Regal 32 EXPRESS, Owner'S Manual

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Chapter 4
PREVENT INJURY, DEATH, OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE FROM HIGH VOLTAGE!
DISCONNECT THE AC POWER SUPPLY
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO BEGIN ANY
BATTERY CHARGER SERVICE WORK.
WARNING
!
TYPICAL BATTERY CHARGER
The battery charger features 40 amp output and universal
voltage for 3 battery circuits. This means that the battery
charger will operate from 95 volts through 277 volts either
at 50 or 60 Hz. This is helpful on docks that carry lower
voltage. The new electronic battery chargers are “smart”.
They will charge the batteries in 3 stages; bulk, absorption,
and
fl oat formats. The charger is designated to get the
maximum life out of your batteries, using micro computer
controlled charging.
It is recommended to keep the battery charger “on” at all
times when AC power is available for maximum battery life.
We recommend checking the battery water level weekly.
Fill batteries to specifi ed levels using only distilled water.
The char-
ger is factory set to charge fl ooded lead acid batteries which
are the most common type available. The charger can be
reprogrammed to take gel cell or AGM batteries.
In the event the boat is switched over to different battery
designs, it is important that
all batteries are of the same
type.
Remember, changing to a different battery type requires
re-programming the charger. Do not mix different de-
signed batteries because they need different charging
rates and voltages.
During bulk charge the battery charger brings up the bat-
tery charge state quickly, as the battery nears fully charged,
it switches over to absorption charge. Absorption charges
at a lower rate than bulk, until the battery is just a few %
away from full charge.
The battery charger display includes functional LED
information for charge current, charge voltage, charge
phase (bulk, absorption, fl oat), battery content measure-
ment and/or battery condition measurement as a % of
Ah capacity.
It is recommended that an ABYC certifi ed electrical tech-
nician perform any repairs or service. Do not attempt to
open the battery charger casing.
Refer to the vendor information for more detailed instruc-
tions.