ITECH120X
WATERPROOF 120 AH LITHIUM
BATTERY
User Guide
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KEY FEATURES
The iTECH120X is the pinnacle of deep cycle lithium battery
design. The iTECH120X charges from almost every charging
system making it perfect for use in boats, caravans, motor-
homes, RVS, and more.
Waterproof & Dustproof IP67.
Pre-installed Redback Operating System.
Pre-installed Battery Management System.
Pre-installed Cell balancing.
Heavy duty ABS casing
Unlimited parallel connection.
Can be connected in series 24-volt system.
High discharge current max 270A.
Heavy-duty removable M8 Bolt Battery terminals
Maintenance-free
Lithium LiFePO4
Lifting handle fitted to ensure a secure hold when
moving
Over discharge protection (safe mode)
Australian design & development
Australian lithium
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SPECIFICATIONS
Nominal Voltage: 12.8v
C/20 Rating usable amps 10v: 105Ah
Short Circuit Protection: Yes
Optimum Temperature Range: +5 to +60°C
BMS Operational Temperature Range: -40 to 80°C
Safety Protection Isolator: 80°C
Recommended Charge Current: 20 - 50A
Maximum Charge Current: 100A
Recommended Charge Voltage: 14.4v
BMS Charge Cut Off Voltage: 15v
BMS Low Voltage Cut Off: 8.5-9v
Continuous Discharge: 150A (175A 5 mins)
Peak Discharge: 270A 5 sec
Life Cycles 80%: 2000 +
Life Cycles 50%: 5000 +
Life Cycles 30%: 8000 +
UL certified 1642
IP67 Rated Waterproof and dustproof
CE Certified
Rohs Certified
UN38.3 Certified
ISO 9001 Certified
ISO 1400 Certified
Dimensions (LxWxH): 330*173*215mm (225mm including
terminals)
Weight: 12kg
Terminal Type: M8
Case Material: ABS
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ITECH120X SAFETY
Please follow and understand these instructions before using the
iTECH120X, failure to do so can cause the battery to fail. It is
strictly prohibited to disassemble the iTECH120X battery.
Inside the battery are electrolytes. These electrolytes can be a
skin and eye irritant. Don't touch battery directly if you see any
liquid on the battery. If there is electrolyte on your skin, please
use soap and water to wash; if there is electrolyte on your eyes,
please use lots of water to wash it and go to hospital
immediately.
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DO'S AND DON'TS
Do not cross the polarity of the battery.
Never plug the battery directly into 240V mains power.
Do not open the casing.
Do not throw, squeeze, puncture, strike, contort, heat, burn,
or disassemble battery.
Keep children and animals away from the battery.
Battery should be stored in a dry environment away from
water.
Battery operates best if kept above 12.8V.
Unlimited parallel connection. When connecting in parallel all
batteries voltage must be the same before connection.
When charging do not exceed 15V input. A battery charger
with cut out of 14.7V and under is required.
Do not use this battery in series or parallel with a lead acid
battery, calcium battery or other brand battery.
Exposure to sunlight can increase discharge rate of battery.
If battery shows any shape change, colour change or any
liquid seeping from battery stop using immediately and
contact iTechworld.
If the battery terminal screws are corroded, be careful not to
bend the terminals when tightening or loosening.
Do no short-circuit the battery by directly connecting the
positive and negative terminals together or with metal
conductive objects.
Do not transport the battery together with metal objects that
are conductive.
Do not leave the battery in safe mode for any longer than 7
days.
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WIRING DIAGRAM
Below is an example of how a bank of iTECH120X batteries
should be connected together in parallel. Please note all
batteries must be of the same voltage before creating a
bank. When drawing a load from the bank it should be split
as follows:
Positive to battery number 1
Negative to battery number 4
You should also charge your iTECH120X battery bank in the
same manner.
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OPTIMISING YOUR CHARGING
The iTECH120X has sophisticated Battery Management System,
Cell Balancing and the Redback Operating System pre-installed.
This hardware allows the iTECH120X to be charged from almost
all non lithium charging profiles. For charging systems in which
the parameters can be changed we suggest following our
guidelines below to optimise the system.
If your charger has a dedicated lithium charge profile use that
profile.
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DISCHARGE CURVE
Please note that the iTECH120X's discharge curve will be
different from your previous lead acid batteries. Please study the
discharge curve provided below to give you a better
understanding of how the iTECH120X will perform.
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SAFE MODE
The iTECH120X has numerous safety features pre-installed inside
the battery to make it the safest lithium battery available in
Australia. Once such feature is "safe mode". If you draw too
much power from your battery (over discharge) your iTECH120X
battery will enter safe mode to protect itself. The iTECH120X will
enter safe mode at a voltage of 9v or less, the terminals have
been shorted or too much current has been drawn. Once the
battery is in safe mode it will appear to be open circuit. No
voltage( or a low voltage) will be detected on the battery
terminals and there will be no current output. There are
numerous ways to bring your iTECH120X battery out of safe
mode, such as using jumper cables, our iTECH2000A jump
starter, iTechworld 30 Amp battery charger and the iTechworld
Lithium bypass cable, each method will be explained in the
following pages.
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JUMPER CABLE RESET METHOD
1. Connect the red coloured jumper lead to the (+) positive
terminal of the battery which has gone into safe mode and the
other end of the red jumper lead to the (+) positive terminal of
another 12V battery (this can be an AGM, Gel or lead acid as it is
only a temporary connection)
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JUMPER CABLE RESET METHOD
2. Connect the black jumper lead to the (-) negative terminal of the
charged battery and the other end of the black jumper lead to the
(-) negative terminal of the flat battery, take care as some sparking
may occur. Leave the batteries connected for maximum of 60
seconds. Then disconnect the negative clamps from both batteries,
followed by the positive clamps, do not allow the positive and
negative clamps to touch and cause a short circuit. Once the
battery has reached approximately 10.8volts, the BMS will reset
and allow current to flow and be detected by your charger.
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ITECH2000A JUMPSTARTER
RESET METHOD
The iTECH120X can also be reset using our iTECH2000A jump
starter by following these steps below.
You can purchase our iTECH2000A jump starter
here: https://bit.ly/itech2000a
1. Connect the jump starter clamps into the iTECH2000A jump
starter, then locate the jump start button on the clamps and
press and hold the button until the countdown timer is initiated.
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ITECH2000A JUMPSTARTER
RESET METHOD
2. Within the 60 second countdown, connect the positive clamp to
the positive terminal of the iTECH120X then followed by the
negative clamp to the negative terminal, take care as some sparking
may occur. Leave the jump starter connected until the countdown
timer ends. Repeat these steps if the battery was not successfully
reset
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ITECHWORLD BATTERY CHARGER
The iTECH120X can also be reset with our 30Amp battery charger by
following the steps below.
1. If you have a charged battery (E.G. car battery) and jumper
cables, follow the below steps in sequence to bring your
iTechworld lithium battery out of safe mode.
2. Disconnect all loads/inputs from the iTechworld battery.
3. Connect the iTechworld battery in parallel to a different battery
(battery number 2)
4. Cross-reference the voltage on each battery now they are in
parallel – they should both now read a similar voltage.
5. Connect an AC to DC charger to the iTechworld battery and
allow it to begin charging. We recommend a three-stage 20 amp
or higher charger.
6. When the charger begins to charge the iTechworld battery,
disconnect battery number 2.
7. The charger should continue to charge the iTechworld battery,
bringing it out of safe mode.
8. Allow the charger to fully charge the battery.
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ITECHWORLD LITHIUM BATTERY
BYPASS SWITCH
With the bypass switch, this allows the reset mechanism
to be permanently wired to your iTECH120X and allows for remote
BMS resetting,
both batteries must be on the same negative ground:
You can purchase the lithium battery bypass switch here:
https://bit.ly/itechbypass
1. Install the bypass switch connecting only the positive terminals
of the iTECH120X battery and your main starting battery, or any
other battery. Both batteries must share the same negative
ground, the arrow indicated on the switch must point to the
iTECH120X.
2. Once the cable is installed you can simply press and hold the
button for a few seconds to reset the BMS.
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STORING YOUR ITECH120X
Long-time storage in a hot or wet environment will damage the
battery. The battery should be stored in dry and ventilated
environment. The ideal storage temperature is below 25℃
if stored this way, it will extend the battery life. If the
storage temperature surpasses 40℃ for a long period of
time (more than 30 days), battery life may be shortened; if
the storage temperature surpasses 55℃, the battery can be
damaged. When the battery is being stored for more than
50 days the preferred charge storage capacity should be
between 70% and 80% this should be a reading of 13.2V.
Checking the voltage and charging when required should be
done every 30 days.
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TRANSPORTING THE ITECH120X
The iTECH120X battery should always be carefully handled. Don't
throw the battery and avoid squeezing it i.e do not pack heavy
objects on top of the battery otherwise your battery casing will
warp.
The battery is robust and designed to handle off-road bumps.
Ensure the battery is in a secure spot where it cannot be
punctured. Do not store battery with flammable, explosive goods
of sharp metals. Upon delivery of battery from iTechworld please
inspect for openings in the casing or other damage that could
have been caused in transit. Contact iTechworld immediately if
the battery does not seem right after taking delivery.
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WARRANTY
iTechworld warrants its iTECH120X Lithium battery to be
free of defects in material and workmanship for the
following Applicable Warranty Period:
3 years for automotive applications in cycling and non-
cycling applications
Three Year Limited Warranty
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded
under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a
replacement or refund for a major failure. You are also
entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods
fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not
amount to a major failure.
The limited warranty program is the only one that applies
to this unit, and it sets forth all the responsibilities of
iTechworld. There is no other warranty, other than those
described herein. Any implied warranty of merchantability
of fitness for a particular purpose on this unit is limited in
duration to the duration of this warranty.
iTechworld does not warrant the battery for use in any
residential system sold with the intent or purpose of a
“Tariff Adjustment Program” of any type.
The warranty does not cover a battery reaching its normal
end of life which may occur prior to the warranty period
stated above. Depending on the application a battery can
reach its normal end of life before the end of the warranty
period.
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WARRANTY
A battery can deliver only a fixed number of usable cycles /
amp-hours over its lifetime and is considered to have
reached its normal end of life if the application uses up all
of these cycles / amp-hours, regardless of the time the
battery has been in service. Therefore, iTechworld reserves
the right to deny a warranty claim if it determines the
battery to be at its normal end of life, even if the claim is
lodged within the applicable warranty period.
The Applicable Warranty Period begins from the date of
purchase with original receipt.
Batteries determined to meet the conditions of this
warranty will be replaced free of charge if, at the sole
discretion of iTechworld, adjustment is necessary due to
defect in material or workmanship. Batteries for warranty
replacement consideration are to be returned to
iTechworld, PO BOX 223 BURSWOOD WA 6100.
Batteries replaced under the warranty provisions will be
shipped with a replacement warranty sticker and carry only
the remainder of the original Applicable Warranty Period.
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WARRANTY
The iTECH120X battery is not designed or warranted in the
following areas:
•The Battery is NOT to be used in any Aviation aircraft
application.
•The Battery is NOT to be used in any lifesaving
applications.
•The Battery is NOT to be exported.
•Any residential system sold with the intent or purpose of a
“Tariff Adjustment Program” of any type.
PLEASE NOTE:The battery has a self-discharge rate(low). It
is the responsibility of the end user to maintain the battery
in a charged state. The battery should not be left for more
than 30 days without checking its charge state. iTechworld
recommend that a battery left in a “storage state” should be
checked and charged every 30 days to maintain maximum
life expectancy of the battery. Failure to follow these
requirements will see an early failure of the battery which is
not covered under warranty.
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WARRANTY
General Provisions: iTechworld has no obligation under
the limited warranty herein in the event the battery is
damaged or destroyed as a result of one or more of the
following:
•Wilful abuse, misuse, physical damage, neglect or if the
decorative cover has been removed.
•Natural forces such as wind, lightning, hail; damage due to
fire, collision, explosion, vandalism, theft, penetration or
opening of the battery case in any manner
.•The battery MUST be installed in an upright position.
Installing it upside down will void the warranty.
•Overcharging, undercharging, charging or installing in
reverse polarity, improper maintenance, allowing the
battery to be deeply discharged via a parasitic load or
mishandling of the battery such as but not limited to using
the terminals for lifting or carrying the battery.
•Charging sources that do not have charge voltage between
13.5V and 14.5V (no lower than 13.0V and no higher than
14.7V) will cause early failure of the battery. Use of such
chargers with the battery will also void the battery’s
warranty. For applications where an alternator is present,
the alternator must deliver between 13.5V and 14.2V when
measured at the Battery’s terminals. Alternators that do not
have a regulated charge between 13.5V and 14.2V (no lower
than 13.0V and no higher than 14.7V) will cause early failure
of the battery. The use of such alternators with the battery
will also void the batteries warranty.
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WARRANTY
•Failure to install the battery correctly will void the
warranty.
•Repair or attempted repair of the battery by anyone other
than an authorized iTechworld representative shall void this
warranty.
•Normal or accelerated deterioration in the electrical
qualities due to operating or application conditions.
•If the battery is used for an application that requires
higher cranking power or a greater reserve rating than the
battery is designed to deliver, or the battery capacity is less
than the battery capacity specified by the manufacturer, or
the battery is otherwise used in applications for which it
was not designed.
•Prolonged storage of the battery with either no charge or a
parasitic consumption load applied must be offset with a
maintenance-float charger of no more than 13.5V or
periodic charging or disconnecting the battery to prevent
irreversible damage to the battery.
•A battery with an open circuit voltage (OCV) of equal to or
less than 10.0V will be deemed as over discharged and void
warranty due to misuse and/or neglect.
•WARNING –Do NOT use any type of oil, organic solvent,
alcohol, detergent, strong acids, strong alkalis, petroleum-
based solvent or ammonia solution to clean the battery
covers and end plates. These materials may cause
permanent damage to the battery covers and end plates
and will void the warranty.
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WARRANTY
Return and/or Repair Policy
If you are experiencing any problems with your unit, please
contact our customer service department at
[email protected] or Phone 1300 483 249 before
returning product. After speaking to a customer service
representative, if products are deemed non-working or
malfunctioning, the product may be returned to the store
within 30 days of original purchase. Any defective unit that
is returned to iTechworld within 30 days of the date of
purchase will be replaced free of charge.
If such a unit is returned more than 30 days but less than
three years from the purchase date, iTechworld will repair
the unit or replace it, free of charge. If the unit is repaired,
new or reconditioned replacement parts may be used, at
iTechworld’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
these terms for the remainder of the warranty period.
The customer is responsible for the shipping charges on all
returned items back to iTechworld.
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WARRANTY
Limitations
This warranty does not cover damage or defects resulting
from normal wear and tear (including chips, scratches,
abrasions, discolouration or fading due to usage or
exposure to sunlight and water), accidents, damage during
shipping to our service facility, alterations, unauthorized
use or repair, neglect, misuse, abuse, failure to follow
instructions for care and maintenance, acts of god, fire,
flood and force majeure.
