NewMar Guided Wave 12-1200IC Installation & Operation Manual Download Page 17

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Compliance:

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UL 458 Listed

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Remote control and indicator panel; provided with 25‘ of cable. Model: ICR-1

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Battery Integrator for charging multiple output banks. Model: BI-100

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Digital DC Energy monitor for precise indication of battery volts, amps, amp-hours used
and remaining. Includes programmable high/low voltage remote alarms. Model: DCE

VII) BATTERY CARE TIPS

Regular maintenance and proper care will assure you reliable service from the most
depended upon and sometimes most neglected items, your batteries and battery
charger. NEWMAR battery chargers are designed to keep your batteries fully charged
but your batteries also need proper regular maintenance to provide a maximum life of
service.

ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW THE BATTERY MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS

Battery Installation

Batteries must be securely mounted to prevent them from falling over when the ve-
hicle or boat is in motion. A loose battery can do serious damage. Batteries should be
mounted in a battery box  to contain any acid spill. Batteries give off a certain amount
of hydrogen gas when they are charging. When concentrated, this gas is highly explo-
sive. Therefore make sure they are in an accessible place with adequate ventilation for
any hydrogen gas discharge.

Cleaning Batteries

Dirt and electrolyte salts can build up on the top of your batteries. This accumulation
conducts electricity stored in the battery and can cause the battery to discharge by
itself. Therefore, at least twice a year, it is a good idea to disconnect the battery cables
and scrub the battery with a baking soda solution. Rinse with fresh water and dry
with a clean cloth.

You may wish to purchase a set of terminal post corrosion prevention rings. These are
alkali-saturated felt rings that slip over the battery post to reduce corrosion. Do not
apply grease to any part of the battery terminals, but you may use an occasional light
spray of silicone lubricant.

Routine Checks and Maintenance

Batteries should periodically be “exercised” (slowly discharged and then recharged) to
keep them in top condition. New batteries may need to be exercised before they will be
capable of their full rating.

Summary of Contents for Guided Wave 12-1200IC

Page 1: ...AND WARNINGS 3 III INSTALLATION 3 A Materials Provided 4 B Location 4 C Mounting 4 D Case Grounding 5 E Battery Selection and Sizing 5 F Battery DC Wiring 6 G Charging Multiple Battery Banks 8 H AC In...

Page 2: ...in two stage battery charger for rapid and safe replenishment of batteries whenever shore or generator AC power is available All models feature numerous circuit and safety protections such as thermall...

Page 3: ...eries is dangerous Batteries generate explosive gasses during operation There is a risk of acid exposure There is also a risk of high current discharge from shorting the battery that can cause fire an...

Page 4: ...cur as this will shorten its life It should not be located where there is a possibility of dust or debris being drawn into the unit through the fan A minimum of 2 clearance around the unit is recommen...

Page 5: ...nverter or house bank It should not be connected to batteries which are designed primarily for engine or generator starting Those batteries are not designed for repeated deep discharges which are comm...

Page 6: ...20 Note These divisors allow for standard inefficiency during voltage conversion 4 Finally since it is generally recommended that batteries never be discharged below 50 the result must be multiplied b...

Page 7: ...depending on inverter charger model and the length of wire required Wire Size Chart Model Length of Wire from Charger to Batteries in feet 10 15 20 Over 20 Minimum Wire Gauge AWG 12 1200IC 4 2 2 Not R...

Page 8: ...ect against any possible loosening of the DC wires Install a properly sized and located DC fuse as per ABYC recommendations cited above in the positive leg of the battery wiring then attach the wires...

Page 9: ...e of a built in automatic transfer switch AC is available directly from the unit at all times either from the inverter or shore generator power Note There is a set of AC wires located in the compartme...

Page 10: ...ed 2 AC Output Hard Wiring CAUTION Integrating the inverter output with existing AC branch circuits must only be at tempted by a qualified marine electrician Options may include isolating breakers on...

Page 11: ...panel and incorporates a secondary on off switch for the inverter FIGURE 4 Remote Panel Installation The panel face and mounting hole pattern have been designed for an exact fit within a du plex outle...

Page 12: ...one of the provided cable clamps in the hole 4 Pass the connector and cable of the remote panel through the clamp then tighten it down securely 5 Snap the plug into the in line assembly and replace th...

Page 13: ...erefore once batteries are fully charged any DC load on the system within charger rat ing will come directly from the charger not the batteries so there is no need to top off batteries if there have b...

Page 14: ...lug an AC appliance into each of the two receptacles outlets on the front of the inverter and verify proper operation If the appliance does not operate the black GFCI test button may have been inadver...

Page 15: ...Indications and Causes Three Shutdown Mode L E D s are provided to indicate an abnormal condition which has caused the inverter to cease functioning temporarily The indicators and likely causes are a...

Page 16: ...rten the life of the unit and should not be allowed to continue if it is noted VI SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 12 1200IC 12 1799IC 24 1300IC Inverter Output VAC 115V 60 Hz 115V 60 Hz 115V 60Hz Watts Surge 330...

Page 17: ...over when the ve hicle or boat is in motion A loose battery can do serious damage Batteries should be mounted in a battery box to contain any acid spill Batteries give off a certain amount of hydrogen...

Page 18: ...ndition of your batteries Battery Condition Table Specific Gravity Measured by State of Hydrometer Open Circuit Voltage Discharge 80 F 12 Volt System 24 Volt System 1 265 12 6 or more 25 2 or more Ful...

Page 19: ...ground cable and connect an ammeter between the negative battery post and ground If you have a reading over 1 amp there is a source of current drain from the batteries which must be located and remove...

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