C a u t i o n s , W a r n i n g s & S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s
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Important Safety Instructions Continued
9. PERSONAL SAFETY WHILE PREPARING TO CHARGE BATTERIES ON-BOARD OR OFF-BOARD
a) If necessary to remove a battery(s) from a boat to charge, always remove the negative (-) grounded
terminal from battery first. Make sure all accessories in the boat are off, so as not to cause an arc.
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.
10. ON-BOARD MARINE BATTERY CHARGER COMPARTMENT SAFETY AND
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
a) Refer to the installation section of this manual for installation of your battery charger.
Be sure all electrical connections and cables are in compliance with ABYC E-11 standards
for proper fusing, bundling and strain relief.
b) Never place the charger directly above the battery(s) being charged; gases from battery
will corrode and damage charger.
c) Never allow battery acid to drip on the charger when reading specific gravity or filling battery.
d) Do not operate the charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
e) Do not set the battery(s) on top of charger.
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.
ProTech-i Series Dry Compartment Installation Requirements:
Install / Mount your ProTech-i Series in a dry compartment that is protected from
coming in contact with Water, and non service personnel.
NOTE: The ProTech-i Series is not intended to be mounted in an open cockpit or deck
mounting where weather is a factor.
NOTE: The ProTech-i Series models are required to be mounted in the vertical position with
the supplied drip shield. This is required to be in compliance to Marine UL Standards.
DC Grounding Installation
Drip Shield Installation
ProTech-i mounted with drip shield 1” above the flange of
the unit. Make sure to properly center and mark for installation
the drip shield provided 1” over the top of the ProTech- i
Series Charger. Drip shield protects your Protech-i Series
Charger from any moisture that can build up due to harsh
marine environmental effects or elements.
Please use stainless steel screws properly sized for your
boat.
Mounting Screws Not Included
.
Please note: Damage caused by water is not covered
under the ProTech-i Series warranty.
Applying AC Power
11) Apply AC power, Battery Type LED will turn on to indicate the battery type selected as
determined by the selector switch shown on page 5. The Fast Charge LED will illuminate until
proper voltage is achieved. Next, the Fast Charge LED will turn off and Absorption LED will
illuminate. The Absorption LED will turn off after 1 to 4 hours depending upon the selection of
the absorption timer switch shown on page 6. After absorption mode is complete the Float LED
will illuminate. In Float mode your boats battery(s) are fully charged and are being maintained
at the optimal battery voltage and will supply DC power for house loads of any type up to the
maximum output of the charger. The ProTech-i Multi-Stage Modes are Fast Charge, Absorption
(conditioning), Float (Maintenance and Storage) and dockside power.
9) The case DC grounding connection
(DC Case / Chassis Ground
)
should be connected
to the boat’s DC negative / common ground buss using a cable one gauge smaller than the
negative battery cable.
Note: The DC negative buss/common ground is the same negative (-) connection point used
for the charger’s negative (-) DC output post connections.
10) After all cables are in place re-check connections making sure all connections are tight.
Confirm, the charger is in a dry location. Damage caused by water is not covered under the
ProTech-i Series warranty.
DC Grounding Connection
(DC Case / Chassis Ground
)
Drip Shield
ProTech-i
1”
see system wiring illustrations
on page 11
