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P.O. Box 1306, Newport Beach, California 92663 • Phone: 714-751-0488 • Fax: 714-957-1621 • E-Mail: techservice@newmarpower.com
Phase Three
Installation/Operation Manual
Models: PT-24-45W
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
PT-32-25W
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M-PT-W2-LNGFM
March 2008
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Phase Three Three Stage Smart Charger Installation/Operation Manual Models: PT-24-45W PT-32-25W TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Topic Page QUICK REFERENCE DRAWING GENERAL INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION III) INSTALLATION A) Materials Provided B) Location C) Mounting D) D.C. Output Wiring E) A.C. Input Wiring... -
Page 2: Quick Reference Drawing
Quick Reference Drawing Quick Reference Drawing Charger Status LED Pg. 11 Optional Dripshield Pg. 4 Charger Front Cover Permanent Mounting Holes X4 Ammeter Pg. 5 Pg. 11 Temporary Keyhole Mounting Holes X2 Pg. 5 Charger Front Cover Output Terminal Cover Pg. -
Page 3: I) General Information
4. Do not expose charger to rain or spray. Following is brief listing of some of the more important features/ 5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by NEWMAR options of your Phase Three Charger. Each is fully detailed later in may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons. -
Page 4: Iii) Installation
5. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine. assembly. Contact Newmar and request P/N 773-1210-0. See section III-I for more information. 6. Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery. -
Page 5: D) D.c. Output Wiring
20’ resistant. Do not mount the charger where there is a possibility of Wire Gauge AWG (mm) water entering the unit. Evidence of water entry into the charger PT-24-45W #6 (16mm) #6 (16mm) #4 (25mm) will void the warranty. PT-32-25W... -
Page 6: E) A.c. Input Wiring
E) A.C. Input Wiring Ensure that your connections are tight and that correct polarity is The PT-24-45W is designed to operate on 230V A.C., 50-60 Hz carefully observed at all times. The battery posts should be free of input only. The PT-32-25W is designed to operate on 115 VAC, 50- any rust or corrosion. - Page 7 20 amp 3) Loosen the compression nut on the A.C. input cable strain relief CAUTION PT-24-45W: If A.C. input is derived from a source and slip the nut over the A.C. input cable. consisting of two HOT leads (phase-to-phase or L &...
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Page 8: F) Multiple Unit Parallel Wiring
(Float, Absorption or Bulk.) FIGURE 4: Parallel Wiring for Increased Charging Current Parallel Wiring For Large Capacity Battery Systems Note: This diagram does not illustrate PT-24-45W PT-24-45W a complete system. Refer to ABYC standards E-11 AC &... -
Page 9: G) Gel-Cell/Lead-Acid Selector Switch
plastic cover over this switch, remove cover.) This switch has 16 G) Gel-Cell/Lead Acid Selector selector positions: 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,A,B,C,D,E,F. Positions 0 thru 7 correspond to Flooded/Lead Acid, positions 8 thru F correspond to Checking or Setting the Selector Gell-Cell/VRLA The ideal charge/float regimen has been programmed into the 4) Use a flat blade screwdriver to rotate the switch into the correct Phase Three Charger for either sealed gel-cell or flooded lead-acid position, with either “F”... -
Page 10: H) Temperature Compensation Option
The optional Temperature Compensation Probe (available from high temperature environment to be overcharged, resulting in NEWMAR, model TP is provided with 25’ of cable, with the probe excessive loss of electrolyte. Conversely, if the batteries are located at one end and a keyed five-pin plug at the other. Installation of... -
Page 11: I) Alarm Contacts
VDC @ 1 Amp, 110 VDC @ 0.3 Amps. For mating connector wire assembly, contact Newmar and request P/N 773-1210-0. A typical three stage charging cycle is illustrated in FIGURE 7. FIGURE 7: Typical Charger Output Graph (into battery... -
Page 12: V) Application Notes
shutdown (described below). Note: If the Status Indicator L.E.D. to battery manufacturer for recommendations. Turn charger back is not lit, this probably indicates either disconnection from A.C. on to resume normal operation and L.E.D. indications. power (check A.C. input) or thermal cycling (see Note in item 1, Note: This shutdown/warning will also occur if the temperature below). -
Page 13: D) Cooling Fans
limit feature of the Phase Three Charger will protect against any No lubrication or maintenance is required. Simply ensure that there damage due to the high current demands of engine cranking. is a free flow of air around the charger (approximately 2 or more Output diodes will prevent any back-feed of current into the inches around all sides) and that there is no debris clogging the charger from the alternator while the engine runs. -
Page 14: Vii) Specifications
If a problem with your charger persists after you have applied the above-outlined solutions, or if you have any questions about the installation and proper operation of your charger, please contact NEWMAR’s Technical Services Manager: Phone: 714-751-0488 — From the hours of 7:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. weekdays, P.S.T. -
Page 15: Viii) Battery Care Tips
24 Volt 32 Volt service from the most depended upon and sometimes most System System neglected items, your batteries and battery charger. NEWMAR 1.265 25.2 or more 33.5 or mre Fully Charged battery chargers are designed to keep your batteries fully charged but your batteries also need proper regular maintenance to 1.225... -
Page 16: Ix) Reference Appendix
2. A BAD BATTERY CHARGER. If the battery open circuit voltage is low and/or the hydrometer indicates your batteries are low, the battery charger should be providing current to the batteries. If it is not, check A.C. input and check to see that you have charging voltage on the output with no battery attached.