Redarc BCDC2420, BCDC2420-LV Instruction Manual

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In-vehicle 3-Stage

24V Battery Charger

BCDC2420 &

BCDC2420-LV

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THE BCDC2420(-LV)

The BCDC2420(-LV) In-vehicle Battery Chargers feature technology designed to charge your lead-acid batteries to 100%, regardless of their type or size. By providing a unique charging proﬁ le to each speciﬁ c battery type, the BCDC2420(-LV) In-Vehicle Battery Chargers are able to achieve and maintain an optimal charge in your auxiliary battery, at all times. The BCDC2420(-LV) In-vehicle Battery Chargers also feature a Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) solar regulator, allowing you to deliver the maximum amount of power from your solar panels to your auxiliary battery. The BCDC2420 is designed to work with either ﬁ xed voltage or temperature compensating alternators while the BCDC2420-LV is designed to operate with 12V variable voltage alternators.

WARNING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for the

BCDC2420(-LV) battery chargers.

DO NOT OPERATE THE BATTERY CHARGER UNLESS YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS MANUAL

AND THE CHARGER IS INSTALLED AS PER THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES:

WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE

GASES DURING NORMAL OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS WHEN INSTALLING AND USING THE CHARGER.

1. The Battery Charger should not be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the Battery Charger.

2. Do NOT alter or disassemble the Battery Charger under any circumstances. All faulty units must be returned to REDARC for repair. Incorrect handling or reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or ﬁ re and may void the unit warranty.

3. Only use the Battery Charger for charging Standard Automotive Lead Acid, Calcium Content, Gel, AGM or Deep Cycle type 12V batteries. Check the manufacturer’s data for your battery and ensure that the ‘Maximum’ voltage of the proﬁ le you select does not exceed the manufacturers’ recommended maximum charging voltage. If the ‘Maximum’ voltage for your battery type is too high, please select another charging proﬁ le. The Battery Charger is not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than to charge a battery.

4. Check the manufacturer’s data for your battery and ensure that the ‘Continuous Current Rating’ of the charger does not exceed the manufacturer’s recommended maximum charging current.

5. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or ﬂ ame in vicinity of battery or engine. This may cause the battery to explode.

6. PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

To assist with the safe operation and use of the Battery Charger: a) Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near a battery. b) If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, remove the affected clothing and wash the affected area of your

skin immediately with soap and water. If battery acid enters your eye, immediately ﬂ ood the eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and seek medical assistance immediately.

SAL.FOR.Instruction Manual.BCDC2420 – Version 4

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CONTENTS

Table of Contents Page

Warnings and Safety Instructions 01 Contents 02 Speciﬁ cations 02 1 Product Function 03

1. Display Panel 03

2. Charging Algorithm 04

3. Turn On/Off Thresholds 04

4. Error Codes 05

2 Installation 05

1. RED wire - Input Source Positive 05

2. BLUE wire - Source Select 06

3. ORANGE wire - Charging Proﬁ le Select 07

4. BROWN wire - Auxiliary Battery Positive 08

5. BLACK wire - Common Ground 08

6. GREEN wire - Optional External LED Indication 08

7. Cable Sizing 09

8. Wiring 09

9. Fusing 12

3 Troubleshooting 12 4 Frequently Asked Questions 13 5 Two Year Warranty 14

Speciﬁ cations

Part Number BCDC2420(-LV)

Continuous Current Rating 20A

Input Fuse Rating 12V/24V 60A/40A (Not supplied)

Output Fuse Rating 30A (Not supplied)

Output Power 600W

DC Input Voltage Range 9-32V (9V-16V for LV model)

Solar Panel Open Circuit Voltage 17.5V-28.0V

Output Battery Type Standard Lead Acid, Calcium content, Gel & AGM type only

Charging Proﬁ le

- Maximum Voltage (refer to section 2.3)

- Float Voltage 26.6V

No Load Current <100mA

Standby Current <8mA

Ambient Temperature -20°C to +80°C

ABC

29.2 30.0 30.8

Minimum O/P Battery Volts 4.2V

Weight 680g

Dimensions 150x120x37mm

Warranty 2 years

Standards CE, C-Tick, AS/NZS CISPR11:2004

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1 PRODUCT FUNCTION

CHARGE PROFILE

BCDC2420

24V 20A DC/DC 3 stage battery charger

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The BCDC2420(-LV) is a three-stage, 24V DC-DC battery charger that operates from an alternator input of 12V nominal or a 12V nominal solar panel input. The BCDC2420 will

also charge from an alternator input from a 24V nominal vehicle*

. The input voltage of the BCDC2420(-LV) can be above, below or equal to the output voltage making it ideal for charging an auxiliary 24V battery bank where the distance from the main battery may cause a signiﬁ cant voltage drop. The BCDC2420(-LV) is also designed to isolate the main battery from the auxiliary battery to avoid over-discharging the main battery. The BCDC2420-LV operates almost identically to the BCDC2420 but is designed to operate from an ignition trigger to allow operation in vehicles with Variable Voltage or Smart Alternators.

1.1 Display Panel

The front panel features 6 LEDs to display the charge proﬁ le and charge status.

LED State ‘Charge Proﬁ le’ LED ‘Charge Status’ LED

Off Unit has no Power Output is off

Blinking Unit is in Standby

Unit is supplying power

On Unit is on and can supply power

When blinking, the ﬂ ash duty-cycle of the ‘Charge Status’ LED will increase to reﬂ ect the amount of current being supplied - If the LED is ON solid, the unit is supplying full power (e.g. 20A for a BCDC2420).

Figure 1.6.1 - The BCDC2420(-LV) Front Panel

*1 LV Versions not suitable for use in 24V vehicles

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1 PRODUCT FUNCTION

1.2 Charging Algorithm

When the BCDC2420(-LV) is turned on, it will move into the Boost stage. The Boost stage maintains a constant current until the battery voltage reaches the Absorption Voltage. The current during Boost stage may vary throughout operation in order to maintain a safe operating temperature, or to limit the difference between input and output voltages. The charger will then move to Absorption stage which maintains a constant voltage level for a predetermined period of time or until the current being drawn by the output battery drops to less than 4A for 30 seconds; after which the charger will enter Float stage. Float stage maintains 13.3V on the output battery, keeping the battery topped up. This counteracts the battery’s self discharging or loads applied to the battery. When the battery loses charge, the charger will move back into the Boost stage.

1.3 Turn On/Off Thresholds

Input Open Circuit Low voltage

conditions *

Input

Loaded Low

voltage

conditions*

Turn ON above 13.2V 12.0V 17.5V 26.4V

Turn OFF below 12.7V 11.9V 17.2V 25.4V

Turn OFF

instantly below

Turn OFF after

20 secs below

12V

BCDC2420

12V

BCDC2420-LV

Solar

All Models

24V

(standard)*

BCDC2420

8V 17V

9V N/A 18V

Turn ON below 15.5V 28V 32V

Input Over voltage

shutdown

Turn OFF

instantly above

Turn OFF after

20 secs above

Output

Under voltage

shutdown

*1Tested every 100 Seconds.

Constantly tested.

LV Versions not suitable for use in 24V vehicles

16V 29V 32.5V

15.6V 28.2V 32.1V

Shutdown if Output Battery < 4V

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1 PRODUCT FUNCTION

1.4 Error Codes

In the event of a fault with the unit installation, either battery or solar panel, ALL the LEDs on the unit will ﬂ ash to indicate the fault type. Flashing sequences are described in the table below.

LED State Description

1 ﬂ ash (1 ﬂ ash followed by 3.5 second off) Internal Hardware Fault

2 ﬂ ash (2 ﬂ ash followed by 3.5 second off) Reserved

3 ﬂ ash (3 ﬂ ash followed by 3.5 second off) Unit over temp fault

4 ﬂ ash (4 ﬂ ash followed by 3.5 second off) Output Battery Fault (Volts too high) /

Solar Panel connected reverse polarity

5 ﬂ ash (5 ﬂ ash followed by 3.5 second off) Input under voltage (Battery)

6 ﬂ ash (6 ﬂ ash followed by 3.5 second off) Input over voltage (Battery or Solar panel)

7 ﬂ ash (7 ﬂ ash followed by 3.5 second off) Reverse polarity

NOTE: The unit will operate optimally below 55°C with good airﬂ ow. At higher temperatures the unit will de-rate output current. NOTE: Appropriate connections must be made to the wires with a continuous current rating of at least 20A for the BCDC2420(-LV). Failure to do so may cause damage to the unit and vehicle.

2 INSTALLATION

Mount the unit to a ﬂ at surface close to the auxiliary battery and away from any heat sources. The BCDC2420(-LV) has 6 wires and should be installed as described over the following pages.

12v

Solar

Panel

Red Wire

2.1 RED wire - Input Source Positive

The RED wire should be connected to the positive input from the source - this can be either from a vehicle’s starter battery or from a solar panel. Appropriate size fuses should be used as per the speciﬁ cations table on page 2.

Midi

Fuse

Red Wire

Start

Battery

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2 INSTALLATION

2.2 BLUE wire - Source Select

The BLUE wire is provided to select whether the unit is charging from a vehicle input or from a solar panel. This wire is monitored at all times.

2.1.1 Alternator Input

To charge from an alternator, the BLUE ‘Source Select’ wire must be connected to the vehicle ignition. When connected in this way, the charger will only charge the auxiliary battery when the vehicle ignition is ON, guaranteeing that the charger will not drain the input battery.

For standard (non ‘LV’) models, the BLUE wire may be permanently connected to the Input Source Positive supply and the charger will only charge when the alternator is running. This is not suitable for the BCDC2420-LV.

Vehicle Ignition

non-‘LV’

models only

Midi

All models

Blue Wire

Red Wire

Fuse

Input

Source

Positive

2.1.2 Solar Input

The BCDC2420 is also capable of charging the auxiliary battery from a Solar source. The unit will accept an input directly from an unregulated 12V nominal solar panels and act as a MPPT Solar Regulator. To select the Solar charging mode, the BLUE ‘Source Select’ wire can either be left disconnected or connected to GROUND.

Not

Connected

Blue Wire

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2 INSTALLATION

2.3 ORANGE wire - Battery Type Select

The ORANGE wire is used to select the Maximum output voltage. This is achieved by connecting in the following way:

To select Proﬁ le A leave the ORANGE wire disconnected. This will set the Maximum voltage to

29.2V. To select Proﬁ le B connect the ORANGE wire to

Common Ground. This will set the Maximum voltage to 30.0V.

To select Proﬁ le C connect the ORANGE wire to the RED wire (Input source positive). This will set the Maximum voltage to 30.8V.

Check the manufacturer’s data for your battery and

Not

Connected

Orange Wire

Midi

Fuse

Red Wire

ensure that the Maximum voltage of the proﬁ le you select does not exceed the manufacturer’s recommended maximum charging voltage. If the Maximum voltage for your battery type is too high, please select another charging proﬁ le.

2.3.1 ORANGE wire - Setting Recommendations

Auxiliary Battery Location

Maximum Battery Voltage Speciﬁ cation

Cabin

Install

29.2 AA

30.0 BA

30.8 CB

Engine Bay Install

Input

Source

Positive

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2 INSTALLATION

2.4 BROWN wire - Auxiliary Battery Positive

The BROWN wire should be connected to the auxiliary battery’s positive terminal. This should be a maximum of 1 metre in cable length from the battery. Appropriate size fuses should be used as per the speciﬁ cations table on page 2.

2.5 BLACK wire - Common Ground

The BLACK wire should be connected to a ground point that is common to both the Start battery (or the Solar Input Ground wire) and the Auxiliary battery to be charged. This point may be on the chassis of the vehicle, on the chassis of the trailer/camper/caravan

Brown Wire

Fuse

Auxiliary

Battery

Black Wire

or directly wired to both batteries, depending on your installation requirements.

2.6 GREEN wire - Optional External LED Indication

The GREEN wire is provided to optionally connect an external indicator LED which can be mounted away from the unit (for example on the vehicle’s dashboard). Connect the positive lead of the LED to the green wire, and the negative lead to the common ground. No external resistors are required. The External LED will be ON when the unit is charging and OFF when the unit is in standby mode or has no power. Note: This output is not suitable for running a globe.

Optional

LED

Green Wire

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2 INSTALLATION

2.7 Cable sizing

Below is a table outlining the required cable size for a given cable install length. Always choose a wire diameter equal to or greater than what is speciﬁ ed below.

Part Number Cable Install Length

(m)

BCDC2420(LV) 1 - 5 13.56 6

5 - 9 20.28 4

Recommended Wire

Size (mm²)

Closest (BAE, B&S,

2.8 Wiring

The heavy gauge wires on the BCDC2420(-LV) unit carry peak currents of up to 40 Amps, and it is important to make a good, low resistance, electrical connection that will not degrade over time. Failure to make a good, reliable contact may result in breakdown of the wire insulation and cause a short circuit, or worst case a ﬁ re. We recommend that this activity be undertaken by an appropriately trained person. REDARC recommends using a soldered butt splice crimp connection that is covered with heatshrink. See Figure 2.8. REDARC does not recommend using

AWG)

standard red/ blue/yellow blade connections as they are not rated for either the current required or gauge of wire supplied on the unit. Crimping provides good mechanical connection, soldering provides a long lasting electrical connection and forming of the heatshrink will prevent any shorting/ contact with your vehicle chassis.

Crimp here.

Crimp both wires to the butt splice using

indent type crimpers.

made. Keep heatshrink away until after

soldering is complete and has cooled.

Solder Both Ends Here.

Solder the wires to the butt splice.

Ensure that a good connection is

Figure 2.8 - Ensuring a good wiring connection

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2 INSTALLATION

12V

INPUT

24V

INPUT

Start Battery

Fuse*

BCDC2420

Optional LED

Charging Proﬁle Select

Refer to section 2.3

Green

Red

Blue

Orange

Black

Brown

All ground points must

be connected to chassis

earth.

30A

Fuse

Loads

Load Fuse

Auxiliary Battery

*Fuse Ratings as per table on Page 2

Figure 2.8a - BCDC2420 Standard setup for a 12V or

12V

INPUT

Fuse*

Start Battery

24V Start Battery

BCDC2420-LV

Optional LED

Green

to vehicle

ignition

Charging Proﬁle Select

(Refer to section 2.3)

Red

Blue

Orange

Black

Brown

All ground points must

be connected to chassis

earth.

30A

Fuse

Loads

Load Fuse

Auxiliary Battery

*Fuse Ratings as per table on Page 2

Figure 2.8b - BCDC2420-LV Standard setup for a 12V

Start Battery

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2 INSTALLATION

SOLAR

INPUT

BOTH MODELS

Optional LED

Green

12V Solar Panel

Array

*Fuse Ratings as per table on Page 2

Figure 2.8c - Both Models Standard setup for a 12V

Automatic Source Select

Charging Proﬁle Select

(Refer to section 2.3)

Solar array

BOTH MODELS

Red

Blue

Orange

Black

Brown

All ground points must

be connected to chassis

earth.

30A

Fuse

Loads

Load Fuse

Auxiliary Battery

12V

INPUT

SOLAR

INPUT

Fuse*

Start Battery

Optional LED

12V Solar Panel

Array

12V Changeover

Relay 60A

(P/N RK1260)

to vehicle

ignition

Charging Proﬁle Select

Refer to section 2.3

A Relay suitable for 12V Vehicle installations is available as part of the REDARC RK1260 Relay Kit. The kit also includes butt-splice connectors, a wiring loom, heat shrink, and instructions.

Green

Red

Blue

Orange

Black

All ground points must

be connected to chassis

earth.

Brown

30A

Fuse

*Fuse Ratings as per table on Page 2

Figure 2.8d - Using a changeover relay for 12V Start Battery & 12V

Solar array inputs

Loads

Load Fuse

Auxiliary Battery

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2 INSTALLATION

2.9 Fusing

REDARC recommend using MIDI style bolt down fuses as they ensure a low resistance connection. The REDARC FK40 and FK60 fuse kits are recommended. Blade type fuses are not recommended as they can result in a high resistance connection which causes excess heat and may damage the fuse holder and/or the wiring. Self-resetting circuit breakers are not recommended as they may trip prematurely due to the heat generated by the current ﬂ owing through the wires.

3 TROUBLESHOOTING

A single fuse and holder setup from the Fuse Kits available from REDARC. Part number FK40 (40A) or FK60 (60A).

Check the connection

to the BCDC, and the

orientation of the LED as per

the install diagrams. If the problem

is still evident contact a qualiﬁed

Auto Electrician, or REDARC

Electronics.

The BCDC is operating correctly. If a low

auxiliary battery voltage occurs - check

connection to the auxiliary battery. If the

problem is still evident, get a qualiﬁed Auto Electrician to inspect the system.

Start and run engine

for 30 seconds - leave

engine running whilst

troubleshooting.

Is the

‘Charge Status’ light

ﬂashing?

Yes

If an External LED

is ﬁtted, is it working as

described on page 5

of this manual?

Yes

BROWN wire is making a good

Check the RED

wire. Is it installed with

appropriate gauge wire and

connected to the source

you require?

Yes

Check

the BLUE wire.

VEHICLE - BLUE to IGNITION

SOLAR - BLUE to GROUND or

NO CONNECT, is the BLUE

wire setup like

this?

Yes

Are all

battery negative wires,

solar negative wire and BLACK

BCDC wire connected to a

common ground point?

(chassis)

Yes

Is the input

voltage above the

required turn ON threshold?

(Refer to page 4)

Shutdown the

vehicle and rectify

the problem.

Check the input.

If the problem is still evident

contact a qualiﬁed Auto

Electrician or REDARC

Electronics.

The BCDC is not operating correctly. Have a qualiﬁed

Auto Electrician check the wiring,

fuses, batteries and charging

system or contact REDARC

Electronics for more information.

Yes

Is the auxiliary battery voltage

above 4v?

Remove all loads from the

auxiliary battery and charge it

overnight, using a multi-stage charger

and then recheck the battery.

If the battery voltage is

still low, replace battery.

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4 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q The BCDC2420(-LV) turns ON at 13.2V(12V) and OFF at 12.7V(11.9V), but you say it operates down

to 9V, explain?

A The BCDC2420(-LV) will turn OFF for a split second every 100 seconds to measure the unloaded

voltage at the battery. When the BCDC2420(-LV) turns off it is not drawing any load from the start battery, no load means that there is no voltage drop over the cable run. This allows the BCDC2420(LV) to measure the actual battery voltage, or the voltage at the battery. If this actual battery voltage is below 12.7V(11.9V), the BCDC2420(-LV) will turn OFF. At any other time during the charging process, if the voltage at the BCDC2420(-LV) drops below 9V the BCDC2420(-LV) will turn OFF.

Q How does the BCDC charge an Auxiliary battery at 29V when it only gets 9V in?

A The BCDC can act as both a reducer and a booster, so it can operate from a voltage of above, equal

to or below the desired output voltage. The unit is also microprocessor controlled allowing it to output a Redarc proprietary charging algorithm independent of the input. This allows the unit to charge speciﬁ c to the battery type even if the input voltage is low due to voltage drop.

Q Where should I mount the BCDC Unit?

A The BCDC should be mounted as close as possible to the battery being charged (generally called the

Auxiliary or House battery). If the Auxiliary battery is located under the bonnet, pick a location for the BCDC that is close to the battery and away from any direct engine heat. If the BCDC is to be mounted into a Caravan or Camper, near or in the battery compartment is generally the best position. It is also a good idea to mount the BCDC to a metal surface if possible to ensure optimal heat dissipation, though this is not crucial.

Q What does the charger do if the temperature around it rises above its operating temperature?

A As the temperature of the BCDC rises above a certain level the current capacity of the output is

decreased gradually in order protect both the battery and the BCDC unit.

Q If I use the BCDC to charge my auxiliary battery do I still need to install a battery isolator?

A The BCDC incorporates the functionality of a battery isolator, it will turn ON and start charging when

it senses that the vehicle has started and similarly it will turn OFF when the vehicle is turned OFF.

Q I’ve heard that you shouldn’t charge 2 batteries of different chemistries from the same source,

will I have any problems charging my AGM or Gel auxiliary battery from my Lead Acid start battery?

A The BCDC does not ‘link’ the batteries together like a battery isolator does, it is a DC-DC battery

charger. The output from the unit is tailored speciﬁ cally to the selected output battery type, and therefore allows the optimal charging of the auxiliary battery, no matter what chemistry your start battery is.

Q My BCDC is setup for 12V Alternator input but will not start when the vehicle is turned On, I’ve

followed the trouble shooting guide and the setup is ﬁ ne, what’s the problem?

A The most likely cause of this issue is that the BCDC is somehow ‘stuck’ in 24V mode. Try removing

the ‘Source Select’ (Blue) wire and reconnecting it. If the problem still exists please contact Redarc Electronics.

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5 TWO YEAR PRODUCT WARRANTY

Over the last three decades our company has established a reputation as the power conversion specialist. A 100% Australian-owned company, we have met the needs of customers in transport and other industries through exciting, innovative thinking. We believe in total customer satisfaction and practice this by offering our customers:

• Technical advice free of jargon and free of charge

• Prompt turnaround of orders throughout Australia and globally

• Friendly, personalised, professional service and product support In the unlikely event that a technical issue arises with a Redarc product, customers are encouraged to initially contact the Redarc Technical Support Team on (08) 8322 4848

power@redarc.com.au

for prompt and efﬁ cient diagnosis and product support.

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

The beneﬁ ts of this Warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies available at law in respect of the Products and shall not derogate from any applicable mandatory statutory provisions or rights under the Australian Consumer Law.

Redarc Electronics Pty Ltd atf the Redarc Trust trading as Redarc Electronics (“

Redarc

”) offers a warranty in respect of its Products where the Products are purchased from an

authorised distributor or reseller of Redarc by a person (“

Purchaser

”), on the terms and conditions, and for the duration, outlined below in this document (“

Warranty

”).

• Technical advice free of jargon and free of charge

• Prompt turnaround of orders throughout Australia and globally

power@redarc.com.au

Redarc Electronics Pty Ltd atf the Redarc Trust trading as Redarc Electronics (“ authorised distributor or reseller of Redarc by a person (“

1. In this Warranty, the term Products means:

1.1 all products manufactured or supplied by Redarc (excluding its solar products which are covered by Redarc’s Solar Product Warranty); and

1.2 any component of or accessory for any product in clause 1.1 manufactured or supplied by Redarc.

Offer and duration of product warranties

2. Redarc warrants that its Products will be free, under normal application, installation, use and service conditions, from defects in materials and workmanship affecting normal use, for 2 years from the date of purchase (Warranty Period).

3. Where a Product malfunctions or becomes inoperative during the Warranty Period, due to a defect in materials or workmanship, as determined by Redarc, then subject to further rights conferred by the Australian Consumer Law on the Purchaser, Redarc will, in exercise of its sole discretion, either:

3.1 repair the defective Product;

3.2 replace the defective Product; or

3.3 provide a refund to the Purchaser for the purchase price paid for the defective

Product,

without charge to the Purchaser.

4. The warranty given by Redarc in clause 3 covers the reasonable costs of delivery and installation of any repaired or replaced Products or components of Products to the Purchaser’s usual residential address notiﬁ ed to Redarc, together with the reasonable costs of removal and return of any Products determined by Redarc to be defective.

5. If the Purchaser incurs expenses of the nature referred to in clause 4 in the context of making a claim pursuant to this Warranty that is accepted by Redarc, the Purchaser will be entitled to claim for reimbursement of those expenses which Redarc determines, in exercise of its sole discretion, to be reasonably incurred, provided that the claim is notiﬁ ed to Redarc in writing at the postal address or email address speciﬁ ed in clause 21 and includes:

5.1 details of the relevant expenses incurred by the Purchaser; and

5.2 proof of the relevant expenses having been incurred by the Purchaser.

Exclusions and limitations

6. This Warranty will not apply to, or include any defect, damage, fault, failure or malfunction of a Product, which Redarc determines, in exercise of its sole discretion, to be due to:

6.1 normal wear and tear or exposure to weather conditions over time;

6.2 accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, vandalism, alteration or modiﬁ cation;

6.3 non-observance of any of the instructions supplied by Redarc, including

instructions concerning installation, conﬁ guring, connecting, commissioning, use or application of the Product, including without limitation choice of location;

6.4 failure to ensure proper maintenance of the Product strictly in accordance with

Redarc’s instructions or failure to ensure proper maintenance of any associated equipment or machinery;

6.5 repairs to the Product that are not strictly in accordance with Redarc’s

instructions;

6.6 installation, repairs or maintenance of the Product by, or under the supervision

of, a person who is not a qualiﬁ ed auto electrician or technician, or if nongenuine or non-approved parts have been ﬁ tted;

6.7 faulty power supply, power failure, electrical spikes or surges, lightning, ﬂ ood,

storm, hail, extreme heat, ﬁ re or other occurrence outside the control of Redarc;

6.8 use other than for any reasonable purpose for which the Product was

manufactured;

6.9 any indirect or incidental damage of whatever nature outside the control of

Redarc.

7. Warranty claims in respect of a Product must be made in writing to Redarc at the postal address or email address speciﬁ ed in clause 21 within the Warranty Period. Such claims must include the following:

7.1 details of the alleged defect or fault and the circumstances surrounding the

defect or fault;

7.2 evidence of the claim, including photographs of the Product (where the subject

of the claim is capable of being photographed);

7.3 the serial number of the Product, speciﬁ ed on the label afﬁ xed to the Product;

and

7.4 proof of purchase documentation for the Product from an authorised distributor

or reseller of Redarc, which clearly shows the date and place of purchase. The return of any Products without the prior written instructions of Redarc will not be accepted by Redarc.

for prompt and efﬁ cient diagnosis and product support.

Redarc

Purchaser

”), on the terms and conditions, and for the duration, outlined below in this document (“

”) offers a warranty in respect of its Products where the Products are purchased from an

8. Without limiting any other clause in this Warranty, Redarc has the right to reject any Warranty claim made by a Purchaser pursuant to this Warranty where:

8.1 the Purchaser does not notify Redarc in writing of a Warranty claim within the

Warranty Period;

8.2 the Purchaser does not notify Redarc in writing of a Warranty claim within 1

month of becoming aware of the relevant circumstances giving rise to the claim, so that any further problems with the Product are minimised;

8.3 the serial number of the Product has been altered, removed or made illegible

without the written authority of Redarc;

8.4 the Purchaser is unable to provide proof of purchase documentation in

accordance with clause 7.4 or evidence that the Product was properly installed and removed (if relevant), and that proper maintenance has been performed on the Product, by, or under the supervision of, a qualiﬁ ed auto electrician or technician, in accordance with the instructions of Redarc.

9. If the Product is found to be working satisfactorily on return to Redarc or upon investigation by Redarc, the Purchaser must pay Redarc’s reasonable costs of testing and investigating the Product in addition to shipping and transportation charges. Where Redarc is in possession of the Product, the Product will be returned to the Purchaser on receipt of the amount charged.

10. Any replaced Products or components of Products shall become the property of Redarc.

11. Redarc may, in exercise of its sole discretion, deliver another type of Product or component of a Product (different in size, colour, shape, weight, brand and/or other speciﬁ cations) in fulﬁ lling its obligations under this Warranty, in the event that Redarc has discontinued manufacturing or supplying the relevant Product or component at the time of the Warranty claim, or where such Product or component is superior to that originally purchased by the Purchaser.

Other conditions of Warranty

12. If the Purchaser acquired a Product for the purpose of resupply, then this Warranty shall not apply to that Product.

13. In particular, the sale of a Product via an online auction, online store or other internet website by a party that is not an authorised distributor or reseller of the Product will be deemed to be a resupply within the meaning of the Australian Consumer Law and will render this Warranty void, as Redarc has no control over the storage, handling, quality or safety of Products sold by such persons.

14. A Purchaser shall only be entitled to the beneﬁ t of this Warranty after all amounts owing in respect of the Product have been paid.

15. While Redarc warrants that the Products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship in the circumstances set out in this Warranty, to the maximum extent permitted by law Redarc does not warrant that the operation of the Products will be uninterrupted or error-free.

16. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Redarc’s determination of the existence of any defect and the cause of any defect will be conclusive.

17. Spare parts or materials for the Products are guaranteed to be available for a period of at least 2 years after purchase of the Products.

18. The agents, ofﬁ cers and employees of any distributor or reseller of the Products and of Redarc are not authorised to vary or extend the terms of this Warranty.

19. Redarc shall not be responsible or liable to the Customer or any third party in connection with any non-performance or delay in performance of any terms and conditions of this Warranty, due to acts of God, war, riots, strikes, warlike conditions, plague or other epidemic, ﬁ re, ﬂ ood, blizzard, hurricane, changes of public policies, terrorism and other events which are beyond the control of Redarc. In such circumstances, Redarc may suspend performance of this Warranty without liability for the period of the delay reasonably attributable to such causes.

20. If a clause or part of a clause in this Warranty can be read in a way that makes it illegal, unenforceable or invalid, but can also be read in a way that makes it legal, enforceable and valid, it must be read in the latter way. If any clause or part of a clause in this Warranty is illegal, unenforceable or invalid, that clause or part is to be treated as removed from this Warranty, but the rest of this Warranty is not affected.

Redarc’s contact details

21. Redarc’s contact details for the sending of Warranty claims under this Warranty are:

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Redarc Electronics Pty Ltd 23 Brodie Road (North), Lonsdale SA 5160

power@redarc.com.au

Email: Telephone: +61 8 8322 4848

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