Baintech PowerTop User Operation Manual V8 13
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the PowerTop battery replaceable?
Yes, contact Bainbridge when a replacement is required.
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. 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.
This manual is subject to change, please see
www.baintech.com.au/BTPTOP100
for the latest version of this manual (current V9).
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