G3500
3.5A (3500mA)
6V & 12V
Owner’s Manual & User Guide
WARNING WELCOME!
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.
Thank you for buying the
NOCO Genius G3500. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This Owner’s Manual and User Guide contains important safety and operating instructions for model G3500.
Failure to read and understand this information could result in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.
DO NOT REMOVE OR COVER THIS INFORMATION.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX:
•G3500 Charger
•Battery Clamp Connectors
•Eyelet Terminal Connectors
•Owner’s Manual & User Guide
•Product Registration Card
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 find troubleshooting tips in this manual. See the section called
“Troubleshooting.” You can also find our troubleshooting tips online at: geniuschargers.com/troubleshooting
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
CONTENTS |
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SAFETY & PRECAUTIONS |
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PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS |
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BEFORE CHARGING |
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LOCATING BATTERY CHARGER |
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MOUNTING BATTERY CHARGER |
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USING THE G3500 |
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BATTERY SPECS |
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CHARGE MODES |
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CONNECTING TO THE BATTERY |
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HOW TO START CHARGING |
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USER INTERFACE |
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FEATURE OVERVIEW |
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CHARGING STEPS |
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CHARGING TIMES |
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MAINTENANCE |
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TECHNICAL SPECS |
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TROUBLESHOOTING |
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LIMITED WARRANTY |
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REGISTER MY BATTERY CHARGER |
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Manuel du propriétaire et guide de l’utilisateur en français |
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Manual del usuario y guía de usuario en español |
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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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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.
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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 fire, 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 qualified serviceman.
Do not disassemble 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.
To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off
controls will not reduce this risk.
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DO NOT USE EXTENSION CORDS unless absolutely necessary. Using an improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire 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 specified in Table I below:
TABLE 1: RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE FOR EXTENSION CORDS FOR BATTERY CHARGERS
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*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:
1250 watts/125 volts = 10 amperes
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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 flood 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 fire, or even an explosion, resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
•Never smoke or allow an open spark or flame 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 first.
•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
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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 specified by battery manufacturer. Do not overfill. 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 specific 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 specific gravity or filing 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 fixed 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:
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The “normal” (“NORM”) charge mode is for charging |
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Wet Cell, Maintenance-Free and Gel Cell batteries. If |
14-120Ah |
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the NORM charge mode. When selected, a Red LED |
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6V COLD/AGM |
The COLD/AGM charge mode is for charging |
7.4V |
batteries in cold weather and AGM (also known as |
14-120Ah |
“spiral wound”) batteries. If a battery’s (Wet, Gel, MF |
3.5A (3500mA) |
or AGM) temperature is below 32o F (0o C), use the |
Blue LED |
COLD/AGM charge mode. If you are unsure of the |
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When selected, a Blue LED will illuminate. |
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12V NORM |
The “normal” (“NORM”) charge mode is for charging |
14.4V |
12V Wet Cell, Maintenance-Free and Gel Cell |
14-120Ah |
batteries. If you are unsure of the chemistry of your |
3.5A (3500mA) |
battery, use the NORM charge mode. When selected, |
Red LED |
a Red LED will illuminate. |
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chemistry of your battery, DO NOT use this charge |
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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:
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6V SMALL |
The “normal” (“NORM”) charge mode is for charging |
NORM |
Wet Cell, Maintenance-Free and Gel Cell batteries. If |
7.2V |
you are unsure of the chemistry of your battery, use |
1.2-14Ah |
the SMALL NORM charge mode. When selected, a |
0.9A (900mA) |
Red LED will illuminate. |
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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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The COLD/AGM charge mode is for charging |
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batteries in cold weather and AGM (also known as, |
7.4V |
“spiral wound”) batteries. If a battery’s (Wet, Gel, MF |
1.2-14Ah |
or AGM) temperature is below 32˚F (0˚C), use the |
0.9A (900mA) |
COLD/AGM charge mode. If you are unsure of the |
Blue LED |
chemistry of your battery, DO NOT use this charge |
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When selected, a Blue LED will illuminate. |
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12V SMALL |
The “normal” (“NORM”) charge mode is for charging |
NORM |
12V Wet Cell, Maintenance-Free and Gel Cell |
14.4V |
batteries. If you are unsure of the chemistry of your |
1.2-14Ah |
battery, use the SMALL NORM charge mode. When |
0.9A (900mA) |
selected, a Red LED will illuminate. |
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12V SMALL |
The COLD/AGM charge mode is for charging |
COLD/AGM |
batteries in cold weather and AGM (also known as |
14.7V |
“spiral wound”) batteries. If a battery’s (Wet, Gel, MF |
1.2-14Ah |
or AGM) temperature is below 32˚F (0˚C), use the |
0.9A (900mA) |
COLD/AGM charge mode. If you are unsure of the |
Blue LED |
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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 identified 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 difficulty 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 first.
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.
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HOW TO START CHARGING
1.) Confirm 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 confirm 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 five (5) seconds. The five (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
ERROR LED
The ERROR LED (Orange) will illuminate when an error condition or reverse polarity is present.
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6V NORM LED |
6V COLD/ |
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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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6V SMALL |
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6V Wet, Gel and MF |
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batteries. |
6V batteries below |
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(1.2-14Ah) |
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32°F (0°C) and |
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AGM batteries. |
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(1.2-14Ah) |
12V SMALL
NORM LED
Charge mode for 12V Wet, Gel and MF batteries.
(1.2-14Ah)
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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16 USING THE G3500
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-efficiency for a lightweight, compact charger
EXTENDABLE CONNECTORS
Plug-n-play connectors for easy accessory changes
RAPID CHARGING TECHNOLOGY
Charges batteries 2X faster than traditional linear battery chargers
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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
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 efficiently 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.
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, efficient charge and limit battery gassing.
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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 indefinitely to keep the battery at full charge, without overcharging. The battery charger can be left connected indefinitely.
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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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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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 |
APPROX. TIME TO CHARGE IN HOURS* |
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(Ah) |
6V |
12V |
6VSMALL |
12VSMALL |
1.2 |
- |
- |
1.0 |
1.0 |
2.2 |
- |
- |
1.5 |
1.5 |
7.2 |
- |
- |
4.5 |
4.5 |
14 |
2.5 |
2.5 |
9.0 |
9.0 |
25 |
4.5 |
4.5 |
- |
- |
30 |
5.0 |
5.0 |
- |
- |
40 |
7.0 |
7.0 |
- |
- |
50 |
9.0 |
9.0 |
- |
- |
60 |
10.0 |
10.0 |
- |
- |
100 |
17.5 |
17.5 |
- |
- |
120 |
21.0 |
21.0 |
- |
- |
*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%.
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.
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TECHNICAL SPECS |
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Input Voltage AC |
110-120 VAC, 50-60Hz |
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Working Voltage AC |
85-130 VAC, 50-60Hz |
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Input Current |
1200mA RMS Max |
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Efficiency |
85% Approx. |
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Power |
60W Max |
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Charging Voltage |
7.2/14.4, 7.4/14.7V |
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(Cold/AGM) |
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Charging Current |
3500mA (Large), |
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900mA (Small) |
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Back Current Drain |
<5mA |
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Ripple |
<2% |
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Ambient Temperature |
0°C to +40°C |
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Charger Type |
8 Step, Fully Automatic, |
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Switch-Mode |
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Type of Batteries |
6V & 12V Lead-Acid |
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Battery Chemistries |
Wet, Gel, MF & AGM |
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Battery Capacity |
14-120Ah (Large), |
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1.2-14Ah (Small) |
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Housing Protection |
IP65 |
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Cooling |
Natural Convection |
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Noise Level |
<50 dB |
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Dimensions (L x W x H) |
7.7 x 2.7 x 1.9 Inches |
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Weight |
1.1 Pounds |
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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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22 TROUBLESHOOTING
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.
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• 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 sufficient 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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TROUBLESHOOTING |
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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.
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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• 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.
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.
WICKED SMART TIP
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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26 LIMITED WARRANTY
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 five (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 specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state.
LIMITED WARRANTY |
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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 modified 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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