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Smart IP43 Charger

1. Safety instructions

In this section:

Danger

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WARNING: CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

  • Carefully read the manual before the charger is installed and operated; retain the manual in a safe place for future reference.

  • The charger must not be installed or operated by anyone who lacks the appropriate knowledge or competence required for safe installation and/or usage.

  • Charger installation and operation

    1. Install the charger in a location with good natural airflow/ventilation and sufficient unobstructed space around it; refer to the the 'Installation' section for more information.

    2. Install the charger on a non-flammable substrate and ensure there are no heat-sensitive items in the immediate vicinity; it is normal for the charger to become hot during operation.

    3. Install the charger in a location where it is protected from environmental conditions such as water, moisture, dust and direct sunlight.

    4. Do not install or operate the charger directly above the battery, or in a sealed compartment with the battery; batteries can emit explosive gasses.

    5. Do not cover or place any other items on top of the charger.

  • Battery installation and charging

    1. Install and charge the battery in a location with good natural airflow/ventilation.

    2. Ensure that there are no ignition sources near the battery; batteries can emit explosive gasses.

    3. Battery acid is corrosive; if battery acid comes into contact with skin immediately rinse with water.

    4. Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries or Li-ion batteries if the battery temperature is below 0°C.

  • Battery DC connection

    1. Ensure that the DC system is fully shut down/isolated prior to disconnection of any existing cabling and/or new connections are made to the battery/DC system.

    2. Use flexible multi stranded copper DC power cable with sufficient cross sectional area, inline with an appropriate fuse or circuit breaker; refer to the 'Installation > Wiring' section for more information.

    3. Ensure that wiring polarity is correct; connect the positive DC cable (red insulation) to the positive (+ ) terminal and negative DC cable (black insulation) to the negative (-) terminal connection.

    4. There are specific wiring connection instructions for charging a battery installed within a vehicle; refer to the 'Installation > Wiring' section for more information.

  • Mains supply AC connection

    1. AC connection to the mains supply must be in accordance with local electrical regulations. The charger must be plugged into an earthed AC mains power outlet.

    2. Do not operate the charger if the AC power cable is damaged, contact a service agent.

  • Charger setup

    1. Refer to the battery manufacturers instructions and specifications to ensure the battery is suitable for use with this charger and confirm the recommended charge settings.

    2. The integrated charge modes (selected via the charger or Bluetooth) combined with adaptive charge logic are well suited for most common battery types; such as flooded lead-acid, AGM, Gel and LiFePO4.

      If necessary, advanced configuration with user defined settings is also possible using a Bluetooth enabled device (such as a mobile phone or tablet) with the VictronConnect app.