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When you have inspected and repaired any wires and connections, inspected belts and
replace as needed, and after you have determined that your batteries are properly charged,
set your voltmeter to 12V and connect the voltmeter’s negative lead to the BLACK ground wire
at the regulator. Normally, connection is accomplished by inserting the negative lead along-
side the ground wire in the regulator harness plug (see Figure 19) and the positive lead along-
side the wire referred to in each specific test. With the voltmeter securely connected to the
regulator’s ground, test for voltage at the points listed below.
1.
With the ignition in the OFF position and your voltmeter’s ground wire connected to
the regulator’s ground, check for voltage on the red (sensing), blue (field) and brown
(ignition) wires in the regulator plug by inserting the positive lead of the voltmeter
alongside each wire in the regulator harness plug. The voltmeter should read:
R
Re
ed
d W
Wiirre
e
B
Brro
ow
wn
n W
Wiirre
e
B
Bllu
ue
e W
Wiirre
e
E
Ex
xp
pe
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ed
d R
Re
ea
ad
diin
ng
g
1
12
2 V
V *
*
0
0 V
V
0
0 V
V
Y
Yo
ou
urr R
Re
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2.
With the ignition in the ON position (engine not running) and your voltmeter’s ground
wire connected to the regulator’s ground, check for voltage on the red (sensing), blue (field) and brown (ignition) wires in the regulator
plug. The voltmeter should read:
R
Re
ed
d W
Wiirre
e
B
Brro
ow
wn
n W
Wiirre
e
B
Bllu
ue
e W
Wiirre
e
E
Ex
xp
pe
ec
ctte
ed
d R
Re
ea
ad
diin
ng
g
1
12
2 V
V*
*
1
12
2 V
V
7
7 - 1
12
2 V
V
Y
Yo
ou
urr R
Re
ea
ad
diin
ng
g
3.
With the ignition in the ON position (with engine running at 1,400 rpm fast idle) and your voltmeter’s ground wire connected to the reg-
ulator’s BLACK wire, check for voltage on the red (sensing), blue (field) and brown (ignition) wires in the regulator plug. The voltmeter
should read:
R
Re
ed
d W
Wiirre
e
B
Brro
ow
wn
n W
Wiirre
e
B
Bllu
ue
e W
Wiirre
e
E
Ex
xp
pe
ec
ctte
ed
d R
Re
ea
ad
diin
ng
g
1
12
2 - 1
14
4V
V*
**
*
1
12
2 V
V
4
4 - 1
12
2 V
V
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* 11.5 - 12.8 VDC battery voltage at rest (no charging occurring). If your batteries are isolated and your RED (sensing) wire shows voltages other than those shown above,
make sure that the wire is connected on the “battery” side of the isolator. The RED wire must “see” the battery directly.
** 13.5 - 14.5 VDC battery voltage when charging.
If your readings differ substantially from the “Expected Readings” listed in the charts above, the regulator may be malfunctioning, or there may
be a continuity problem. Contact our technical support staff at (360) 435-6100. Keep your recorded readings in the spaces provided below the
“Expected Readings” so you can share them with the technical support person. If your readings match those listed in the charts, your regula-
tor should be working correctly. Continue with tests below to determine if your alternator may be the source of charging difficulties.If the pre-
ceding tests do not prove the existence of a failure within the regulator or alternator, we recommend you contact a licensed marine electrician
who can test your system for wiring and circuit damage or other system failures that could be responsible for charging difficulties. If you deter-
mine that repair service is necessary for either your alternator or regulator, please gather the following information before contacting our serv-
ice technicians.
1.
Model of alternator.
2.
Model of voltage regulator.
3.
Voltage readings on red, brown and blue wire at regulator with engine off, key on.
4.
Voltage readings on red, brown and blue wire at regulator with engine running at a fast ideal 1400 rpm.
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XII. 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 regulator 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 service 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, 19009 61st 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 IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS. NO PERSON, AGENT, DEALER IS AUTHO-
RIZED TO GIVE ANY WARRANTY.
19009 61st Ave. NE, Arlington, WA 98223 Phone: (360) 435-6100, Fax: (360) 435-3210
E-mail: [email protected], Web: www.balmar.net
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9 - Inserting voltmeter probes.
