9. NEVER charge a frozen battery.
PREPARING TO CHARGE
1. Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated.
2. Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with
eyes.
3. Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by battery
manufacturer. This helps purge excessive gas from cells. Do not overfill. For a
battery without cell caps, carefully follow manufacturer’s recharging instructions.
4. Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions such as removing or not
removing cell caps while charging and recommended rates of charge.
GROUNDING AND a.c. POWER CORD CONNECTION
1. The charger should be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock.
2. The Phase Three Charger is provided with an IEC certified a.c. power cord (except
models PT-70CE and PT-24-35CE). If, for any reason, the plug on the cord must be
changed or replaced, observe color coding of the a.c. wiring as follows:
Brown...........................................................................a.c. Hot (fused)
Blue..............................................................................a.c. Neutral
Green (or Green with Yellow Stripe)............................a.c. Ground (safety,earth)
The charger must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
DANGER: Never alter the a.c. cord or plug provided, unless it is absolutely necessary
for use with the a.c. outlet which conforms to all relevant electrical codes. Any
modification of the cord must only be done by a qualified electrician. Improper cord/
outlet connection can result in a risk of electric shock.
EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS TO THE CHARGER SHALL COMPLY WITH UL
RECOMMENDATIONS AND/OR UNITED STATES COAST GUARD ELECTRICAL
REGULATIONS (33CFR183, SUB-PART I)
THE INSTALLATION AND PROTECTION OF VESSEL WIRING ASSOCIATED
WITH BATTERY CHARGERS SHALL COMPLY WITH ABYC STANDARDS E-8)
AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ON BOATS, E-9) DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ON
BOATS, AND A-20) BATTERY CHARGING DEVICES.
III) INSTALLATION
A) Materials Provided
The following items are provided with your Phase Three Charger (Note: Since this
manual covers several models, the provided items will differ, as noted.) Check to be
sure that these items have all been included in the packaging. For any missing
items, contact the factory or warehouse.
(1) IEC CERTIFIED a.c. INPUT POWER CORD.
(except PT-70CE and PT-24-35CE)
(1) INPUT POWER CORD CABLE CLAMP (except PT-70CE and PT-24-35CE)
(1) INPUT POWER CORD STRAIN RELIEF ( PT-70CE and PT-24-35CE only)
(1) INPUT FUSE FOR 115V a.c. APPLICATIONS (230V a.c. FUSE INSTALLED)
(1) a.c. INPUT WIRING COVER (PT-70CE and PT-24-35CE only)
(1) INPUT CONNECTOR/ADAPTOR FOR 115V a.c. INPUT SELECTION
(models PT-70CE and PT-24-35CE only)
(1) INPUT CONNECTOR/ADAPTOR FOR 230V a.c. INPUT SELECTION
(models PT-70CE and PT-24-35CE only)
(4) 1/4" RING LUGS FOR d.c. OUTPUT CONNECTION
(1) DRIP SHIELD
(4) SNAP-IN NYLON STAND-OFFS
(4) PUSH-IN NYLON FASTENERS
(1) CUSTOMER SATISFACTION/WARRANTY CARD
(1) INSTALLATION/OPERATION MANUAL
B) Location: The charger should be mounted on a wall, bulkhead or other suitable
mounting surface as close to the batteries to be charged as possible. Do not mount
the charger directly over the batteries as battery fumes may cause excessive
corrosion. The area should be well ventilated and free from excessive moisture,
exhaust manifolds and battery fumes.
Vertical mounting is preferred in order to allow the drip shield to protect the charger
from any moisture which may fall onto the charger. However, vertical mounting is
acceptable since the charger is forced-air cooled. It should not be located where
there is a possibility of debris being drawn into the unit through the fan.
If the charger is located in an extreme heat area, such as an unventilated engine
room, and the cooling fan is unable to maintain proper operating temperature, output
power will automatically be reduced to protect the charger. For maximum
performance the charger should not be located in an area of extreme high
temperature.
IMPORTANT: Although the charger is constructed of materials and in a manner
which make it highly resistive to the corrosive effects of moisture in the environment,
the charger is not waterproof. Do not mount the charger where there is a possibility
of water entering the unit. Evidence of water entry into the charger will void the warranty.
C) Mounting: You will require at least (4) 1/4" screws with washers to mount the
charger, and two temporary holding screws. Note that, in addition to the four
permanent mounting holes in the flanges, there is a hole in each mounting flange
which is “keyhole” shaped. This is provided to ease vertical installation.
Make a mark on the wall or bulkhead where each of the keyhole slots will be located.
Then drive a screw about half-way in at each of these marks. Hang the charger onto
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