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Setup and Operation
is a crucial step in ensuring your batteries longevity. ProMariner has pre-programmed the
available settings for optimum care of whatever type of battery you find suits your application.
DO NOT GUESS! If you are unsure of your battery type, contact the manufacturer of the battery.
Damage caused by an incorrect setting is not covered under warranty.
POWER FACTOR CORRECTION – GLOBAL AC INPUT
Designed to work with an automatic wide range AC input voltage of 100 to 250 VAC and 50-60
Hz allowing all models to operate off of a standard household power connection.
CHARGING RATES – The ProNauticP Charger provides multi stage charging (Charging,
Conditioning and Auto Maintain) as indicated in the features section. Auto Maintain (Energy
Conservation Mode) - When charger has properly charged and conditioned the batteries, it will
enter its Auto Maintain (Energy Conservation Mode). In this Mode the charger will monitor and
Auto Maintain the battery voltages as listed in the battery types chart on page 17 of the user
manual. During this Auto Conservation Mode the Standby LED will be on - to view full display,
including voltage and current, press any function button. This will place the unit in a continuing
maintenance mode. During extended periods of non-use, Battery Health Mode will initiate every
21 days ensuring fully conditioned batteries which will be ready to go.
RECONDITON/EQUALIZATION – This feature is only recommended for traditional capped and
vented lead acid type batteries, and will only operate when those types of batteries are selected,
and the user initiates the feature. This process uses high voltage over a short period of time to
remove sulphates from the batteries plates. The process “equalizes” the flooded cells and mixes
the electrolyte, significantly extending your battery life. Please ensure before you begin this
process that the batteries are topped off with distilled water. This function is recommended no
more than 4 times per year.
Note: It is recommended to disconnect all 12VDC electronics and monitor the batteries while
equalizing as this increases battery gassing and increase the temperature of the battery.
POWER LEVEL ADJUSTMENT – Adjusting the level of available power used by the charger
allows other equipment on board to continue to run when you encounter a low power
situation such as a 50 amp panel connected to a 30 amp shore/station power connection.
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BEFORE USING YOUR PRONAUTIC P CHARGER READ AND FOLLOW THE BELOW
CHECKLIST:
NOTE: Install by referring to the Installation section of this manual OR, as recommended by
ProMariner, have your ProNauticP Charger installed by a certified ABYC electrical technician
Begin with the ProNauticP Charger circuit breaker and main shore/station power breaker in
the OFF position.
Ensure that all over current protection (e.g. fuses and/or circuit breakers) are ready for use,
not blown or tripped.
Verify all connections are tight, corrosion free and of good integrity.
With AC power applied (ProNauticP Charger breaker and shore/station power main ON),
observe the following on the Status Indicator Center:
