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DANGER

Risk of SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

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

PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS.

Before use, READ AND UNDERSTAND Quick Start Guide 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.

DANGER

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

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

DO NOT CUT POWER CORDS.

EXPLOSION HAZARD

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

DO NOT LEAVE CHARGER UNATTENDED

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHARGE DAMAGED OR FROZEN BATTERIES.

USE CHARGER ONLY WITH BATTERIES OF RECOMMENDED VOLTAGE.

OPERATE CHARGER ONLY IN WELL-VENTILATED AREAS.

WHILE IN USE.

WELCOME!

Thank you for buying a NOCO Genius® GEN Mini Series On-Board Battery Charger. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This User Guide contains important safety and operating instructions.

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX:

• GEN Mini Series On-Board Battery Charger

• User Guide

• Hardware Kit

CONTACTING NOCO:

1.800.456.6626

Phone:

support@nocousa.com

Email:

Mailing Address:

30339 Diamond Parkway, #102 Glenwillow, OH 44139 United States of America

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.

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

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.

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 service facility.

NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS

Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualied service facility

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.

EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS TO CHARGER SHALL COMPLY WITH THE UNITED STATED COAST GUARD ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS (33CFR183, SUB PART I)

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 1 below:

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE FOR

TABLE 1:

EXTENSION CORDS FOR BATTERY CHARGERS

AC INPUT RATING,

AMPERES*

Equal To

Or Greater

But Less

Than

*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

AWG SIZE OF CORD

Length Of Cord, Feet (f)

(15.2)

(7.6)

amperes

100

(30.5)

18 16 16 14 14 12 12 10 10 10

150

(45.6)

8 8

16 14 14 12 12 10 10

8 8 8

8 6

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 leadacid 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 DRYCELL 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 boat or 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 fan 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 boat’s or vehicle’s owner’s manual and make sure that the battery charger has

compatible voltages.

• If using an extension cord, always connect to the battery

charger rst, before connecting to an electrical outlet. When disconnecting, always disconnect from the electrical outlet rst.

Make sure the electrical outlet is a 120VAC GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt) outlet.

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.

BATTERY SPECS

The following recommendations should ONLY be considered as guidelines. Always refer to the battery manufacturer’s recommendations for battery charging. The GEN Mini Series On-Board Battery Chargers are suitable for charging all types of 12V lead-acid batteries, including Wet (Flooded), Gel, MF (Maintenance-Free) and AGM (Absorption Glass Mat) batteries. The GEN Mini Series On-Board Battery Chargers can be used on battery sizes from 20 to 100Ah, but can also maintain all battery sizes.

CONNECTING TO THE BATTERY

Before you connect to the battery(s), 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(s). The POSITIVE battery terminal is typically marked by these letters or symbols (POS,P,+). The NEGATIVE battery terminal is typically marked by these letters or symbols (NEG,N,-). If you are

having difculty determining the polarity of the battery terminals,

contact the battery manufacturer before proceeding.

1.) Conrm that you have a 12V battery(s). This battery charger is for

12V LEAD-ACID BATTERIES ONLY.

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

3.) Connect the NEGATIVE (Black) eyelet terminal connector to the NEGATIVE (NEG,N,-) battery terminal.

4.) Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each battery bank.

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

sequence, removing the NEGATIVE rst.

HOW TO START CHARGING

1.) Conrm that you have connected the eyelet terminal connectors

properly.

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

3.) Charge battery(s) until fully charged. A Green LED will illuminate solid when the battery is fully charged.

4.) 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.

CHARGER MAINTENANCE

GEN Mini Series On-Board Battery Chargers do 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.

UNDERSTANDING LED LIGHTS

Each battery bank contains two (2) LEDs - a CHARGE LED and an ERROR LED. The CHARGE LED indicates the charging process (Red when charging, Green when charged) and the ERROR LED displays a Reverse Polarity or Error Condition.

To understand the LED Light conguration better, see the chart

below:

LED LIGHTS EXPLANATION

When Charging

RED

When Charged

GREEN

Reverse Polarity

ORANGE

Error

Condition

FLASHING

When the battery is charging, the CHARGE LED will be illuminated RED. The CHARGE LED will remain a solid RED color (not blinking) until the battery is fully charged.

When the battery is fully charged, the CHARGE LED will be illuminated GREEN. The CHARGE LED will remain a solid GREEN color (not blinking) until either the battery charger is disconnected or the battery becomes discharged.

If a Reverse Polarity condition exists, the ORANGE ERROR LED will illuminate. This ERROR condition will be displayed whether the charger is plugged in or disconnected from an AC power source.

Reverse the battery connections to x

this ERROR.

If an ERROR condition exists, all

LEDs will ash. There are several

reasons an ERROR condition could exist. For help troubleshooting ERROR conditions, see the section entitled TROUBLESHOOTING.

FEATURE OVERVIEW

MULTIPLE BATTERY COMPATIBILITY (GEN Mini 2)

Independently charges multiple 12V batteries

WATERPROOF

100% completely sealed, protects against extreme working environments & rated at IP68

FULLY INTERACTIVE

Automatically adjusts itself to changing current needs

DESIGNED FOR SAFETY Reverse polarity, short circuit, open circuit, spark proof, overheat, overcurrent & overcharge protected

HF/HE SWITCH MODE DESIGN

High-frequency, high-efciency for a

lightweight, compact charger

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

RECOVERY MODE

Recovers deeply discharged & sulfated batteries with pulse charging

MULTIPLE BATTERY CHEMISTRY

Safely charges Wet, Gel, MF & AGM batteries

ABNORMALITY PROTECTION

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

SPECIFIC GRAVITY OPTIMIZATION

A stabilizing charge that optimizes

the specic gravity of a battery for

increased performance

IGNITION PROTECTED

Non-igniting and temperature controlled for safe and worry-free

(Ah)

20 30 40 50 60 70 80

90 100 110 120

operation

APPROXIMATE TIME TO CHARGE*

(Hours)

2.5

3.7

5.0

6.2

7.5

8.7

10.0

11.2

12.5

13.7

15.0

CHARGING TIMES

The time required for the GEN Mini Series 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

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

CHARGING STEPS

Voltage (V)

Step

Current (A)

Step 1 & 2: Analyze & Diagnose

Checks the battery’s initial condition, including voltage, state-ofcharge and health, to determine if the battery is stable before charging.

Step 3: Recovery

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

Step 4: Initialize

Starts the charging process with a gentle (soft) charge.

Step 5: Bulk

Begins the Bulk charging process based on the condition of the battery and returns 80% of the battery’s capacity.

Step 6: Absorption

Brings the charge level to 90% by delivering small amounts of

current to provide a safe, efcient charge. This limits battery

gassing and is essential to prolonging battery life.

Step 7: Optimization

Finalizes the charging process and brings the battery to maximum capacity. In this step, the charger utilizes multi-layered charging

proles to fully recapture capacity and optimize the specic

gravity of the battery for increased run time and performance. The charger will switch to Maintenance if the battery tells the charger that more current is needed.

Step 8: Maintenance

Continuously monitors the battery to determine when a maintenance charge should be initiated. If the battery voltage falls below its target threshold, the charger will restart the Maintenance cycle until voltage reaches its optimal state and then discontinues the charge cycle. The cycle between Optimization

and Maintenance is repeated indenitely to keep the battery at

full charge. The battery charger can be safely left connected

indenitely without the risk of overcharging.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Analyze

Diagnose

Recovery

Initialize

Bulk

Absorption

Optimization

Maintenance

WICKED SMART TIP

BATTERY TESTING AND DIAGNOSTICS. The battery

charger will not begin delivering any current to the battery(s) until the battery charger detects a ‘stable’ battery. A ‘stable’ battery means the eyelet terminal connectors are connected to the battery with the correct polarity (POSITIVE-TOPOSITIVE, NEGATIVE-TO-NEGATIVE) and have a tight, clean connection to the battery being charged. If the battery is not stable for at least three (3) seconds, the battery charger will not begin charging the battery and the battery charger will go into an ERROR condition. If the battery is connected in reverse polarity, it is considered an ‘unstable’ battery and the ERROR LED will illuminate until the ERROR is cleared by reversing the eyelet terminal connectors.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Battery Banks

Amps/Bank

Total Amps

Input Voltage AC

Working Voltage AC

Nominal Voltage

Efciency

Charging Voltage

Back Current Drain

Ripple

Charger Type

Type of Batteries

Battery Chemistries

Battery Capacity

Housing Protection

Cooling

Output Leads (Length)

AC Cord (Length)

Dimensions (L x W x H)

Weight

GEN Mini 1

110-120VAC, 50-60Hz

70-130 VAC, 50-60Hz

12VDC

~90%

14.4V

<5mA

<2%

8 Step, Fully Automatic, Switch-Mode

12V Lead-Acid

Wet, Gel, MF & AGM

20-120Ah; Maintains All Battery Sizes

IP68

Natural Convection

6.3 Feet

6.0 Feet

6.6’” x 3.8” x 2.2”

3.3 Pounds

GEN Mini 2

12VDC x 2

7.9 x 5.5” x 2.2”

5.8 Pounds

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