Important Safety Instructions
b) Be sure the area around the charger and batteries is well ventilated while the batteries are
being charged. Gases can be forcefully blown away using a piece of cardboard or other
nonmetallic material as a fan.
c) When cleaning battery terminals wear full eye protection to prevent corrosive material from
coming in contact with eyes.
d) Add distilled water
(not tap or bottled water that contain minerals)
in each cell until
electrolyte reaches the levels specified by the battery manufacturer. Do not overfill. For batteries
without fill caps, carefully follow manufacturer's recharging instructions.
e) Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions such as removing cell caps while
charging and recommended rates of charge.
f) Determine battery type / charge profile for battery(s) by referring to the boat owner's manual /
electrical equipment(s) package and or the manufacturer’s specifications located on each battery.
Make sure Battery Type and Charge Profile are properly selected before charging your batteries.
NOTE: The ProNauticP Series models are required to be mounted in the vertical position.
NOTE: This is a dry compartment unit intended not to come in contact with water. When mounting
the charger please ensure water intrusion is not possible as it is not covered under warranty. DO
NOT install in an open cockpit or deck where water is a factor.
NOTE: ProMariner highly recommends that this unit be installed by an ABYC Certified Electrical
Technician. Guidance from ABYC E-11 AC & DC electrical systems on board boats and ABYC A-
31 battery chargers and inverters is offered throughout this manual to ensure a safe, trouble free
installation. Please re-read the PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS section of this manual prior to installation
.
This unit has been designed for PERMANENT INSTALLATION ONLY Install this unit according
to these instructions. Powering this unit through a plug-and-socket configuration will void your
warranty and may create a serious electric shock hazard.
LOCATION - This unit must be located in a dry, well-ventilated area, free from unsecured
hardware. Do not mount the unit directly above or below batteries to prevent corrosive
electrolyte or gasses from damaging the unit.
LOCATION - MOUNTING - This unit must be mounted securely to an appropriate surface
(e.g. plywood bulkhead, cored fiberglass hull structure) and through-bolted if possible.
LOCATION - In addition, the following should be considered when choosing a location:
1) Placement of the optional remote panel–ensure the cable is long enough to reach the
desired location (generally in proximity to the main panel board) and is not routed near
exhaust or in an area where it can be damaged.
2) Service - Remember, there are items on this unit that should be routinely checked
(connections, LED Status Center) ensure that there is ample room to address these
issues. Also consider space to adequately swing a standard wrench. Contact between
a live component and a metallic fuel line can be extremely dangerous. A minimum of
6 inches of clearance on each side must be maintained.
3) Cable Routing - The size of the DC cabling used is dependent upon the proximity to
the battery(s) being charged. When deciding on a location, this should be a consideration.
Consult the DC cable size table further on in this manual when planning your installation.
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4) Battery Location - This unit can not be mounted directly above or below a battery due
to the corrosive nature of the gasses and electrolyte. Take care to ensure that spillage
of electrolyte can be contained in a proper battery box or tray in the event of a leak
and that the corrosive gas given off during the use and charge cycles cannot come
into contact with the unit.
5) Temperature - note installation is permitted in an environment of 45
°
C (113
°
F) maximum.
Otherwise, it may result in output reduction to protect internal components and the
performance of the unit. Check intended installation spaces before installing to prevent
unit thermal shutdown. Please note ProMariner recommends at least 6” of clearance
space around all sides and the front of the charger for proper cooling.
CAUTION
To preclude a safety hazard, all existing AC and DC electrical components (e.g. wire,
fuses, circuit breakers, battery switches, and connections) must be inspected for proper condition
prior to installation. Failure to confirm adequate condition and proper installation to ABYC standard
E-11 AC & DC electrical systems on-board boats may result in a dangerous condition and/or
premature failure of this or other installed electrical components. Any and all areas of the existing
system that are found not in compliance with ABYC E-11 must be replaced prior to installation.
See www.abyc.com for a limited use copy of E-11 and the other applicable standards.
CAUTION
If you are replacing an existing battery charger please disconnect the battery
charger output cables from the existing charger AND the battery(s). Do not use existing cables
if they are not in compliance with the sizes detailed in this manual. If you have any doubt
about your ability to fuse and wire this unit correctly PLEASE refer to www.abyc.com for a
list of certified electricians in your area that are qualified to perform this installation to the
ABYC standards.
WARNING
AC Installations have the potential to cause serious injury or death, installations should
be performed by an ABYC Certified Electrical Technician to insure a safe and trouble free installation.
24 Volt Systems - This manual is written describing 12V installations, for 24V installations
always make sure you have a 24V ProNauticP Charger and that your batteries are configured
as a 24 volt system. Each bank requires a separate 24V positive connection to the charger.
Grounding
AC GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS - The Ground (GND) terminal of the AC input connector must
be connected to the AC grounding system at the AC ground buss.
DC GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS - The case grounding stud should be connected to the DC
negative grounding buss (same location as the DC negative output cable terminal) with a
cable one size smaller then the DC negative output cable.
AC INSTALLATION MATERIALS AND CONNECTIONS
WARNING ENSURE MAIN BREAKER IS OFF AND SHORE/STATION POWER IS
DISCONNECTED!
If the AC Shore power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or
assembly available from the manufacturer of the vessel or service agent.
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