ProMariner ProNautic C3 - Manual (Page 6)

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Setup and Operation
Install your ProMariner battery charger by referring to page 8 of this manual.
After installation is complete including AC and DC connections, please ensure proper fusing, strain
relief and cable support has been performed.
When AC power is applied, you should see the following:
a. No LEDs will be illuminated for approximately 6 seconds, this is part of the soft start feature.
b. Fast Charge, Battery Type and Under Voltage LED will illuminate for 20 seconds, after that
the Under Voltage LED will go out.
c. If Under Voltage LED stays illuminated for longer than 20 seconds the batteries are heavily discharged.
d. Battery Type LED indicates selection on rotary switch for the battery type selected.
e. Battery Over Temp LED will illuminate green indicating ok if battery temperature sensor is
connected and will not be illuminated if there is no temperature sensor connected. If the
temperature sensor is connected, and the batteries are too hot to be charged, the over
temperature LED with illuminate.
f. Output Current Level will be displayed on the Output Current Meter on the front of the unit.
Indicator level will vary due to different discharge levels of battery(s).
g. After Fast Charge is complete the Absorption Charge LED will illuminate.
h. Absorption time is calculated by the software for optimal charging time and recovery.
i. When the Absorption cycle is complete the ProNautic will shift to the Float mode. In this mode
the batteries are maintained at the optimal battery voltage and will supply power for house
loads of any type up to the maximum output of the charger.
j. Every 10 Days the ProNautic will cycle through a short Absorption cycle to condition the
battery(s) and prolong the overall life of the battery(s).
Rotary switch shown left. Numbers on the switch correspond with the chart
on page 6. For proper selection of battery types please refer to page 6.
Temperature sensor connection shown left. The ProNautic battery charger
includes a temp sensor for proper charging during high temperature conditions.
Batteries that are charged while their temperatures are elevated above 80˚ F
(27C) can be damaged and their life shortened. By using the enclosed temp
sensor and attaching it to the most used battery allows for better control of
the charging voltages. The sensor should be attached to the negative battery
terminal. The negative battery terminal connection is recommended as it gives a better indication
of actual internal battery temperatures.
Desulfation Mode Defined (Flooded Lead Acid Only) - battery switch position - 8
Sulfation may cause early battery failure; to reduce sulfation ProMariner has incorporated a
desulfation mode to extend battery life.
The desulfation mode should not be used more than 4 times
a year. To use the desulfation mode turn off AC power, isolate the batteries from all equipment/
electronics on board. If this mode is used without disconnecting accessories the potential for
Troubleshooting
Note: When working with tools near electricity serious electrical shock can occur resulting in injury.
1) Turn off all power to the charger and disconnect all the DC cables at the batteries
making sure that no cables are in contact with equipment, other wiring, or one another.
2) Set the battery type rotary switch to position number 6
3) Apply AC power. Allow 30 seconds for the charger to produce the correct voltage. This
is part of the soft start technology. The charger will be in Fast Charge Mode then Absorption
Charge Mode. Use a multi meter to check the voltage between each positive and the
negative lead. The meter should read a voltage of 14.7 -14.8 volts DC.
4) If the voltage is correct 14.7 -14.8 keep the charger AC power on but disconnected from
the batteries. Leave the charger on for approximately one to two hours or until float mode
is observed. The voltage should drop to 13.3 indicating float mode.
5) If you see all of the above voltages, your charger is working correctly.
6) If you don’t see the initial 14+ volts, the charger either has a blown fuse or circuit board
failure. Please contact ProMariner Customer Service 1-800-824-0524 or email:
[email protected].
Process:
When:
For flooded batteries follow the instructions for monitoring and
maintaining proper levels of distilled water. (not tap or bottled
water that contains minerals) in each battery
Monthly
Periodic Maintenance