fully discharged 15 Amp-Hour battery

will take approximately 3 hours to recharge to 80% capacity.

WORKING WITH A DEAD BATTERY OR A BATTERY WITH A VERY

LOW VOLTAGE:

If you try to charge a dead battery having a voltage below 2 volts from a

Flooded/AGM battery or 4 volts from a Lithium Iron Phosphate battery, the

Aerovoltz® charger will not start. An internal safety circuit prevents the

charger from generating any output voltage unless it senses at least 2 volts

from a Flooded/AGM battery or 4 volts from a Lithium Iron Phosphate

battery at the charger output. In this situation, the amber LED will continue

to flash, indicating that a charge has not been initiated.

NOTE:

If a 12 Volt, Lead-Acid battery has an output voltage of less than 9 volts

when it is at rest, when it is neither being charged nor supplying electrical

current to an external load, there is a good chance that the battery is

defective. As a frame of reference, a fully charged 12-Volt, Lead-Acid

battery will have a rest-state, no-load voltage of approximately 12.9 volts.

A fully discharged 12-Volt, Lead-Acid battery will have a rest-state, no-load

voltage of approximately 11.4 volts. That means that a voltage change of

only 1.5 volts represents the full range of charge 0% to 100% on a 12-Volt,

Lead-Acid battery. Depending on the manufacturer, and the age of the

battery, the specific voltages will vary by a few tenths of a volt, but the 1.5-

volt range will still be a good indicator of the battery charge %.not properly connected and/or the charger is not plugged into AC power. The following describes light operation:

AMBER LIGHT FLASHING (Amber LED 1) – The amber LED                                                                                               flashing indicates that the battery charger has AC power availableand that the microprocessor is functioning properly. If the amberLED continues to flash, then either the battery voltage is too low(less than 2 volts for a Flooded/AGM battery or 4 volts for a LithiumIron Phosphate battery) or the output alligator clips or ring terminals are not connected correctly.

ALTERNATING GREEN/AMBER (Amber LED 1 & Green LED 5)

This indicates the battery charger has gone over the time limit

while in the Battery Recovery Mode (see page 5 for complete

explanation). Also Reverse polarity connection to the battery.

 AMBER LIGHT ON STEADY (Amber LED 1) – Whenever the

amber LED is on steady, a battery is connected properly and the

charger is charging the battery. The amber LED will remain on until

the charger completes the charging stage.

 GREEN LIGHT FLASHING (Green LED 5) – When the green LED

is flashing and the amber LED (Amber LED 1) is solid the battery is

greater than 80% charged and may be removed from the charger

and used if necessary. Whenever possible, leave the battery on

charge until the green light is solid.

 GREEN LIGHT ON STEADY (Green LED 5) – When the green

LED burns steady, the charge is complete and the battery can be

returned to service if necessary. It can also stay connected to

maintain the battery for an indefinite period of time.

 

FCC Warning

Title 47 Subpart, 15.105(b)

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio television reception, which can be

determined by tuning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

 

TROUBLESHOOTING

1) If the charger does not turn on and none of the LED’s illuminate.

a. Check to make sure the AC outlet is supplying power by plugging

in a lamp, an appliance, or a voltage meter.

2) The green (fully charged) LED (5) comes on immediately when charging a

discharged battery.

a. The battery is probably defective, take the battery to the dealer to

be tested.

3) When charging a battery the green (fully charged) LED (5) never comes

on.

a. The battery may be defective, take the battery to the dealer to be

tested.

b. The battery has an excessive current draw, remove or disconnect

the battery from the equipment.

4) The amber LED continues to flash even with a connection to the battery:

a. Check the fuse in the accessory cable.

b. The battery voltage is too low.

5) 12V green LED (1) is flashing.

a. The battery is damaged or the incorrect battery voltage has been

selected.

6) 6V green LED (2) is flashing.

a. The battery is damaged or the incorrect battery voltage has been

selected.

7) Amber & Green (fully charged) LED (5) are toggling.

a. Reverse polarity connection to the battery.

b. The chargers safety timer has activated due the battery not

reaching its optimal voltage. The battery may be defective, take

the battery to the dealer to be tested.

ICES-001: Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) Radio

Frequency Generators

This product has been tested with the listed standards and found to be compliant

with the Code of Industry Canada ES-001 and the measurement Procedure

according to CISPR 11.

CAN ICES-1/NMB-1