RIDGE RYDER 20AMP Quick Start Manual

RIDGE RYDER 20AMP Quick Start Manual

Dc-dc battery charger with solar input

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20AMP & 40AMP
DC-DC BATTERY
CHARGER WITH
SOLAR INPUT
The Ridge Ryder 20A and 40A DC-DC Battery Chargers are
sophisticated multi-stage chargers, utilising microprocessor control
and solid state technology to charge most 12V AGM/Lead Acid, Gel,
Calcium and LiFePO4 batteries.
Heavy duty aluminium case and
mounting brackets
Encapsulated and sealed to IP65 for
under bonnet applications
Microchip monitoring and control
Fully automatic high frequency multi
stage charging
Pulse mode technology that reduces
oxidation, evens electrolyte consistency
and minimises temperature equating to
longer battery life
Easy push button chemistry selection:
Lead Acid/AGM (including VRLA and
conventional flooded batteries), Gel,
Calcium and LiON (LiFePO4)
MANUAL
LED indicators showing stage of charge
Internal charger temperature
monitoring and power output control
Over charging, short circuit and over
temperature protection
Reverse polarity protection:
1. Input reverse polarity protection
2. Output reverse polarity protection
Thermal overload protection
Solar input overload protection
Power cut memory function: once
selected, the charger will remain on
this battery type until it is changed
MPPT solar charge control

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  • Page 1 20AMP & 40AMP DC-DC BATTERY CHARGER WITH SOLAR INPUT The Ridge Ryder 20A and 40A DC-DC Battery Chargers are sophisticated multi-stage chargers, utilising microprocessor control and solid state technology to charge most 12V AGM/Lead Acid, Gel, Calcium and LiFePO4 batteries.
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    20AMP & 40AMP DC-DC BATTERY CHARGER WITH SOLAR INPUT To avoid any personal injury, please read the WARNING: safety instructions below SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This battery charger is not intended for use by children or infirm persons without supervision. FOR AUTOMOTIVE AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE 12V DEEP CYCLE BATTERY USE ONLY.
  • Page 3 20AMP & 40AMP DC-DC BATTERY CHARGER WITH SOLAR INPUT INSTALLATION OPTIONS / INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLING THE CHARGER Chargers are supplied with 50Amp connectors already connected to the battery charging output, the solar input and the battery input leads, ready to plug and play.
  • Page 4 20AMP & 40AMP DC-DC BATTERY CHARGER WITH SOLAR INPUT INSTALLATION OPTIONS / INSTRUCTIONS Choose a location to install the charger, ideally somewhere cool and dry for best ● performance. Under the bonnet will work, but try and maximise airflow around the charger, without too much water.
  • Page 5: Operating The Charger

    20AMP & 40AMP DC-DC BATTERY CHARGER WITH SOLAR INPUT OPERATING THE CHARGER CHARGER DISPLAY Red LED indicates the unit is CHARGING Red LED GREEN LED indicates indicates battery is POWER on FULLY CHARGED Red LED indicates Solar input is active...
  • Page 6: Specifications

    20AMP & 40AMP DC-DC BATTERY CHARGER WITH SOLAR INPUT SPECIFICATIONS 20 Amp 40 Amp Charge Type Multi-Stage Multi-Stage Battery 10.8 - 16.0 Battery 10.8 - 16.0 Input Voltage (V) DC Solar 13.5 - 25.0 Solar 13.5 - 25.0 Cut in/out Voltage with Ignition lead (V)DC 11.5 - 10.8...
  • Page 7: Additional Information

    20AMP & 40AMP DC-DC BATTERY CHARGER WITH SOLAR INPUT CHARGING VOLTAGES AGM / LEAD ACID CALCIUM LiON BOOST 14.3V 14.0V 15.0V 14.0V CHARGING 14.3V 14.7V 15.3V 14.4V MAINTENANCE 13.5V 13.5V 13.5V – NOTE: Battery manufacturers sometimes specify charging voltages. Not observing their charging instructions may void your battery warranty.
  • Page 8: Fault Finding

    20AMP & 40AMP DC-DC BATTERY CHARGER WITH SOLAR INPUT FAULT FINDING Charger won’t indicate Charger not connected to battery charging Check terminal connection Battery is not 12V Battery won’t charge Verify that all wiring meets specifications Check condition of batteries Check performance of alternator Battery won’t fully charge or...

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