AMPROAD Excessive Thermal Rise / Poor Ventilation

Charger is physically hot to the touch on the enclosure during or after charging, even at moderate current.

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Possible Causes

Insufficient clearance around charger, Blocked ventilation openings, Failing internal cooling fan, High ambient temperature near unit (e.g., direct sun, enclosed cabinet)

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: If the enclosure is too hot to touch comfortably, stop using the charger and turn OFF the breaker until inspected.

  • 1. Improve airflow:
    • Ensure the AMPROAD charger is not enclosed in a tight cabinet or covered by objects.
    • Maintain recommended clearances on all sides.
  • 2. Shade the unit:
    • If installed outdoors in direct sun, consider adding a shade or relocating to a cooler location (per AMPROAD guidelines).
  • 3. Check internal fan:
    • With power ON and charging, listen for the internal fan.
    • If no fan noise is heard when the unit is hot, the fan may have failed and should be replaced.
  • 4. Clean vents:
    • With power OFF, remove dust and debris from vents and fan using dry compressed air.
  • 5. Reduce current: Temporarily lower the maximum current setting in the app to reduce heat until a permanent fix is implemented.
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5

Required Part

AMPROAD Internal Cooling Fan
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