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PowerTop V3 User Operation Manual 

 

 

  

   

  

 

 

Q: Is the PowerTop battery replaceable? 

 

 

Yes, battery can be replaced. 

 

 

Q: How can I increase the charging speed? 

 

 

For faster charging of your PowerTop, you can connect an external 20A maximum charger suitable for Gel batteries 

following the instructions on page 5 of this manual.

  

 

Q: Can I remove the screws and open up the PowerTop? 

 

 

No, the PowerTop is designed to be a self-contained unit, removing any screws voids the warranty of the unit.

  

 

Q: Should I use a regulated or unregulated solar panel with the PowerTop? 

 

 

For unregulated solar panel connection through the red Anderson plug read page 6. For 

regulated solar panel connection through the grey Anderson plug read page 8. 

 

 

Q: If the vehicle voltage is not above 13.2 V can I charge from the vehicle? 

 

 

Yes, you can. For the old dual you need to use the Grey Anderson plug instead of Blue 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 go flat. The relay will also ensure any solar panel connected is charging the system 

through the Dual’s MPPT and the charging current from the vehicle alternator gets switched through to the DC

-DC 

charger. The solar input of the Dual works as low as 12 volts (unlike all others which are 13.2 volts) which is the major 
reason you need this setup with a smart alternator charging system. For the new D250SA 

 You need no relay; simply 

install as per the user manual. The Grey Anderson connector accepts the D250SA. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This manual is subject to change & specifications may vary without any notice.  

Please see for the latest version of this manual (Version 3 of the PowerTop)

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Страница 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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Страница 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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Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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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