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LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY

BALMAR warrants to the original consumer/purchaser the product is free from any defects in material or workmanship for a period 

of one year from the date of purchase. If any such defect is discovered within the warranty period, BALMAR will replace the regula-

tor free of charge, subject to verification of the defect or malfunction upon delivery or shipping prepaid to BALMAR.
This warranty DOES NOT apply to defects or physical damage resulting from abuse, neglect, accident, improper repair, alteration, 

modification, or unreasonable use of the products resulting in breakdown, cracked or broken cases nor are parts damaged by fire, 

water, freezing, collision, theft, explosion, rust, corrosion or items damaged in shipment in route to BALMAR for repair. BALMAR 

assumes no responsibility for consequential damage or loss or expense arising from these products or any labor required for ser-

vice or repair.
BALMAR WILL NOT repair or be held responsible for any product sent without proper identification and return address or RA 

number clearly marked on the package. You must include proof of date and place of purchase (photocopy of purchase invoice) or 

we cannot be responsible for repairs or replacement. In order to expedite warranty claims more efficiently, BALMAR asks that prior 

to returning a defective product for repair, you call their customer service department for a warranty return authorization number. 

If factory service is required, you can contact our BALMAR Customer Service Department Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM 

to 5:30 PM, (PST)1-360 435-6100 ext “3”. Material required for the repair or replacement for the defective part or product is to be 

supplied free of charge upon delivery of the defective regulator to BALMAR, 18930 59 Ave. NE, Arlington, WA 98223. Customer 

is responsible for all return transportation charges and any air or rush delivery expense. BALMAR reserves the right to determine 

whether to repair or replace defective components.
THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IM-

PLIED WARRANTY LASTS. NO PERSON, AGENT, DEALER IS AUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY WARRANTY.

BALMAR 353 James Record Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35824, Phone: (360) 435-6100, Fax: (360) 435-3210, E-mail: [email protected], Web: www.balmar.net

Typical MC-612-DUAL

System Installation

Regulator is shown installed with 

Balmar 6-Series alternators. See 

your alternator installation manual 

for specific terminal connection in-

formation for your alternator. See 

detailed wiring instructions for 

specific connection points for op-

tional wiring additions not shown.

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Summary of Contents for MAX CHARGE MC-612-DUAL

Page 1: ...ternators are being used to charge the same large battery bank The MC 612 DUAL provides two field output connectors two power input connectors and two system ground connections making it pos sible to...

Page 2: ...rom inverters transmitters and other sources of RF noise convenient access and readability of the display The regulator wiring harness is 54 inches long providing a three to four foot radius for mount...

Page 3: ...BATTERY Temperature Sensor MC TS A Sensor lug connects to negative battery post enabling regula tor to monitor and respond to battery temperature condition USE CARE TO ENSURE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE WI...

Page 4: ...switch or to the wire in the existing engine wiring loom that delivers switched voltage from the ignition switch In some cases an oil pressure switch may be used to activate the regulator In either ca...

Page 5: ...e 1 4 spade terminal from the terminal 12 pin Crimp the spade terminal to the sense wire and reconnect the spade to the 12 terminal pin Data TX and RX Terminals 13 and 14 Are currently for factory use...

Page 6: ...gramming features Included with the regulator is a small screwdriver that doubles as the regulator s programming tool A small magnet embedded in the tip of the screwdriver s handle allows the user to...

Page 7: ...ds the bulk charge time by an additional six minutes and compares real time to target values This will re occur until all values are met 5 Ramps down to Absorption voltage 6 Absorption Charge Regulato...

Page 8: ...code Indicates temperature setpoint for ambient alternator and battery temperatures Followed by degrees celsius Indicates in millivolts the voltage value used to control voltage compensation for batt...

Page 9: ...AgL Optima OPS as well as a factory default program UFP and a program for systems with voltage sensitive halogen equipment HAL Programming can be accomplished whenever the regulator is activated Syste...

Page 10: ...16 and 17 Programming For Secondary Alternator OR Regulator Temperature Sensor The regulator allows the user to select between the use or a second battery temperature sensor or a second alternator tem...

Page 11: ...ues for that mode will begin to scroll in the opposite direction Continue to HOLD until the desired value is displayed 4 REMOVE the magnet from the RED dot The mode indicator will be displayed again f...

Page 12: ...indicated Field Threshold Bulk To Absorption Controls the criteria the regulator uses to determine how hard the alternator has to be working to stay in calculated bulk charging mode Factory set at 67...

Page 13: ...at s capable of providing a signal to a user supplied and installed audible or visual alert to indicate the following while the regulator is in operation Small Engine Mode is activated Regulator is at...

Page 14: ...tery Sense wire and there is zero or an unexpected voltage reading at the BLUE wire contact our technical support staff at 360 435 6100 or e mail us at balmar balmar net If all voltages at the regulat...

Page 15: ...tery side of the isolator if an isolator is in use Use a SHIELDED alligator clip for post attachment Unintentional contact between the alligator clip and the alternator case could result in damage to...

Page 16: ...eplacement In order to expedite warranty claims more efficiently BALMAR asks that prior to returning a defective product for repair you call their customer service department for a warranty return aut...

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