GOOLOO S6 Car and Motorcycle Smart Battery Charger and Maintainer User Manual

User Manual
6V/12V Car & Motorcycle
Smart Battery Charger and Maintainer
Model: S6

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WARNING AND CAUTION

1.1 Important Safety Instructions
This user manual contains important technical and safety instructions, it must be read attentively before using the battery charger to ensure personnel safety and reliable operation of this equipment. Local and/or national safety and electrical code(s)/ standard(s) must be obeyed. Hazardous conditions may result if the charger is not installed or operated correctly. Please read the instructions to prevent injury or damage to the charger.

1. Designed for charging 6V/12V Lead-Acid, GEL or AGM automotive type of batteries and 12V LiFePO4 batteries. Other types of batteries may burst which causes personal injury and property damage.

2. Prohibit 12V STD, 12V AGM/C, 12V GEL, 12V LFP, SUPPLY mode or any 12V charging modes to charge 6V lead-acid batteries or any lithium-ion battery.

3. 12V LFP mode is only suitable for 12V lithium iron phosphate battery, not for any other lithium-ion batteries, it is forbidden to charge lithium-ion batteries.

4. For lead-acid batteries with a battery voltage of less than 3V, it is recommended to replace the battery if the voltage cannot be increased using this charger.

5. For the battery that displays “BAT” signal on the screen, it is recommended to replace the battery.

6. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. Connection to the mains supply is to be in accordance with National wiring rules.

7. To reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug and cord, pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger.

8. Do not expose the metal components of connecters while charging, make sure they are covered before connected to power and battery.

9. Make sure the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

10. We recommend you better not expose the charger to rain, snow or moisture, and not operate it in a damp or wet environment. Although this charger is IP65 waterproof, the SEA connector between the cord and attachment is not waterproof.

11. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. The use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure:
    a. The pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number, size, and shape as those of the plug on the charger.
    b. That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.

12. Do not operate chargers with damaged cords or plugs, replace them immediately.

13. Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way.

14. Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way.

15. Do not disassemble the charger; take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

16. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.

17. WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
    a. Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous. Batteries may generate explosive gases during normal battery operation. Provide adequate ventilation and prevent sparks and flames around the charging area. Explosive gases may escape from the battery during charging.
    b. To reduce the risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery. Review cautionary marking on these products and on engines. Take necessary safety precautions when you are installing the charger near a battery or in a battery compartment.

18.  Do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries. Never charge a frozen battery. Never place the charger directly above or below the battery being charged; gases or fluids from the battery will corrode and damage the charger. Locate the charger as far away from the battery as DC cables permit. Do not install the charger in the same compartment as the batteries.

19. This appliance is not intended for use by young children or any person with limited capabilities (mental and physical). Only qualified personnel should do maintenance, attempt repairs or program the charger. Please store disconnected and out of reach of unsupervised children.

1.2 Personal Safety Precautions

1. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters the eye, immediately flood the eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately.
2. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine.
3. Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It might spark or short circuit battery or another electrical part that may cause an explosion.
4. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with lead-acid batteries. A lead-acid battery can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.
5. Use the charger for charging Lead-acid, Gel, Calcium, AGM, and EFB batteries. It is not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in a starter motor application. Do not use a battery charger for charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1. Mode Selection Button
   • Normal modes: 12V STD, 12V AGM/C, 12V GEL, 12V LFP; Additional function: 6V STD, SUPPLY
   • Press the “Mode” button to select among the 4 Normal charging modes (12V STD, 12V AGM/C, 12V GEL, 12V LFP)
   • Hold the “Mode” button for 5 seconds to switch between Normal modes and Additional function
   • Press the “Mode” button to select between the 2 Additional functions (6V STD, SUPPLY)

2. LCD Display
   A| 12V STD| Suitable for charging a 12V standard lead-acid battery.
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   14.5V 16A I Up To 150Ah Batteries
   B| 12V AGM/C| (C=Cold, 12V AGM/C means 12V AGM or 12V Winter Mode) Suitable for charging a 12V AGM battery or charging in winter mode with an ambient temperature of -4°F to 41°F.
   14.8V I 6A I Up To 150Ah Batteries
   C| 12V GEL| Suitable for charging a 12V GEL battery.
   14.3V I 6A I Up To 150Ah Batteries
   D| 12V LFP| Suitable for charging a 12V LiFePO4 battery.
   14.6V I 6A I Up To 150Ah Batteries
   E| Battery Voltage| Display the current battery voltage and the change of battery voltage during charging. Accurate to 0.1V.
   [“BAT” indicates defective battery] [“FUL”indicates fully charged] (“Err”indicates Reverse polarity or Short-circuit] [“Lo” indicates the battery voltage is too low]
   F| 6V STD| Suitable for charging 6V small standard lead-acid batteries.
   7.2V I 2A I Up To 30Ah Batteries
   G| Abnormal| Such as Reverse polarity Short-circuit, etc.
   H| SUPPLY| Converts to a DC power supply for powering some of the 12V DC devices, or as a memory retainer when replacing a battery.
   Do Not use this mode to charge any battery.
   5-14.0V I 5A M
   K| Battery
   Charging Bar| Indicates the charging process, each bar represents approximately 20%.

3. Inlet power cable with plug

4. Battery Terminal Negative(black) Clamp

5. Battery Terminal Positive(red) Clamp

6. Outlet power cable

7. -0-ring with fuse

SPECIFICATIONS

Input Voltage AC| 100-120V,50/60Hz( For US and CA) 220-240V,50/60Hz( For AU, EU and UK )
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Output Power| 90W Max
Charging Voltage| Various
Charging Current| 6A Max (12V), 2A Max (6V)
Low-Voltage Detection| 1.5V (12V), 1.5V ( 6V)
Ambient Temperature| -4°F to 104°F
Type of Batteries| 6V, 12V
Battery Chemistries| Wet, GEL, MF, CA, EFB, AGM, and 12V LiFePO4
Battery Capacity| Up to 150Ah, Maintains All Battery Sizes
SUPPLY Mode Output| 68W Max (5-14.0V, SA max)
Protection class| 1P65
Cooling| Aluminum Heatsink
Dimensions (L x W x H)| 28105.5cm
Weight| 0.8kg

LCD DISPLAY INTRODUCTION

4.1 Control Panel

| The Max Voltage When Full Charged| Output Current (max)| Function
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| 14.5V| 6A| For charging a 12V standard lead-acid battery.
| 14.8V| 6A| For charging a 12V AGM battery or charging in winter mode.
| 14.3V| 6A| For charging a 12V GEL battery
| 14.6V| 6A| For charging a 12V LiFePO4 battery.
| 7.2V| 2A| For charging a 6V standard lead-acid battery.
| Converts to a DC power supply for powering some of 12V DC devices, or as a memory retainer when replacing a battery. Do Not use this mode to charge any battery.
5-14.0V| 15A Max
| Indicates the current battery voltage.
| Abnormal, such as reverse polarity or short circuit, etc.
| Indicates the current battery power, each bar represents approximately 20%.
(Blinks)| Full charged and enter the maintenance mode

*The display accuracy of voltage is ±0.1V.

4.2 Default

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All signs and backlight are displayed after booting| Switch to Load-off mode after 2 seconds

Auto-Memory: The charger has built-in auto-memory and will return to the last charge mode when connected( except for and IsuPPLYI), To change modes after the first use, press the “Mode” button.

4.3 Battery Charging Process

| F U L(Blinks)
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20%| 40%| 60%| 80%| 100%| Full charged and enter the maintenance mode

4.4 Charging Modes
The user can select one among 12V STD mode, 12V AGM/C mode, 12V GEL mode, and 12V LFP mode when charging the 12V batteries. The charger has a built-in auto- memory and it will automatically return to the last charge mode when connected. If the user needs to use SUPPLY or 6V STD mode, press and hold the “Mode” button for about 3-5s to enter these two modes, which can be switched between each other. There are two ways to exit these two modes, one is to press the “Mode” button about 3-5s again to enter the 12V STD mode, and the other is to turn off the power and then turn it on to enter the 12V STD mode or other 12V modes.

4.5 12V Battery Charging
Connect the “+” pole of the battery clamp to the “+” pole of the battery, and connect the “-” pole of the battery clamp to the “-” pole of the battery. Connect the battery charger to a suitable electrical outlet. After 2-5 seconds, the LCD screen will show the charging mode, the battery voltage, and the battery charging bar. If the small grid of battery charging bar blinks, it indicates it’s in charge. If the battery charging bar is at five bars and solid, it means the battery is fully charged. Press the “Mode” button before or during charging to select the required charging mode, and the corresponding mode will be displayed on the screen.

4.6 Reverse and Short circuit Protection
Short circuit protection: When the “+” and “-” poles of the battery clamp are connected, the output voltage will be turned off and the alarm icon on the screen flashes. Reverse connection protection: When the “+” pole of the battery clamp is connected to the “-” pole of the battery, and the “-” pole of the battery clamp is connected to the “+” pole of the battery, the output voltage will be turned off, and the alarm icon on the screen flashes.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

5.1 Intended Use
The product is designed to charge and maintain 6V/12V GEL, AGM, and standard lead-acid batteries, 12V lithium iron phosphate batteries. Any use other than that described above may damage this product and involves the risk of short circuits, fire, electric shock, etc.

5.2 Preparing To Charge

1. If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge, always remove the grounded terminal from the battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc.
2. Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is being charged.
3. Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with the eyes.
4. Add distilled water to each cell until battery acid reaches the level specified by the battery manufacturer. Do not overfill. For a battery without removable cell caps, such as valve-regulated lead-acid batteries, carefully follow the manufacturer’s recharging instructions.
5. Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions and instructions while charging.
6. Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the vehicle’s manual and make sure the output voltage mode is correct.

5.3 Connection
To avoid sparks that could probably cause an explosion, the main supply should always be disconnected before making or breaking battery connections. Connect the battery clips or ring terminals to the battery in the following order:

1. Connect the positive clip (RED) to the positive post of the battery (marked + / +ve or P).
2. For vehicles with the battery still installed: Connect the negative clip(BLACK) to the vehicle chassis (marked – / -ve or N), well away from the battery, fuel line, and hot or moving parts.

For batteries removed from the vehicle: Connect the negative clip (BLACK) to the negative post of the battery (marked – / -ve or N). After connecting the clips, rotate them slightly so as to remove any dirt or oxidization, thus ensuring good contact.

5.4 Charging

1. First, make sure your battery is a 6V or 12V battery. Do not use 12V charge mode to charge 6V batteries !
2. Then connect the battery charger to the battery with the correct polarity. If connected with reverse polarity or short-circuit at the clamps, the “Err” will be lit.
3. Connect the battery charger to the AC power supply.
4. Select the appropriate charging mode for your batteries with the “Mode” button.
5. Refer to 2-1 Product Overview for a description of the individual operating modes.
6. The charger has a built-in auto-memory and will return to the last charge mode when next connected.
7. After the charging process, disconnect the battery charger from the power supply, first remove the clamp from the negative terminal and then from the positive terminal.

5.5 Safety Features
This battery charger is fitted with the following safety features:

1. Short circuit Protection
2. Overload Protection
3. Reverse Polarity Protection
4. Overcharging Protection
5. Over-temperature Protection

5.6 Charging Time
A partially charged battery will take less time to charge than a fully discharged battery. The approximate charging time for a battery can be calculated using the following equation: Battery capacity in Ah
Approx. charging time/h =

TROUBLESHOOTING

Error Code| Condition| Possible Cause| Solution “Err” “Bat” “Lo”
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Err| Abnormal indicator| The battery clamps are connected with reverse polarity.| Disconnect and reconnect the clamps correctly
The battery voltage is not matched with the selected charge mode.|  Confirm that battery voltage is matched with the charge mode.
Bat| Battery problem| Indicators the battery is defective.| Replace the battery
Lo| The battery voltage is too low.| The battery is deep discharged or defective.| Firstly, try to charge over 12 hours, if the battery is back to a normal voltage, it will be activated and continue charging. if the battery voltage can’t be increased, you need to replace the battery.
| The battery is still not fully charged after 24 hours of charge.| The charge current is too low or the battery is defective.| Select a higher rate charger. or replace the battery.
| The battery voltage rises fast.| The charge current is too high or the battery is defective.| Select a lower rate charger. or replace the battery.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

This charger requires minimal maintenance. As with any appliance or tool, a few common-sense rules will prolong the life of the battery charger.
ALWAYS BE SURE THE CHARGER IS UNPLUGGED BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE OR CLEANING.

1. Store in a clean, dry place.
2. Coil up the cords when not in use.
3. Clean the case and cords with a slightly damp cloth.
4. Clean any corrosion from the clamps with a solution of water and baking soda.
5. Examine the cords periodically for cracking or other damage and have them replaced if necessary.
6. WARNING: All other services should be done by qualified personnel only.

DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING

The equipment is supplied in packaging to prevent it from being damaged in transit. The raw materials in this packaging can be reused or recycled. The equipment and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic. Never place defective equipment in your household refuse. The equipment should be taken to a suitable collection center for proper disposal. If you do not know the whereabouts of such a collection point, you should ask in your local council offices.

YOUR WARRANTY INCLUDES

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Within 12 months, we will provide timely and effective online after-sales service after your purchase, if you are our member customer, you will get an extra 6 months of service, a total of 18 months.
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We will replace the defective unit due to manufacturing issues with a new one within 12 months; if you are our member customer, within 18 months.

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