AQ-TRON LAD/AQ7000 Battery Charger User Manual

AQ-TRON LAD/AQ7000 Battery Charger

Introduction

Please read and understand all important safety and operating instructions before using this charger. In addition, please read and follow all battery and vehicle manufacturer’s instructions and cautionary markings.

Battery Charger User Guide

• MODEL: AQ7000
• AC Input: 220-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 1A
• DC Output: 12VDC, 7A; 24VDC, 3.5A;
• Temperature Controlled

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation. Use in well-ventilated area.
• Consider having someone close enough or within the range of your voice to come to your aid when you work near a battery.
• Do NOT smoke, strike a match, or cause a spark in Proximity of battery or engine. Avoid explosive gas, flames and sparks.
• Remove all personal jewelry, such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches while working with a vehicle battery. These items may produce a short-circuit that could cause severe burns.
• Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It might spark or short-circuit a battery or other electrical hardware which may cause an explosion or fire.
• Wear complete eye protection, hand and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near a battery.
• Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging and recommended rates of charge.
• Clean battery terminals before connected with the charger. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
• When it is necessary to remove a battery from vehicle to charge, always remove grounded terminal from battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off in order to prevent an arc.
• It is NOT intended to supply power to an extra-low-voltage electrical system or to charge dry-cell batteries. Charging dry-cell batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and property.
• NEVER charge a frozen, damaged, leaking or non-rechargeable battery.
• If battery electrolyte contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.
• If electrolyte enters eye, immediately flood eye with running clean cold water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention immediately

ABOUT AQ7000

• The AQ7000 is designed for charging all types of 12V lead-acid ,24V lead-acid and 12V lithium-ion batteries, including WET (Flooded), GEL, MF (Maintenance-Free), EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery), AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat),AGM+ (Absorbed Glass Mat+) and LIB (Lithium Ion) batteries.
• Built-in intelligent microprocessor makes charging faster, easier and safer.
• This charger has safety features, including spark proof, protection for reverse polarity, short circuit, overcurrent, overcharge and overheat.
• It has auto-memory, which returns to last selected mode when restarted (except Standby Mode).
• When battery level indicator turns to 100% solid Green LED, it will automatically switches from full charge to maintenance status to maintain batteries during prolonged periods of storage without overcharging or damaging the battery.
• The AQ7000 has four external holes for mounting. Mount the charger in a desired location with equipped self-drill screws. It is important to keep in mind the distance to the

24VDC, 3.5A;

Temperature Controlled

Charger Type| 8 steps, Full-automatic Charging Cycle
Start Voltage| > 1V
Housing Protection| IP54

Battery Type

| All Types of 12V & 24V Lead-acid

Batteries, and 12V Lithium Ion Batteries

Battery Capacity| 14-230Ah (12V), 14-115Ah (24V),

Maintains All Battery Sizes

Accessories Included| Clamp Connectors, Ring Connectors
Ambient Temperature| 0℃ ~ +40℃

CONNECTING TO THE BATTERY

• Identify polarity of battery posts. The positive battery terminal is typically marked by these letters or symbol (POS,P,+). The negative battery terminal is typically marked by these letters or symbol (NEG,N,-).
• Do not make any connections to the carburetor, fuel lines, or thin metal parts.
• Identify if you have a negative or positive grounded vehicle. This can be done by identifying which battery post (NEG or POS) is connected to the chassis.
• For a negative grounded vehicle (most common): connect the RED POSITIVE clamp / ring connector first to the positive battery terminal, then connect the BLACK NEGATIV clamp / ring connector to the negative battery terminal or vehicle chassis.
• For a positive grounded vehicle (very uncommon): connect the BLACK NEGATIV clamp/ring connector first to the negative battery terminal, then connect the RED POSITIVE clamp / ring connector to the positive battery terminal or vehicle chassis.
• When disconnecting, disconnect in the reverse sequence, removing the negative first (or positive first for positive ground systems).

CHARGING MODES

AQ7000 has nine modes: Standby,12V NORM, 12V COLD/AGM, 24V NORM, 24V COLD/AGM, 12V AGM+, 12V LITHIUM, REPAIR and 13.6V SUPPLY. Some charge modes must be held for three (3) seconds or / and pressed to enter the mode. Do not operate the charger until you confirm the appropriate charge mode for your battery

Using 12V AGM+ (Hold)
This mode is designed for 12V advanced AGM batteries only. Advanced AGM batteries are typically found in startstop micro-hybrid vehicles. These batteries accept a higher than normal charging voltage. 12V AGM+ charge mode is NOT suitable for traditional AGM batteries. Consult the battery manufacturer before using this mode. Using 12V LITHIUM (Hold & Press) This mode is designed for 12V lithium-ion batteries only, including LiFePO4. Some lithium-ion batteries may be unstable and unsuitable for charging. Consult the lithium battery manufacturer before charging and ask for recommended charging voltage and current.

Using REPAIR (Hold & Press)
This mode is for LEAD-ACID batteries only. It is an advanced battery recovery mode for repairing old, idle, stratified or sulfated batteries. NOT all batteries can be recovered. For optimal results, take the battery through a full charge cycle, bringing the battery to full charge, before using this mode. When this mode is chosen, do remember press Mode button for choosing appropriate 12V Mode(s) or 24V Mode(s). One REPAIR cycle can take up to eight (8) hours to complete the recovery process and will enter to charge (8 steps charging cycle) when completed. This mode uses a high charging voltage and may cause some water loss in WET cell batteries. Plus, some batteries and electronics may be sensitive to high charging voltages. To minimize risks, disconnect the battery from the vehicle before using this mode.

Using 13.6V SUPPLY (Hold & Press)
This mode converts the charger to a constant voltage, constant current DC power supply. It can be used to power 12VDC devices. Prior to use, read your 12VDC device manual to determine if it is suitable for use with this mode. As a power supply, it can also be used to retain a vehicle’s on-board computer settings during battery repair or replacement. 13.6V

CHARGING STEPS

• STEP 1: DIAGNOSIS (Check if battery has connected with the charger and also check battery voltage)
• STEP 2: DESULPHATION (If battery voltage is too low, programs automatically generate pulsing current to remove sulphate, up to 5 hours)
• STEP 3: ANALYSE (Check if the battery voltage reaches to the threshold after desulphation, and charging begins if the battery voltage is OK)
• STEP 4: SOFT START (Charge with echelon constant current)
• STEP 5: BULK (Charge with constant maximum current until battery voltage is reached to the threshold)
• STEP 6: ABSORPTION (Provide gradually declining current charge for maximum battery voltage)
• STEP 7: ANALYSE (Test if the battery can hold charge)
• STEP 8: MAINTENANCE (Continuously monitor the battery, and charging current will intelligently adapt to the variable battery voltage)

**BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR

**

LED COMMUNICATION OF ABNORMAL RESULTS

No.

| LIGHT(S)

CONDITION

| ****

CAUSE(S)

| ****

SOLUTION(S)

---|---|---|---

1

| ****

Solid Red Warning! LED

| ****

Reverse Polarity

| Exchange the red and black clamps or ring terminals to the correct

battery posts

2

| Flashing Red Warning! LED

Corresponding charging

| 1)  Open-circuit

2)  Dirty Battery Posts

3)  Dead Battery

4)  Output Short Circuit

| 1) Connect the red and black clamps or ring terminals to the battery

posts

Nameplate icon description

Disposal

This marking indicates that this battery charger and batterypack should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.

WARRANTY

• This product is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of two (2) years from the original shipping date, to be free of defects in material and workmanship.
• Warranty Performance: During the above two (2) years warranty period, a product with a defect will be replaced with a new one when the product is returned to the manufacturer.
• The replacement product will be in warranty for the balance of the original two (2) years warranty period.
  This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident, in shipment, unreasonable use, misuse, neglect, improper service, commercial use, repairs by unauthorized personnel or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or workmanship

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