The above specifications are subject to change Running times are approx only
PLEASE NOTE:
The Specifications for the Fridge power 48 AH and 75 AH are as above – only without a Large Anderson and the Jump starting

The Thumper range by Blue Apple is designed to take the place of, or even work alongside a dual battery system in the vehicle, boat etc. They are the perfect option for those who either have no space for a traditional dual battery system or would like to have the freedom of a portable dual battery system that can be easily seperated from the vehicle with a massive jumpstarting capability. Most commonly used for powering 12 volt refrigerators & lighting the applications stretch only as far as your imagination.

Thumper units Include a Digital Voltage Display for accurate charge status.

A wide range of sockets including Standard Ciggarette Hella & Anderson sockets depending on model.

All units feature Circuit Breaker protection.

All units are supplied with a Complete Charging System for the vehicle or boat, which when installed correctly, will allow for a recharge time of 2 – 4 hours and never let your vehicles starting battery go flat as it automatically seperates the Thumper from the

starting battery when the motor is not running.

Each unit in the Thumper and Getaway range includes a set of heavy duty jump leads for jump starting, you will have absolute peace

of mind when jump starting with your Thumper as the entire range is ‘spike protected’. This means that no damage will occur to any in built computer systems. Each Thumper unit consists of multiple 12 Volt AGM cells (Absorbed Glass Matt) linked together in parallel for the super fast
recharge time. The batterys are maintenance free and will not leak or gas when charging; perfect for use inside the vehicle or enclosed areas.

Unlike many batteries on the market, the Thumper does not hold a ‘memory’, which means that at any stage, regardless of the state of charge the Thumper may be recharged or discharged, without affecting the life of the unit which is approximately 5-7 years after

which the units can be re-packed and given a brand new 2 year warranty.

For more information on AGM batteries click on the following link en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VRLA_battery

The entire Thumper range goes through a marinising process, which will protect the unit from corrosion against salty air and harsh environments – making it the perfect option for Marine use!

The South Australian Made - Blue Apple range of Thumper Portable Dual Battery systems have been on the market since 1997 Each unit is hand made from start to finish and have sold in excess of 120,000 units Australia wide.

Originally targeted at the caravan and camping industry, the changes in the design has extended its use to the 4WD, Mining, Military, Marine and even in some cases the Medical Industries.
The past 13 years have seen many changes such as the use of Stainless Steel or Aluminium Fittings, Internal Circuit Breaker Protection and
Marinising of the internal circuits to protect against corrosion.


Operating your Blue Apple Thumper

Your Thumper unit is completely recharged before purchase.
The condition of the cells can be checked by pressing the push button on the front of the unit to illuminate the blue LCD display gauge. Cross-reference the gauge against the voltage readings on the sticker above to determine the remaining voltage available. The gauge has an extremely low power draw and can be left on if require to monitor the Thumper’s condition. If left illuminated the gauge will draw approx 1 Amp over a 14 day period.

Your Thumper will operate at any angle, in temperatures ranging from -25°C to +75°C.
The unit is internally marinised to aid in the protection against salty air and high humidity; perfect for the marine industry. The outlets on the front of your Thumper are marine grade and are protected via a 15 Amp circuit breaker. If the circuit breaker trips, simply push it back in to reset.

All connections on the Thumper may be used for recharging or discharging.
Jump leads are provided and may be used as required by connecting to the 175 Amp Anderson connector located on the side of the unit. Disconnect Jump leads after use.

Charging Methods

Your Thumper is provided with either a 30 or 50 Amp In Vehicle Charging System, which remains the best method of recharge. The charging kit is designed to be hard mounted into the vehicle, if installed correctly; this kit will provide a charge rate of up to 50 Amps. Depending on the unit’s requirements and the vehicle’s alternator, the charge kit has the ability to recharge the unit within 2 – 4 hours of driving.

Your Blue Apple Thumper can be continuously connected to the vehicle charging kit without risk whilst simultaneously providing power for on-board accessories (for example – car fridge) if desired.

50 Amp Heavy Duty Charge Kit Fitting Instructions
1. Mount the module fitted with the Anderson plug in the rear of your vehicle – close to where you would like your Thumper to be
located.
2. Run the Twin Core cable under the carpet or kick panel from the engine bay to the location of the rear module
3. Mount the remaining control box under the bonnet as close to the existing battery as possible
4. Connect the 6mm black wire (cable with bare ends) to the positive and negative of your existing battery
5. Connect the 6mm cable to the yellow joiners on both the rear module (mounted in step 1) & the module mounted under the bonnet.
6. Connect the remaining thin black wire to an ignition activated wire (most often found within the loom to the windscreen wiper motor).
7. Start the engine of your vehicle and the voltage should start to increase on the Thumper display gauge.

30 Amp Heavy Duty Charge Kit Fitting Instructions
1. Mount the Hella socket in the rear of the vehicle (19mm hole required)
2. Run the 6mm twin core cable under the carpet or kick panel to the engine bay
3. Connect the 6mm cable to the back of the Hella socket mounted in step 2
4. Mount the black control box under the bonnet as close to the existing battery as possible
5. Connect the 6mm twin core (cable with bare ends) to the positive and negative of your existing battery (red to positive and black to
negative)
6. Connect the 6mm cable (described in step 2) to the yellow joiners on the black module mounted under the bonnet.
7. Connect the remaining thin black wire to an ignition activated wire (most often found within the loom to the windscreen wiper motor).
8. Start the engine of your vehicle and the voltage should start to increase on the Thumper display gauge.
Please refer to our main page www.thumper.com.au for installation video's an more.

Charging from a 240 Volt source

Your Thumper can be charged from 240 Volt; however, the charger MUST be regulated or automatic to ensure that the cells are not damaged if accidentally left for extended periods. Simply connect the alligator clamps of your regulated or automatic charger to the Thumper via the 175Amp Anderson connector (Positive to the positive terminal, negative to the negative terminal).

Chargers should not exceed 14.8 volts as this will result is damaged to the cells and will void the warranty of your Thumper unit.

* A 240 Volt – 12 Volt power supply to run your fridge is not a suitable device for charging.

Blue Apple power packs are considered flat at a voltage of 10.5 Volts.
When recharging via 240 Volt, the charger should have the ability to fully recharge the unit within 25 – 30 hours. Longer periods of charging will not result in better performance and may result in damage to the cells, which will affect your warranty. For an accurate reading of your Thumper’s state of charge, wait for 30 minutes after disconnecting from the charger as this will allow time for any “surface charge” to fade.

Charging from SOLAR Panels

Your Thumper is compatible to recharge from solar panels, providing they are “regulated”. Remember that solar panels are capable of producing 19 – 21 Volts and will damage the cells of the Thumper if directly connected to the unit without the use of a regulator. The panel may be connected to any outlet of the Thumper in order to recharge.

Jump starting your vehicle

The Blue Apple Thumper power packs are ‘spike protected’ and are completely safe to use on any 12Volt vehicle. The unit is provided with quality jump leads; fitted with a 175Amp Anderson plug, which connect firmly into the unit.
Simply connect the jump leads to the unit and directly to your car battery (positive to positive and negative to negative). ** If your vehicle does not start within 15 seconds, stop cranking and wait 30 seconds before repeating the process. Remove the jump leads when not in use.

Fitting and using INVERTERS

Inverters convert 12volt DC to 240 Volt AC for the running of 240volts appliances when away from power.
Remember to treat you inverter with the same respect as 240 volt household outlets. The use of inverters should be monitored, and used in an environment that is out of reach from young children. * To avoid electric shock, do not operate inverters in the rain or snow.
Overloading inverters will cause damage and will void warranty. Never attempt to use an inverter beyond the maximum output capacity, E.G a 300 watt Inverter has a maximum load of 300 watts ONLY. *Check the rating of all appliances before using on your inverter.
The inverter may be operated when charging the unit from 12 Volt (vehicle charging); however, it is recommended to not exceed a 500 watt draw when doing so.
Do not operate the Inverter when charging from 240 Volts as the increased voltage may result in damage to the inverter.
Any Inverter 150 watts or less may be connected via the Thumper’s Cigarette/Hella outlet. (If a 300watt Inverter is connected to the Cig/Hella outlet then it is recommended to only utilise up to 150 watt draw as an increase draw may result in damage to the outlet).
Inverters exceeding 300 watts should be connected via the 50 Amp or 175Amp Anderson connection. *Please feel free to contact Blue Apple for more information regarding the connections and use of inverters with the Thumper.
The inverter will use power from the unit if left turned on even if an appliance is not in use. The draw is approx 0.5 Amp per every hour left on. It is considered good practice to always switch the inverter off when not in use to ensure both safety and minimise power consumption.
The inverter may have a warm up time delay of approx 3 – 5 seconds when starting up. Always switch the inverter on first then the appliance.

Care and Maintenance

The Thumper is basically maintenance free. However, there are things that can be done to help prolong the life of your Thumper.
If the unit is not continuously charged through the vehicle (which is the best method of prolonging the life expectancy), then it is
recommended to:
• Always store the Thumper in a fully charged condition (12.7Volts or above)
• Never store the Thumper directly on a concrete floor for prolonged periods
• Recharge the Thumper unit approx every 6 – 12 weeks when in storage
• Ensure that no inverter or appliance is left on when storing the unit
• Do not leave the voltage display on as this will eventually discharge the unit
• Cleaning of your Thumper may be done with a damp cloth and with the use of a mild detergent.

Trouble Shooting

Thumper fails to operate at front sockets – no 12 volt output
• Be sure to check the unit is in a charged condition
• Check if the circuit breaker has tripped, simply push to reset
• Contact Blue Apple if the above does not resolve the problem

Thumper fails to operate through jump leads
• Check the unit is in a charged condition
• Check that output terminals are clean and that battery terminals are clean (make sure terminals are making good contact)
• Be certain that the car’s battery terminals are not plastic coated, resulting in no contact being made
• Be sure that battery in car is fitted, even though battery is flat. Units are designed to download to an existing battery.

Thumper fails to recharge in the vehicle through charging kit
• Ensure that the charge lead is properly connected to the vehicle and the unit
• Ensure that you have a good earth for the charging kit connection

Thumper fails to recharge from a 240 Volt charger
• Use only fully regulated or automatic chargers on all Thumper units. (Refer to the section Charging from a 240 Volt source) Many 240 Volt chargers are voltage activated and if the Thumper’s voltage is less than 8-9Volts then the charger may not switch on. Charging is then only possible via the vehicle charging system.

Thumper fails to charge via 240Volt or Vehicle charging
• Check the Voltage of the Thumper – if it is below 8 Volts then you will need to connect the jump leads to the unit and connect to the vehicle (as though you are jump starting) – bring your vehicle rev’s above 1500 for 3 – 5 seconds then let the vehicle idle with the unit attached via the jump leads for approx 10 minutes. (When the unit has reached between 8 – 10 Volts re-attempt 240Volt charging or vehicle charging.
Thumper performance decreases with each use
• The Thumper is not fully charged for subsequent use (Refer to Charging Methods)
• If problem persists contact us.
• Possible repack of cells may be required (2 year warranty is renewed)