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PowerTop V3 User Operation Manual 

 

 

 

If you have an external DC-DC charger they must meet the following requirements:  

 

• 

20A maximum charge current  

 

• 

Bulk 14.2V   

 

• 

Float 13.7V  

 

If the DC-DC charger meets these requirements connect the device to the 

Grey

 Anderson connector labelled 50A 

Battery Output.

  

 

 

 

Charging Status LEDs   

 

 

 

FLAT BATTERY LED

 will switch on when battery voltage drops below 11V and will switch off when 

battery voltage is greater than 11V. When the FLAT Battery LED is on an internal audible alarm will 
also activate.  

 

  

 

BOOST LED

 indicates that the battery is being charged via the Solar/Ext (RED Anderson) and Vehicle 

(Blue Anderson) inputs or on an AC charger. The Boost cut out voltage is 14.2V and will cut in when 
the battery voltage drops below 12.7V.  

 

  

 

FLOAT BATTERY LED

 will switch on when the BOOST cut-out voltage is reached and will switch off 

when the Boost cut-in voltage is reached. The Float LED indicates the battery is not being charged via 
the  Solar/Ext (RED Anderson) and Vehicle (Blue Anderson ) inputs.

 

 

 

  

  

 

     

 

 

 

 

     

 

 

 

Vehicle LED Operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Vehicle LED will turn on when the voltage on the B

 

 

 

l

 

 

 

ue

 

 

 

Anderson input is above 13.2V and will 

 

 

 

turn off when the voltage goes below 

 

 

 

13.2

 

 

 

V.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DC

 

 

 

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DC 

 

 

 

Vehicle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Charging

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       

 

 

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: 

 

 

 

DC On/Off Switch must be 

 

 

 

ON

 

 

 

 

 

for charging (see page 3 for switch 

 

location).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for PowerTop V3

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Page 2: ...n 7 If the appliance is not working as it should is damaged or has been dropped submerged in water or exposed to the elements for an extended period of time discontinue use immediately and contact suppliers Customer Service 8 Do not disassemble Contact suppliers Customer Service when service or repair is required 9 Do not stretch or place electrical cables under strain Avoid placing cable where it...

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Page 6: ...uire faster charging we recommend using a 20A maximum charger suited for Gel batteries with the following voltage set points Bulk 14 2V Float 13 7V The external charger is to be connected to the Grey Anderson connector labelled 50A Battery Output ...

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Page 8: ...harging source that is unregulated for example a 12V PV panel 36 Cell without a regulator it must be connected to the Red Anderson Connector input labelled Solar External Charge IMPORTANT NOTE DC On Off Switch must be ON for charging see page 3 for switch location ...

Page 9: ...e requirements connect the device to the Grey Anderson connector labelled 50A Battery Output Vehicle Charging IMPORTANT NOTE DC On Off Switch must be ON for charging see page 3 for switch location If you want to charge the PowerTop from the vehicle alternator connect a cable to the starter battery connect the other end of the cable to the Blue Anderson Plug on the PowerTop labelled Vehicle charge ...

Page 10: ...at the battery is being charged via the Solar Ext RED Anderson and Vehicle Blue Anderson inputs or on an AC charger The Boost cut out voltage is 14 2V and will cut in when the battery voltage drops below 12 7V FLOAT BATTERY LED will switch on when the BOOST cut out voltage is reached and will switch off when the Boost cut in voltage is reached The Float LED indicates the battery is not being charg...

Page 11: ...mmended load as a guide is under 500W dependent on ambient temperature Loads can also be connected to the following 12V DC Power sockets Ciga x 2 Maximum load Socket 10A Engel x 2 Maximum load Socket 10A USB x 2 Maximum load Socket 5V 2 3A Sockets output are protected by a 20A self resettable thermal breaker Maximum recommended load across all sockets as a guide is 200W dependent on ambient temper...

Page 12: ...unregulated o Blue Vehicle Charge Input connection o Grey Load connection to and from battery Protected by 50A thermal self resettable breaker Can be used for external higher power regulated output from a AC charger DC DC charger or solar charger to charge the battery Specifications Battery Type 12V 100Ah Sealed Lead Acid Battery In Built Battery Charger Mains input voltage DC output voltage 6 6A ...

Page 13: ...olar charging as mentioned in page 7 8 Do charge in a well ventilated location 9 Do make sure the PowerTop is kept in an upright position 10 Do keep it away from sources of fire and high temperature 11 Do avoid contact and submersion in water 12 Do secure and fix the PowerTop before any off road adventure DONT s 1 DON T connect any load while charging through internal AC charger it is only a 6 6A ...

Page 14: ...e Anderson plug with a DC DC charger such as CTEK D250S Dual The car smart alternator will be connected to the solar input not alternator input of the D250S Dual through a change over relay and the output of D250S Dual is connected to the Grey Anderson plug of the PowerTop The relay will ensure the charging is stopped as soon as the vehicle ignition is turned off so that the car battery does not g...

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