Smartech WBC-200 Operator's Manual

12V/6V, 200A Battery Charger & Engine Starter Model/Modelo WBC-200 Temperature Controlled CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and operating instructions before every use of this product. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. ATENCIÓN: Lea y siga todas las reglasde seguridad e instrucciones de uso antes de cada uso de este producto. GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES. Cargador de batería 12V / 6V, 200A Motor de arranque

WBC-200 1. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation. Use in well-ventilated area. 2. Consider having someone close enough or within the range of your voice to come to your aid when you work near a battery. 3. Do NOT smoke, strike a match, or cause a spark in vicinity of battery or engine. Avoid explosive gas, flames and sparks. 4. Remove all personal jewelry, such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches while working with a vehicle battery. These items may produce a short circuit that could cause severe burns. 5. Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It might spark or short-circuit a battery or other electrical hardware which may cause explosion or fire. 6. Wear complete eye protection, hand and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near a battery. 7. Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging and recommended rates of charge. 8. Clean battery terminals before connected with the charger. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes. 9. When it is necessary to remove a battery from vehicle to charge, always remove grounded terminal from battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off in order to prevent an arc. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A BATTERY WARNING! Read and understand all Important Safety and Operating instructions before using this charger. In addition, read and follow all battery and vehicle manufacturer’s instructions and cautionary markings.

WBC-200 10. This product is NOT intended to supply power to an extra-low-voltage electrical system or to charge dry-cell batteries. Charging dry-cell batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and property. 11. NEVER charge a frozen, damaged, leaking or non-rechargeable battery. 12. If battery electrolyte contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If electrolyte enters eye, immediately flood eye with running clean cold water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention immediately. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR USING THE CHARGER 1. Do NOT place the charger in the engine compartment or near moving parts or near the battery; place as far away from them as DC cable permits. NEVER place a charger directly above a battery being charged; gases or fluids from battery will corrode and damage charger. 2. Do NOT cover the charger while charging. 3. Do NOT expose to rain or wet conditions. 4. Connect and disconnect DC output only after setting AC cord from electric outlet. 5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons. 6. Do not overcharge batteries by selecting the wrong charge mode. 7. To reduce the risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting charger. 8. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. 9. Operate with caution if the charger has received direct hit of force or been dropped. Have it checked and repaired if damaged.

WBC-200 10. Any repair must be carried out by the manufacturer or an authorized repair agent in order to avoid danger. GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accor- dance with all local codes and ordinances. The plug pins must fit the recep- tacle (outlet). Do not use with an ungrounded system. Use of an adapter plug is not recommended; an adaptor plug should not be used. USING AN EXTENSION CORD The use of an extension cord is not recommended. If you must use an extension cord, follow these guidelines: 1. Pins sockets on the extension cord plug must be the same number, size, and shape as those of plug on charger. 2. Ensure that the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition. 3. Wire size must be large enough for the AC ampere rating of the charger, as specified on the next page: WARNING: This Product contains chemicals including SCCP, PAHs, DBP, DEHP, BBP, DBP, DIBP which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to - www.P65Warning.ca.gov Wash hands after handling.

WBC-200 When you take the charger out from the package, the handle is uninstalled. To install the handle, first remove the clamp storage panel by pulling up- wards on it, then use a thin, durable tool (i.e. a screwdriver) to depress the two buckles at the bottom of the handle. Once depressed, push the handle down until the buckles click into their groove. Once finished, remember to put the clamp storage panel back on. If you want to store the charger, simply press down the buckles once more and push handle downward into the bottom most position. How to install the handle? Please follow the instructions. Length of cord (feet) 25 50 100 150 AWG* size of cord 18 16 14 12 *AWG-American Wire Gauge Wire size must be large enough for the AC ampere rating of charger, as specified below:

WBC-200 1. DISPLAY BUTTON 15. BATTERY TYPE BUTTON 2. Voltage LED indicator 16. Digital display 3. Battery % LED indicator 17. ENGINE START BUTTON 4. Alternator % LED indicator 18. Handle 5. CHARGED/MAINTAINING LED indicator 19. Function display panel 6. CHARGING LED indicator 20. Metal bars 7. REVERSE CONNECTION LED indicator 21. Cable base 8. RATE SELECTION BUTTON 22. Battery clamp 9. 40A BOOST LED indicator 23. DC Power cord 10. 6<>2A CHARGE/MAINTAIN LED indicator 24. Line cord 11. 12V 200A LED indicator 25. The pedestal of a charger 12. 12V AGM LED indicator 26. Wheel 13. 12V GEL LED indicator 27. Metal axis of the wheel 14. 6V/12V STD LED indicator 28. AC Power cord

WBC-200 1. This product is designed for charging all types of 6V lead-acid and 12V lead-acid batteries, including WET (Flooded), MF (Maintenance-Free), EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery), GEL, AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) batteries. 2. Built-in intelligent microprocessor makes charging faster, easier and safer. 3. This charger has safety features, including spark proof, protection for reverse polarity, short circuit, overheat, overcharge and overcurrent. 4. Charging start-up threshold is 1V. 5. During maintaining process, the output current is 0.5A for 1S, 1.5A for 1S, 0.5A for 1S, 1.5A for 1S (PULSE)......Repeat. 6. The charger has a clamp storage panel on the back as well as two wheels for easy mobility 7. Extend or compress handle by first raising the Clamp Storage Panel. Then depress the handle release buttons and raise or lower the handle as desired. Return the Clamp Storage Panel to the lowered position when finished. Clamp Storage Panel Handle Release Buttons

WBC-200 CHARGER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AC Input 120VAC, 60Hz, 9.8A Maximum continuous, 48A MAXIMUM INTERMITTENT. DC Output Charge: 6/12VDC, 2A-120 Seconds, 6A-60 Seconds Boost: 6/12VDC, 40A Continuous Engine Start: 12VDC, 200A Intermittent 5 Seconds On, 240 Seconds Off. Temperature Controlled Charger Type 4 step, Fully automatic charging cycle Start Voltage > 1V Housing Protection IP20 Battery Type All Types of 6V and 12V Lead-acid Batteries Battery Capacity 4-450Ah (6V/12V) Maintains all battery sizes Accessories Included Clamp Connectors Ambient Temperature 32˚F – 104˚F (0˚C – 40˚C) DISPLAY MESSAGES Startup – Display screen and all LEDs illuminate for 0.5 second. “SMARTECH” text will scroll across the display twice followed by “NO CONNECT” text (if nothing is connected to the charger). TESTING is shown on digital screen, battery voltage shows (meanwhile battery VOLTAGE LED is lit).

WBC-200 DISPLAY BUTTON Digital display LED indicator Description Battery-voltage Voltage LED lit When the charger is NOT charging a battery, the display will show the battery VOLTAGE (Voltage value / Alternator% value / OFF in turn by pressing DISPLAY button). When charging BATT-06V or BATT-12V is shown by pressing DISPLAY button. Battery - % Battery % LED lit When in charging, the digital display shows an estimated charge percentage of the battery con- nected to the charger’s battery clamps. If battery voltage is too low, the display will show LO instead of percentage. Alternator - % Alternator % LED lit The digital display shows an estimated output percentage of the vehicle’s charging system connected to the charger’s battery clamps, compared to a properly functioning system. The alternator percent range is from 0% to 100%. Readings below 0% (13.2 volts) will read LO and readings above 100% (14.6 volts) will read HI. If you get a HI or LO reading, have the electrical system checked by a qualified technician.

WBC-200 Digital display LED indicator Charging state CHARGING CHARGING LED lit The charger is charging the battery. CHARGED CHARGED/ MAINTAINING LED lit The battery is fully charged. MAINTAINING CHARGED/MAIN- TAINING LED lit The charger is maintaining the battery. BATTERY TYPE BUTTON Digital display LED indicator Description CHARGING 6V / 12V STD LED lit Charging 6V and 12V WET/MF/EFB batteries. During charging, pressing BATTERY TYPE button is void. CHARGING 6V / 121V AGM LED lit Charging 6V and 12V AGM batteries. During charging, pressing BATTERY TYPE button is void. CHARGING 6V / 12V GEL LED lit Charging 6V and 12V GEL batteries. During charging, pressing BATTERY TYPE button is void. RATE SELECTION BUTTON 6<>2A CHARGE/MAINTAIN (press RATE SELECTION button once to enter based on OFF mode) – For charging small and large batteries. Not recom- mended for industrial applications. For 12V type battery, if battery voltage is over 13.5V, the maximum output is 2A instead of 6A; for 6V type battery, the maximum output is 2A. After testing the battery, the charger will go into the OFF mode. You can choose the following option to make your desired selection. In order to come back to OFF mode, you need to press the ENGINE START / RATE SELECTION button once while you are in other modes.

WBC-200 ENGINE START BUTTON 12V 200A (press RATE SELECTION button three times to enter based on OFF mode) – Provides additional amps for cranking an engine with a weak or run-down battery. WARNING: Always use in combination with a battery for ENGINE START mode. Must NOT touch or disconnect clamps when ENGINE START mode works, otherwise there may be serious injuries to people or property. NOTE: 1. When entering CHARGE/MAINTAIN or BOOST, the charger will automatically detect 6V or 12V in ten seconds (display shows ON, then ANALYSING-1). After BATT-06V or BATT-12V is showed on digital screen, CHARGING will show (charging has started). 2. If RATE SELECTION button is not pressed in the starting 10 minutes, the charger will automatically begin charging with 6V/12V STD and 6<>2A CHARGE/MAINTAIN if a battery is connected. ERROR SITUATIONS 40A BOOST (press RATE SELECTION button twice to enter based on OFF mode) – This setting can be used for a quick boost, prior to using the engine start setting. When Boost mode ends, VOLTAGE LED will illuminate and display screen will show battery voltage, and meanwhile BOOST LED will flash. Boost does NOT make battery fully charged. You can select CHARGE/MAINTAIN mode by pressing RATE SELECTION but- ton to continue to charge the battery Digital display Warning LED indicator Explanation REVERSED REVERSE CONNECTION LED lit The connections are reversed. NO-CONNECT / No battery connected / battery volt- age is lower than 1 volt (dead battery) / red and black clamps are connected together.

WBC-200 BATTERY CHARGING TIMES Ah - Ampere Hours CCA - Cold Cranking Amps RC - Reserve Capacity MO - Maintain Only Use the following table to determine the time it will take to bring a battery to full charge. BATTERY SIZE/RATING(6V/12V) CHARGE RATE/TIME 6A<>2A SMALL BATTERIES 6-12 Ah 1½ - 2½ h Motorcycle, garden tractor, etc. 12-32 Ah 2½ - 7½ h CARS/ TRUCKS 200-315 CCA 40-60 RC 7½ - 9½ h 315-550 CCA 60-85 RC 9½ - 13½ h 550-1000 CCA 85-190 RC MO OVER-TEMP / Output current reduces to 0 when temperature in charger is too high. (exceeds 269.6˚/132˚). After cooling down for a few minutes, the charger will automatically begin charging with 6<>2A CHARGE/MAINTAIN rate if a battery is connected, and the battery type has memory function and is the same as before. BAD-BATT / The battery cannot store electric charge (dead battery) after 3-minute analysis (ANALYSING-2 Display).

WBC-200 CONNECTING TO THE BATTERY 1. Identify polarity of battery posts. The positive battery terminal is typi- cally marked by these letters or symbol (POS, P, +). The negative bat- tery terminal is typically marked by these letters or symbol (NEG, N, -). 2. Do not make any connections to the carburetor, fuel lines, or thin metal parts. 3. Identify if you have a negative or positive grounded vehicle. This can be done by identifying which battery post (NEG or POS) is connected to the chassis. 4. For a negative grounded vehicle (most common): connect the RED POSITIVE clamp first to the positive battery terminal, then connect the BLACK NEGATIVE clamp to the negative battery terminal or vehicle chassis. 5. For a positive grounded vehicle (very uncommon): connect the BLACK NEGATIVE clamp first to the negative battery terminal, then connect the RED POSITIVE clamp to the positive battery terminal or vehicle chassis. 6. When disconnecting, disconnect in the reverse sequence, removing the negative first (or positive first for positive ground systems). 7. A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on board requires equipment specially designed for marine use. Times are based on a 50% discharged battery and may change, depending on age and condition of battery. MARINE/DEEP-CYCLE 80 RC 12 h 140 RC MO 160 RC MO 180 RC MO

WBC-200 Step no. Determine whether or not to connect Step select key Step 1 Correctly connect the charger to the battery / / Step 2 Confirm battery type Ensure battery connection Step 3 Determine RATE SELECTION Ensure battery connection BATTERY TYPE 12V 200A 6V/12V AGM 6V/12V GEL 6V/12V STD OPERATING STEPS Note: When the digital screen is only displayed as OFF, the charger can choose the corresponding mode by pressing RATE SELECTION button. RATE SELECTION ENGINE START 12V 200A 12V AGM CHARGE / MAINTAIN 6A < > 2A 40A BOOST

WBC-200 CHARGING STEPS During the 6V battery type charging process, the charger performs the following operations. STEP 1 – IDENTIFY VOLTAGE Determines if the connected battery is 6V or 12V STEP 2 – CONSTANT CURRENT CHARGE Charges the battery with constant current STEP 3 – MAINTENANCE Analysis and maintaining process, the output current is 0.5A for 1S, 1.5A for 1S, 0.5A for 1S, 1.5A for 1S . . . repeat. Voltage (V) Current (A) 1 2 3

WBC-200 ENGINE START FUNCTION Your battery charger can be used to jump start your car if the battery is low. Follow all safety instructions and precautions for charging your battery. Wear complete eye protection and protective clothing. The procedures are as follows. During the 12V battery type charging process, the charger performs the following operations. STEP 1 – IDENTIFY VOLTAGE Determines if the connected battery is 6V or 12V STEP 2 – MULTI CYCLICAL CHARGE Charges the battery with two kinds of cyclical constant current STEP 3 – ABSORPTION Provides constant small current charge for absorption STEP 4 – MAINTENANCE Analysis and maintaining process, the output current is 0.5A for 1S, 1.5A for 1S, 0.5A for 1S, 1.5A for 1S . . . repeat. Voltage (V) Current (A) 1 2 3 4

WBC-200 During the starting sequence listed above, the charger is set to one of three states: 1. Wait for cranking - While waiting for cranking, the digital display shows RDY (READY). The charger waits until the engine is actually being cranked before delivering the amps for engine start. 2. Cranking - When cranking is detected, the charger will automatically deliver up to its maximum output as required by the starting system for up to 5 seconds. 1. With the charger unplugged from the AC outlet, connect the charger to the battery following the instructions given in the CONNECTING TO THE BATTERY section. 2. Plug the charger AC power cord into the AC outlet. With the charger plugged in and connected to the battery and chassis, press the ENGINE START button until the ENGINE START LED is lit. NOTE: During extremely cold weather, or if the battery is under 2 volts, charge the battery for 5 minutes before cranking the engine. 3. Crank the engine until it starts or 3 seconds pass. If the engine does not start, wait 3 minutes before cranking again. This allows the charger and battery to cool down. 4. If the engine fails to start, use the BOOST rate to charge for 5 minutes before attempting to crank the engine again. 5. After the engine starts, unplug the AC power cord before disconnecting the battery clamps from the vehicle. NOTE: If the engine does turn over but never starts, there is not a problem with the starting system; there is a problem somewhere else with the vehicle. STOP cranking the engine until the other problem has been diagnosed and corrected. WARNING: Using the ENGINE START feature WITHOUT a battery installed in the vehicle will damage the vehicle’s electrical system.

WBC-200 VOLTAGE TESTER AND CHARGER NOTE: When waiting for cranking or after cooling down, if battery voltage is lower than 14.5V (for a 12V battery), charger will provide maximum 5A to charge the battery. When battery voltage reaches to 14.5V (whether STD or AGM or GEL battery type), the output current reduces to 0 and CHARGED/ MAINTAINING LED is lit. When first turned on, the unit operates only as a tester, not as a charger. Selecting a charge rate activates the battery charger and deactivates the tester. To change the battery charger back to a tester, press the RATE SE- LECTION/ENGINE START button until OFF is displayed, and press the DIS- PLAY button and let the VOLTAGE LED illuminate to show battery voltage. NOTE: The battery tester is only designed to test batteries. Testing a device with a rapidly changing voltage could yield unexpected or inaccurate results. ALTERNATOR CHECK 1. With the charger unplugged from the AC outlet, connect the charger to the battery, following the instructions given in previous sections. 3. Cool Down - After cranking, the charger enters a mandatory 240 seconds cool down state (Pressing any button does NOT work). The digital display indicates the remaining cool down time in seconds. It starts at 240 and counts down to 0. After 4 minutes, the digital display will change from displaying the countdown to displaying RDY.

WBC-200 2. Start the vehicle and turn on the vehicle’s headlights. 3. Plug the charger AC power cord into the AC outlet. 4. Read the voltage on the digital display. If you get a reading between 13.2 volts and 14.6 volts, the alternator is working properly. If the reading is less than 13.2 volts or more than 14.6 volts, have the charging system checked by a qualified technician. DISPLAY CONDITION CAUSE SOLUTION REVERSED Display + REVERSE CONNECTION LED lit Reverse Polarity Change red and black clamps to the correct battery posts NO-CONNECT Display 1. Open-circuit 2. Dirty Battery Posts 3. Dead Battery (voltage below 1V) 4. Output short circuit 1. Connect the red and black clamps battery posts 2. Clean the battery posts 3. Replace the battery with a new one immediately 4. Disconnect red and black output terminals OVER-TEMP Display Overheat protection Current reduces when temperature in charger is too high. After cooling down for a few minutes, the charger will automatically begin charging with 6<>2A CHARGE/MAINTAIN rate if a battery is connected, and the battery type has memory function and is the same as before. TROUBLESHOOTING

WBC-200 SMARTECH LIMITED WARRANTY FOR ONE YEAR from the date of sale this product is warranted against defects in material or workmanship when it is operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions. WITH PROOF OF SALE return a defective product to the retailer from which it was purchased for free replacement. This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or if rented to another person. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Product distributed in the United States by Smartech Inc. 8700 Larkin Rd. Suite B Savage, MD 20763 www.SmartechProduct.com Made in China For customer assistance or replacement parts, call 1-888-288-5148 BAD-BATT Display Battery cannot store electric charge during charging process. Replace the battery with a new one immediately.