Introduction; Important Safety Instructions - ProMariner ProSport6 Owner's Manual And Installation Manual

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Introduction

Thank you from all of us at ProMariner and congratulations on your recent purchase of the ProSport
On-Board Marine Battery Charger. Powered and designed by ProMariner, a leader in the marine charger
industry for over 35 years. ProSport Generation 3 On-Board Marine Battery Chargers incorporate all-
digital microprocessor control. Like no other, the new ProSport Series provides automatic installation
feedback with its exclusive "System Check OK" and individual "Battery Bank Trouble" LED indicators,
and also has the most advanced energy saving mode. After fully charging and conditioning batteries,
ProSport's Energy Saver Mode will monitor and Auto Maintain batteries only when needed to maintain
a full state of charge, resulting in maximum reserve power performance and lower AC power consumption
and operating costs.
ProSport incorporates Distributed-On-Demand
charging amps and distributing them to any one or combination of all batteries as needed for faster
charging.
ProSport is 100% waterproof and shockproof, weighing 40% lighter than older technology epoxy filled
chargers providing cooler operation and greater reliability. Each ProSport model has 2 digitally selectable
charge profiles (a 3rd HPAGM profile on the ProSport 20 Dual Only) and all models include a once-a-
month storage reconditioning mode for extending battery life.
ProMariner's Generation 3 ProSport Features Include:
ProMar Digital Technology Microprocessor and software controlled pulse charging technology
delivering a 40% lighter design, cooler charger operation and faster charging.
System OK & Battery Bank Trouble Status Indicators Advanced technology eliminates time
consuming troubleshooting by clearly indicating system and battery connections are OK or if a fault is
present on a specific battery bank.
Digital Multi-Stage Performance Charging Fully charge and extend the life of your batteries.
Automatically charges, conditions and safely maintains batteries on board for maximum time on the water.
Energy Saver Mode After fully charging and conditioning batteries, ProSport's Energy Saver Mode
will monitor and Auto Maintain batteries only when needed, maintaining a full state of charge. This
significantly reduces AC power consumption, lowers operating costs and maximizes reserve power
performance.
Storage Recondition Mode During short or long-term storage, ProSport automatically reconditions
all batteries on board once a month for maximum battery life and performance.
Distributed-On-Demand Technology Automatically charges and maintains your engine crank
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battery while distributing all remaining charging amps to house or trolling motor battery(s).
Digital LED Display and Battery Type Selector LED indicators for Charging, Conditioning and Auto
Maintain modes in addition to AC Power and selected battery type (2 charge profiles to choose from
and a 3rd HPAGM profile on the ProSport 20 Dual Only).
Built-in Quality & Safety Compact and rugged extruded aluminum design. Dual in-line DC safety
fuses for trolling motor and house battery banks, built-in over-voltage, overload, over-temperature,
reverse polarity and ignition protection.
Pre-wired for Easy Installation
2-Year Warranty
™ Charging technology, taking 100% of the available

Important Safety Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the ProSport
On-Board Marine Battery Charger.
CAUTION - To reduce the risk of injury, charge only Lead-acid type rechargeable
batteries; Flooded (Lead-acid), Sealed (Lead-acid) and Gel (Gelled Electrolyte Lead-
acid). Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury.
Use of attachments not recommended or sold by ProMariner may result in a risk of fire,
electrical shock or personal injury.
EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS TO CHARGER SHALL COMPLY WITH THE UNITED STATES
COAST GUARD ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS (33CFR183, SUB PART 1).
Before connecting your batteries or applying AC power, read all instructions and cautionary
markings on the battery charger, cables, and batteries.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury to user or property; the user must read and understand the instruction
manual and all warnings on the charger and batteries before use.
WARNING
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GAS MIXTURE. Read instructions in manual before using charger.
1. Connect and disconnect battery leads only when supply cord is disconnected.
2. Do not overcharge battery - See Instruction Manual.
3. Do not smoke, strike a match, or cause a spark in vicinity of battery.
4. Use in well-ventilated area.
5. Refer to Instruction Manual for further details.
CAUTION
Risk of Electric Shock. Connect only to properly grounded GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupt)
protected outlets.
Do not expose AC Power cord connection to rain or snow.
If cords or wires/cables become damaged return complete unit to ProMariner for service/repair immediatel y .
WARNING
1. WARNING - RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
a. WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES
GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS
REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER.
b. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those marked on the battery.
2. Use charger for charging a LEAD-ACID battery only. It is not intended to supply power to an
extra-low-voltage eletrical system or to charge dry-cell batteries. Charging dry-cell batteries
may burst and cause injury to persons and property.
3. NEVER smoke, strike a match or cause a spark or flame in vicinity of battery.
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