ProMariner ProTech-i - Manual (Page 8)

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S e t u p a n d o p e r a t i o n I n s t a l l a t i o n
Setup and Operation
1) Install your ProMariner battery charger by referring to page 9 of this manual.
2) After installation is complete including AC and DC connections please ensure proper
fusing and strain relief have been properly installed..
3) After proper installation, apply AC power and observe the following. Example for Factory
Flooded (Lead-acid) setting
a. Battery Type LED will turn on as controlled by the battery type selector switch. (Shown on Page 6)
b. Fast Charge LED will illuminate until battery voltage reaches approximately 14.2 Volts DC,
at which time the Fast Charge LED will turn off. The Absorption LED will then illuminate.
c. Absorption LED will continue to be on for 1-4 hours as determined by the user programmable
Absorption timer switch.
d. After 1-4 hours the Absorption LED will turn off and the Float light will illuminate indicating
the battery charger is in Float mode.
e. In Float mode the batteries are fully charged and will be maintained at the selected
finishing/maintenance voltage for the battery type selected. In Float mode your ProTech-i
Series Charger will supply DC power for house loads of any type up to the maximum rated
amperage output of the charger.
Shown Above - Programmable Absorption and Battery Type Selector Switches. Please refer
to page 6 for settings and selections.
After the Fast Charge cycle, Absorption time is determined by the user programmable
absorption timer switch shown in the figure above.
Full-rated battery charger amperage is available while in Float Mode.
Note: The charger is equipped with an internal temperature sensor that will shut down the
charger in the event of thermal overload.
Note: Your ProTech-i charger is equipped with a fan, which is temperature controlled and
will only run when cooling is necessary.
Your ProMariner Marine Battery Charger is self current limiting with built in: over temperature,
overvoltage, reverse polarity and ignition protection for boating safety and peace of mind.
If at any time you have trouble configuring your ProTech-i Series Charger or need technical
information please call ProMariner at 1-800-824-0524 8:30 am to 5 pm Eastern Time, or email
us at [email protected].
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.
Programmable Absorption Timer Switch
Programmable Battery
Type Selector Switch
DC Grounding Connection
(DC Case / Chassis Ground
)
Drip Shield
ProTech-i
1”
see system wiring illustrations
on page 12