NOCO Genius G7200 User Manual [en, es, fr]
G7200
7.2A (7200mA)
12V & 24V
Owner’s Manual & User Guide
WARNING
WELCOME!
CONTENTS
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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.
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About Our Products
For questions regarding our products,
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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
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About Our Products
NOCO Genius is a brand
of Wicked Smart Battery
Chargers developed by The
NOCO Company.
THE NOCO COMPANY
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Cleveland, OH 44122-5921
United States of America
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SAFETY & PRECAUTIONS
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
BEFORE CHARGING
LOCATING BATTERY CHARGER
MOUNTING BATTERY CHARGER
USING THE G7200
BATTERY SPECS
CHARGE MODES
CONNECTING TO THE BATTERY
HOW TO START CHARGING
USING 13.6V SUPPLY
USING 16V BOOST
USER INTERFACE
FEATURE OVERVIEW
CHARGING STEPS
CHARGING TIMES
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL SPECS
TROUBLESHOOTING
LIMITED WARRANTY
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SAFETY & PRECAUTIONSSAFETY & PRECAUTIONS
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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 marking 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 qualied
serviceman.
Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualied 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 specied 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
25
(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)
50
(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 specied by battery
manufacturer. Do not overll. 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 specic
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 specic 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 G7200 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 G7200 is suitable for charging all types of 12V & 24V lead-acid
batteries, including Wet (Flooded), Gel, MF (Maintenance-Free) and AGM
(Absorption Glass Mat) batteries. The G7200 can be used on battery sizes
from 14 to 230Ah (12V) and 14-120Ah (24V). The battery charger can also
maintain all sizes of 12V & 24V batteries.
CHARGE MODES
The G7200 is equipped with six (6) charging modes, 12V NORM, 12V COLD/
AGM, 24V NORM, 24V COLD/AGM, 13.6V SUPPLY and 16V BOOST. 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
12V NORM
14.4V
14-230Ah
7.2A (7200mA)
Red LED
12V COLD/
AGM
14.7V
14-230Ah
7.2A (7200mA)
Blue LED
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.
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.
CHARGE MODES continued
MODE EXPLANATION
24V NORM
28.8V
14-120Ah
3.6A (3600mA)
Red LED
24V COLD/AGM
29.4V
14-120Ah
3.6A (3600mA)
Blue LED
The 13.6V SUPPLY and 16V BOOST charge modes are highly specialized
charging modes, as indicated by the gray box on the user interface. These
charge modes should be used with CAUTION. It is extremely important
you read and understand these charge modes before operating. The 13.6V
SUPPLY and 16V BOOST are for 12V LEAD-ACID BATTERIES ONLY. The
13.6V SUPPLY and 16V BOOST charge modes are explained on the next
page.
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The “normal” (“NORM”) charge mode is for charging
24V 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 24V
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.
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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CHARGE MODES continued CONNECTING TO THE BATTERY
Before you connect to the battery, make sure that the AC power plug is
MODE EXPLANATION
13.6V SUPPLY
13.6V
14-230Ah
5A (5000mA)
Red LED
The 13.6V SUPPLY mode is used for low voltage
batteries, maintenance charging or as a power supply.
The 13.6V SUPPLY provides a constant voltage of
13.6V at 5A (5000mA). For low voltage batteries, the
13.6V SUPPLY mode will increase the battery voltage
(regardless of the starting voltage) to a point where
the battery charger can perform a normal charge
cycle. For help with low voltage batteries, see the
section entitled “Troubleshooting.”
For maintenance charging, the 13.6V SUPPLY mode
will provide a “oat” charge for larger capacity
batteries. As a power supply (hence, SUPPLY),
the 13.6V SUPPLY mode can be used to power
equipment that requires 13.6V at 5A (5000mA).
This mode has an overload protection feature at 6A
(6000mA) max. The 13.6V SUPPLY mode can also be
used as a Power Supply to act as a battery when
changing or replacing a battery. When selected,
a Red LED will illuminate. FOR USE WITH 12V
BATTERIES ONLY.
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 identied 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 difculty 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.
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16V BOOST
16.5V
14-230Ah
1.5A (1500mA)
Red LED
The 16V BOOST mode is used to recover battery
capacity from a stratied (sulfated) battery by
applying a specialized high 16.5V (17V Max) voltage
to soften and melt down sulfate from the battery
plates so that the material becomes usable again.
When selected, a Red LED will illuminate. FOR USE
WITH 12V BATTERIES ONLY.
WICKED SMART TIP
HOW TO IDENTIFY THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINALS. The Reverse Polarity Protection feature on the G7200 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.) Conrm 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.
The 13.6V SUPPLY and 16V BOOST modes require a special selection to
enter into these charge modes. See “USING 13.6V SUPPLY MODE” and
“USING 16V BOOST MODE.”
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 conrm 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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The 13.6V SUPPLY mode is used for low voltage batteries, maintenance
charging or as a power supply for 12V batteries (14-230Ah).
In order to operate the 13.6V SUPPLY mode, the battery charger MUST NOT
be connected to the battery.
CAUTION. USE THIS MODE WITH CARE. BOTH THE SPARK PROOF AND
REVERSE POLARITY SAFETY FEATURES ARE DISABLED. PAY CLOSE
ATTENTION TO THE POLARITY. DO NOT ALLOW THE POSITIVE AND
NEGATIVE BATTERY CLAMP OR EYELET TERMINAL CONNECTORS TO
TOUCH OR CONNECT TO EACH OTHER AS THE BATTERY CHARGER
COULD GENERATE SPARKS. CHECK THE POLARITY OF THE BATTERY
TERMINALS BEFORE USING THIS MODE.
To operate the 13.6V SUPPLY mode, follow these steps:
1.) Conrm that the AC power plug is plugged into an electrical outlet, the
battery charger is NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY and you have a 12V
battery. THIS MODE IS FOR 12V BATTERIES ONLY.
2.) Check the polarity of the battery terminals. Make sure you understand
which battery terminal is POSITIVE and which one is NEGATIVE.
3.) Without a battery attached, PRESS and HOLD the MODE button for three
(3) seconds until the Red LED illuminates, indicating the 13.6V SUPPLY mode
is initiated.
4.) PAYING CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE POLARITY (POSITIVE TO POSITIVE,
NEGATIVE TO NEGATIVE) attach the battery clamps or eyelet terminal
connectors to the battery, starting with the POSITIVE cable rst (NEGATIVE
rst, if a Positive Ground System).
5.) When nished, PRESS the MODE button one (1) time to exit the 13.6V
SUPPLY mode and return the battery charger to STANDBY mode.
WICKED SMART TIP
After using this mode for low voltage batteries, if the battery voltage is
still below 7.0VDC, repeat the steps above and try leaving the battery
charger in 13.6V SUPPLY for a longer period of time. If after twenty-four
(24) hours the battery voltage is still below 7.0VDC, you may have a
battery in poor condition.
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USING 16V BOOST MODE
The 16V BOOST mode is used to recover battery capacity from a stratied
(sulfated) 12V battery (14-230Ah).
In order to operate the 16V BOOST mode, the battery charger MUST be
connected to the battery.
CAUTION. USE THIS MODE WITH CARE. THIS MODE USES A HIGH
VOLTAGE AND MAY CAUSE SOME WATER LOSS IN WET (FLOODED) CELL
BATTERIES. BE ADVISED, SOME BATTERIES AND ELECTRONICS MAY
BE SENSITIVE TO HIGH CHARGING VOLTAGES. FOR OPTIMAL RESULTS,
TAKE THE BATTERY THROUGH A FULL CHARGE CYCLE, BRINGING THE
BATTERY TO FULL CHARGE, BEFORE USING THIS MODE. TO MINIMIZE
RISKS TO ELECTRONICS, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY BEFORE USING
THIS MODE.
To operate the 16V BOOST mode, follow these steps:
1.) Conrm you have a 12V battery. THIS MODE IS FOR 12V BATTERIES
ONLY.
2.) Attach the battery clamps or eyelet terminal connectors to the battery,
starting with the POSITIVE cable rst (NEGATIVE rst, if a Positive Ground
System). 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.) With a battery attached, PRESS and HOLD the MODE button for three (3)
seconds until the Red LED illuminates, indicating the 16V BOOST mode is
selected. After ve (5) seconds, the Red LED will begin blinking indicating the
16V BOOST mode has been initiated.
5.) When nished, PRESS the MODE button one (1) time to exit the 16V
BOOST mode and return the battery charger to STANDBY mode.
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USER INTERFACE
12V NORM LED
Charge mode for
12V Wet, Gel and MF
batteries.
(14-230Ah)
MODE BUTTON
The MODE button
is used to select
the charging modes
manually.
12V COLD/AGM
LED
Charge mode for
12V batteries below
32°F (0°C) and AGM
batteries.
(14-230Ah)
ERROR LED
The ERROR LED (Orange)
will illuminate when an error
condition or reverse polarity
is present.
24V NORM LED
Charge mode for
24V Wet, Gel and
MF batteries.
(14-120Ah)
24V COLD/AGM
LED
Charge mode for
24V batteries below
32°F (0°C) and AGM
batteries.
(14-120Ah)
CHARGE LEVEL
Indicates the current
charge level of the
battery.
13.6V SUPPLY
LED
A 12V charge mode
for maintenance
charging or low
voltage batteries.
(14-230Ah)
STANDBY LED
The STANDBY LED
(Green) illuminates
when a charging
mode has not been
selected.
16V BOOST LED
A 12V charge mode
for recovering battery
capacity from sulfated
batteries.
(14-230Ah)
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,
“TROUBLESHOOTING.”
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WICKED SMART FEATURE
EXTENSION CABLE ACCESSORY. If you have a preferred location,
but the length of the battery connectors is too short, you can use
an Extension Cable to increase the length. A 10’ Extension Cable is
available from NOCO Genius, Model Number GC004. Using an Extension
Cable may increase the battery charge times.
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USING THE G7200
USING THE G7200
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FEATURE OVERVIEW
12V/24V COMPATIBILITY
Charges 12V & 24V 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-efciency for a lightweight,
compact charger
EXTENDABLE CONNECTORS
Plug-n-play connectors for easy accessory changes
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
13.6V SUPPLY MODE
Revive low voltage batteries & can act as a power
supply
16V BOOST MODE
Helps recover deeply discharged or sulfated batteries
RAPID CHARGING TECHNOLOGY
Charges batteries 2X faster than traditional linear
battery chargers
VARIABLE INPUT COMPENSATED
100% full charge even with varying A/C input voltages
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 efciently
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 4-7: Bulk
The Bulk charging process continues using Max Rate, High Rate, Medium
Rate and Low Rate charges and returns 80% of battery capacity, indicated by
the 25%, 50% and 75% CHARGE LEDs.
Step 10: Maintenance
Continuously monitors the battery voltage to determine if a Maintenance
charge should be initiated. If the terminal voltage falls below 12.8V (12V) and
25.6V (24V), the charger will start the Maintenance cycle until voltage reaches
14.4V (12V) and 28.8V (24V) and then discontinues the charge cycle. The cycle
between Trickle and Maintenance is repeated indenitely to keep the battery at
full charge, without overcharging. The battery charger can be left connected
indenitely.
Step 11: 13.6V Supply
The 13.6V SUPPLY mode is used for low voltage batteries, maintenance
charging or as a power supply.
Step 12: 16V Boost
The 16V BOOST mode is used to recover battery capacity from a stratied
(sulfated) battery by applying a specialized high 16.5V (17V Max) voltage
to soften and melt down sulfate from the battery plates so that the material
becomes usable again.
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 8: Absorption
Brings the charge level to 90%. The battery charger will deliver small amounts
of current to provide a safe, efcient charge and limit battery gassing.
Step 9: 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.
WICKED SMART FEATURE
AUTO-MEMORY. If 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
2322
WICKED SMART FEATURE
ABNORMALITY PROTECTION. If the battery charger
is in the Bulk mode for more than 41 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 G7200 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)
14
25
30
40
50
60
100
120
180
230
*Note: The above table is for reference purposes only. Actual data may differ due to battery conditions. The
time required for the G7200 to charge a normally discharged battery is based on an average DOD of 50%.
APPROX. TIME TO CHARGE IN HOURS*
12V 24V
1.5
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.5
12.5
15.5
22.0
29.0
3.5
6.0
7.5
10.0
12.5
15.5
25.0
30.00
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Input Voltage AC
Working Voltage AC
Input Current
Efciency
Power
Charging Voltage
Charging Current
Back Current Drain
Ripple
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
2000mA RMS Max
85% Approx.
150W Max
14.4/28.8V, 14.7/29.4V
(Cold/AGM), 13.6V
(Supply), 16.5V (Boost)
7200mA (12V), 3600mA
(24V), 5000mA (Supply),
1500mA (Boost)
<5mA
<2%
12 Step, Fully Automatic,
Switch-Mode
12V & 24V Lead-Acid
Wet, Gel, MF & AGM
14-230Ah (12V),
14-120Ah (24V)
IP65
Natural Convection
<50 dB
8.9 x 3.8 x 2.4 Inches
1.7 Pounds
MAINTENANCE
The G7200 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.
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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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 7.0VDC (12V) or 14.0VDC (24V), 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 14.0VDC and you have selected 12V 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 24V charge mode.
• ABNORMALITY PROTECTION
This ERROR condition is the result of the battery charger being in the Bulk
mode for more than 41 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 sufcient 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 LEDs IMMEDIATELY ILLUMINATE TO 100%
If the battery charger’s CHARGE LEDs 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” sound you hear
does not signify a battery charger failure. The “clicking” sound 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 7.0VDC (12V) or 14.0VDC (24V), 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:
As a standard matter of practice, allow the battery charger to charge
the battery in this mode for at least sixty (60) minutes. After the
elapsed time, the battery voltage should be above 7.0VDC. Press
the MODE button one (1) time to exit the 13.6V SUPPLY mode and
return the battery charger to STANDBY mode. Return the battery
charger back to the appropriate 12V charge mode, depending on
the chemistry of your battery, to begin the charge cycle.
• FOR 24V BATTERIES
If you are trying to charge a 24V battery that is below 14.0VDC you
will need to select the 13.6V SUPPLY mode. The 13.6V SUPPLY
mode is for 12V batteries ONLY. If your battery system is comprised
of two (2) 12V batteries in series, you can follow the instructions given above
in the ‘For 12V Batteries’ section and charge each individual 12V battery
independently until the combined battery voltage exceeds 14.0VDC. Return
the battery charger back to the appropriate 24V charge mode, depending on
the chemistry of your battery, to begin the charge cycle. IF YOUR 24V
BATTERY SYSTEM IS COMPRISED OF SOMETHING OTHER THAN TWO (2)
12V BATTERIES, THEN YOU WILL NEED TO JUMP START THE BATTERY.
• FOR 12V BATTERIES
If you are trying to charge a 12V battery that is below 7.0VDC, you
will need to select the 13.6V SUPPLY mode. The 13.6V SUPPLY
mode is for 12V batteries ONLY. In this mode, the battery charger
does not use battery voltage as a restriction to begin applying current.
Before selecting the 13.6V SUPPLY mode, make sure you understand how
to use this charge mode by reading “USING 13.6V SUPPLY MODE.”
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WICKED SMART TIP
If you have a severely discharged battery, a battery that is below
9.0VDC (12V) or 18.0VDC (24V), 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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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 FEATURE
16V BOOST MODE. The 16V BOOST mode is an extremely powerful
and useful charge mode for recovering lost battery capacity due to
stratication. After the 16V BOOST mode is initialized, it may take up
to four (4) hours for the charge cycle to complete. When complete, the
battery charger will determine how successful the 16V BOOST charge
mode was at recovering battery capacity. If the 16V BOOST mode was
able to recover battery capacity, the battery charger will automatically
switch over to a normal charge mode to begin charging the battery’s
recovered capacity. If the battery charger determines that the 16V
BOOST mode was NOT SUCCESSFUL, the battery charger will
automatically return the battery charger to STANDBY mode. If the
battery charger returns to STANDBY mode, this may be an indication
that the battery is in poor condition and that the stratication is so
severe that it cannot be reversed. Battery stratication that cannot
be reversed is considered permanent damage, as the battery has
permanently lost battery capacity.
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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
specic legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from
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