SIO EMEA24 NDS Dometic Power Switch 100 Instruction Manual

SIO EMEA24 NDS Dometic Power Switch 100

Product Specifications

• Product Name: Split Charge Relay
• Model Number: 100
• Language Options: English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Polish, Slovak, Czech, Hungarian, Croatian, Turkish, Slovenian, Romanian, Bulgarian, Estonian, Greek, Lithuanian, Latvian

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions

1. General Safety:

   • Fire Hazard: Do not place the device on highly flammable surfaces. Avoid direct heat sources and do not cover the vents.
   • Electrocution Hazard: Do not use the device if visibly damaged. Keep away from wet conditions and do not submerge in liquid.
   • Damage Hazard: Check voltage specifications
     before use. Prevent short circuits and ensure poles do not touch.

2. Installing the Device Safely:

   • Electrocution Hazard: Lay cables to prevent damage. Crushed cables can cause injury.
   • Suffocation Hazard: Ensure well-ventilated installation area.
   • Risk of Injury: Securely fasten the device to prevent accidents.

3. Safety When Handling Batteries:

   • Health Hazard: Keep batteries away from children.
   • Electrocution Hazard: Keep batteries dry and avoid short circuits.
   • Explosion Hazard: Avoid placing batteries near flammable substances. Charge only thawed batteries away from heat sources.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: Where can I find the detailed operating manual?
  A: You can find the detailed operating manual online at qr.dometic.com/bf2D10.

• Q: What do the signal words like WARNING and CAUTION mean?
  A: WARNING indicates a hazardous situation that could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation that could result in minor or moderate injury.

Split charge relay
Short Installation and Operating Manual

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© 2024 Dometic Group. The visual appearance of the contents of this manual is protected by copyright and design law. The underlying technical design and the products contained herein may be protected by design, patent or pending patent. The trademarks mentioned in this manual belong to Dometic Sweden AB. All rights are reserved.

List of Figures

Explanation of symbols
A signal word will identify safety messages and property damage messages, and also will indicate the degree or level of hazard seriousness.

WARNING!
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION!
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE!
Indicates a situation that, if not avoided, can result in property damage.

NOTE Supplementary information for operating the product.

Related documents
Find the detailed operating manual online at qr.dometic.com/bf2D10 .

Safety instructions

General safety

WARNING! Electrocution hazard

• Installation and removal of the device may only be carried out by qualified personnel.
• Do not disconnect any cables when the device is in use.
• If this device’s connection cable is damaged, the connection cable must be replaced by the manufacturer, a service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent safety hazards.
• This device may only be repaired by qualified personnel. Improper repairs can lead to considerable hazards.
• When the device gets disassembled: Detach all connections. Ensure that no voltage is present on any of the inputs and outputs.

WARNING! Fire hazard

• Do not place the device on highly flammable surfaces.
• Do not cover the vents.
• Avoid the contact with direct heat sources.

WARNING! Health hazard

• This device can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the device in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Electrical devices are not toys. Always keep and use the device out of the reach of very young children.
• Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

CAUTION! Electrocution hazard

• Do not operate the device if it is visibly damaged.
• Observe that parts of the device may still conduct voltage even if a fuse has blown.
• Do not use the device in wet conditions or submerge in any liquid. Store in a dry place.
• Only use accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not modify or adapt any of the components in any way.

CAUTION! Damage hazard

• Before start-up, check that the voltage specification on the data plate is the same as that of the power supply.
• Ensure that other objects cannot cause a short circuit at the contacts of the device.
• Ensure that the negative and positive poles never come into contact.

Installing the device safely

WARNING! Electrocution hazard

• Lay the cables so that they cannot be damaged by the doors or the hood.
• Crushed cables can lead to serious injury.

CAUTION! Suffocation hazard
Install the device in a well ventilated area.

CAUTION! Risk of injury

• Ensure that the device is securely fastened so that it cannot get loose under any circumstances (e. g. sudden braking, accidents) and cause injury to the occupants of the vehicle.
• When positioning the device, ensure that all cables are suitably secured to avoid any form of trip hazard.

NOTICE! Damage hazard

• Do not place the device near heat sources (heaters, direct sunlight, gas ovens, etc.).
• Set up the device in a dry location where it is protected against splashing water.
• Use ductwork or cable ducts if it is necessary to lay cables through metal panels or other panels with sharp edges.
• Do not lay the cables so that it is loose or heavily kinked.
• Do not pull on the cables.
• Do not place the device near AGM or EFB batteries because they produce flammable, corrosive and explosion gas while working.

Safety when handling batteries
WARNING! Risk of injury

• Batteries contain aggressive and caustic acids. Avoid battery fluid coming into contact with your body. If your skin does come into contact with battery fluid, wash that part of your body thoroughly with
• water. If you sustain any injuries from acids, contact a doctor immediately.
• When working on batteries, do not wear any metal objects such as watches or rings. Lead acid batteries can cause short circuits which can cause serious injuries.
• Only use insulated tools.
• Do not place any metal parts on the battery.
• Wear goggles and protective clothing when working on batteries. Do not touch your eyes when working on batteries.
• Do not use defective batteries.

WARNING! Health hazard
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

CAUTION! Electrocution hazard

• Keep the battery away from water.
• Avoid short circuits.
• Avoid clothing rubbing against the battery.
• Wear antistatic clothing when handling the battery.

CAUTION! Explosion hazard

• Do not place the battery in a area with flammable liquids or gases.
• Never attempt to charge a frozen or defective battery. Place the battery in a frost-free area and wait until the battery has acclimatised to the ambient temperature. Then start the charging process.
• Do not smoke, use an open flame, or cause sparking near the engine or a battery.
• Keep the battery away from heat sources.

NOTICE! Damage hazard

• Only use rechargeable batteries.
• Prevent any metal parts from falling on the battery. This can cause sparks or short-circuit the battery and other electrical parts.
• Ensure that the polarity is correct when connecting the battery.
• Follow the instructions of the battery manufacturer and those of the manufacturer of the system or vehicle in which the battery is used.
• If the battery has to be removed, first disconnect the ground connection. Disconnect all connections and all consumers from the battery before removing it.
• Only store fully charged batteries. Recharge stored batteries regularly.
• Do not carry the battery by its terminals.

Safety when handling lead acid batteries

CAUTION! Health hazard
The water-acid liquid inside the battery can evaporate and cause an acidic odor. Use the battery only in a well-ventilated area.

NOTICE! Damage hazard

• The battery is not sealed. Do not turn the battery on its side or upside down. Place the battery on a horizontal surface.
• Check the acid level for open lead acid batteries regularly.
• Immediately recharge deeply discharged lead acid batteries to avoid sulfation.

Intended use

• The split charge relay is intended for connecting 2 lead acid (wet), gel, or AGM house batteries in parallel and recording the input and output voltage as well as the current of the house batteries.
• The split charge relay is suitable for the installation in any type of vehicle, e. g., RVs, CPVs, and boats.
• The split charge relay is not intended for lithium batteries.
• This product is only suitable for the intended purpose and application in accordance with these instructions.
• This manual provides information that is necessary for proper installation and/or operation of the product. Poor installation and/or improper operation or maintenance will result in unsatisfactory performance and a possible failure.

The manufacturer accepts no liability for any injury or damage to the product resulting from

• Incorrect installation, assembly or connection, including excess voltage
• Incorrect maintenance or use of spare parts other than original spare parts provided by the manufacturer
• Alterations to the product without express permission from the manufacturer
• Use for purposes other than those described in this manual

Dometic reserves the right to change product appearance and product specifications.

Installation

NOTICE! Damage hazard

• Do not connect any devices with more than 100 A or 2000 W to the split charge relay. Connect devices with more than 100 A or 2000 W directly to one of the batteries.
• If one or more loads are connected directly to a battery, the corresponding battery cannot be switched off by the split charging relay.
• Connect the split charge relay as follows.

NOTE Connect the negative terminal (Fig. 2 1) last.

Fig. 1 on page 3

and battery charger)
4| House battery 2
5| Remote control

Fig. 2 on page 4

Operation

Disconnecting the batteries

1. Press the selection button for 5 s.

   • The house batteries are disconnected from the split charge relay.
     NOTE The batteries are automatically replaced as a power source when a power source, e.g., an alternator, is detected.

2. Press the selection button for 2 s to reconnect the house batteries.

   • The red LED lights up continuously, the manual mode is activated, and the house battery 1 is selected for operation.

Using the automatic mode
NOTE The split charging relay starts in automatic mode by default.

In the automatic mode the split charging relay operates independently .

Using the manual mode

• Press the selection button for less than 5 s to change the mode.
• The red LED flashes continuously when the automatic mode and the battery 1 are selected for operation.
• The green LED flashes continuously when the automatic mode and the battery 2 are selected for operation.
• The red LED lights up continuously when the manual mode and the battery 1 are selected for operation.
• The green LED lights up continuously when the manual mode and the battery 2 are selected for operation.
• The red and green LED light up continuously when manual mode and both batteries are activated and connected in parallel.

NOTICE! Damage hazard
Do not use both batteries at the same time if the voltage difference between the 2 batteries is too high.

Disposal

Recycling packaging material: Place the packaging material in the appropriate recycling waste bins wherever possible.

****Recycling products with non-replaceable batteries, rechargeable batteries, or light sources

• If the product contains any non-replaceable batteries, rechargeable batteries, or light sources, you don’t have to remove them before disposal.
• If you wish to finally dispose of the product, ask your local recycling center or specialist dealer for details about how to do this in accordance with the applicable disposal regulations.
• The product can be disposed free of charge.

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