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CAUTION: The following instructions are intended for use by experienced marine electrical installers.
If you are not experienced at installing electrical system components, we recommend the use of a
qualified marine electrical technician
CFII-12/24 Installation
The following information is intended to provide the installer with the basic information required to complete installation. This
section of the installation manual will deal with mounting and wiring connections.
Unpacking the Box
Your Max Charge CFII-12/24 regulator kit is packaged with the following items:
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Centerfielder II: CFII-12/2
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Collection of wiring terminal connectors
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(2) fused 12-gauge RED wires required to replace the standard
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14-gauge RED power wires in the Max Charge regulator’s wiring harness
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CFII-12/24 Quick Start Guide
If any of the listed items is not included with your regulator kit, call our customer service department at 360-435-6100.
Installation
The Centerfieldr II is easy to install. You will find, included with the Centerfielder II, a collction of wiring terminal connector
as well as two fused 12-gauge RED wires required to replace the standard 14-gauge RED power wires in the Max Charge
regulator’ wiring harnesses.
Use wire size calculation in alternator manual to determine required wire size based on the length of wire run needed to
connect charging system components.
To Install:
1.
Disconnect batteries or turn battery switches to the OFF position.
2.
Install the CFII 12/24 on a bulkhead or other flat surface that s away from extreme heat or moisture. Typically, the CFII-
12/24 is mounted close to one or the other voltage regulator.
3.
Determine the distances and gauges required for wire runs between the CFII-12/24, the Max Charge regulators and the
port and starboard alternators.
4.
Connect the supplied wiring connectors to their appropriate wires, as described to the right, and connect to the CFII-12/24,
regulators and alternators as shown.
5.
Remove the exiting RED power wires from the Max Charge wiring harnesses and replace with the included, fused RED
12-gauge wires.
6.
Re-connect batteries and start engines. Indicator LEDs will light as the CFII-12/24 controls field output from the regulators
to the two alternators.
