FULBAT F4 Smart Battery Charger User Manual

FULBAT F4 Smart Battery Charger

Specifications

• Part number: Fulload F4
• Type: Automatic – 8 stages
• Approvals: CE
• Input voltage range: 220V-240Vac
• Input frequency: 50Hz
• Max output voltage: Various
• Charging current: 4A(6V/12V), 2A(12V)
• Housing material: ABS
• Size (LxWxH) in mm: 153x72x43
• Weight in Kg: 0.31Kg
• Ingress protection: IP60

Product Usage Instructions

Charging Instructions:

1. Ensure charger is disconnected from the power source.
2. Identify the correct voltage setting for your battery (6V or 12V).
3. Connect the charger to the battery following the manufacturer’s specifications.
4. Plug in the charger to the power outlet.
5. Select the appropriate charging mode based on the battery size and type.
6. Monitor the charging process and disconnect the charger once fully charged.

Maintenance Instructions:

1. Regularly inspect the charger for any signs of damage.
2. Clean the charger with a dry cloth to prevent dust accumulation.
3. Store the charger in a dry and safe place when not in use.

SMART BATTERY CHARGER & MAINTAINER FOR LEAD ACID & LITHIUM (LIFEPO4)

INSTRUCTION

FOR LEAD ACID & LITHIUM (LIFEPO4)
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for 6V/12V battery charger: Fulload F4.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Please read this manual and follow the instructions carefully before using the charger.

WARNING

1. The charger is designed to charge 6V/12V lead-acid and lithium (LiFePO4) batteries from 6Ah to 80Ah.
   However, this charger can maintain all battery sizes.

2. We always recommend that you check the battery manufacturers specifications before using this charger.

3. Explosive gases may escape from the battery during charging.
   Provide ventilation to prevent flames and sparks.

4. For indoor use. Do not expose charger to rain, snow or liquids.

5. For charging lead-acid and lithium (LiFePO4) batteries ONLY (according to the size & voltage indicated in the specifications table).

6. Battery acid is corrosive. Rinse immediately with water if acid comes into contact with skin or eyes.

7. Never charge a frozen battery.

8. Never charge a damaged battery.

9. Never place the charger on the battery while charging.

10. Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery. It might spark or short-circuit battery or other electrical part that may cause explosion.

11. When working with a battery, remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, watches…

12. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine.

13. Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.

14. In order to reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from AC outlet before doing any maintenance or cleaning. Turn off controls will reduce risk.

15. The charger is not supposed to be used by children or by people who are not able to understand the manual, unless they are supervised by a responsible person who ensures the proper use of it.

MAIN FEATURES

Smart battery charger & maintainer:

• Charges and maintains 6V-12V Lead Acid batteries (GEL,AGM, MF, DRY, Ca/Ca, WET) & 12V LiFePO4 batteries.
• 2A or 4A charging current with battery capacity up to 80Ah (maintains all sizes).
• 7 charge modes including 12V Repair mode.
• Easy to set up and use : connect, select a charge mode & forget.
• Easy to read LED display.
• Full protected against short circuit, wrong connections, overcharge and overheat.

SAFETY & TEMPERATURE FEATURES

• Output short circuit protection.
• Overcharge protection.
• Reverse polarity protection: The charger has reverse polarity and short circuit protection. If a reverse battery condition exists (ERROR LED will turn flash in RED, only, while output leads are connected backwards), simply unplug charger from AC power and properly remake the connections as described in this manual.
• Internal overheat protection: Fulload chargers have an internal overheat protection. The power will be reduced of the ambient temperature is raised.
• Corrosion-resistant output connectors.

BOX CONTENT

Delivered with:

• 1 x Fulload F4 Battery Charger with exchangeable Connector.
• 1x clamps set.
• 1x eyelets terminals set.
  The eyelet terminals set is perfect for permanent connection to your battery. You can connect the lead to the battery and tuck the lead away while you are using your vehicle and when you get back to your garage simply plugs the lead back into the charger.

BATTERY TYPES & CAPACITY

• Suits 6V/12V lead acid batteries (SLA, GEL, AGM, MF,DRY, Ca/Ca)and 12V lithium (LiFePO4) batteries.
• Battery capacity: the following maximum Ah capacities are to be used as a general guide only: some batteries maybe able to handle a higher charge current. Check with the battery manufacturer when charging batteries with small capacity.

ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS

Operating Temperature: 0 to 45°C.

• Storage Temperature: -25 to 85°C.
• Operating Humidity Range: 0 to 90% RH.
• Cooling: passive/natural.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

CHARGING MODE

The Fulload F4 has 7 charging modes as indicated in the table below. Some charging modes must restart the charger and reconnect the battery.
Use the mode button to switch the mode to change the battery type. Before choosing, first understand the differences between each rechargeable battery mode.
Do not operate the charger before confirming whether the battery charging mode is suitable.

Standby

| In standby mode, the charger does not charge or power the battery. In this mode, the energy saving function is activated, and standby power is obtained from the power outlet.
12V Normal Charging Voltage: 14.4V (4A)| Used for 12V lead-acid batteries (WET, MF, DRY, Ca/Ca and FLOODED). When selected, the white LED will light up.
12V AGM

Charging Voltage: 14.8V (4A)

| Used to charge 12V AGM, SLA and GEL batteries or to charge 12V batteries in winter mode. When selected, the white LED will light up.
12V Normal Charging Voltage: 14.4V (2A)| Used to charge 12V lead-acid batteries (WET, MF, DRY, Ca/Ca and FLOODED) with low current 2A. When selected, the white LED will light up.
12V AGM

Charging Voltage: 14.8V (2A)

| Used to charge 12V AGM, GEL and SLA

batteries with low current 2A, or charge the 12V battery in winter mode, the white LED will light up when selected.

6V Normal Charging Voltage: 7.2V (4A)| Used to charge 6V lead-acid battery, white LED will light up when selected.
12V Lithium Charging Voltage: 14.2V (4A)| Used to charge 12V lithium battery, white LED will light up when selected.
12V REPAIR

Charging Voltage: 15V (2A)

| Used for battery repair mode, used when the battery cannot be charged normally.

Use 6V Normal, 12V Lithium and REPAIR (respectively need to press and hold the mode button for 3 seconds to switch).

CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1 – Pre charge check & electrolyte level check

• Check the Battery Electrolyte level (Not required on
  Sealed or Maintenance Free Batteries). If necessary, remove the vent caps and add distilled water so the levels are halfway between the upper and lower fill lines.

• Check the Voltage Output Switch on the charger and make sure it’s on the correct voltage.

STEP 2 – Connecting the battery charger to your battery

• Select the plug needed (eyelets or alligator clips) and connect it to the charger.
• Connect the Red lead from the charger to the positive (+) battery terminal.
• Connect the Black lead from the charger to the negative (-) battery terminal.

STEP 3 – Connect the battery charger to mains power (240Vac)

• Connect the battery charger to a 240Vac Mains Powered socket.
• Turn on the 240Vac Mains Power and select the battery mode to start the charging process. Before choosing, please read the charging mode to understand the differences between each mode.

STEP 4 – Disconnecting the battery charger from battery once the charge is finished

• Switch OFF and Remove the AC Power Socket from the outlet.
• Remove the Black lead and then the Red lead.
• Check electrolyte levels if possible (As they may need topping up with distilled water after charging).

THE CHARGING PROCESS

The charging process is as follows:

• Confirm the battery voltage and chemical properties.

• The AC power plug has been inserted into the power socket, press the mode button to switch to the charging mode suitable for the battery voltage and chemical properties.

• The charger will start in standby mode with a green LED indication.
  In this state, the charger does not provide any power.

• Confirm that the positive and negative terminals of the battery and the terminal connecting wire or clip wire are correctly connected.

• The mode LED will light up the selected charging mode, and the charging LED display will light up (depending on the health of the battery), indicating that the charging process has started.

CHARGING FEATURES

LED STATUS INDICATOR TABLE

The charger has some charging LEDs. The charging LED indicates the charging status of the connected battery.

Please refer to the following instructions:

Red LED flashes

| 1. When the DC output is connected in reverse, the red error LED flashes once and goes off once.

2. When the AC output is short-circuited, the red error LED flashes twice and goes out once.

battery.
Green LED is always on| After the maintenance indicator turns twice, the power indicator (green) is always on.
Charging percentage LED light| During the charging process, 25% or 50% or 75% charging LED will flash slowly. Indicates the charging status and displays the current battery capacity. When the battery is about to be fully charged, the 100% charge LED will slowly flash. When the battery is fully charged, the 100% charge LED will turn solid white. The charger can be connected to the battery indefinitely.

PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS

Use «Problem Diagnosis» when an error is displayed, it will display a series of red LED flashing phenomena to help you determine the error.
The number of flashes indicates the corresponding fault (see list for details).

Error LED – Single

flash

| When the DC output is reversed connection, the Error red LED flashes once and goes off once.
Error LED – Double

flash

| When the AC output is short-cir- cuited the Error red LED flashes twice and goes out once.

Power LED – Triple

flash

| When the charging is in the overheat protection state, the Power red LED flashes three times and goes out once.

Power LED – Red light always on

| The charger is connected to an un-corrected battery or the battery is damaged. Have the battery checked by a professional.

MAINTENANCE

The charger is maintenance free. If the power cord is damaged,the charger must be left to the reseller for maintenance. The case should be cleaned occasionally. The charger should be disconnected from the power while cleaning.

For indoor use only.
Do not expose to rain.

WEEE – Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Do not dispose of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment in with domestic rubbish.

FAQ

Q: Can this charger be used for non-rechargeable batteries?
A: No, this charger is designed for lead-acid and lithium (LiFePO4) batteries only.

Q: What should I do if battery acid comes into contact with my skin?
A: Rinse immediately with water and seek medical attention if irritation occurs.

Q: Can children use this charger?
A: The charger is not supposed to be used by children or individuals who cannot understand the manual without supervision.

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