NOCO GENIUS 2d Mount Battery Charger And Maintainer User Guide

NOCO GENIUS 2d Mount Battery Charger And Maintainer

Product Information

The Genius 2D is a battery charger that is designed to charge and maintain various types of batteries. It has two automatic charging modes and is equipped with safety features to prevent electrical shock, explosion, and fire hazards. The charger operates on AC power and is compatible with batteries of recommended voltage.

Safety Precautions

• Read and understand all safety information before using the product.
• Do not cut power cords or submerge the product in water. Use only compatible and undamaged batteries. Do not leave the product unattended while in use.
• Avoid charging damaged or frozen batteries.
• Operate the product in well-ventilated areas to reduce the risk of explosion.
• Do not cover the product and keep it away from combustible materials.
• Wear eye protection when operating the product to avoid injury from battery explosions and acid.
• In case of contamination of eyes or skin, flush the affected area with running clean water and contact poison control immediately.
• Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous due to explosive gases. Follow all safety instructions from the battery manufacturer and review cautionary markings on related products and engines.

Product Usage Instructions

Charging Modes

The Genius 2D has two automatic modes for charging batteries. Before operating the charger, ensure compatibility with your battery type and voltage. The modes are as follows:

detected. It is not charging and activates energy save mode.
No Power| For charging 12-volt Wet Cell, Gel Cell, Enhanced Flooded,
Maintenance-Free, Calcium batteries, and AGM. Provides a charging
voltage of 14.5V and a current of 2000mA for batteries up to 40Ah.
Can also be used for maintaining all sizes of batteries.

On-Board Mounting

To mount the charger near the battery:

1. Ensure the cables and charger are secure and away from any moving parts.
2. Secure the provided mounting bracket to the vehicle’s chassis using the two included self-tapping screws.
3. For best results, mark the position using the bracket and pre-drill two small pilot holes.
4. Once the bracket is secured, use the velcro strap to further secure the Genius 2D in place.

Connecting to the Battery

To begin charging:

1. Verify the voltage and chemistry of the battery.
2. Properly connect the eyelet terminal connectors and ensure the AC power plug is plugged into an electrical outlet.
3. All LEDs will flash momentarily, indicating that the charger is ready to charge without user intervention.
4. The charger can now be left connected to the battery at all times to provide maintenance charging.

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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 devices. 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
The 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:

Standby

| The charger is connected to AC power but no battery is detected, and the charger is not charging. Energy Save is activated during this mode, drawing microscopic power from the electrical outlet.
No Power

12V NORM

| For charging 12-volt Wet Cell, Gel Cell, Enhanced Flooded, Maintenance-Free, Calcium batteries and AGM.
14.5V | 2000mA | Up To 40Ah Batteries | Maintain all sizes

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.

1. Connect the positive (red) eyelet terminal connector to the positive (POS,P,+) battery terminal.
2. Connect the negative (black) eyelet terminal connector to the negative (NEG,N,-) battery terminal.
3. Connect the battery charger’s AC power plug into a suitable electrical outlet.

Begin Charging

1. Verify the voltage and chemistry of the battery.
2. Confirm that you have connected the eyelet terminal connectors properly and the AC power plug is plugged into an electrical outlet.
3. All LEDs will flash momentarily, then the charger will begin charging without user intervention.
4. 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:

battery is less than 75% fully charged.
Solid Green LED| When the battery is 100% charged, the Charge LED will be solid green.

Pulsing Green LED

| The Green Charge LED will slowly pulse “on” and “off” when the battery is between 75% and 100% charged and during battery optimization charging. It is normal for optimization charging to occur on a regular basis after the battery is fully charged.

Understanding Advanced Diagnostics

The Error, Hot, and Standby LEDs together shall indicate error conditions shown in the table below:

voltage is too low for charger to detect.
Hot LED| Charger is outside of its safe operating temperature and is not charging. Allow charger to cool down.
Single alternating flash

– Error and Standby

| Battery will not hold a charge. Have battery checked by a professional.
Double alternating flash

– Error and Standby

| Possible battery short. Have battery checked by a professional.
Triple alternating flash

– Error and Standby

| Battery voltage is too high for the selected charge mode. Check the battery.

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.

Battery Size

Ah (Amp hour)

| Approximate Time to Charge In Hours

12V

---|---
8| 2
12| 3
24| 6
40| 10

Technical Specifications

1. Input Voltage AC: 110-240 VAC, 50-60Hz
2. Working Voltage AC: 90-264 VAC, 50-60Hz
3. Efficiency: 87% Approximately
4. Power: 28 W Max
5. Charging Voltage: Various
6. Charging Current: 2000mA (12V)
7. Low-Voltage Detection : 1V
8. Back Current Drain: <0.5mA
9. Ambient Temperature: -20°C to +60°C
10. Type of Batteries: 12V
11. Battery Chemistries: Wet, Gel, MF, CA, EFB, AGM, Calcium
12. Battery Capacity: Up to 40Ah, Maintains All Battery Sizes
13. Housing Protection: IP65
14. Cooling : Natural Convection
15. Dimensions (L x W x H): 5 x 2.3 x 1.5 inches
16. Weight : 0.5 Pounds

DANGER

• READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. Failure to follow these safety instructions may result in ELECTRICAL SHOCK, EXPLOSION, FIRE, which may result in a SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH, or PROPERTY DAMAGE.
• Electrical Shock: The product is an electrical device that can shock and cause serious injury. Do not cut power cords. Do not submerge in water or get wet.
• Explosion: Unmonitored, incompatible, or damaged batteries can explode if used with product. Do not leave product unattended while in use. Do not attempt to charge a damaged or frozen battery. Use product only with batteries of recommended voltage. Operate product in well ventilated areas.
• Fire: The product is an electrical device that emits heat and is capable of causing burns. Do not cover product. Do not smoke or use any source of electrical spark or fire when operating product. Keep product away from combustible materials.
• Eye Injury: Wear eye protection when operating the product. Batteries can explode and cause flying debris. Battery acid can cause eye and skin irritation. In the case of contamination of eyes or skin, flush affected area with running clean water and contact poison control immediately.
• Explosive Gases: Working in the vicinity of a lead acid is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal battery operation. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow all safety information instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment intended to be used in the vicinity of the battery Review cautionary markings on these products and on the engine.

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 [email protected] 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 the 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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References

• NOCO
• P65Warnings.ca.gov

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