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Summary of Contents for AP730

Page 1: ...rtable Power Anywhere The Original Most Advanced Battery Box INSTRUCTION MANUAL AP730 AP730P Before operating this product please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference V2 0517 ON ...

Page 2: ...9 10 11 12 14 Warnings Getting started Controls Battery selection LCD Display Charging process Powering a device Using the inverter Alarm messages dual battery mounting Specifications Trouble shooting FAQs CONTENTS ...

Page 3: ... non rechargeable batteries If AC cord is damaged do not attempt to use the ArkPak Disconnect the mains supply before making or breaking connections to the battery Never try to insert a foreign object into the 240V AC socket except an approved 240V AC electrical plug The 240V AC socket should be treated the same as a mains electrical socket in your home Never use the 240V AC socket outdoors if it ...

Page 4: ...y Mounting kit not supplied Car Charging Lead included Main battery isolator switch with removable key External positive and negative terminals Input socket for AC DC power supply unit or car charging lead Fuses for main charger 240V socket and 12V accessory sockets 12V DC 50A Anderson style socket 300W inverter with 240V AC Socket USB Port 12V 10A Accessory socket Carry handle 2 ...

Page 5: ...k for a secure fit in all situations especially on the move CONNECTING THE BATTERY Step 1 Release the front latch and open the lid Step 2 Place a 12 volt lead acid battery not supplied into the base of the ArkPak and secure it with the velcro belt Step 3 Connect the red cable to the positive battery terminal Then connect the black cable to the negative terminal Make sure the nuts on the battery te...

Page 6: ... to turn charger OFF MENU BUTTONS CHARGING DC 12V CAUTION In some vehicles the 12V accessory socket may still provide power even if the ignition is turned off In this case continued and un monitored use of the ArkPak in DC mode may result in a flat vehicle starter battery CHARGING AC 240V OK DOWN button Scroll down UP button Scroll up OK button Enter OK OK OK page 4 ...

Page 7: ... information will guide you through the battery selection process Step 1 Welcome Screen Appears when the charger is turned ON for the first time Select YES if you are charging a new type of battery Proceed to step 2 Select NO if you have already completed setup and are charging your usual battery Charging will then commence Step 2 Battery Type Selection The ArkPak has five types of charge programs...

Page 8: ...y Selection Using the MENU buttons scroll up or down to your battery size in Ah amp hours rating and press OK to select If your battery Ah rating is not listed then select the next level down i e battery size 105Ah select 100Ah Your battery setup is now complete and the main data page will appear The charge process for your specific battery chemistry will commence in 30 seconds These settings are ...

Page 9: ...The ArkPak has the ability to calculate the battery capacity in real time and predict the amount of time remaining until the battery is fully charged The tracking system can be recalibrated periodically to improve the accuracy This is done by charging the battery in to float cycle using the AC adaptor discharging to 0 at a discharge rate of 60 70 watts then recharging to float cycle again CHANGING...

Page 10: ...ngs battery life Battery is continually monitored and voltage is maintained at 13 5V 13 7V for lithium iron phosphate by automatically adjusting charge current for 500 hours Stage 7 Re Awaken Exercising the battery and avoiding sulphation build up After 500 hours of conditioning the charger automatically returns to charge cycle Charging the Battery using Solar Panels not supplied You can charge th...

Page 11: ...ts or disconnects the outlets from the battery and does not affect the smart charger It is possible to power a device with the LCD screen turned off since the various output sockets are connected to battery via the main isolator switch and not via the smart charger Refer to page 10 on how to use the AC outlet Details of other outlets are on page 13 Please note fuses for outlets are underneath the ...

Page 12: ... the inverter should be switched off or the device disconnected If this is not done the inverter will switch itself off when the battery voltage reaches approximately 10 5V The inverter can be used outdoors but not in wet weather Inverter Warning Signals Bi is short beep BEE is longer beep AP730 MODIFIED SINE WAVE Condition Warning Signal Cycle Shutdown Signal Cycle Low Battery Alarm Bi Bi Bi paus...

Page 13: ... The best method to do this is to connect the ArkPak to a dual battery wiring loom not supplied using either the positive negative external terminals or the Anderson style plug Using these methods the smart charge system is bypassed so the ArkPak cannot control the charging voltage A voltage sensitive relay solenoid must be used to ensure priority is given to charging the vehicle s main starting b...

Page 14: ... 14 9V Calcium 14 6V Lithium iron phosphate LiFePO4 Boost Constant voltage for up to 1 5 hours Resting Allows voltage to drop to float voltage Float 13 5V or 13 7V LiFePO4 for 500 hours Re awaken Return to charge cycle after 500 hours BATTERY RANGE Deep cycle 60Ahr up to 140Ahr Automotive 300 800CCA Marine 350 950MCA Types of batteries 12V lead acid batteries including gel AGM wet calcium and 12V ...

Page 15: ...0 5V Internal fuse 30A USB port output 5V DC Thermal protection 60 5 C AP730P Max continuous power 300W Max spike output power 600W Input voltage range DC 11V 15V Output voltage range AC 240V Output frequency 50 1Hz Output waveform Pure sine wave Optimum efficiency More than 90 No load current draw Less than 0 5A Cooling By temperature controlled fan Input under voltage warning 10 5 0 25V Input un...

Page 16: ...here are four main types of 12V lead acid battery conventional wet lead acid battery calcium AGM and gel The ArkPak can charge both cold cranking type car batteries and deep cycle batteries Q How do I know which battery type and Ahr rating to select A Normally the battery type and Ahr rating is marked on the battery by the manufacturer If you are not sure contact your battery retailer It is very i...

Page 17: ...er via the external terminals or the Anderson style socket Please remember the main isolator switch must be in the on position The ArkPak can be fixed into your vehicle using the accessory mounting kit Part no APB20B not included The ArkPak cannot be mounted into the vehicle s engine bay Q Can I charge the battery using solar panels A Yes you can as long as the main isolator switch is in the on po...

Page 18: ... cycle battery will need to be fully charge or near to Q My cigarette socket won t provide power anymore what is wrong A Check the 10A fuse under the lid If the fuse is okay turn the main isolator switch on and off a few times Otherwise the battery may be flat Q What is net watts A Is the amount of power either going into or drawn from the battery If the ArkPak is charging and powering a device at...

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Page 20: ...he features in the claims of the patents set out below Certified Australian Innovation patent nos 2014101485 2014101486 2014101487 2016100405 Australian patent application nos 2011205034 2016201760 Canadian patent application no 2 747 585 US patent application no 14 831 710 US patent no 9 153 978 This product s appearance is also internationally protected from unauthorised copies and any similar t...

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