NOCO Genius G3500 User Manual [en, es, fr]

G3500

3.5A (3500mA)

6V & 12V

Owner’s Manual & User Guide

WARNING

WELCOME!

CONTENTS

Risk of SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK, EXPLOSION, FIRE, AND EYE INJURY HAZARDS.

PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS.

Before use, READ AND UNDERSTAND the manufacturer’s instructions and Owner’s Manual and User Guide.

Failure to read and understand this information could result in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.

DO NOT REMOVE OR COVER THIS INFORMATION.

CONTACTING NOCO GENIUS

About Our Products

For questions regarding our products, you can contact technical support at:

Phone: 1.800.456.6626 Email: support@geniuschargers.com

You can also nd troubleshooting tips

in this manual. See the section called

“Troubleshooting.” You can also nd

our troubleshooting tips online at:

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Owner’s Manual and User Guide contains important safety and operating instructions for model G3500.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX:

• G3500 Charger

• Battery Clamp Connectors

• Eyelet Terminal Connectors

• Owner’s Manual & User Guide

• Product Registration Card

About Our Products

NOCO Genius is a brand of Wicked Smart Battery Chargers developed by The NOCO Company.

THE NOCO COMPANY 23200 Commerce Park Cleveland, OH 44122-5921 United States of America

Hours of Operation:

Between 8AM & 5PM (EST) Monday through Friday

SAFETY & PRECAUTIONS

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

BEFORE CHARGING

LOCATING BATTERY CHARGER

MOUNTING BATTERY CHARGER

USING THE G3500

BATTERY SPECS

CHARGE MODES

CONNECTING TO THE BATTERY

HOW TO START CHARGING

USER INTERFACE

FEATURE OVERVIEW

CHARGING STEPS

CHARGING TIMES

MAINTENANCE

TECHNICAL SPECS

TROUBLESHOOTING

LIMITED WARRANTY

Manuel du propriétaire et guide de l’utilisateur en français

Manual del usuario y guía de usuario en español

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY & PRECAUTIONS

DANGER

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

CHARGER IS AN ELECTRICAL DEVICE THAT CAN SHOCK AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.

DO NOT CUT POWER CORDS. DO NOT SUBMERGE IN WATER OR GET CHARGER WET.

EXPLOSION HAZARD

UNMONITORED, INCOMPATIBLE, OR DAMAGED BATTERIES CAN EXPLODE IF USED WITH CHARGER.

DO NOT LEAVE CHARGER UNATTENDED WHILE IN USE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHARGE DAMAGED OR FROZEN

BATTERIES. USE CHARGER ONLY WITH BATTERIES OF

RECOMMENDED VOLTAGE. OPERATE CHARGER ONLY IN WELL-VENTILATED

AREAS.

WARNING

FIRE HAZARD

CHARGER IS AN ELECTRICAL DEVICE THAT EMITS HEAT AND CAN BURN.

DO NOT COVER CHARGER. DO NOT SMOKE OR USE ANY OTHER SOURCE OF

ELECTRICAL SPARK OR FIRE WHEN OPERATING CHARGER.

KEEP CHARGER AWAY FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.

WARNING

EYE INJURY HAZARD

BATTERIES CAN EXPLODE AND CAUSE FLYING DEBRIS.

BATTERY ACID CAN CAUSE EYE IRRITATION.

WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN OPERATING CHARGER.

AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND WASH HANDS AFTER USING CHARGER.

IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT, FLUSH AFFECTED AREA WITH PLENTY OF WATER.

WARNING

RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES

WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER.

To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment intended to be used in vicinity of battery. Review cautionary markings on these products and on engine.

BATTERY POSTS, TERMINALS, AND RELATED ACCESSORIES CONTAIN CHEMICALS, INCLUDING LEAD, KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

ALWAYS WASH YOUR HANDS AFTER HANDLING THESE PRODUCTS.

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CAUTION

Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons.

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

Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug – replace the cord or plug immediately.

Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualied serviceman.

Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualied serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or re.

To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off

controls will not reduce this risk.

DO NOT USE EXTENSION CORDS unless absolutely necessary. Using

an improper extension cord could result in a risk of re and electric

shock and may result in property damage, personal injury or death. If extension cord must be used, make sure that:

1.) The pins on the extension cord plug have the same number, size, and shape as those of the AC power cord plug on the charger.

2.) The extension cord is properly wired and is in good electrical condition.

3.) The wire size is as specied in Table I below:

TABLE 1:

AC INPUT RATING,

AMPERES*

Equal To Or

Greater Than

0 2 3 4 5 6

8 10 12 14 16 18

*If the input rating of a charger is given in watts rather than amperes, the corresponding ampere rating is to be determined by dividing the wattage rating by the voltage rating - for example:

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE FOR EXTENSION CORDS FOR BATTERY CHARGERS

AWG SIZE OF CORD

But Less

Than

2 3 4 5 6

8 10 12 14 16 18 20

(7.6)

18 18 18 18 18 18 18 16 16 16 14 14

1250 watts/125 volts = 10 amperes

Length Of Cord, Feet (m)

(15.2)

18 18 18 18 16 16 14 14 12 12 12 12

100

(30.5)

18 16 16 14 14 12 12 10 10 10

8 8

150

(45.6)

16 14 14 12 12 10 10

8 8 8 8 6

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PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

USE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS WHEN YOU WORK NEAR LEAD-ACID BATTERIES:

• Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to

your aid if you have an accident.

• Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts

skin, clothing, or eyes.

• Wear complete eye protection and protective clothing. Avoid touching

your eyes while working near a battery. If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters an eye,

immediately ood the eye with running cold water for at least ten (10) minutes

and seek medical attention as soon as possible.

• Be extra cautious when handling metal tools around a battery. If you drop

a metal tool near a battery it might spark or create a short circuit between the battery terminals and some other metal part. Either event may cause a

dangerous electrical shock hazard, a re, or even an explosion, resulting in

property damage, personal injury, or death.

• Never smoke or allow an open spark or ame in the vicinity of the battery or

engine.

• Remove all personal items made of metal, such as, rings, bracelets,

necklaces, and watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuited current high enough to weld a metal ring or other piece of jewelry, causing a severe burn.

• This battery charger is for charging LEAD-ACID BATTERIES ONLY. DO

NOT USE THE BATTERY CHARGER FOR DRY-CELL BATTERIES THAT ARE COMMONLY USED WITH HOME APPLIANCES. THESE TYPES OF BATTERIES MAY BURST AND MAY CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

•NEVER charge a frozen battery.

BEFORE CHARGING

• To avoid an electric arc (or spark), turn off or disconnect all of the

accessories in the vehicle. Always remove the cable that is connected to

grounded terminal from battery rst.

• Make sure the area around the battery is well-ventilated while the battery is

being charged. If necessary, use a non-metallic material to blow away the gas

in the area.

• If necessary, clean the battery terminals. Be careful to keep the corrosion

and other debris from coming in contact with your skin or eyes.

• If the battery is not a sealed battery, add distilled water to each cell (if necessary) until the battery acid solution reaches the level specied by battery manufacturer. Do not overll. For a battery without cell caps, such as a valve

regulated lead-acid battery (VRLA), carefully follow the battery manufacturer’s charging instructions.

• Before charging, carefully read the battery manufacturer’s specic

precautions and recommended rates of charge.

• Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the vehicle’s owner’s

manual and make sure that the charge mode is set at the correct voltage.

• Connect and disconnect the DC output cables only after the battery charger

is placed in the STANDBY mode and the AC cord is removed from the electrical outlet. Never allow the battery clamp or eyelet terminal connectors to touch each other.

LOCATING BATTERY CHARGER

• Locate the battery charger as far away from the battery as possible.

• Never place the battery charger directly above the battery; gases from

battery will corrode and damage battery charger.

• When reading electrolyte specic gravity or ling battery, never allow battery

acid to come in contact with the battery charger.

• Do not operate the battery charger in a closed-in area or an area with

restricted ventilation.

• Do not set a battery on top of battery charger.

MOUNTING BATTERY CHARGER

The G3500 has four (4) external mounting holes in the casing of the battery charger enclosure. These external mounting holes can be used to mount the battery charger permanently in a desired location for battery charging. When

mounting the battery charger to a xed location, keep in mind the distance to

the battery from the battery charger. The cable length from the battery charger with either the battery clamp or eyelet terminal connectors is approximately 72” (6’). Allow for at least 12” (1’) of slack in the battery connections. Thus, we recommend not to extend the battery connections past 60” (5’).

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BATTERY SPECS

The following recommendations should ONLY be considered as guidelines. Always refer to the battery manufacturer’s recommendations for battery charging. The G3500 is suitable for charging all types of 6V &12V lead-acid batteries, including Wet (Flooded), Gel, MF (Maintenance-Free) and AGM (Absorption Glass Mat) batteries and battery sizes from 1.2 to 120Ah (and 1.2 to 14Ah for small batteries). The battery charger can also maintain all battery sizes.

CHARGE MODES

The G3500 is equipped with eight (8) charging modes: 6V NORM, 6V COLD/ AGM, 12V NORM, 12V COLD/AGM, SMALL 6V NORM, SMALL 6V COLD/ AGM, SMALL 12V NORM and SMALL 12V COLD/AGM. Before selecting a charge mode, it is important to understand the differences and the purpose of each mode. The charge modes are explained below:

MODE EXPLANATION

6V NORM

7.2V 14-120Ah

3.5A (3500mA) Red LED

6V COLD/AGM

7.4V 14-120Ah

3.5A (3500mA) Blue LED

12V NORM

14.4V 14-120Ah

3.5A (3500mA) Red LED

The “normal” (“NORM”) charge mode is for charging Wet Cell, Maintenance-Free and Gel Cell batteries. If you are unsure of the chemistry of your battery, use the NORM charge mode. When selected, a Red LED will illuminate.

The COLD/AGM charge mode is for charging batteries in cold weather and AGM (also known as “spiral wound”) batteries. If a battery’s (Wet, Gel, MF or AGM) temperature is below 32o F (0o C), use the COLD/AGM charge mode. If you are unsure of the chemistry of your battery, DO NOT use this charge mode, and use the NORM charge mode instead. When selected, a Blue LED will illuminate.

The “normal” (“NORM”) charge mode is for charging 12V Wet Cell, Maintenance-Free and Gel Cell batteries. If you are unsure of the chemistry of your battery, use the NORM charge mode. When selected, a Red LED will illuminate.

CHARGE MODES continued

MODE EXPLANATION

12V COLD/AGM

14.7V 14-120Ah

3.5A (3500mA) Blue LED

The SMALL charge modes are for charging smaller capacity batteries (1.2 to 14 Ah) typically found on a motorcycle, ATV, snowmobile and some lawn and garden equipment. Use the SMALL charge modes when dealing with SMALL Ah batteries. The SMALL charge modes are explained below:

MODE EXPLANATION

6V SMALL NORM

7.2V

1.2-14Ah

0.9A (900mA) Red LED

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The COLD/AGM charge mode is for charging 12V batteries in cold weather and AGM (also known as “spiral wound”) batteries. If a battery’s (Wet, Gel, MF or AGM) temperature is below 32oF (0oC), use the COLD/AGM charge mode. If you are unsure of the chemistry of your battery, DO NOT use this charge mode, and use the NORM charge mode instead. When selected, a Blue LED will illuminate.

The “normal” (“NORM”) charge mode is for charging Wet Cell, Maintenance-Free and Gel Cell batteries. If you are unsure of the chemistry of your battery, use the SMALL NORM charge mode. When selected, a Red LED will illuminate.

WICKED SMART TIP

Amp Hour (Ah) is a rating that measures a battery’s storage capacity. The Ah rating indicates how much amperage is available in the battery over a twenty (20) hour period. In order to determine how many constant Amps the battery can output for 20 hours, divide the Ah rating by 20. For example, if you have a 100Ah battery, it can deliver 5 Amps for 20 hours before it is fully discharged (100 / 20 = 5).

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MODE EXPLANATION

6V SMALL COLD/AGM

7.4V

1.2-14Ah

0.9A (900mA) Blue LED

12V SMALL NORM

14.4V

1.2-14Ah

0.9A (900mA) Red LED

12V SMALL COLD/AGM

14.7V

1.2-14Ah

0.9A (900mA) Blue LED

The COLD/AGM charge mode is for charging batteries in cold weather and AGM (also known as, “spiral wound”) batteries. If a battery’s (Wet, Gel, MF

or AGM) temperature is below 32˚F (0˚C), use the

COLD/AGM charge mode. If you are unsure of the chemistry of your battery, DO NOT use this charge mode, and use the NORM charge mode instead. When selected, a Blue LED will illuminate.

The “normal” (“NORM”) charge mode is for charging 12V Wet Cell, Maintenance-Free and Gel Cell batteries. If you are unsure of the chemistry of your battery, use the SMALL NORM charge mode. When selected, a Red LED will illuminate.

The COLD/AGM charge mode is for charging batteries in cold weather and AGM (also known as “spiral wound”) batteries. If a battery’s (Wet, Gel, MF

or AGM) temperature is below 32˚F (0˚C), use the

COLD/AGM charge mode. If you are unsure of the chemistry of your battery, DO NOT use this charge mode, and use the NORM charge mode instead. When selected, a Blue LED will illuminate.

CONNECTING TO THE BATTERY

Before you connect to the battery, make sure that the AC power plug is not connected to an electrical outlet. DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY CHARGER AC POWER PLUG TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET UNTIL ALL

OTHER CONNECTIONS ARE MADE. Make sure you have identied the

correct polarity of the battery terminals on the battery. The POSITIVE battery terminal is typically marked by these letters or symbol (POS,P,+). The NEGATIVE battery terminal is typically marked by these letters or symbol

(NEG,N,-). If you are having difculty determining the polarity of the battery

terminals, see the Wicked Smart Tip below, before proceeding.

IF THE BATTERY IS OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE

1.) Connect the POSITIVE (Red) battery clamp or eyelet terminal connector to the POSITIVE (POS,P,+) battery terminal.

2.) Connect the NEGATIVE (Black) battery clamp or eyelet terminal connector to the NEGATIVE (NEG,N,-) battery terminal. If you have accidentally reversed the polarity, an ERROR LED (Orange) will illuminate. The battery charger has an internal safety feature to protect the battery charger from damage if this situation should occur. Reverse the connections to clear the ERROR LED and proceed to the next step.

3.) Connect the battery charger’s AC power plug into a suitable electrical outlet. DO NOT FACE THE BATTERY WHEN MAKING THIS CONNECTION.

4.) When disconnecting the battery charger, disconnect in the reverse

sequence, removing the NEGATIVE rst.

WICKED SMART TIP

HOW TO IDENTIFY THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINALS. The Reverse Polarity Protection feature on the G3500 is

enabled even when the AC power plug is not connected. MAKE SURE THE AC POWER PLUG IS NOT CONNECTED TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET. Connect the battery clamp or eyelet terminal connectors to the battery terminals. If an ERROR LED (Orange) illuminates, the battery connections are reversed (positive to negative, and vice versa). If the ERROR LED (Orange) DOES NOT illuminate, the battery connections were made correctly. In either case, you will be able to identify the polarity of the battery terminals. Make sure to make a note of it.

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IF THE BATTERY IS INSTALLED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE

1.) Position both the AC power plug and battery clamps or eyelet terminal connectors to avoid accidental damage by moving vehicle parts (i.e. hoods, doors) or moving engine parts (i.e. fan blades, belts, pulleys).

2.) Determine the vehicle’s battery system. If the POSITIVE (POS,P,+) battery terminal is connected to the vehicle chassis, then the vehicle has a Positive Ground System. If the NEGATIVE (NEG,N,-) battery terminal is connected to the vehicle chassis, then the vehicle has a Negative Ground System. Negative Ground Systems are the most common. 3: Option A) For Negative Ground Systems, connect the POSITIVE (Red) battery clamp or eyelet terminal connector to the POSITIVE (POS,P,+) battery terminal. Next, connect the NEGATIVE (Black) battery clamp or eyelet terminal connector to the vehicle chassis. DO NOT CONNECT TO THE CARBURETOR, FUEL LINES, OR THIN SHEET METAL PARTS. MAKE THE CONNECTION TO THE ENGINE BLOCK OR A HEAVY GAUGE METAL PART OF THE FRAME. 3: Option B) For Positive Ground Systems, connect the NEGATIVE (Black) battery clamp or eyelet terminal connector to the NEGATIVE (NEG,N,-) battery terminal. Next, connect the POSITIVE (Red) battery clamp or eyelet terminal connector to the vehicle chassis. DO NOT CONNECT TO THE CARBURETOR, FUEL LINES, OR THIN SHEET METAL PARTS. MAKE THE CONNECTION TO THE ENGINE BLOCK OR A HEAVY GAUGE METAL PART OF THE FRAME.

4.) Connect the battery charger’s AC power plug into a suitable electrical outlet. DO NOT FACE THE BATTERY WHEN MAKING THIS CONNECTION.

5.) When disconnecting the battery charger, disconnect in the reverse sequence.

HOW TO START CHARGING

1.) Conrm that you have connected the battery clamp or eyelet terminal

connectors properly and the AC power plug is plugged into an electrical outlet.

2.) The battery charger will begin in the STANDBY mode, indicated by a Green LED. In the STANDBY mode, the battery charger is not outputting any current. By pressing the MODE button, toggle to the appropriate charge mode, based on the size and chemistry of your battery, to begin the charging process.

3.) Depending on the charge mode selected, an LED will illuminate the selected charge mode and the CHARGE LEDs (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%) will begin to illuminate (depending on the health of the battery), indicating the charging process has started.

4.) When the battery is fully charged, all the CHARGE LEDs will be a solid color (Red, Red, Yellow, Green), indicating the charge process is completed.

5.) The battery charger can be left connected to the battery at all times to provide maintenance charging. However, it is good practice to check the battery periodically.

WICKED SMART TIP

Positive Ground Systems are not very common nowadays. They are typically found on vintage cars (i.e. classic cars) and tractors manufactured before the early 1970’s. The reason for the conversion to Negative Ground Systems was primarily due to the battery corrosion that accumulated on the positive battery terminals. It was believed that Positive Ground Systems suffered from increased battery corrosion due to the opposite polarity since anodes have an oxidation reaction and cathodes have a reduction reaction. In a battery, the cathode is the positive.

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WICKED SMART FEATURE

INITIALIZATION. When the battery charger is plugged into an AC

electrical outlet and connected to a battery, there will be a brief (one to three seconds) delay, then all LEDs will light up for a half (1/2) second,

to conrm all LEDs are operational. After the initialization, the only LED

that will illuminate is the last mode selected. If not in STANDBY mode,

the battery charger will begin charging after ve (5) seconds. The ve (5)

second delay allows time to toggle through the charge modes.

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MODE BUTTON

The MODE button is used to select the charging modes manually.

USER INTERFACE

6V NORM LED

Charge mode for 6V Wet, Gel and MF batteries. (14-120Ah)

6V COLD/ AGM LED

Charge mode for 6V batteries below 32°F (0°C) and AGM batteries. (14-120Ah)

12V NORM LED

Charge mode for 12V Wet, Gel and MF batteries. (14-120Ah)

12V COLD/ AGM LED

Charge mode for 12V batteries below 32°F (0°C) and AGM batteries. (14-120Ah)

WICKED SMART FEATURE

ERROR CONDITION. An ERROR condition could happen for multiple

reasons. If an ERROR condition occurs, the ERROR LED and CHARGE LEDs (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%) will blink “on” and “off” at 5Hz. For assistance in resolving ERRORs, see the section entitled, TROUBLE SHOOTING.

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ERROR LED

The ERROR LED (Orange) will illuminate when an error condition or reverse polarity is present.

6V SMALL NORM LED

Charge mode for 6V Wet, Gel and MF batteries. (1.2-14Ah)

6V SMALL

COLD/AGM

LED

Charge mode for

6V batteries below

32°F (0°C) and

AGM batteries.

(1.2-14Ah)

CHARGE LEVEL

Indicates the current charge level of the battery.

12V SMALL NORM LED

Charge mode for 12V Wet, Gel and MF batteries. (1.2-14Ah)

STANDBY LED

The STANDBY LED (Green) illuminates when a charging mode has not been selected.

12V SMALL COLD/AGM LED

Charge mode for 12V batteries below 32°F (0°C) and AGM batteries. (1.2-14Ah)

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FEATURE OVERVIEW

6V/12V COMPATIBILITY

Charges 6V&12V batteries

AUTO-MEMORY

Returns to last selected mode when restarted

FULLY INTERACTIVE

Automatically adjusts itself to changing current needs

DESIGNED FOR SAFETY

Reverse polarity, short circuit, open circuit, spark proof, overheat, overcurrent & overcharge

HF/HE SWITCH MODE DESIGN

High-frequency, high-efciency for a lightweight,

compact charger

VARIABLE INPUT COMPENSATED 100% full charge even with varying A/C input voltages

MULTIPLE BATTERY CHEMISTRY Safely charges Wet, Gel, MF & AGM batteries

RECOVERY MODE

Recovers deeply discharged & sulfated batteries with pulse charging

ABNORMALITY PROTECTION

Automatically shuts “off” if charger remains in Bulk charge mode for an extended period of time

COLD/AGM MODE Optimized charge mode for cold weather or AGM batteries

+ SMALL BATTERY MODE

EXTENDABLE CONNECTORS

Plug-n-play connectors for easy accessory changes

RAPID CHARGING TECHNOLOGY

Charges batteries 2X faster than traditional linear battery chargers

WICKED SMART FEATURE

The VosFX Processor is a revolutionary smart processor utilizing sophisticated levels of intelligence to alter the charge process based on organic feedback from the battery to extend battery

life. The VosFX Processor quickly and efciently

makes decisions on how to charge the battery without risking user safety or damage to the battery.

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CHARGING STEPS

Step 1: Diagnostics

Checks the battery voltage to make sure battery connections are good and the battery is in a stable condition before beginning the charge process.

Step 2: Recovery

Initializes the Recovery process, if needed, for deeply discharged or sulfated (desulfation) batteries by pulsing small amounts of current.

Step 3: Soft Start

Begins Bulk charging process with a gentle (soft) charge.

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Step 7: Trickle

Battery is fully charged and ready to use, indicated by the 100% CHARGE LED being a solid Green. In this step, the battery charger will only deliver enough current to keep the battery full. If the battery tells the charger that more current is needed, the battery charger will switch to Maintenance.

Step 8: Maintenance

Continuously monitors the battery voltage to determine if a maintenance charge should be initiated. If the terminal voltage falls below 6.4V (6V) and

12.8V (12V), the charger will start the Maintenance cycle until voltage reaches

7.2V (6V) and 14.4V (12V) and then discontinues the charge cycle. The cycle

between Trickle and Maintenance is repeated indenitely to keep the battery at

full charge, without overcharging. The battery charger can be left connected

indenitely.

1918

WICKED SMART FEATURE

RECOVERY MODE. The Recovery Mode is a specialized charging step

designed to rescue sulfated batteries by switching to a pulse cycle, if needed, to help regain battery capacity. The Recovery Mode is not always used. The Recovery Mode will only be initiated if the battery charger detects it can improve the battery’s performance.

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Step 4-5: Bulk

The Bulk charging process continues using both a High Rate and Medium Rate charge and returns 80% of battery capacity, indicated by the 25%, 50% and 75% CHARGE LEDs.

Step 6: Absorption

Brings the charge level to 90%. The battery charger will deliver small amounts

of current to provide a safe, efcient charge and limit battery gassing.

WICKED SMART FEATURE

AUTO-MEMORY. At any time the battery charger is disconnected from

its power source, either from a power loss or accidentally disconnecting the AC power plug from the electrical outlet, the battery charger will remember the previously selected charge mode when power is restored. The battery charger will automatically resume the charging process to ensure your battery is fully charged.

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TECHNICAL SPECS

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WICKED SMART FEATURE

ABNORMALITY PROTECTION. If the battery charger

is in the Bulk mode for more than 48 hours, the battery charger will go into an ERROR condition. This feature prevents damage if the battery is faulty.

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CHARGING TIMES

The time required for the G3500 to charge a normally discharged battery is shown below. Deeply discharged batteries may take longer to charge depending on the depth of discharge (DOD). The charge time is based on an average depth of discharge to a fully charged battery.

BATTERY SIZE

(Ah)

1.2

2.2

7.2 14 25 30 40 50 60

100 120

*Note: The above table is for reference purposes only. Actual data may differ due to battery conditions. The time required for the G3500 to charge a normally discharged battery is based on an average DOD of 50%.

APPROX. TIME TO CHARGE IN HOURS*

6V 6V

2.5

4.5

5.0

7.0

9.0

10.0

17.5

21.0

12V 12V

2.5

4.5

5.0

7.0

9.0

10.0

17.5

21.0

SMALL SMALL

1.0

1.5

4.5

9.0

1.0

1.5

4.5

9.0

MAINTENANCE

The G3500 does not require any maintenance. Do not attempt to open or repair the battery charger as it will invalidate the limited warranty. A damp cloth may be used to clean dust, dirt, or other debris off of the battery charger. BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN THE BATTERY CHARGER, MAKE SURE YOU REMOVE THE AC POWER PLUG FROM THE POWER SOURCE.

Input Voltage AC

Working Voltage AC

Input Current

Efciency

Power

Charging Voltage

Charging Current

Back Current Drain

Ripple

Ambient Temperature

Charger Type

Type of Batteries

Battery Chemistries

Battery Capacity

Housing Protection

Cooling

Noise Level

Dimensions (L x W x H)

Weight

110-120 VAC, 50-60Hz 85-130 VAC, 50-60Hz 1200mA RMS Max 85% Approx. 60W Max

7.2/14.4, 7.4/14.7V (Cold/AGM) 3500mA (Large), 900mA (Small) <5mA <2% 0°C to +40°C 8 Step, Fully Automatic, Switch-Mode 6V & 12V Lead-Acid Wet, Gel, MF & AGM 14-120Ah (Large),

1.2-14Ah (Small) IP65 Natural Convection <50 dB

7.7 x 2.7 x 1.9 Inches

1.1 Pounds

WICKED SMART TIP

SMALL BATTERY MODE. In this mode, you can charge batteries from

1.2 to 35Ah, however, for any battery 14Ah or higher, we recommend you use the LARGE battery mode for faster charging.

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WICKED SMART TIP

RIPPLE. Describes the disturbances by current and voltage. A ripple

voltage may cause damage to other equipment connected to the battery. Less than 2% is wicked low, which will help increase battery life and protect equipment from damage.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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TROUBLESHOOTING

ORANGE ERROR LED ILLUMINATES

If you have accidentally reversed the battery connections, POSITIVE to NEGATIVE (and vice versa), an ERROR LED (Orange) will illuminate solid. If you see the ERROR LED illuminated, you will need to clear the ERROR by correcting the battery connections, POSITIVE to POSITIVE and NEGATIVE to NEGATIVE. The ERROR LED is a visual diagnostic tool to inform you that you have made the wrong battery connections. Accidentally connecting to the battery in reverse polarity will not cause any damage to the battery charger or battery. This safety feature is enabled even when the AC power plug is unplugged.

BLINKING ERROR AND CHARGE LED ILLUMINATES

When the battery charger detects an ERROR condition, the ERROR LED and CHARGE LEDs (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%) will blink. If you are seeing this ERROR condition, it could be the result of one of the following situations:

• BATTERY VOLTAGE INCOMPATIBILITY Check to make sure you have selected the correct charge mode for your battery. For example, if you have a 12V battery, make sure you have selected a 12V charge mode. If you have accidentally selected the wrong charge mode, it could cause this ERROR condition. Select the appropriate charge mode to resolve this ERROR condition.

• SULFATED, DAMAGED OR POOR BATTERY This ERROR condition can be the result of a sulfated, damaged or poor battery. To properly diagnose a sulfated, damaged, or poor battery, take the battery to a local battery store for an evaluation. If you have checked all other possible ERROR conditions and cannot clear the ERROR, it is probably the result of a sulfated, damaged, or poor battery. For other possible conditions of a sulfated, damaged, or poor battery, see the sections entitled “CHARGE LEDs FULLY ILLUMINATE IMMEDIATELY” and “BATTERY CHARGER MAKING A CLICKING SOUND” below.

• LOW VOLTAGE BATTERY If the battery voltage is below 2.0VDC (6V) or 7.0VDC (12V), it could cause this ERROR condition. See the section entitled “LOW VOLTAGE BATTERY” below to resolve this ERROR condition.

• HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY

If the battery voltage is above 7.0VDC and you have selected 6V charge mode, it could cause this ERROR condition. This ERROR will cause the CHARGE LED and ERROR LED to blink continuously. To resolve this ERROR condition, select 12V charge mode.

• ABNORMALITY PROTECTION

This ERROR condition is the result of the battery charger being in the Bulk mode for more than 48 hours. This ERROR condition is the result of a bad battery. To resolve this ERROR condition, take the battery to a local battery store for an evaluation.

NO LIGHTS COME ON WHEN THE BATTERY CHARGER IS PLUGGED INTO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET

• POOR AC CONNECTION

Check if the AC outlet has power. If the AC outlet has no or limited power, it could cause this ERROR condition. Plug a light into the AC outlet to check if the outlet has power. If the light is extremely dim, this could be the result of limited AC power. The battery charger is designed for use at 85-130VAC. If there is no power or the power is below 85VAC, locate another AC outlet

that has sufcient power to resolve this ERROR condition.

BATTERY CHARGER STAYS IN STANDBY MODE AND WILL NOT CHANGE MODES

If the battery charger stays in the STANDBY mode and will not change modes, it could be the result of one of the following situations:

• BLOWN FUSE IN BATTERY CONNECTOR HARNESS

Check the fuse in the battery connector harness. If the fuse in the battery connector harness has blown, it could cause this ERROR condition. Replace the fuse with a 10 amp automotive blade-type fuse to resolve this ERROR condition.

• CORROSION ON BATTERY TERMINALS

Check the battery connections for battery corrosion. If battery corrosion is present on the battery connections, it could cause this ERROR condition. Remove the battery corrosion to resolve this ERROR condition.

• LOOSE BATTERY CONNECTIONS

Check the battery connections to the battery. If the battery connections are loose, it could cause this ERROR condition. Tighten the battery connections to resolve this ERROR condition.

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CHARGE LED(S) IMMEDIATELY ILLUMINATE TO 100%

If the battery charger’s CHARGE LED(S) immediately illuminate to 100% when the AC power is applied to the battery charger, the battery is either already fully charged or the battery is in extremely poor condition as a result of sulfation or damage. If the battery is new, the battery is likely already fully charged. If the battery is relatively old and has not been used for a long period of time, the battery is probably so severely damaged that the battery cannot accept any current.

BATTERY CHARGER MAKING A CLICKING SOUND

If the battery charger is making a “clicking” sound and will not go into a charge mode, it is probably the result of a battery in extremely poor condition as a result of sulfation or damage. The “clicking” noise you hear does not signify a battery charger failure. The “clicking” noise is the battery charger attempting to enter into a charge mode, but when current is applied to the battery, the battery voltage rises too quickly, and the battery charger shuts off. Once the current is removed from the battery, the battery voltage rapidly decreases, and the battery charger again tries to enter into a charge mode. The “clicking” sound and this ERROR loop condition will continue until the poor battery is removed.

TROUBLESHOOTING

• FOR 12V BATTERIES (1.2-14Ah)

If you are trying to charge a 12V battery that is below 7.0VDC, switch the battery charger into 6V mode to begin charging a low voltage 12V battery. Choose either 6V SMALL NORM mode for Wet Cell, MF, or Gel Cell batteries or 6V SMALL COLD/AGM mode for AGM batteries. When the 100% CHARGE LED turns to a solid (not blinking) Green, the battery voltage will be above 7.0VDC and you can return the battery charger back to the appropriate 12V SMALL charge mode, depending on the chemistry of your battery, to begin the charge cycle.

• FOR 12V BATTERIES (14-120Ah)

If you are trying to charge a 12V battery that is below 7.0VDC, switch the battery charger into 6V mode to begin charging a low voltage 12V battery. Depending on the chemistry of your battery, choose 6V NORM mode for Wet Cell or Gel Cell batteries or 6V COLD/AGM mode for AGM batteries. When the 100% CHARGE LED turns to a solid (not blinking) Green, the battery voltage will be above 7.0VDC and you can return the battery charger back to the appropriate 12V charge mode, depending on the chemistry of your battery, to begin the charge cycle.

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LOW VOLTAGE BATTERY

If the battery voltage is below 2.0VDC (6V) or 7.0VDC (12V), the ERROR LED (Orange) and the CHARGE LEDs (25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%) will blink, indicating the battery is out of range for the battery charger. In this situation, the battery charger has determined that the battery voltage is too low to begin a normal charge mode. In order to increase the battery voltage to allow the battery charger to begin charging, follow these steps:

• FOR 6V BATTERIES If you are trying to charge a 6V battery that is below 2.0VDC, you will need to jump start the battery or connect the battery to a power supply to increase the battery voltage above 2.0VDC to begin the charge cycle.

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TESTING TO SEE IF CHARGER IS CHARGING

Before applying AC power to the charger, measure the battery with a digital volt meter and write the value down. Then plug the charger in making sure that within 5 seconds the charger is indicating that the charging process has begun (See WICKED SMART FEATURE: INITIALIZATION). Wait 30 seconds and measure the battery again with the digital volt meter. The battery voltage should be higher and slowly moving up.

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If you have a severely discharged battery, a battery that is below

4.5VDC (6V) or 9.0VDC (12V), it could be the result of a defective battery. Batteries that have been severely discharged as a result of an accidental load should respond quickly when current is applied to the battery, resulting in a sharp increase in battery voltage.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

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The NOCO Company (“NOCO”) warrants that its Battery Charger products (the “Product”) will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a

period of ve (5) 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, for the fees set forth below, any Product manufactured by NOCO that contains such a defect. 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.

THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES NOT EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

NOCO’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY

LIMITED TO REPLACEMENT (IN THE FORM AND UNDER THE TERMS ORIGINALLY SHIPPED), OR TO REPAIR, WHETHER SUCH CLAIMS

ARE FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY OR FOR NEGLIGENCE. NOCO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL LOSSES, DAMAGES OR EXPENSES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY SUCH LOSSES, DAMAGES, OR EXPENSES ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE SALE, HANDLING, OR USE OF THE PRODUCT FROM ANY OTHER CAUSE RELATING THERETO, OR FROM PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF PROFIT.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or length of an implied warranty so the above limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply. This Limited Warranty gives you

specic legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from

state to state.

This Limited Warranty is made to the original purchaser from NOCO and does not extend to any other person or entity and is not assignable. It is the obligation of the original purchaser to forward the Product, with the proof of purchase and completed Product registration card, prepaid, to NOCO. All warranties should be sent to:

The NOCO Company

Attn: Warranty Department 23200 Commerce Park Cleveland, OH 44122 USA

THE COSTS OF TRANSPORTING PRODUCTS TO NOCO FOR WARRANTY SERVICE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

1.) The Product is misused, subjected to careless handling, or operated under conditions of extreme temperature, shock, or vibration beyond NOCO’s recommendations for safe and effective use.

2.) The Product has not been installed, operated, or maintained in accordance with approved procedures.

3.) The Product is disassembled, altered, or repaired by anyone, except NOCO.

4.) The electrical connections to either the AC input or the DC output of the

charger are modied without the express written consent of NOCO.

5.) The Product is subject to improper storage or accident.

6.) The original purchaser fails to complete and return/submit the Product

registration card.

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