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Can i charge the Weekender using solar panels? 

 

Yes, you can use solar to charge the battery (once the panel output  
has been regulated) via the 50 Amp Anderson plug connection (10).  
Ensure the master switch (4) is in the ON position. 

Can i charge the Weekender using a dC-dC charger?

 

Yes, just like solar charging the Weekender can accept a 12 Volt charge input 
from a DC-DC charger. This can be achieved by connecting the DC-DC charger 
outputs to the Weekender’s 50 Amp Anderson plug connection, and ensuring  
the master switch (4) is turned ON.

When i charge my battery in the Weekender, the led display does not show 
a current output?

 

The LED display will only show output current that is being drawn from your 
battery as it discharges.  

the red led is displayed when i turn the Weekender 240 Volt inverter. 

If the red LED display is active when the 240 Volt inverter control switch has  
been turned on and a 240 Volt appliance is connected, the appliance may have a 
power demand that is too high for the inverter.

faq’s and trouble shooting

Frequently Asked Questions & Trouble Shooting

Summary of Contents for WEEKENDER

Page 1: ...safety please ensure you read and fully understand these warnings and instructions before operating the Weekender supplied battery charger and optional accessories Congratulations on your purchase of your Thunder Weekender ...

Page 2: ...ations 6 Installing your battery 7 Operating the LED display 9 Charging your battery in the Thunder Weekender 12 Using the accessory ports 13 Using the 240 Volt power inverter 14 Transporting the Thunder Weekender 15 FAQs and trouble shooting Contents ...

Page 3: ... Ensure there is adequate ventilation when charging your battery within the Weekender Do not blanket or cover the top of your battery inside the Weekender For your own safety do not smoke or allow an open flame near the battery inside the Weekender Ensure correct sized wiring is supplied to the Weekender when connecting to your vehicle A qualified Auto Electrician should be consulted prior to vehi...

Page 4: ... Charger Input 50 Amp Anderson Plug Connection Standard Accessory Socket x 2 Merit Style Accessory Socket x 2 Master Switch 240 Volt Inverter Control Switch 240 Volt Power Socket Negative Connection Jumper Leads Sold Separately 1 2 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 thunder weekender specifications Thunder Weekender Specifications ...

Page 5: ...verload 6 240 Volt Power Socket 10 Amp 240 Volt pure sine wave inverter connection 300 Watt continuous 400 Watt max output for 1 second with automatic overload protection 7 USB Socket 5 Volt 2 0 Amp 8 USB Control Switch Power switch activating the USB socket The green LED indicates USB output is active 9 240 Volt Battery Charger Input Direct connection plug for the supplied 6 Amp 7 stage Thunder b...

Page 6: ... wing nuts or screws for termination the Weekender eyelets can connect directly to these If your battery comes with standard battery posts only it is recommended that Positive and Negative battery terminals are purchased to connect your battery to the Weekender Recommended battery terminals not supplied can be purchased from your specialist spare parts outlets or your local Auto Electrician Warnin...

Page 7: ...played press the OK button to confirm your selection Once the battery type is selected the monitor will display the battery Amp hour options 16 The available options are between 60 and 140 Ah Any of these options can be selected by scrolling through the options using the up arrow 21 and down arrow 20 buttons If your battery s Amp hour rating is between two possible options on the Weekender LED dis...

Page 8: ...ppliances not when charging and does not include the power draw the 240 Volt inverter will consume from your battery Remaining Time Displays the hours of battery life remaining based on the output current including 240 Volt inverter draw NOTE Low Voltage Alarm When the battery falls to 30 capacity the remaining red bars in the power percentage display begin to flash and the Weekender will release ...

Page 9: ...ster switch 4 to the OFF position will ensure appliances that are connected will not drain your battery inside the Weekender If accessories in the Weekender are left on and their power consumption exceeds the output of the battery charger your battery will not charge Connect the battery charger s Weekender connection into the 240 Volt battery charger input 9 Note the battery charger supplied with ...

Page 10: ...y is fully charged when stage 7 is illuminated but can be stopped at any stage by turning off and disconnecting at the mains connection charging voltages GEL LEAD ACID AGM CALCIUM Charging stages 14 3 Volt 14 8 Volt 15 6 Volt Boost 14 8 Volt 15 2 Volt 16 2 Volt Float 13 3 Volt 13 7 Volt 13 7 Volt Expected charge times Your Battery Amp Hour Rating Charge Time to 50 Capacity 60Ah 5 hours 100Ah 9 hou...

Page 11: ...capacity and charge state of the connected battery 4 Absorb After the bulk stage the battery charger will automatically begin to reduce its current output whilst maintaining the required voltage depending on the battery selection When the current has reached a predetermined threshold level charging will halt allowing the next stage analysis to be performed 5 Analysis testing the battery whilst cha...

Page 12: ...nput charge current will need to be under this rating Always ensure a qualified installer has fitted your external charger Refer to your purchased product for instructions on fuse protection locations and sizes and also correct cable selection The LED display does not indicate the input charge current only the battery voltage The Standard Accessory and Merit Accessory ports simply require the conn...

Page 13: ...point 1 ensure the Weekender 240 Volt inverter control switch 5 is in the OFF position before connecting an appliance Always check your appliance power consumption before connecting to the Weekender 240 Volt power socket 6 making sure the product is not rated over 300 Watt Once your appliance is connected you can turn the 240 Volt inverter control switch 5 ON The green LED will be displayed if the...

Page 14: ...ons When transporting the Weekender cavities under the lid provide strap down points to secure the unit using straps not included This allows access to your battery without removing from your vehicle Soft gripping straps are recommended Using ratcheting straps or tying down too tightly may cause the Weekender to flex and possibly cause damage to the case The Weekender lid provides sufficient air g...

Page 15: ... charge For example a 40 Amp DC DC charger will keep the battery in positive charge and at 100 with a 12 Volt 3 Amp fridge drawing power from you battery When should I recharge my battery inside the weekender The Weekender LED display will release a single beep every 60 seconds once your battery falls to 30 remaining charge The final three red bars on the remaining power percentage display 18 will...

Page 16: ...ts to the Weekender s 50 Amp Anderson plug connection and ensuring the master switch 4 is turned ON When I charge my battery in the Weekender the LED display does not show a current output The LED display will only show output current that is being drawn from your battery as it discharges The red LED is displayed when I turn the Weekender 240 Volt inverter If the red LED display is active when the...

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