Safety, setup, and user information for Flux auxiliary charging and energy transfer.

What Flux Is

Intended Use

• Use with compatible DC sources, batteries, charge ports, connectors, and cables.
• Use for auxiliary charging, field power transfer, and range-support use cases.
• Use only within the voltage, current, cable, connector, and battery limits reviewed for your setup.
• Do not use Flux as a general-purpose charger for unknown batteries or unverified equipment.

Before Each Use

• Confirm input voltage, output voltage, battery chemistry, and charge-port requirements.
• Inspect cables, connector housings, pins, strain relief, and dust covers.
• Confirm connector orientation before pushing anything together.
• Check that circuit protection is reset and accessible.
• Keep the unit stable, ventilated, and away from standing water.

Know Your Connections

• Input side: auxiliary DC source, commonly a configured 12V source.
• Output side: compatible battery or charging system, configured for the required voltage.
• Never assume connector color, shape, or fit proves compatibility.
• Verify voltage and polarity before connecting.
• Do not force XT90 or other high-current connectors.

Basic Connection Process

• Verify the source, battery, voltage, polarity, cable rating, and connector orientation.
• Connect the input side first only after confirming the source is correct.
• Connect the output side to the compatible battery or charging port.
• Monitor the unit, cables, connectors, and battery behavior during operation.
• Disconnect when charging or transfer is complete, then inspect the setup.

During Operation

• Stay close enough to monitor heat, cable movement, connector seating, and battery behavior.
• Stop use if anything smells hot, looks damaged, sounds unusual, or behaves unexpectedly.
• Do not cover the unit or bury it under gear while operating.
• Keep cables routed so they cannot be pulled, pinched, submerged, or tripped over.

Water and Weather

• Flux is built for field use, but electrical connections still need care around water.
• Do not submerge the unit, connectors, batteries, or exposed cable ends.
• Keep connector caps installed when ports are not in use.
• Dry the unit and cables before storage.
• Avoid operation during heavy rain, lightning, flooding, or unsafe weather conditions.

Battery Safety

• Use only with batteries that are compatible with the configured voltage and charging method.
• Follow the battery manufacturer's charging, storage, and transport instructions.
• Do not charge damaged, swollen, overheated, leaking, or unknown batteries.
• Do not leave charging unattended for long periods.
• Stop immediately if the battery or cables become unusually warm.

Circuit Protection

• Flux may include manual-reset marine circuit protection or other configured protective devices.
• Do not bypass fuses, breakers, protection wiring, or connector safeguards.
• If protection trips, stop and find the cause before resetting.
• A tripped breaker can indicate a wiring, load, battery, polarity, or compatibility problem.

Transport and Storage

• Disconnect all sources and batteries before transport.
• Install dust covers or caps on exposed connectors.
• Store dry, clean, and away from loose metal tools or conductive objects.
• Avoid crushing cables, kinking leads, or storing the unit under heavy gear.
• Inspect again before the next use.

Early User / Prototype Notice