DS18 INF-SBC15A Automatic Smart Lithium and AGM Battery Charger Maintainer Owner’s Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

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INF-SBC15A

6V/12V Portable Automatic

Smart Battery Charger
& Maintainer with Boost
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15 AMP

CHARGING CURRENT

PERFECT FOR:

CARS • TRUCKS • CAMPERS • BOATS • JET SKIS • ATV’s • SNOWMOBILE • MOTORCYCLES & MORE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A BATTERY

1. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation. Use in well ventilated area.
2. Consider having someone close enough or within the range of your voice to come to your aid when you work near a battery.
3. Do NOT smoke, strike a match, or cause a spark in vicinity of battery or engine.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Wear complete eye protection, hand and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near a battery.
7. Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging and recommended rates of charge.
8. Clean battery terminals before connected with the charger. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. NEVER charge a frozen, damaged, leaking or non rechargeable battery.
12. 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.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR USING THE CHARGER

1. Do NOT place the charger in the engine compartment or near moving parts or near the battery; place as far away from them as DC cable permit s. NEVER place a charger directly above a battery being charged; gases or fluids from battery will corrode and damage charger.
2. Do NOT cover the charger while charging.
3. Do NOT expose to rain or wet conditions.
4. Connect and disconnect DC output only after setting AC cord from electric outlet.
5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons.
6. To reduce the risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting charger.
7. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
8. Operate with caution if the charger has received direct hit of force or been dropped. Have it checked and repaired if damaged.
9. Any repair must be carried out by the manufacturer or an authorized repair agent in order to avoid danger.

CONNECTING TO THE BATTERY

1. 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,-)
2. Do not make any connections to the carburetor, fuel lines, or thin metal parts.
3. 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.
4. For a negative grounded vehicle (most common): connect the RED POSITIVE jumper clamp first to the positive battery terminal, then connect the BLACK NEGATIVE jumper clamp to the vehicle chassis or negative battery terminal (vehicle chassis is a better choice).
5. For a positive grounded vehicle (very uncommon): connect the BLACK NEGATIVE jumper clamp first to the negative battery terminal, then connect the NEGATIVE jumper clamp first to the negative battery terminal, then connect the RED POSITIVE jumper clamp to the vehicle chassis or positive battery terminal RED POSITIVE jumper clamp to the vehicle chassis or positive battery terminal (vehicle chassis is a better choice).
6. When disconnecting, disconnect in the reverse sequence, removing the negative first (or positive first for positive ground systems).

NOTICE: If battery clamps are reversely connected to battery terminals, the If battery clamps are reversely connected to battery terminals, the ERROR light will be on. Exchange the battery clamps to solve this problem.

ABOUT INF-SBC15A

1. The INF-SBC15A is designed for charging all types of 12V lead acid and 12V LITHIUM (4 cell FeLiPO4) and 6V lead acid, including WET (Flooded), GEL , MF (Maintenance Free), EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery), AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) batteries. It is suitable for charging battery capacities from 2 to 400 Amp Hours for 12V lead acid (2 to 150 Amp Hours for 6V lead acid and maintaining all battery sizes.
2. Built in intelligent microprocessor makes charging faster, easier and safer.
3. This charger has safety features, including spark proof protection for reverse polarity, short circuit, overcurrent, overcharge and overheat.
4. The starting charge current is 12V/2A or 6V/2A by default. You need press CURRENT button to choose the appropriate charge current for your battery.
5. When a battery is connected correctly, the digital tube will show voltage type (12V or 6V or LI). Press (BAT.TYPE) button and select the correct voltage type in 5 seconds.
6. It shows present voltage type (12V or 6V or LI ) and charge current in turn during normal charging process.
7. It shows present battery voltage (e.g. 12.1 during normal charging process when (BAT.TYPE) button is pressed.
8. When charging is started, pressing ” ON/OFF ” button will cause the charger to turn off , and the charger will be restarted by pressing ON/OFF button again.
9. When the CHARGE light is on, it is on charging; when the CHARGE light is off and FULL light is on, the charging is completed. But do NOT break the connection immediately. It will automatically switches from full charge to maintenance status to maintain batteries during prolonged periods of storage maintenance status to maintain batteries during prolonged periods of storage.

CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION

1. Power Indicator (Green)

2. Charger start stop selection

3. 12V/20A Quick Charge (Boost)

4. Select battery charging current

5. Select battery type:
   06V / 12V / Li(12V)

6. Full Charge Indicator (Green)

7. Charge Indicator (Amber)

8. Boost Indicator (Amber)

9. Fault Indicator (Red)

12 VOLTS DC CIGARETTE LIGHTER SOCKET

1. TURN ON LAMPS
2. MOBILE PHONE CHARGER
3. CONNECT AIR PUMPS
4. 12V – 7A
   MAX OUTPUT

CHARGING MODES

INF-SBC15A charger has thirteen (13) modes Do not operate the charger until you confirm the appropriate charge mode for your battery.

MODE

| DISPLAY| POWER LIGHT|

BOOST LIGHT

| EXPLANATION
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STANDBY

| ——–|

Blinking Green

| | Not charging or providing any power. If you want charging to pause, press ON OFF button and it will enter STANDBY mode.

12V/2A

| 02A|

ON (Constant Green)

| | Connected to battery it can turn into 2A by pressing CURRENT button. This mode is recommended for 4-60Ah batteries.

12V/6A

| 06A|

ON (Constant Green)

| | Connected to battery it can turn into 6A by pressing CURRENT button. This mode is recommended for 14-230Ah batteries.

12V/10A

| 10A|

ON (Constant Green)

| | Connected to battery, it can turn into 10A by pressing CURRENT button. This mode is recommended for 25-300Ah batteries.

12V/15A

| 15A|

ON (Constant Green)

| | Connected to battery it can turn into 15 A by pressing CURRENT button. This mode is recommended for 30-400Ah batteries.

Li(12V/2A)

| 02A|

ON (Constant Green)

| | Connected to battery it can turn into 2A by pressing CURRENT button. This mode is recommended for 4-60Ah lithium Batteries.

Li(12V/6A)

| 06A|

ON (Constant Green)

| | Connected to battery, it can turn into 6 A by pressing CURRENT button. This mode is recommended for 14-230Ah lithium batteries.

Li(12V/10A)

| 10A|

ON (Constant Green)

| | Connected to battery, it can turn into 10 A by pressing CURRENT button. This mode is recommended for 25-300Ah lithium batteries.

Li(12V/15A)

| 15A|

ON (Constant Green)

| | Connected to battery it can turn into 15 A by pressing CURRENT button. This mode is recommended for 30-400Ah lithium batteries.

6V/2A

| 02A|

ON (Constant Green)

| | Connected to battery it can turn into 2A by pressing CURRENT button. This mode is recommended for 8-120Ah 6 Volts batteries.

6V/5A

| 05A|

ON (Constant Green)

| | Connected to battery, it can turn into 5A by pressing CURRENT button. This mode is recommended for 16-400Ah batteries.

Quick Charge (Boost)

| FAS| ON (Constant Green)|

ON (Constant Amber)

| Connected to battery, it can enter BOOST mode by pressing BOOST button. It takes 5 minutes to charge.

Power Supply

| P12|

ON (Constant Green)

| | If you want to switch Supply to Charge, connect the charger with a battery and press CURRENT button for 3S.

BOOST and POWER SUPPLY modes are advanced charging modes that require your full attention before selecting.

USING 12V/20A BOOST

To operate BOOST, the charger must be connected to a 12 V lead acid battery with the battery clamp s connected. For optimal results, allow boost to complete its 5 minute charge. After 300 second boost, display will show Cooling for 5 minute charge, and your are ready to start your vehicle (whether FULL light is illuminated or not) not). If unsuccessful when starting your vehicle, let the battery rest for 15 minutes and try boost again. Most vehicles will start with one (1) boost. Do not use boost more than two (2) times within a 24 hour period. If two (2) boosts cannot successfully start your vehicle, have your battery replaced or evaluated by a local battery store.

USING 13.6 V POWER SUPPLY

If not connected with the battery, the charger is in the power supply mode by default after starting up. 13.6V POWER SUPPLY mode provides a current of 7A ( constant voltage and constant current ). 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. Both spark proof and reverse polarity protection are still able to function normally in this mode. If positive and negative battery clamp touched or connected to each other, the charger will not generate sparks.

CHARGING STEP

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.

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).

STEP 8: MAINTENANCE (Continuously monitor the battery, and charging current will intelligently adapt to the variable battery voltage).

NOTICE: After full charging cycle, use this battery to start matched vehicles engine. If engine cannot be activated (exclude the problem of vehicle itself), it indicates this battery has declined storage capacity and need to be replaced.

CHARGING TIME

Different battery capacity residual voltage and charging current would affect the charging time. Following data is only for reference (under the condition of fully discharging).

BATTERY SIZE

AH

| APPROXIMATE TIME TO CHARGE IN HOURS
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2A| 6A| 10A|

15A

4

| 2| ——–| ——–| ——–
14| 7| 2.3| ——–|

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25

| 12.5| 4.2| 2.5| ——–
30| 15| 5| 3|

2

40

| 20| 6.7| 4| 2.7
50| 25| 8.3| 5|

3.4

60

| 30| 10| 6| 4
100| ——–| 16.7| 10|

6.7

120

| ——–| 20| 12| 8
180| ——–| 30| 18|

12

230

| ——–| 38.3| 23| 15.3
300| ——–| ——–| 30|

20

FAULT LIGHT

When FAULT light is on, it means the charger detects invisible fault. Therefore, the user should solve the fault before use . If the user could not solve problems, please consult the professional person.

FAULT INDICATOR

CODE

| FAULT| SOLUTIONS
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E01| Charger overheating|

The charger will automatically suspend the charge and send out a warning sound, at this time the user does not have to cut off the power and wait for the charger to recharge when the charger is cooled

E02

| Poor contact of battery or battery pole leads to bad contact| Reconnect the battery or clean the battery pole
E03| Charging mode and battery voltage mismatch|

Charging the 12V battery in the 6V mode will cause mismatch. The charger will send out a warning sound, at this time the user needs to cut off the power and reselect the mode.

E04

| Battery can not store electricity| The battery has been damaged and the charger can’t repair the battery.
E05| The battery is seriously vulcanized and cannot be repaired|

The battery has been damaged and the charger can’t repair the battery.

E06

| Reverse connection|

Disconnect and reconnect in the right position.

SPECIFICATIONS

Charger Type: …………………….. 8 Steps Charging / Maintainer / Booster / Power Supply
Maximum Output Current (Charging) ……………………………………………….. 15A (20A Boost)
Maximum Input Current ……………………………………………………. Variable up to 400W (3.6A)
Battery Type Compatibility ………. Lead-Acid, Wet, Gel, AGM, Calcium, Lithium (LiFePO4)
Battery Voltage Compatibility ……………………………………………………………………… 6/12 Volts
Battery Capacity Compatibility ……………………………………………………………………….. 2-400Ah
AC Input …………………………………………………………………………………. 110-120VAC / 50-60Hz
6 Volts DC Output Current ……………………………………………………………………………. 2A or 5A
12 Volts DC Output Current ……………………………………………………………. 2A/6A/10A/15A
12 Volts DC Boost Output Current ……………………………………………………………… 20A (300s)
13.5 Volts DC Power Supply Output Current ………………………………………………………….. 7A
12 Volts DC Cigarette Lighter Socket Output Current ……………………………………………. 7A
Minimum Start Voltage ………………………………………………………………………………….. >3 Volts
Housing Protection Rate ……………………………………………………………………………………….. IP20
Temperature Operation …………………………………………………………………………… 0°C to +40°C
Efficiency …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 85% Approx

FEATURES

Clamps Type …………………………………………………………………………………………… Battery Clamp
Function Display Type ………………………………………………………………………………………… LED
Volmeter ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Yes
Boost Mode …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Yes
Power Supply Mode ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. Yes
Battery Repair Mode ………………………………………………………………………………………………. Yes
Thermal Protection …………………………………………………………………………………………………. Yes
Reverse Connection Protection ………………………………………………………………………………. Yes
Overcurrent / Overcharge Protection …………………………………………………………………….. Yes
Faulty Battery Indicator …………………………………………………………………………………………… Yes
Faulty Connection Indicator……………………………………………………………………………………… Yes

MEASUREMENTS

Overall Length ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 8.5″ / 218mm
Overall Depth ………………………………………………………………………………………. 5.75″ / 146mm
Overall Height ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 8.7″ / 221mm
AC Cord Length ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6ft / 1.8m
DC Cord Length ………………………………………………………………………………………. 4.2ft / 1.3m

WARRANTY
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