Baintech PowerTop Mounting instructions

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Baintech PowerTop
User Operation Manual
This manual must be read in its entirety before operating the PowerTop and retained for future reference.

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Contents
Contents............................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Part Identification ............................................................................................................................................................. 3
PowerTop...................................................................................................................................................................... 3
PowerTop Sockets......................................................................................................................................................... 3
PowerTop Sides............................................................................................................................................................. 3
Also included in the PowerTop Box: ................................................................................................................................. 4
AC Charger Cable .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
LockOn Plug................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Charging ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Internal AC Charger....................................................................................................................................................... 5
MAINS LED Operation ............................................................................................................................................... 5
Fast Charging................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Unregulated Solar DC Charging..................................................................................................................................... 6
SOLAR/EXT LED Operation ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Solar Requirements via RED Anderson Connector ................................................................................................... 7
Single Solar Panel ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
Parallel Solar Panels .................................................................................................................................................. 7
Regulated Solar DC Charging ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Vehicle Charging ........................................................................................................................................................... 8
Vehicle LED Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 9
DC-DC Vehicle Charging ................................................................................................................................................ 9
Charging Status LEDs..................................................................................................................................................... 9
Load Connection .............................................................................................................................................................10
PowerTop Technical Information....................................................................................................................................11
Features ......................................................................................................................................................................11
Specifications ..............................................................................................................................................................11
DOs and DON’Ts.............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Frequently Asked Questions ...........................................................................................................................................13

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Part Identification
PowerTop
PowerTop Sockets
PowerTop Sides
IMPORTANT:
Do not block air vents on the side of
the unit
Ensure the PowerTop is mounted
upright
Ensure the PowerTop is only used in
a well-ventilated location
Ensure the PowerTop avoids contact
with water
Opening the PowerTop unit or
removing screws voids warranty

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Also included in the PowerTop Box:
AC Charger Cable
LockOn Plug
Use this plug to replace the existing plug on your essential gear to connect it to the LockOn socket and ensure it stays
connected even on the bumpiest trips.

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Charging
IMPORTANT NOTE: DC On/Off Switch must be ON for charging (see page 3 for switch location).
Internal AC Charger
The PowerTop comes with an internal 6.6A AC charger.
The charger operates when the AC plug is connected
into the unit. When charging with the AC charger,
disconnect all loads and remove the connections to the
Blue and Red Anderson connectors. Disconnect the
power to the AC charger after 24 hours, as the battery
will be fully charged.
MAINS LED Operation
When AC power is connected and powering the internal AC charger the MAINS LED will turn on.
The MAINS LED will turn off when the internal charger output turns off, which will occur when the
AC power is disconnected.
Fast Charging
IMPORTANT NOTE: DC On/Off Switch must be ON for charging (see page 3 for switch location).
If you require 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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Unregulated Solar DC Charging
IMPORTANT NOTE: DC On/Off Switch must be ON for charging (see page 3 for switch location).
If you want to connect a DC charging 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.
The unit has a built in regulator that will stop the battery from being overcharged. When solar panels are connected
directly to the PowerTop with no solar charge controller there must be a blocking diode between the solar panels
and the PowerTop. The blocking diode will often be incorporated in the solar panel and will prevent the batteries
discharging into the solar panels when there is no sun.
SOLAR/EXT LED Operation
The SOLAR/EXT LED will turn on when the Red Anderson Connector is inserted into the PowerTop
input and will turn off when the Red Anderson Connector is removed. This LED indicates that the
connector has been seated correctly and charging will depend on sunlight reaching the panel.
20A Max

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Solar Requirements via RED Anderson Connector
12V Solar panel (36 Cell)
Maximum charge current 20A
Panels require external blocking diodes if not pre-fitted. Blocking diode voltage rating must be twice the Voc
(open circuit voltage) of the array and current rating must be at least 1.4 x Isc (short circuit current) of the
circuit being protected.
12V Solar panel (36 Cell) can be connected in parallel only. When connected in parallel add the current of
each panel and check that the total is below 20A
Single Solar Panel
Parallel Solar Panels

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Regulated Solar DC Charging
IMPORTANT NOTE: DC On/Off Switch must be ON for charging (see page 3 for switch location).
If the solar panel is supplied with a solar charge controller or you have an external solar charge controller they must
meet the following requirements:
20A maximum charge current
Bulk 14.2V
Float 13.7V
If the solar charger controller meets these 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 input. Fuse the cable at
the start battery end of the cable. The vehicle voltage must be above 13.2V to charge the PowerTop battery.
20A Max

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Vehicle LED Operation
The Vehicle LED will turn on when the voltage on the Blue Anderson input is above 13.2V and will
turn off when the voltage goes below 13.2V.
DC-DC Vehicle Charging
IMPORTANT NOTE: DC On/Off Switch must be ON for charging (see page 3 for switch location).
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 can be charged via the Solar/Ext (RED Anderson) and
Vehicle (Blue Anderson ) inputs. 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.

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Load Connection
IMPORTANT NOTE: DC On/Off switch must be ON for load connections.
The Grey Anderson connector load output is protected by a 50A self-resettable thermal breaker. Maximum
recommended load as a guide is under 500W, dependent on ambient temperature.
Loads can also be connected to the following sockets:
LockOn Maximum load/Socket 10A
The Baintech LockOn socket system is designed to ensure your gear such as fridges stays connected on the roughest
trips. It’s easy to use – simply turn the plug clockwise and the locking mechanism engages, ensuring all your essential
gear can stay connected, even on the roughest treks. The connection is also water resistant with an o-ring ensuring
uninterrupted power.
Engel Maximum load/Socket 10A
Ciga x 2 Maximum load/Socket 10A
USB Maximum load/Socket 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 temperature.
50A Max