Installation - ProMariner ProSport6 Owner's Manual And Installation Manual

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Installation

All ProSport Battery Chargers are designed to be permanently mounted on-board, and should
be mounted with extruded fins placed horizontally.
Always mount your ProSport in a compartment area that can be properly ventilated during use.
Do NOT mix battery types on-board. All batteries should be of the same age and in good
operating condition.
Do NOT make any electrical connections to the ProSport or batteries until the following steps
are completed:
10 Easy to follow installation steps:
1. Select a mounting location that allows for free air ventilation with a minimum of 8 inches of
clear unobstructed space around and in front of the battery charger. Open all battery and engine
compartments and ventilate for at least 15 minutes before starting the installation of the charger.
Confirm all battery cables can reach each of the batteries.
Do not install charger on carpeted, upholstered, vinyl, or varnished areas. Be sure to place the
ProSport in an accessible area where all indicators are viewable. Install this unit on a hard surface.
Note: For installations requiring an extension of the DC battery charger cables, please call or visit
your retailer or dealer to purchase ProMariner's 5 foot or 15 foot battery charger DC cable extenders.
Our innovative cable extenders are properly fused and do not require any cutting or stripping of
wires. If you have any problems locating this accessory call ProMariner at 1-800-824-0524.
2. Using the ProSport charger as a template or the enclosed paper template, mark the position
of each mounting hole. Insure the mounting screws will not puncture or protrude into a live well,
a fuel or oil tank or the bottom of the boat.
3. Using a 1/8" drill bit, drill pilot holes in the (4) marked locations as described in step 2.
Apply a silicon sealer in each of the mounting locations to waterproof the screw holes.
4. Position the charger over the mounting holes and secure with a power screwdriver
by installing 4 stainless steel # 10 screws. (mounting screws not included).
For aluminum boat installation we recommend installing your ProSport Charger on a wood
or fiberglass panel and not directly on the aluminum hull.
1/8" pilot hole
with silicon sealer
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Confirm the surface you will be
mounting the charger to is
adequate in strength and
thickness to hold the ProSport in
place with the mounting screws
you have selected.
Maintain an obstruction free area
of 8 inches around the ProSport
On-Board Marine Battery Charger
Installation
5. Prepare each battery in advance by cleaning each terminal post with a wire brush until a
shiny surface is obtained.
6. Run cables free from sharp objects and hold each in place with cable ties. Coil excess
cable, do not cut or shorten the length of the cables, as in-line fuses are located 4 inches
from the end of each positive (red) cable. In addition, there are fuses in all but one of the
negative (black) leads. These fuses protect the charger and output cables in the event of a
wiring short. We recommend the use of wire ties or cable clamps to provide strain relief for
the cables and to reduce the risk of damage to the cables or connections.
7. Connect the DC output cables as illustrated on pages 16-22. Make sure the (black) wires
are connected as illustrated to the negative side of the battery and the (red) wires are connected
to the positive side of the battery.
Important Note: Your ProSport charger will not operate properly if it is not connected properly
to each battery. Reminder, The ProSport and each DC jacketed bank cable must be properly
connected to "individual 12V batteries". Number of DC jacketed bank cables equals the number
of batteries that must be individually connected. Example: a 3 bank ProSport 20 Three Bank
charger must be connected to 3 individual 12V batteries, as illustrated on pages 16-22. Simply
choose the illustration that has the same number of charger output bank cables as your ProSport
Battery Charger in hand and wire exactly as shown (choose the illustration that matches your
application) for proper charger operation.
8. Make sure all DC connections are correct, tight, and free from corrosion.
9. Locate the AC power cord in an open-air area of your boat at least 21 inches from the
charger, batteries, and fuel fill lines.
10. Connect a heavy duty UL approved extension cord to the battery charger first. After connecting
the extension cord to the charger, proceed to plug the extension cord to a nearby 120
VAC GFCI protected (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt) outlet. Always remove the extension
cord from the 120VAC outlet first when charging is completed, followed by unplugging the charger.
You are now connected and charging your batteries. View the LED indicators.
4 Steps to Wire your ProSport Charger Correctly
STEP 1: Simply choose the illustration that has the same number of charger output bank
cables as your ProSport Battery Charger in hand and wire exactly as shown (choose the
illustration that matches your application) for proper charger operation.
STEP 2: Do not remove your batteries series or parallel jumper cables that interconnect
batteries to each other. ProSport Chargers are designed with isolated outputs and series
or parallel jumper cables do not have to be removed.
STEP 3: Your ProSport charger will not operate properly if it is not connected properly
to each battery. Reminder, the ProSport and each DC jacketed bank cable must be
properly connected to "individual 12V batteries". Number of DC jacketed bank cables
equals the number of batteries that must be individually connected. Example: a three
bank ProSport 20 3 Bank must be connected to 3 individual 12V batteries. As Illustrated
on Pages 16-22. Select your battery / trolling motor configuration for the specific wiring
illustration needed for your charger.
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