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INTRODUCTION
ChargePro
™
On-Board Marine Battery Chargers
Thank you for purchasing our newest generation Guest
®
On-Board Marine Battery Chargers
with leading advancements in digital charging technology and waterproof design/construction.
Our all digital charging platform incorporates the latest in embedded microprocessor and
software control for precision 5-Stage Performance Charging of all 12 volt Flooded and AGM
lead acid batteries.
Designed to maximize individual battery performance and extend battery life. ChargePro
™
automatically analyzes battery connections, initiates a precharge pulse (for batteries
< 10 VDC), fully charges and conditions each battery individually. When charging is completed
each output will enter into an auto maintain (Energy Saver) mode safe for long and short term
storage. ChargePro
™
will only turn on as needed to maintain fully charged batteries, lowering
AC consumption and reducing operating cost.
Additional Features Include:
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All digital charging technology
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Fully automatic 5-stage performance charging
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Dedicated battery charging, sensing and control per bank
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Expanded LED charge status monitor
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Wiring and battery fault detection
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Auto-maintain energy saver mode
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100% waterproof and shock resistant for all fresh and saltwater applications
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Pre-wired for easy installation
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For all 12 volt Flooded and AGM lead acid batteries
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Built-in safety: reverse polarity, over-current, over-voltage, over-temperature and ignition protection.
In-line DC safety fuses for maximum DC wire protection
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2 year warranty
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the ChargePro
™
On-Board Marine Battery Charger Series.
CAUTION
- To reduce the risk of injury, charge only 12V Flooded and AGM lead
acid batteries. Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury.
EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS TO CHARGER SHALL COMPLY WITH THE UNITED STATES
COAST GUARD ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS (33CFR183, SUB PART 1).
Before connecting your batteries or applying AC power, read all instructions and cautionary
markings on the battery charger, cables, and batteries.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury to user or property; the user must read and understand the instruction
manual and all warnings on the charger and batteries before use.
WARNING
1. WARNING - RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
a. WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES
GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS
REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER.
b. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those marked on the battery.
2. Use charger for charging a LEAD-ACID battery only. It is not intended to supply power to an
extra-low-voltage electrical system or to charge dry-cell batteries. Charging dry-cell batteries
may burst and cause injury to persons and property.
3. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Guest
®
may result in a risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons.
4. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when
disconnecting charger.
