Potek 2-6-10 Amp Smart Charger User manual

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Thank you for purchasing TOTEK'Smart Charger! Everything from the capabilities to the safety features to
the exterior outlook of this smart charger was designed with the consumer in mind. This smart charger has a
digital display to keep track of voltage, current and charging progression. lt also has three stage charging to
keep batteries fully charged and three different charging rates for charging variety of batteries with a push of a
button. This smart charger also has safety features such as automatic enter floating mode, external short
circuit protection, battery over voltage protection, over heat protection and reverse polarity indicator to protect
the user from harm and the charger from damage.
This smart charger is suitable for all types of 12V lead acid batteries, including Gel and AGM. This smart
charger will quickly and easily charge the vehicle battery and keep the battery performing at its optimal while
lasting longer. Please read the manual and follow the instructions when using the unit!
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1. Digital Display - Display what measurement is shown on the digital display (Amp, Volt, or Battery
capacity %)
2. CurrentA/olUBattery capacity % LEDs - When chosen to display current, volts, or battery capacity % on
the digital display, their respective LED will emit a green light to indicate what information was shown on
digital display.
3. Charging Rate LED indicator -
r Optimal - indicate charger automatically selects charging rate best fit for your type of battery.
o 2AJ6AJ10A - indicate charger charging rate you selected.
4. AmpAr'olUBattery capacity % button - Press the button to selectwhat information shown on digital
display , interchange between amp/volVbattery capactly o/o
5. Charging rate selection button - Press the button to select charging rate, interchange betweenOptimal /
2AJ 6A and 1 0A.
6. Charging State LED indicator - When battery is charging, green light will flash. When battery is fully
charged, green light will be solid.

Battery reconditioning - A charging stage to recover bad battery because of sulphation on lead plates of
battery. (lt mainly due to battery deeply discharged. See Battery reconditioning section for more detail).
This process will run automatically when it needed.
Reverse polarity -A red light will indicate if the cables are reversely connected
7. Gable Handles - wrap the cable cord around the handles for non messy storage.
8. Fan - keeps the charger cool and ventilated
9. Handle - for carrying the charger
Automatic enter floating mode- The smart charger will automatically enter floating mode when the battery
has finished charging to prevent over charging.
DC Output short protection - The smart charger will automatically shut off output when external DC output
clamp shorted.
Overheat protection - lf the charger is overheating, the charger will automatically shut off and will
automatically resume when the charger has cooled down.
Reverse polarity - if the cables connected are reversely connected, the Reverse polarity LED will light red.
The charger will not begin charging if the LED is lit.
Battery Overvoltage protection - The smart charger will not start charging while battery voltage is too high
Please read all Warnings and Cautions carefully and thoroughly before using this Smart Charger.
Failure to do so may result in personal injury and or damage to the charger which will void the
warranty.
CAUTION: Personal Safety
o Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk
of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
o To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting
charger
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An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could
result in a risk of fire and electric shock.
Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug - replace the cord or plug immediately
Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otheMise damaged in any way;
take it to a qualified serviceman.
To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.
Use charger for charging a LEAD-ACID battery only. It is not intended to supply power to a low voltage
electrical system other than in a starter-motor application. Do not use battery charger for charging dry-cell
batteries that are commonly used with home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury to
persons and damage to property
Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with
batteries. Batteries produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or other similar objects to
metal, causing a severe burn.
Someone should be within range of your voice, or close enough to come to your aid when you work near
batteries.

' Wear eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching your eyes while working near batteries-
o Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, and eyes.
. Keep a supply of baking soda on hand in the area of the batteries. Baking soda neutralizes lead-acid
battery electrolyte.
' lf baftery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. lf acid enters your eyes,
immediately flood them with running cold water for at least twenty minutes and get medical attention
immediately.
r DO NOT attempt to fix the unit by disassembling or modification. You can cause self injury and
disassembling and modifying the unit will void your warranty.
. Ensure that the cable does not jam or comes into contact with hot surfaces or sharp edges.
' Connection to the mains supply must be in accordance with the national regulations for electrical
installations.
WARNING: Explosion and Fire Hazard
. RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
A) WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE
EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF
UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE
CHARGER.
b) To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by battery
manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of battery. Review
. cautionary marking on these products and on engine.
r Never charge a frozen battery.
. Charger lead acid battery with 12V rated volt ONLy
. Never charge a damaged battery.
o Never allow red and black clamps to touch each other or another common metal conductor. This could create
a sparking
' Make sure the area around the battery and charger is well ventilated. DO NOT use this product in an
enclosed space. The internal battery may vent explosive hydrogen gas, which can be ignited by sparks from
electrical connections.
o Do Nor use this product where there are flammable fumes or gases, such as in the bilge of a
gasoline-powered boat, or near propane tanks.
. Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of the engine or batteries.
o Be careful not to drop a metal object on the battery or allow a metal tool to simultaneously touch the positive
and negative cable ends or battery terminals. lt might spark or short-circuit the battery and cause an
explosion.
' lf you need to remove the clip from the battery terminal, ALWAYS remove the clip from the positive terminal
from the battery first. Make sure all accessories are off so you don,t cause an arc.
. The battery terminals exposed at the clamps have enough energy present to cause a spark, creating an
explosion hazard, or to cause burns if a metal object contacts both terminals. NEVER allow the red and black
clips to touch each other or a common metal conductor.
CAUTION: Equipment Damage
. Do not use the Smart Charger to temperatures over 104"F (40.C).
. DO NOT expose this productto water, rain, snow, condensation, or spray.
' Never allow battery acid to drip on chargei when reading electrolyte specific gravity or filling battery

A. PREPARATION
Before connecting the Smart Charger, make sure these conditions are met
Dry Don't drop or pour any liquid on the Smart Charger
Cool Keep the Smart Charger from direct sun lighting.
Maintain the ambient temperature below 104'F (40'C)
Ventilated Leave at least 2"(5cm) clearance around the Smart Charger and battery for air flow.
Make sure the ventilation openings are not obstructed.
Safe Do not operate in the same compartment as storedflammable liquids and gasoline
Protected from
battery gases Do not operate where it will be exposed to battery gases. Prolonged exposure can damage the Smart Charger
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Study all of the battery manufacturer's specific precautions and recommendations for charging and for
recommended rates of charge. Make sure that you have a 12 V lead-acid battery.
lf it is necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge it, always remove grounded terminal from
battery flrst. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are OFF in order to prevent sparks.
For batteries with removable vent caps, if required, add distilled water to each cell until the battery fluid
reaches the level specified by the battery manufacturer. Do not overflll. For batteries without removable
vent caps, carefully follow the manufacturer's charging instructions.
Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
Study all battery manufacturer's specific precautions while charging and recommended rates of charge
Do not set a battery on top of charger.
WARNING: A SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF A SPARK
Determine voltage of battery by referring to the vehicle owner's manual.
Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts than can cause iniury to persons.
Position AC and DC cords to reduce the risk of damage by hood, door, or moving engine part.
Check polarity of battery posts. A positive (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than a
negative (NEG, N, -) post.
. Determine which battery post is attached to the vehicle chassis. lT lS NORMALLY THE NEGATIVE
POST.
B, GHARGING BATTERY INSTALLED IN VEHICLE
Note: Connect and disconnect the DC output clamps only after removing the AC plug from the electrical
outlet. Never allow the DC output clamps to touch each other. This may cause a spark.
CHOOSE THE GROUND SYSTEM YOU WILL USE AND FOLLOW THE STEPS
Connecting to a negative-grounded system:
l.Connect the positive(+) red clip from the battery charger to a positive (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of
the battery.
2.Connect the negative(-) black clip to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery.
DO NOT connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal
part of the frame or engine block. 4

Connecting to a positive-grounded system:
l.Connect the negative(-) black clip from battery charger to the negative (NEG, N, -) ungrounded post of
battery.
2.Connect the positive(-) red clip to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery.
DO NOT connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheelmetal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal
part of the frame or engine block.
AFTER COMPLETING STEPS 1.2 FROM CHOSEN GROUND SYSTEM, CONTINUE TO 34
3.Connect charger AC supply cord to electric outlet.
4.When disconnecting chargel disconnecttheAC cord first, remove the clipfrom vehicle chassis, and
then remove the clip from battery terminal in that order.
C. CHARGING BATTERY REMOVED FROM VEHCILE
GAUTION: Connect and disconnect the DC output clamps only after removing the AC plug from the electrical
outlet. Never allow the DC output clamps to touch each other. This may cause a spark.
1 . Connect the positive (red) charger clip to the positive (POS, P, +) post of battery.
2. Then connect the negative (black) charger clip to negative(NEc, N, -)post of battery. Do not face battery
when making the final connection.
3. Connect chargerAC supply cord to electric outlet.
4. When disconnecting charger, disconnect the AC supply cord first. Always disconnect the clamps in the
reverse sequence ofthe connecting procedure
D. SELECTING CHARGING RATE
This smart charger has an Optimal function. The optimal function automatically selects the charge rate best fit
for your type of battery
lf you do not want to use the optimal function, you can choose your charging rate manually. This Smart
Charger has three charging rate options. Press the Charging rate selection button for desired charging rate.
Note: lf you want your battery to sustain its life longel slow charge it. Slow charge will take longer but will
charge your battery more thoroughly. lf your battery needs to charge in a short amount of time, use the Fast
charge.
E. BATTERY RECONDITIONING
When your battery has been unused for long periods of time, the battery will be in a deep discharged state.
Sulphation occurswhen a build-up of lead sulphurdeposits orcrystalsform on the lead plates of the battery.
Once this happens it is not an easy task to remove this build up and itwill ruin the performance of your
battery. The battery reconditioning function is to desulphate the battery and recover the battery from this and
help the battery last longer.
When the battery is fully charged, the charger will automatically determine if the battery needs to be
reconditioned. lf the battery needs to be reconditioned, the Battery recondition LED will light. When the light is
off, battery reconditioning is over.
Charge Amp Description
Slow 2Can be used for motorcycles, snowmobiles, garden tractors and golf cart batteries
Medium 6Can be used for small to medium size automobiles, deep cycles and farm tractor
batteries
Fast 10 Can be used for medium to large automobile batteries.

Charging time may vary depending on some factors listed below.
1 . Battery State - Depending on the voltage of your battery, it may take up to 1 0 hours to charge. Batteries
with higher voltage can usually be charged in a few hours.
2. Battery Rating -A higher rated battery will take longer to charge than a lower rated battery under the
same conditions. A battery is rated in ampere-hours (Ah), reserve capacity (RC) and cold-cranking amps
(ccA).
3. Gharge Rate - The charge rate is measured in amps. A battery charged at a lower rate will take longer
than a battery'charged at a higher rate. However, smaller batteries can be easily damaged by charging at
a rate which is too high for the capacity of the battery. Please follow the charging rate of your battery
requirement.
4. Temperature - Cold temperature will affect a battery's ability to accept a charge. Charging in cold
temperatures will increase the amount of time required to charge a battery.
A. CHARGING DISPLAY
The digital display has three modes of content. By pressing the button, you can toggle the modes.
Current - the charging current (A) will be displayed.
Voltage - the charging voltage (V) will be displayed.
Note: The voltage displayed is the charging voltage and usually will be higher than the battery's resting
voltage.
Baftery Gapacity % - the approximate percentage of battery charge will be displayed.
. The digital display will read "LO" when the battery capacity is less than 50%
. The digital display will increase its charge percentage in increments of 1 0 between 60% and 90% (
600/0,7 Oo/o,8004,9 0o/o)
o The digital display will read "FUL" when the battery is fully charged.

B. FAULTCODES
A fault code will display on the digital display when there is a problem. Please fix the problem to continue the
operation of the charger.
Fault code 8-8-8 appears when the charger does not recognize or detect a battery connected to its terminals.
This usually happens when the charger was either improperly installed to the battery or when the battery's
voltage is too low or "dead" to be recognized the charger. Here are the soluttons.
Solutionl : First, ensure that the positive and negative clamps of the charger were installed on the battery.
BEFORE plugging the unit into the wall outlet. lf the charger continues to show the scrolling 8's fault code, the
battery's voltage is too low to be recharged. This will cause the fault code to appear when a 12Volt battery
falls below 2.5 Volts. During this stage, this can cause lead acid batteries to become sulfated on the inside, or
cause damage to the internal plates.
Solution 2: Give your battery a "hard charge" or boost either from using a jump starter or from booster cables
connected from another car battery. lf your dead battery was around the 2.5 volts or so, this will bring it to
around 4-5 volts. After this step use can use the charger to maintain and revive the battery.
Fault Codes Condition Cause Solution
F01
After 10 minutes of
charging, the battery
voltage is less than 10V
Battery may have a
short circuit Get a professional to
check the batterv
A load may be connected
to the battery Disconnect the load and try to charge again
After multiple
reconditioning attempts
the battery is still
less than 1 3V
The battery is too
deeply discharged to
recover with reconditioning Replace the battery
F02 Battery voltage is too
high The battery may be 24V Make sure the battery is
12V
F04 The temperature of the
charger is too high The charger is overheatrng Make sure the ventilations
is clear. The charger will
resume charging when
cooled
F05 The charger cannot enter
into trickle charge mode
in 24 hours
1.)The battery may be too
old or broken. 2.) The
battery maybe in use or
being load from.
1.)May need to replace
battery 2.) Remove the load
or any other appliances
connect to it.

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'First Stage - Bulk Charge: The Bulk Charge delivers maximum charging amperage to "wake up" any
serviceable 12 volt battery and allows for quick engine start. The battery will then reach a maximum safe
predetermined voltage.
Second Stage - Absorption Charge: The Absorption Charger maintains the maxtmum possible charge at a
constant, safe and predetermined voltage. During this phase, the charging voltage remains constant, while
the actual charging current is reduced to allow for the maximum proper internal chemical energy transfer.
Third Stage - Float Charge: The Automatic Float Charger feature is ideal for maintaining a battery. lt
automatically "tops off' battery as needed, to keep battery fully charged.
Problem Cause Solution
The LED indicator not
illuminate when the
charging cable is
connected to the battery
Loose connection at the
connection terminals Check the connection
Overheating shutdown Remove the objects
covering the unit. Place the unit in a
cooler location
NO AC power at outlet Ensure power is present at outlet
The green LED light stays
on even when batteries
are not full
The battery voltage
is too low Check the battery voltage with a
multi-meter. Recycle the battery if
the battery voltage is too low.
The battery clips are
not connected properly to the
battery terminals
Check the connection
and re-attach the
clips to the terminals.
The red LED light on the
"Reverse Polarity" are
illuminated and the
charger is not charging.
The battery clamps are reversely
connected Remove the clamps and.reconnect
them to the correct polarity.

Rated input voltaqe 1 20V AC/60H2
lnput current 2A
Rated output voltage 12V DC
Output current 2t6t't0A
Maximum charging voltage 14.8!O.2V
Floating charge voltage 13.610.2V
Ambient Temperature 0 c -40c
Dimension(L-W-H) 8.66.5.59.5.31 inches (220- 1 42-'t 35mm)
Weight 2.7tb(1.23ks)
One Year Limited Warranty Program.
The limited warranty program is the only one that applies to this unit, and it sets forth all the responsibilities of
POTEK'. There is no other warran ty other than those described herein. Any implied warranty of merchant
ability of fltness for a particular purpose on this unit is limited in duration to the duration of this warranty.
This unit is warranted, to the original purchaser only, to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for
one year from the date of purchase without additional charge. The warranty does not extend to.subsequent
purchasers or users.
Manufacturer will not be responsible for any amount of damage in excess of the retail purchase price of the
unit under any circumstances. lncidental and consequential damages are specifically excluded from coverage
under this warranty.
This unit is not intended for commercial use. This warranty does not apply to damage to units from misuse or
incorrect installation/connection. Misuse includes wiring or connecting to improper polarity power sources.
RETURN/REPAIR POLICY
lf you are experiencing any problems with your unit, please contact our customer service with Email:
[email protected]. if products are deemed non-working or malfunctioning, the product may
be returned to the purchasing store with 30 days of original purchase Any defective unit that is returned to
manufacturer within 30 days of the date of purchase will be replaced free of charge.
lf such a unit is returned more than 30 days but less than one year from the purchase date, manufacturer will
repair the unit or, at its option, replace it, free of charge. lf the unit is repaired, new or reconditioned
replacement parts may be used, at manufacturer's option. A unit may be replaced with a new or reconditioned
unit of the same or comparable design. The repaired or replaced unit will then be warranted under the terms
of the remainder of the warranty period. The customer is responsible for the shipping charges on all returned
items.
LIMITATIONS:
This warranty does not cover accessories, such as adapters and batteries, damage or defects result from
normal wear and tear (including chips, scratches, abrasions, discoloration or fading due to usage or exposure
to sunlight), accidents, damage during shipping to our service facility, alterations, unauthorized use or repail
neglect, misuse, abuse, failure to follow instructions for care and maintenance. fire and flood.