DAKOTA LITHIUM Marine-4 Bank OnBoard Battery Charger Instruction Manual

DAKOTA LITHIUM Marine-4 Bank OnBoard Battery Charger

Specifications:

• Product: Marine LiFePO4 On-Board Battery Charger
• Charging Voltage: 12V
• Maximum Charging Current per Battery: 10A
• Maximum Number of Batteries that can be Connected: 4
• Color Indication:
  • Red LED – Charging in progress
  • Green LED – Charging complete or not charging

Product Usage Instructions

Charging 12V Batteries Individually:

1. Ensure that the charger is not powered.
2. Connect a 12V battery to one set of paired charger leads.
3. If there are more 12V batteries ready to charge, repeat step 2 with other available charger leads.
4. Make sure any unused pairs of charger leads cannot short circuit by keeping the metal ring terminal connectors from contacting each other.
5. Power on the charger. The charger leads that are charging a battery will show a red LED, while the leads that are not charging or have finished charging will show a green LED.
6. When finished charging, disconnect the charger power, then disconnect the charger leads from the batteries.

Charging One 12V Battery at Higher Than 10A Current:

1. Ensure that the charger is not powered.
2. Connecting more than one set of chargers leads to the 12V battery’s charging terminals.

Additional Charging Configurations:

The charger also supports the following charging configurations:

• Charging 4 x 12V batteries individually
• Charging 2 x 12V batteries individually and a single 24V battery
• Charging 2 x 24V batteries
• Charging 1 x 12V battery and a single 36V battery
• Charging 1 x 12V battery and 3 x 12V batteries in series (36V)
• Charging 1 x 48V battery

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

• Q: How many batteries can be connected to the charger?
  A: You can connect up to 4 batteries to the charger.

• Q: How can I tell if a battery is charging or fully charged?
  A: The charger leads that are charging a battery will show a red LED, while the leads that are not charging or have finished charging will show a green LED.

• Q: Can I charge a single 12V battery at a current higher than 10A?
  A: Yes, you can connect more than one set of charger leads to the 12V battery’s charging terminals to charge it at a higher current.

• Q: What is the contact information for sales and support?
  A: For sales inquiries, you can contact us at 1.855.743.3279 or email us at sales@dakotalithium.com. For support, please email us at support@dakotalithium.com. Our physical address is 225 South Lucile Street, Seattle, Washington 98108.

• Q: Is the product cobalt and conflict mineral-free?
  A: Yes, the product is 100% cobalt and conflict mineral-free.

FOR CHARGING 12V BATTERIES INDIVIDUALLY

(10A MAXIMUM CHARGING CURRENT PER BATTERY, UP TO 4 MAY BE CONNECTED)

1. Ensure the charger is not powered.
2. Connect a 12V battery to one set of paired charger leads.
3. If more 12V batteries are ready to charge, repeat Step 2 with other available charger leads.
4. Ensure any unused pairs of charger leads cannot short circuit. (Keep the metal ring terminal connectors from contacting)
5. Power the charger. Charger leads that are charging a battery will show a red LED. Charger leads that are not charging or have finished charging will show a green LED.
6. When finished charging, disconnect the charger power, then disconnect the charger leads from the batteries.

FOR CHARGING ONE 12V BATTERY AT HIGHER THAN 10A CURRENT

1. Ensure the charger is not powered.
2. Connect more than one set of charger leads to the 12V battery’s terminals. 2 sets of leads will charge the battery at ~20A, 3 sets will charge at ~30A, and all 4 sets will charge the battery at ~40A. Ensure that the charging current is within the battery’s rated maximum.Double-check that only red charger leads are connected to the + terminal and only black charger leads are connected to the – terminal.
3. Ensure any unused pairs of charger leads cannot short circuit. (Keep the metal ring terminal connectors from contacting)
4. Power the charger. Charger leads that are charging a battery will show a red LED. Charger leads that are not charging or have finished charging will show a green LED.
5. When finished charging, disconnect the charger power, then disconnect the charger leads from the batteries.

  CONTACT INFORMATION:
SALES : 1.855.743.3279 sales@dakotalithium.com
SUPPORT: support@dakotalithium.com
225 SOUTH LUCILE STREET SEATTLE WASHINGTON 98108
dakotalithium.com
100% cobalt & conflict mineral free

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