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NOMAD PDU V5.5 100ah Ripper! – Instructions and Warranty
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You Must Read All Instructions
Please Note:
This is a recreational power distribution unit and not a jump starter.
Do not attempt to jump start any vehicle with the unit as this will void warranty.
The Nomad PDU V5.5 100ah series comes with a 2-year manufacturer's warranty under
normal use and 12 months warranty on the AC/DC Charger.
Battery and BMS are set to provide up 100% DOD – with voltage range LiFePO4 Prismatic from
14.6v to 10v.
Approximately 2000 cycles – dependant on type of use. Cycles are an estimation only and not a
guarantee or part of the warranty.
The monitor screen switch (smaller red button) and the unit switch (bigger silver switch) are
operated separately and do not affect each other. That is, when the unit is turned off, the
monitor screen can also be turned on by the monitor screen button.
WARNING!! WARNING!!
The V5.5 series can be charged with up to 50amp regulated charge through Anderson input and
also can be charged with an unregulated solar panel <= 300watt connecting to the Red
Anderson connection which connects to a 20amp MPPT internally.
At any time, the Max charge rate is 50amp, and you must use a suitable charger with LiFePO4
profile. So if you are installing in a vehicle, the DCDC charger must have a Lithium LiFePO4
profile 14.6v.
Do Not use this unit if you do not read the instructions. Failure to follow instructions, adhere to
ratings and loads will void warranty, including ignoring the do not do list below.
To protect the unit and ensure you do not void the warranty, please read the below.
If installing into a vehicle, make sure the unit is well ventilated to avoid excessive heat build-
up or exposure to elements. Only ever charge from the Nomad Inputs Red circled area.
YOU MUST NOT DIRECTLY CONNECT TO ALTERNATOR OR CRANK BATTERY WITHOUT A
SUITABLE DCDC CHARGER, this will damage the unit.
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  • Page 1 If installing into a vehicle, make sure the unit is well ventilated to avoid excessive heat build- up or exposure to elements. Only ever charge from the Nomad Inputs Red circled area. YOU MUST NOT DIRECTLY CONNECT TO ALTERNATOR OR CRANK BATTERY WITHOUT A SUITABLE DCDC CHARGER, this will damage the unit.
  • Page 2  IMPORTANT – Only charge from the Red Circled Anderson Input. – Do not charge from any of the outputs which are all circled with green.  Always Ventilate your Nomad – Do not enclose which can create additional heat.  Charge while supervised – Never leave batteries on charge unattended. – Disconnect when full if charging via the ACDC 10amp charger.
  • Page 3 NOMAD PDU V5.5 100ah Ripper! – Instructions and Warranty bad fuse, and replace it with a new one. You can refer to the following pictures about the replacement steps and the size of the 60A fuse.  Solar Panels – If using a Regulated solar panel you connect to the grey Anderson input.
  • Page 4 “Charging the Nomad V5.5-Series” From Vehicle • Do Not Direct Connect your crank battery or alternator directly to the battery – You must have a suitable DCDC charger between the Nomad V5.5 and vehicle. Once regulate, please connect to grey Anderson.
  • Page 5 NOMAD PDU V5.5 100ah Ripper! – Instructions and Warranty Once the unit is full, the charge current will show 0.0A and your app status on the phone will be same as SOC screen or within a few V or A.
  • Page 6: Bluetooth Troubleshooting

    NOMAD PDU V5.5 100ah Ripper! – Instructions and Warranty The Blue tooth Status gauge is like a fuel gauge. It can show full but will still be taking on charge like a fuel gauge shows full when it still has 5-10 litres to go in.