kincrome KP87002 User manual

SMART 8 STAGE BATTERY CHARGER &
MAINTAINER 12V 1.5 AMP
SMART 8-STAGE BATTERY
CHARGER & MAINTAINER
12V 1.5 AMP
KP87002
ED1/Feb 18
100%
AUTOMATIC
SMART BATTERY
CHARGER &
MAINTAINER
ANALYSIS
BATTERY
CONDITION MICROPROCESSOR
CONTROLLED
FULLY PATENTED
BATTERY
REJUVENATION
(RECONDITIONING)
TECHNICAL
EXPERIENCE
NEEDED
NO
100%
AUTOMATIC
SMART BATTERY
CHARGER &
MAINTAINER
ANALYSIS
BATTERY
CONDITION
MICROPROCESSOR
CONTROLLED
FULLY PATENTED
BATTERY
REJUVENATION
(RECONDITIONING)
TECHNICAL
EXPERIENCE
NEEDED
NO
100%
AUTOMATIC
SMART BATTERY
CHARGER &
MAINTAINER
ANALYSIS
BATTERY
CONDITION
MICROPROCESSOR
CONTROLLED
FULLY PATENTED
BATTERY
REJUVENATION
(RECONDITIONING)
TECHNICAL
EXPERIENCE
NEEDED
NO
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SMART 8 STAGE BATTERY CHARGER &
MAINTAINER 12V 1.5 AMP
Congratulations on purchasing the Kincrome KP87002 fully automatic switched mode
12 Volt / 1.5 Amp battery charger, maintainer and rejuvenator. Please take the time to carefully
read and understand this manual before using this product.
Part No:............................ KP87002
Output: ............................ 1500MA @ 12VDC
Input Voltage:.................. 100-240VAC/0.4A (24W)
Input Frequency: ........... 50/60Hz
Boost Charge Voltage: .. 14.4VDC
Float Trickle Charge:..... 13.6VDC
Start Voltage: ................. 3VDC
Operating Temperature: .............. -15 to 50ºC
Storage Temperature:................... -25 to 85ºC
Operating Humidity: ...................... 90% RH Max.
Dimensions: .................................... 140 x 65 x 35mm
Weight:..............................................0.45kg
Approvals ........................................ CE, UL/cUL, AS/NZS, EMC
Table of Contents
Know Your Product................................................ 2
IMPORTANT Safety Advice and Warnings............ 3
Main Features ........................................................ 4
Temperature & Safety Protection......................... 5
Battery Types & Capacity ...................................... 5
Electrical Parts & Accessories............................. 5
Understanding Your Product ................................ 6
Operation Charging Instructions.......................... 7-9
Troubleshooting & Warranty................................. 10
SPECIFICATION
1
2
3
4
5
Know Your Product
1. GREEN Power LED
2. RED Full LED
3. BLUE Charging LED
4. BLUE Rejuvenation LED
5. GREEN Full LED
6. Ring Terminal Lead (not shown)
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SMART 8 STAGE BATTERY CHARGER &
MAINTAINER 12V 1.5 AMP
IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE AND WARNINGS
• The charger is designed to charge 12V lead-acid batteries from 5Ah to 35Ah.
However the charger can also be used to maintain batteries up to 120Ah.
• Always refer to the battery manufacturers specifications and recommendations if
you’re unsure of your battery charging requirements.
E.g. Such as removing or not removing cell caps whilst charging.
• Explosive gases may escape from the battery during charging so please ensure the
battery is charged in a well ventilated area.
• This charger is designed for indoor use only and should never be exposed to water,
rain, snow, liquids etc.
• Do not attempt to use the charger if it has been dropped or damaged.
• Do not attempt to use the charger if the cables or plugs are damaged.
• If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.
If acid enters your eye, immediately flush the eye with running cold water for at least
10 minutes and seek medical attention. Someone should always be within range of
your voice.
• Never attempt to charge a damaged battery, frozen battery or
non rechargeable battery.
• Never place the charger on the battery or battery on the charger.
• When working with lead-acid batteries, remove personal metal items such as rings,
bracelets, necklaces, watches and make sure you don’t short circuit the battery
terminals with any type of metal tool or piece of jewellery as this will cause an
explosion. You can wrap your spanner with insulation tape to minimise the risk of a
short circuit.
• NEVER smoke, use an open flame or create sparks near a battery or charger during
charging operation as this may cause an explosion and explosive gases.
• Do not disassemble the charger. Take it to a qualified and authorised person for repair.
• If using a generator, you must ensure you use a surge protector to protect the charger
from Voltage spikes.
• The charger must not be used or played with by infirm persons or children. Also keep
it away from any pets.
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SMART 8 STAGE BATTERY CHARGER &
MAINTAINER 12V 1.5 AMP
MAIN FEATURES
• 100% Automatic smart battery charger & maintainer with reconditioning.
• The battery charger is easy to use and requires NO technical experience.
• Fully microprocessor controlled with safety timers at every stage.
• Battery condition analysis.
• Senses whether battery is still connected in vehicle.
• Patented battery rejuvenation (reconditioning).
• Battery Voltage retention analysis.
• Pulse charge for long term maintenance.
• Ultra lower power consumption (ECO Mode).
• Multi Stage:
1 - Qualification - Battery condition check
2 - Battery rejuvenation (recondition mode)
3 - Soft start charging
4 - Bulk charging
5 - Absorption charging
6 - Battery analysis
7 - Float mode
8 - Long term maintenance pulse charge
• Automatic diagnosis and charge: On power up, the charger will automatically
diagnose the battery condition and determine if the rejuvenation mode
(reconditioning) or charge cycle is required.
• Patented battery rejuvenation technology: The charger has a unique and patented
rejuvenation feature which uses high Voltage equalising and peak pulse reconditioning
to repair sulphated batteries. This feature is fully automatic and depends on the internal
impedance of the battery. It also depends on whether the battery is still connected
in the vehicle.
• Can be left on 24/7 to ensure your battery is always maintained and fully charged:
The battery charger can be left unattended and left permanently connected all year
round. The intelligent charger will monitor the battery Voltage and will maintain it at
peak performance with a special pulse charge during long term maintenance.
• Short circuit and reverse polarity protection.
• Heavy-duty and corrosion-resistant output connectors.
Crocodile clips and ring terminals: It comes with a quick connect fly lead and 2 different
kinds of connectors, crocodile clips and ring terminals. The ring terminals are perfect for
permanent connection to your battery. You can connect the lead to the battery and tuck the
lead away while you are using your vehicle and when you get back to your garage simply
plug the lead back into the charger.
• Smart Hook:
The battery charger contains a built in foldable
mounting hook at the rear of the unit. This
can be used to hang the charger on a wall or
motorcycle handlebars. The mounting hook
conveniently folds back into the unit when not
in use.
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SMART 8 STAGE BATTERY CHARGER &
MAINTAINER 12V 1.5 AMP
TEMPERATURE & SAFETY PROTECTION:
• INTERNAL OVERHEAT PROTECTION: The charger has a built-in overheat and an
overload electronic circuit. This protects the charger from being damaged if overheated
or overloaded and will automatically decrease the charging current. Once the units
internal temperature decreases to a safe level, the charger will resume normal charging.
• SAFETY TIMER PROTECTION: The charger has safety timers for every stage. If the
battery Voltage doesn’t reach a certain Voltage within a certain time, the unit will stop
charging as it’s highly likely that you’re attempting to charge a severely discharged or
heavily sulphated battery. If any of the stages time out, the charger will immediately stop
charging in order to protect the battery. This will be indicated with the fault LED
flashing slowly.
• REVERSE POLARITY: The charger has reverse polarity protection. If the charger output
leads are connected reverse polarity, the fault LED will come ON and the charger will be
disabled. Simply unplug the charger from AC power and then connect the output leads to
the correct polarity.
• SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION: The charger will automatically turn OFF if the output leads
are short circuited and the fault LED will come on. This prevents the charger from being
damaged if the positive and negative crocodile clips or ring terminals accidently touch each
other while the charger is turned ON.
• ECO MODE: This Kincrome battery charger has a built in ultra low power consumption
circuit. If AC power is connected and the battery is disconnected, after 10 seconds the
charger will automatically go into an ECO mode. During this mode the power drawn
is less than 0.36W which totals 0.01kWh per day power consumption. If AC power is
connected and the battery is connected, once the battery is fully charged and during the
long term maintenance stage, the total power consumption is around 0.03kWh per day.
The Green power LED flashes to indicate ECO mode.
• Suits 12V conventional lead acid batteries (VRLA) AGM, Gel & Wet. It can also be used as a
maintenance charger only for Calcium batteries if required.
• The Ah (Ampere-hour) capacities shown below are to be used as a general guide only.
Some batteries may be able to handle a higher charge current. Refer to the battery
manufacturers specifications and recommendations for your charging requirements.
Battery Capacity: Charging 5 - 35Ah
Battery Capacity: Maintaining 5 - 120 Ah
ELECTRICAL PARTS & ACCESSORIES:
BATTERY TYPES & CAPACITY:
AC Power Cord: 1.8m with SAA 2 Pin AU Plug
DC Output Lead: 1.2m with quick connect Plug
Charging Leads: Quick connect 60cm Crocodile Clip Harness
Quick connect 60cm Ring Terminal Harness
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SMART 8 STAGE BATTERY CHARGER &
MAINTAINER 12V 1.5 AMP
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CHARGING CURVE
LED STATUS INDICATOR TABLE:
UNDERSTANDING YOUR PRODUCT:
LED STATUS DESCRIPTION
POWER/FAULT LED - GREEN/RED
GREEN ON AC POWER IS CONNECTED
GREEN FLASH ECO MODE AND NO BATTERY CONNECTED
RED ON SHORT CIRCUIT/REVERSE POLARITY CONNECTION
RED FLASH (SLOW) AUTOMATIC REJUVENTATION OR CHARGE CYCLE HAS TIMED OUT
RED FLASH (FAST) OVER TEMPERATURE PROTECTION MODE
CHARGE/RECONDITIONING LED - BLUE/YELLOW
BLUE FLASH REJUVENATION (RECONDITIONING) OR SOFT START CHARGING
BLUE ON BULK CHARGE OR ABSORPTION CHARGING
YELLOW ON BATTERY IS FLAT (LESS THAN 3V) OR BATTERY FAILED ANALYSIS TEST
FULL LED - GREEN
GREEN ON FULLY CHARGED - FLOAT/MAINTENANCE MODE
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SMART 8 STAGE BATTERY CHARGER &
MAINTAINER 12V 1.5 AMP
1. Pre charge check & electrolyte level check
• Check the Battery Electrolyte levels (Not required on sealed & maintenance
free batteries).
If necessary, remove the vent caps and add distilled water so the levels are halfway
between the upper and lower fill lines.
• Check the battery Voltage, type and Ah capacity to ensure the charger is compatible.
• Ensure the battery is in a well ventilated area and the charger should be as far away from
the battery as the cables permit.
RED BLACK
RED BLACK
CONNECTION IN VEHICLE
( NEGATIVELY EARTHED )
RED
BLACK
CONNECTION IN VEHICLE
( POSITIVELY EARTHED )
KP87002
100% AUTOMATIC
Designed for all conventional
lead acid sealed (AGM, GEL & WET)
batteries
Power
Fault
Charging
Rejuvenation
(Reconditioning)
Full/Float
Smart 8-Stage
Battery Charger
& Maintainer
12 VOLT
DC OUTPUT
1.5AMP CHARGE RATE
KP87002
100% AUTOMATIC
Designed for all conventional
lead acid sealed (AGM, GEL & WET)
batteries
Power
Fault
Charging
Rejuvenation
(Reconditioning)
Full/Float
Smart 8-Stage
Battery Charger
& Maintainer
12 VOLT
DC OUTPUT
1.5AMP CHARGE RATE
KP87002
100% AUTOMATIC
Designed for all conventional
lead acid sealed (AGM, GEL & WET)
batteries
Power
Fault
Charging
Rejuvenation
(Reconditioning)
Full/Float
Smart 8-Stage
Battery Charger
& Maintainer
12 VOLT
DC OUTPUT
1.5AMP CHARGE RATE
RED BLACK
RED BLACK
CONNECTION IN VEHICLE
( NEGATIVELY EARTHED )
RED
BLACK
CONNECTION IN VEHICLE
(
POSITIVELY EARTHED
)
KP87002
100% AUTOMATIC
Designed for all conventional
lead acid sealed (AGM, GEL & WET)
batteries
Power
Fault
Charging
Rejuvenation
(Reconditioning)
Full/Float
Smart 8-Stage
Battery Charger
& Maintainer
12 VOLT
DC OUTPUT
1.5AMP CHARGE RATE
KP87002
100% AUTOMATIC
Designed for all conventional
lead acid sealed (AGM, GEL & WET)
batteries
Power
Fault
Charging
Rejuvenation
(Reconditioning)
Full/Float
Smart 8-Stage
Battery Charger
& Maintainer
12 VOLT
DC OUTPUT
1.5AMP CHARGE RATE
KP87002
100% AUTOMATIC
Designed for all conventional
lead acid sealed (AGM, GEL & WET)
batteries
Power
Fault
Charging
Rejuvenation
(Reconditioning)
Full/Float
Smart 8-Stage
Battery Charger
& Maintainer
12 VOLT
DC OUTPUT
1.5AMP CHARGE RATE
RED BLACK
RED BLACK
CONNECTION IN VEHICLE
( NEGATIVELY EARTHED )
RED
BLACK
CONNECTION IN VEHICLE
( POSITIVELY EARTHED )
KP87002
100% AUTOMATIC
Designed for all conventional
lead acid sealed (AGM, GEL & WET)
batteries
Power
Fault
Charging
Rejuvenation
(Reconditioning)
Full/Float
Smart 8-Stage
Battery Charger
& Maintainer
12 VOLT
DC OUTPUT
1.5AMP CHARGE RATE
KP87002
100% AUTOMATIC
Designed for all conventional
lead acid sealed (AGM, GEL & WET)
batteries
Power
Fault
Charging
Rejuvenation
(Reconditioning)
Full/Float
Smart 8-Stage
Battery Charger
& Maintainer
12 VOLT
DC OUTPUT
1.5AMP CHARGE RATE
KP87002
100% AUTOMATIC
Designed for all conventional
lead acid sealed (AGM, GEL & WET)
batteries
Power
Fault
Charging
Rejuvenation
(Reconditioning)
Full/Float
Smart 8-Stage
Battery Charger
& Maintainer
12 VOLT
DC OUTPUT
1.5AMP CHARGE RATE
OPERATION CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS:
SEE QR CODE FOR
QUICK START PRODUCT VIDEO
2. Connecting the battery charger to your battery
If the Battery is out of the vehicle:
• Connect the RED (+) Crocodile clip or ring terminal to the
positive (+) battery terminal.
Connect the BLACK (-) Crocodile clip or ring terminal to the
negative (-) battery terminal.
• If the battery is still in the vehicle, determine if the vehicle
is positively or negatively earthed (Fig 1).
If Negatively Earthed (Most Common)
• FIRST Connect the RED (+) Crocodile clip or ring terminal
lead to the positive (+) battery terminal and then connect
the BLACK (-) Crocodile clip or ring terminal lead to the
vehicle’s chassis (Fig 2).
WARNING: DO NOT connect the BLACK (-) lead to the
carburettor or fuel lines.
If Positively Earthed
• FIRST Connect the Black (-) Crocodile clip or ring terminal
lead to the negative (-) battery terminal and then connect
the Red (+) Crocodile clip or ring terminal lead to the
vehicle’s chassis (Fig 3).
WARNING: DO NOT connect the RED (+) lead to the
carburettor or fuel lines.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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SMART 8 STAGE BATTERY CHARGER &
MAINTAINER 12V 1.5 AMP
STEP 3 - Connect the battery charger to Mains Power (240Vac)
• The charger will automatically start charging when AC power is connected and switched ON.
Note: If the Fault Indicator LED illuminates RED, please check your connections as it’s likely
that the Positive (RED (+)) and Negative (BLACK (-)) Leads are reversed. Refer to Trouble
Shooting Page for further information on page 10.
4. The Charging Process
• Qualification - Battery Condition Check
When the charger is first switched ON it checks the battery condition to determine
whether the battery needs reconditioning. During this qualification process it checks
the internal impedance and initial Voltage of the battery and it will determine how much
charge current, if any that the battery will accept. It’s also senses whether the battery is
still connected in the vehicle.
• Enhanced Battery Rejuvenation - BLUE Rejuvenation LED Flashing
If the initial qualification detected that the battery was in poor condition, the patented
rejuvenation process will begin automatically. During the rejuvenation process a high
Voltage equalising and peak pulse reconditioning charge is used to repair the sulphated
battery. This unique patented feature will break down and dissolve the lead-sulphate
crystal build up on the battery plates which will extend the life of your battery. It can also
balance out high concentrations of acid.
Note: If the unit senses that battery is still connected in the vehicle, the equalisation
Voltage will be 16V maximum. If it senses that the battery isn’t connected then
the equalising Voltage will be 20V maximum. For severely sulphated batteries, we
recommend that the battery is disconnected from the vehicle.
If the battery Voltage doesn’t reach 9V within 24 hours, the Rejuvenation process will
time out.
• Soft Start Charging - BLUE Charging LED Flashing
Gently charges the battery using a reduced charge output until the battery Voltage
reaches 11V. If the battery Voltage doesn’t reach 11V within 6 hours, the safety timer
protection will stop the unit from charging and the RED Fault LED will start flashing.
• Bulk Charging - BLUE Charging LED ON
Uses the maximum charge output (1.5A) until the battery Voltage reaches 14.4V.
If the battery Voltage doesn’t reach 14.4V within 20 hours, the safety timer protection will
stop the unit from charging and the Red Fault LED will start flashing.
• Absorption Charging - BLUE Charging LED ON
Uses a constant Voltage while reducing the charging output current to ensure the battery
receives a full charge without overcharging the battery.
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SMART 8 STAGE BATTERY CHARGER &
MAINTAINER 12V 1.5 AMP
• Battery Analysis - BLUE LED ON
The battery analysis stage checks the condition of the battery after the charge cycle is
completed. If the battery Voltage drops too quickly during the analysis mode, this means
the battery is probably faulty. This is indicated by both the YELLOW charging LED and
GREEN full LED being ON.
• Float Mode - Full / Float GREEN LED ON
This stage allows you to keep the charger connected 24/7 to ensure your battery is well maintained
and kept 100% fully charged. Float mode will maintain the battery at a constant 13.6V.
• Long Term Maintenance - Full / Float GREEN LED ON
During long term maintenance / float mode, the unit will apply a special pulse charge to
ensure the battery is kept in optimal condition.
5. Disconnecting the Battery charger from Battery
• If the Battery is out of the vehicle:
(1) Switch OFF and Remove the AC Pin Plug from the outlet.
(2) Remove the BLACK lead and then the RED lead.
• If the battery is still in the vehicle:
(1) Switch OFF and Remove the AC Pin Plug from the outlet.
(2) Remove the lead from the vehicle chassis.
(3) Remove the lead from the battery.
Note: Check electrolyte levels if possible after charging as they may need topping up with distilled water.
(This does not apply to sealed maintenance free batteries)
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SMART 8 STAGE BATTERY CHARGER &
MAINTAINER 12V 1.5 AMP
PROBLEM INDICATION POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS
Charger does
not work?
NO Indicator lights ON - NO AC power - Check AC connections and
make sure the AC Power Point is
switched ON.
- Try a different AC Power Point
which you know is working.
Charger has no
DC output?
Fault RED LED is ON
OR
Green power LED ON or
flashing
- Output is short circuited
- Reverse polarity protection
- Loose / bad connection to the battery
- Check DC connection between
charger and battery and make
sure they are not short circuited.
(Touching each other)
- Check that the crocodile clips
have not fallen OFF the terminals
or come loose.
- Check that the crocodile clips/
ring terminals are connected to
the correct polarity.
Note: The charger output is only
present when connected to a
battery.
NO charging current? Fault RED LED is Flashing - Battery is severely sulphated
- Battery has a damaged cell
- Over temperature protection mode
- Check the battery condition,
age etc.
- Battery may need replacement.
- Move battery & charger to a
cooler environment.
The full / float light
won’t come ON.
Fault RED LED is Flashing - Battery Ah capacity too large for the
battery charger and it has timed out
- Battery is defective
- Battery is severely sulphated
- Check the charger specifications
match the battery capacity.
Eg. make sure battery capacity is
not too big for the charger.
- Battery may need replacement.
In the event you believe your Battery Charger is not functioning correctly, please contact Kincrome
Customer Service, (1300 657 528) before returning the item to your place of purchase. Our technical
team may be able to rectify your issue over the phone.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
For the full range of replacement parts and accessories, please visit our website www.kincrome.com.au
TROUBLESHOOTING
Warranty given by Kincrome Australia Pty Ltd of 3 Lakeview Drive, Caribbean Park, Scoresby, Victoria (Tel [phone]). The applicable warranty
period (24 months) commences on the date that the product is purchased. If this product has materials or workmanship defects (other than defects
caused by abnormal or non warranted use) you can, at your cost, send the product to place of purchase, an authorised Kincrome service agent or one
of Kincromes addresses for repair or replacement. Your rights under this warranty are in addition to any other rights you have under the Australian
Consumer Law or other applicable laws. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are
entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled
to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. For further
details please visit www.kincrome.com.au or call us. Due to minor changes in design or manufacture, the product you purchase may sometimes
differ from the one shown on the packaging.
Technical support is provided by Kincrome Tools or charger partner, OzCharge Corporation. Call Kincrome Customer Service on 1800 657 528
if assistance is required.
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National Head Office
National Distribution and Showroom
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Scoresby Victoria 3179 Australia
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Administration
T(03) 9730 7100 F(03) 9730 7199
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Customer Service Centre
T1300 657 528 F1300 556 005
National Head Office
National Distribution and Showroom
3 Lakeview Dve, Caribbean Business Park
Scoresby Victoria 3179 Australia
E [email protected]
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Administration
T(03) 9730 7100 F(03) 9730 7199
ABN 41 007 185 006
Customer Service Centre
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