NOCO genius 2D Direct Mount Battery Charge User Guide
- June 12, 2024
- NOCO
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NOCO genius 2D Direct Mount Battery Charge User Guide
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Important Safety Warnings
About Genius 2D. The Genius 2D is designed for charging the types of 12V lead-acid batteries, including Wet (Flooded), Gel, MF (Maintenance-Free) CA (Calcium), EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery), and AGM (Absorption Glass Mat) batteries. It is suitable for charging battery capacities up to 40 Amp-hours and maintaining all battery sizes. Getting Started. Before using the charger, carefully read the battery manufacture’s specific precautions and recommended rates of charge for the battery. Make sure to determine the voltage and chemistry of the battery by referring to your battery owner’s manual prior to charging. Location & Mounting. The Genius 2D is designed to remain directly connected to a battery. Prevent battery acid from coming in contact with the product. Do not operate the product in a closed-in area or an area with restricted ventilation. Never mount directly to the battery. Do not set a battery on top of product. Mount the charger near the battery, ensuring the cables and charger are secure and away from any moving parts (eg. fan blades, belts, pulleys). Do not allow cords to be pinched, cut, or damaged by hood or other moving parts, as it may cause a short circuit, which may result in property damage, injury, and/or death. Proposition 65. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and exhaust fumes, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Personal Precaution. Only use product as intended. Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid in case of emergency. Have a supply of clean water and soap nearby in the case of battery acid contamination. Wear complete eye protection and protective clothing while working near a battery. Always wash hands after handling batteries and related materials. Do not handle or wear any metal objects when working with batteries including; tools, watches or jewelry. If metal is dropped onto battery, it may spark or create a short circuit resulting in electrical shock, fire, explosion which may result in injury, death or property damage. Minors. If the product is intended by “Purchaser” to be used by a minor, purchasing adult agrees to provide detailed instructions and warnings to any minor prior to use. Failure to do so is the sole responsibility of the “Purchaser,” who agrees to indemnify NOCO for any unintended use or misuse by a minor. Choking Hazard. Accessories may present a choking hazard to children. Do not leave children unattended with product or any accessory. The product is not a toy. Handling. Handle product with care. The product can become damaged if impacted. Do not use a damaged product, including, but not limited to, cracks to the casing or damaged cables. Do not use product with a damaged power cord. Humidity and liquids may damage product. Do not handle product or any electrical components near any liquid. Store and operate product in dry locations. Do not operate product if it becomes wet. If product is already operating and becomes wet, disconnect it from the battery and discontinue use immediately. Do not disconnect the product by pulling on the cables. Modifications. Do not attempt to alter, modify or repair any part of the product. Disassembling product may cause injury, death or damage to property. If product becomes damaged, malfunctions or comes in contact with any liquid, discontinue use, and contact NOCO. Any modifications to the product will void your warranty. Accessories. This product is only approved for use with NOCO accessories. NOCO is not responsible for user safety or damage when using accessories not approved by NOCO. Operating Temperature. This product is designed to work in ambient temperatures between -20° to +60°C. Do not operate outside of temperature ranges. Do not charge a frozen battery. Discontinue use of product immediately if the battery becomes excessively warm. Storage. Do not use or store your product in areas with high concentrations of dust or airborne materials. Store your product on flat; secure surfaces so it’s not prone to falling. Store your product in a dry location. The storage temperature is -20° to 100°C (average under-hood temperature). Compatibility. The product is only compatible with 12-volt lead-acid batteries only. Do not attempt to use product with any other type of battery. Charging other battery chemistries may result in injury, death or property damage. Contact the battery manufacturer prior to attempting to charge the battery. Medical Devices. Do not charge pacemakers or other medical devices. Product may emit electromagnetic fields. Product contains magnetic components which may interfere with pacemakers, defibrillators, or other medical devises. These electromagnetic fields may interfere with pacemakers or other medical devices. Consult with your physician prior to use if you have any medical device including pacemakers. If you suspect the product is interfering with a medical device, stop using the product immediately and consult your physician. Medical Conditions. If you have any medical condition that you believe could be affected by product, including but not limited to; seizures, blackouts, eyestrain or headaches, consult your physician prior to use of product. Cleaning. Power off the product before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Clean and dry product immediately if it comes in contact with liquid or any type of contaminant. Use a soft, lint- free (microfiber) cloth. Avoid getting moisture in openings. Explosive Atmospheres. Obey all signs and instructions. Do not operate product in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, including fueling areas or areas which contain chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders. High-Consequence Activities. This product is not intended for use where the failure of the product could lead to injury, death or severe environmental damage. Radio Frequency Interference. Product is designed, tested, and manufactured to comply with regulations governing radio frequency emissions. Such emissions from the product can negatively affect the operation of other electronic equipment, causing them to malfunction. Model Number: Genius 2D This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense.
How To Use
Charging Modes.
The Genius 2D has two (2) automatic modes, and will begin charging when both
the battery and power are connected. Do not operate the charger until you
confirm the Genius 2D charger is compatible with your battery type and
voltage. Below is a brief description:
On-Board Mounting.
Mount the charger near the battery, ensuring the cables and charger are secure
and away from any moving parts (eg. fan blades, belts, pulleys). Secure the
provided mounting bracket to the vehicle’s chassis using the two included
self-tapping screws. For best results, mark the position using the bracket,
and pre-drill two small pilot holes. Once the bracket is secured, use the
velcro strap to secure the Genius 2D in place.
Connecting to the Battery.
Do not connect the AC power plug until all other connections are made.
Identify the correct polarity of the battery terminals on the battery. Do not
make any connections to the carburetor, fuel lines, or thin, sheet metal
parts. The below instructions are for a negative ground system (most common).
If your vehicle is a positive ground system (very uncommon), follow the below
instructions in reverse order.
- Connect the positive (red) eyelet terminal connector to the positive (POS,P,+) battery terminal.
- Connect the negative (black) eyelet terminal connector to the negative (NEG,N,-) battery terminal.
- Connect the battery charger’s AC power plug into a suitable electrical outlet.
Begin Charging.
- Verify the voltage and chemistry of the battery.
- Confirm that you have connected the eyelet terminal connectors properly and the AC power plug is plugged into an electrical outlet.
- All LEDs will flash momentarily, then the charger will begin charging without user intervention.
- The charger can now be left connected to the battery at all times to provide maintenance charging.
Understanding Charge LEDs.
The charger has one (1) Charge LED. This Charge LED indicates the connected
battery(s) state-of-charge (SOC). See the explanation below:
Understanding Advanced Diagnostics.
The Error, Hot, and Standby LEDs together shall indicate error conditions
shown in the table below:
Charging Times.
The estimated time to charge a battery is shown below. The size of the battery
(Ah) and its depth of discharge (DOD) greatly affect its charging time. The
charge time is based on an average depth of discharge to a fully charged
battery and is for reference purposes only. Actual data may differ due to
battery conditions. The time to charge a normally discharged battery is based
on a 50% DOD.
Technical Specifications
- Input Voltage AC: 110-240 VAC, 50-60Hz
- Working Voltage AC: 90-264 VAC, 50-60Hz
- Efficiency: 87% Approximately
- Power: 28 W Max
- Charging Voltage: Various
- Charging Current: 2000mA (12V)
- Low-Voltage Detection: 1V
- Back Current Drain: <0.5mA
- Ambient Temperature: -20°C to +60°C
- Type of Batteries: 12V
- Battery Chemistries: Wet, Gel, MF, CA, EFB, AGM, Calcium
- Battery Capacity: Up to 40Ah, Maintains All Battery Sizes
- Housing Protection: IP65
- Cooling: Natural Convection
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 5 x 2.3 x 1.5 inches
- Weight: 0.5 Pounds
3 Year Hassle-Free Warranty
NOCO warrants that this product (the “Product”) will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of Three (3) years from the date of purchase (the “Warranty Period”). For defects reported during the Warranty Period, NOCO will, at its discretion, and subject to NOCO’s technical support analysis, either repair or replace defective products. Replacement parts and products will be new or serviceably used, comparable in function and performance to the original part and warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period.
NOCO’S LIABILITY HEREUNDER IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, NOCO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO ANY PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY, RELATED IN ANY WAY TO THE PRODUCT, HOWSOEVER CAUSED, EVEN IF NOCO HAD KNOWLEDGE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND THOSE ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE OR TRADE PRACTICE. IN THE EVENT THAT ANY APPLICABLE LAWS IMPOSE WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS OR OBLIGATIONS THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR MODIFIED, THIS PARAGRAPH SHALL APPLY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY SUCH LAWS.
This Warranty is made solely for the benefit of the original purchaser of the Product from NOCO or from a NOCO approved reseller or distributor and is not assignable or transferable. To assert a warranty claim, the purchaser must: (1) request and obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number and return location information (the “Return Location”) from NOCO Support by emailing support@no.co or by calling 1.800.456.6626; and (2) send the Product, including RMA number, and receipt to the Return Location. DO NOT SEND IN PRODUCT WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING AN RMA FROM NOCO SUPPORT.
The original purchaser is responsible (and must prepay) all packaging and transportation costs to ship products for warranty service.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE ABOVE, THIS HASSLE-FREE WARRANTY IS VOID AND DOES NOT APPLY TO PRODUCTS THAT: (a) are misused, mishandled, subjected to abuse or careless handling, accident, improperly stored, or operated under conditions of extreme voltage, temperature, shock, or vibration beyond NOCO’s recommendations for safe and effective use; (b) improperly installed, operated or maintained; (c) are/were modified without the express written consent of NOCO; (d) have been disassembled, altered or repaired by anyone other than NOCO; (e) the defects of which were reported after the Warranty Period.
THIS HASSLE-FREE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: (1) normal wear and tear; (2) cosmetic damage that does not affect functionality; or (3) Products where the NOCO serial number is missing, altered, or defaced.
HASSLE-FREE WARRANTY CONDITIONS
These conditions apply only to Product during the Warranty Period. The Hassle-
Free Warranty is void either by elapsed time from date of purchase (elapsed
time from serial number date, if no proof of purchase) or from the conditions
listed earlier in this document. Return Product with the appropriate
documentation. With Receipt:
0-3 Years: NO Charge. With proof of purchase, The warranty period begins on date of purchase. With NO Receipt:
0-3 Years: NO Charge. With NO proof of purchase, The warranty period begins on the serial number date.
We recommend registering your NOCO product in order to upload proof of purchase and extend your effective warranty dates. You may register your NOCO product online at: no.co/register. If you have any questions regarding your warranty or product, contact NOCO Support (email and phone number above) or write to: The NOCO Company, at 30339 Diamond Parkway, #102, Glenwillow, OH 44139 USA.
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