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For your personal safety, read, understand and follow the information

provided in this instruction manual and on the battery charger.
This specialty 12 Volt battery charger is a sophisticated multi stage

charger, utilising fully automatic computerised control, designed to

charge most 12 Volt Gel, Lead Acid and Calcium batteries.
It is recommended that this unit be installed by a qualified

tradesman.

CONGRATULATIONS ON

THE PURCHASE OF YOUR THUNDER

DC TO DC BATTERY CHARGER.

Summary of Contents for TDR02020

Page 1: ...is specialty 12 Volt battery charger is a sophisticated multi stage charger utilising fully automatic computerised control designed to charge most 12 Volt Gel Lead Acid and Calcium batteries It is rec...

Page 2: ...s 4 Important Safety Warnings 5 Installation 6 Specifications 7 Integrated LED Diagram 8 Wiring Diagram 9 8 Stage Charging Mode 10 Solar Charging Mode 11 Warranty Terms Conditions Copyright 2017 GPC A...

Page 3: ...nd minimises temperature equating to longer battery life Unit will automatically change charge rate mapping for GEL AGM and standard Lead Acid Internal charger temperature monitoring and power output...

Page 4: ...battery charger is not intended for outdoor operation Do not expose it to moisture or extreme weather conditions 8 If skin or clothing comes in contact with battery acid flush the affected area immed...

Page 5: ...vehicle chassis If connecting a solar panel connect the positive from the panel to the solar input terminal and the negative of the panel to the negative terminal There is no need for an external reg...

Page 6: ...ses over 17V the Thunder DC DC will shut off reset will be needed MIN AND MAXIMUM CHARGING VOLTAGES 13 1V 15 2V stops charging when alternator or vehicle battery below 12 2V SOLAR INPUT VOLTAGE RANGE...

Page 7: ...e of charge and indicator lights These functions include Solar green LED Reverse polarity orange LED including alarm Faulty battery red LED NOTE The percentage display shows the stage at what the DC D...

Page 8: ...mmended Not Supplied As your auxiliary battery charges its state of charge is reflected by the Thunder logo illuminating in 10 increments A percentage charge is also shown in green This percentage cha...

Page 9: ...ter one minute If voltage is over 12 6V the Thunder DC DC goes to stage 6 Note If battery is determined to be faulty the Thunder DC DC will stop charge 6 Stage 6 Boost Stage Voltage up to max of 15 2V...

Page 10: ...switches to stage 2 2 Stage 2 Overpressure Pulse Charging When the battery voltage is lower than 14 5V charger pulses for one sec on and one sec off This will occur for two hours or until 14 5V averag...

Page 11: ...ir or replace the unit This warranty does not apply to failure or damage to a Thunder product caused by incorrect or faulty fitment accidental or intentional damage failure of other products incorrect...

Page 12: ...12 GPC Asia Pacific Pty Ltd ABN 97 097 993 283 51 57 Qantas Drive Brisbane Airport QLD 4007 AUSTRALIA thunderauto com au thunderauto co nz...