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Express Installation Instructions

1.

Mount regulator on a secure surface in a location with adequate airflow.

2.

Disconnect battery leads, or switch main power supply to OFF position.

3.

Verify that wiring harness is securely connected to regulator.

4.

Connect two BLACK ground wires to alternator ground terminal. Ground

wires must see common system ground.

5.

Connect RED regulator power wire to positive output of alternator or other

constant source of battery voltage.

6.

Connect BLUE regulator field wire to alternator’s field connector. Consult

alternator manual to ensure proper location of wire terminal.

7.

Connect BROWN ignition wire to a switched source of battery voltage. This

may be at the ON side of the ignition switch, or at an oil pressure switch.

8.

Connect positive voltage sense wire to positive output of alternator or other

constant source of battery voltage. This wire must be fused at one amp. Use
included fused wiring pigtail at the source end of the wire run. User-sup-
plied wire is required for the remaining run to the regulator’s. Plug regula-
tor end of wire into the positive voltage sense terminal on regulator.

9.

If an electrical tachometer requires a stator pulse for operation, connect the

WHITE stator wire to the stator/AC tap terminal at the alternator. Connect
the other end of the WHITE stator wire to the “Stator In” terminal on the
regulator. Connect your tach wire to the “Tach Out” terminal on the regu-
lator.

10. Re-connect batteries to system, or turn main battery switch to ON position. 

11. Turn engine ignition on. If oil pressure switch is supplying power to

BROWN ignition wire, start engine.

12. Regulator LED should be activated and should scroll through the regula-

tor’s short display.

13. Regulator is pre-set for factory UFP setting. This should be safe for most

battery types. If greater charging efficiency is desired, follow Basic
Programming instructions in Section VII of this manual.

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, mod-
ification, 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 num-
ber clearly marked on the package. You must include proof of date and place of purchase (photocopy of purchase invoice) or we can-
not be responsible for repairs or replacement. In order to expedite warranty claims more efficiently, BALMAR asks that prior to return-
ing 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 AUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY WARRANTY.

BALMAR

19009 61st Ave. NE, Arlington, WA 98223 Phone: (360) 435-6100, Fax: (360) 435-3210

E-mail: [email protected], Web: www.balmar.net

Summary of Contents for Max Charge MC-612

Page 1: ...for safe reg ulator installation Failure to work safely could result in injury or damage to your electrical system 1 Always disconnect your battery banks and ensure that switches are OFF prior to inst...

Page 2: ...mined based on the following factors distance from alternator distance from inverters transmitters and other sources of RF noise convenient access and readability of the display The regulator wiring h...

Page 3: ...to an electric tachometer via the regulator See informa tion above 11 Data RX Not currently used Provides input connec tion for planned remote display 12 Data TX Not currently used Provides output con...

Page 4: ...ound terminal connection point G Install Ignition Wire The BROWN Ignition Wire 6 in diagram at right provides the ON OFF voltage for the regulator This wire is included in the Ford style plug at the r...

Page 5: ...ith the ignition on and or with the engine running the regulator s LED should scroll through the basic regulator display If the engine is running the charging voltage will begin to climb to 14 1 volts...

Page 6: ...ing voltage if it senses that ambient battery temperature is warmer or colder than 75 F The Battery 1 Temp circuit 15 is recommended for use with the house battery bank To install the MC TS A 1 Connec...

Page 7: ...charge time by an additional six minutes and com pares real time to target values This will re occur until all values are met 5 Ramp to Absorption 6 Absorption Charge Regulator continues to control th...

Page 8: ...the B1 code on the display slp Voltage Compensation Slope Indicates in milliamps the resistance value the regulator uses to control compensated charging voltage based on battery temperature Al1 Indica...

Page 9: ...reset programming that best suits your bat tery type When the program number matching your battery type is indicated on the display release the switch by lifting the screwdriver off of the epoxy pot t...

Page 10: ...1 Identify the programming code that you want to access 2 When the desired code is indicated activate and hold the magnetic reed switch with the magnetic programming tool The display will indicate th...

Page 11: ...ns calculated bulk charge time Lower ing fba increases calculated bulk charge time Adjusted in 2 increments Span of adjustment is 16 to 96 To reverse direction of scroll release magnet and wait for LE...

Page 12: ...meter to 12VDC and connect the negative lead to the BLACK ground wire at the regulator as shown at right 1 With the ignition OFF check voltage on the red sensing blue field and brown ignition wires in...

Page 13: ...late your investigation to the alternator CAUTION Ensure that all voltage sensitive equipment is turned off prior to starting the engine Voltage is unregulated during this test and could damage sensit...

Page 14: ...14 IIX Suggested Wiring Configurations The following provide some suggsted direction in regard to charging system configuration...

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Page 16: ...1 1 2 to 2 of the plug 3 Positive output cables from both alternators can be run direct to the house battery or from each alternator to a power post with a common run to the house battery bank Using...

Page 17: ...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 regul...

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