Important Safety Instructions | 5
5. Make sure the settings at the Battery Setup menu
on the Display are correct for the type of auxiliary
battery under charge. Charging a battery with the
wrong prole may cause the Manager to indicate a
fault or give misleading results and cause injury to
persons, damage to the Manager, the battery and/
or property. Noticeable oscillations between Boost
and Absorption stages are a possible indication of
the wrong choice of battery type. Check and adjust
battery type. If you are unsure of the battery type or
settings to use, set to the Gel setting.
6. The Manager is intended to recharge batteries. The
battery that is connected to this product is only
suitable if it complies with the given battery standard
for that battery type and if it is a battery based on
Lithium technology, it is provided with a battery
management system that will monitor and control
the electrical and thermal health of the battery during
charging. When installing, the battery is to be veried
as in compliance with the applicable battery standard.
7. Cable and fuse sizes are specied by various codes
and standards which depend on the type of vehicle
the Manager is installed into. Selecting the wrong
cable or fuse size could result in harm to the installer
or user and/or damage to the Manager or other
equipment installed in the system. The installer is
responsible for ensuring that the correct cable and
fuse sizes are used when installing the Manager. The
fuse must be ULListed / ULRecognized.
8. DO NOT attempt to charge non‑rechargeable
batteries with the Manager.
9. The auxiliary battery must be placed in a well‑
ventilated area when charging vented batteries.
10. Be extra cautious so as to reduce the risk of dropping
a metal tool onto a battery. Doing so might cause the
battery to spark or short‑circuit the battery or other
electrical parts that may cause an explosion.
11. REDARC recommends the AC supply cord (supplied
with the Manager) be plugged directly into a suitable
AC mains outlet without use of an extension lead. If
an extension lead is required, REDARC recommends
a minimum conductor size of 1.5 mm² and the
extension be the shortest possible length, avoiding
coiling any excess cable.
PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: To assist with the
safe operation and use of the Manager:
a. Consider having someone close by to come to your
aid when you are installing the Manager.
b. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case
battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
c. Wear complete eye protection and clothing
protection. Avoid touching eyes while working
near a battery.
d. If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, remove
the affected clothing and wash the affected area of
your skin immediately with soap and water. If battery
acid enters your eye, immediately ood the eye with
running cold water for at least 10 minutes and seek
medical assistance immediately.
e. To improve user safety, it is recommended to control
the Manager and monitor the charging process using
the Display away from the vicinity of the battery being
charged.
f. HOT SURFACE: High amperage loads connected
to the Battery Monitor can cause the terminal/metal
components to become extremely hot. To avoid
burns, do not touch the hot parts without suitable
personal protective equipment.
NOTICE
1. For correct operation, the start battery input to the
Main Unit must be connected to the vehicle start
battery and not directly to either an alternator or
generator output.
2. DO NOT connect computers or IT equipment to the
R‑Bus inputs on the Manager. Damage may occur.
3. It is recommended to leave the Display and Battery
Monitor connected to the Main Unit at all times.
4. When using the Manager in Storage Mode, it is
recommended to have a valid charging source to
maintain the battery at a healthy state of charge. If no
charging source is present during extended storage
periods it could lead to the battery being overly
discharged and potentially cause damage to the
battery or any loads connected.
5. A partially shaded solar panel (or a solar panel
experiencing low‑light conditions such as at dawn or
dusk) may appear as an active source with minimal
current being delivered from the solar panel.
This is a normal situation, as a shaded solar panel will
deliver a normal voltage with a very small amount of
current. The battery may still be charged from other
active sources.
6. Modication of the ‘Advanced Settings’ menu items
affect the way the Manager responds to charging
situations. Modication of these settings may result in
the Manager not functioning at 100% of its capacity.
These settings should only be modied if absolutely
necessary and when the effects of the changes are
fully understood.
7. It is the installer's responsibility to ensure their
installation complies with any applicable legal and
regulatory requirements. Within Australia and New
Zealand, installers may wish to consult AS/NZS 3001
as one potentially relevant standard.
8. Keep the Manager away from major heat sources,
high voltages, and avoid exposure to direct sunlight
for long periods of time.
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