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once lost, cannot be replaced as it can with a wet lead acid battery. Manufacturers of
gel-cells usually recommend an ideal charge voltage which is slightly lower for a gel-cell
than a lead-acid battery. (The charge regimen recommended for AGM batteries is typi-
cally similar to that of flooded lead-acid batteries.)
However, when the charger is in the float voltage mode over lengthier periods of time,
gelled electrolyte in a sealed battery is not susceptible to evaporation, as is the non-
immobilized electrolyte of a wet lead acid battery. This evaporation can be accelerated by
the applied voltage. Consequently, the ideal float voltage is slightly higher for a gel-cell
than a lead-acid or AGM battery.
The ideal charge/float regimen has been programmed into the Phase Three Charger for
either sealed gel-cell or flooded lead-acid/AGM batteries. Simply make the proper selec-
tion for your battery type via the slide switch on the front of the charger. The switch
positions are indicated on either side of the switch access port. Use a ball point pen or
similar object to slide it into the correct position.
Note: A wide variety of batteries are now available which do not conform to conventional
descriptions as "gel-cell" or "lead-acid". You are advised to consult the manufacturer of
your particular battery as to proper charging regimen, and use the battery type selection
switch setting which most closely conforms to the recommended voltages.
See the SPECIFICATIONS section for the actual preset charge and float voltages for
each model.
D) Remote Monitor Panel Option
A Remote Monitor Panel is available from NEWMAR (model RP) which will enable you to
monitor the charger's status at-a-glance from a remote location. Red and green L.E.D.'s
indicate whether the charger is in the bulk, absorption or float phase of the charge
cycle. In addition, the panel features a re-initialize button, which, when pressed, will
cause the charger to restart the three phase cycle. This resets the time-out circuit (see
section B: Time-out Circuit, above). Note: The charger may not stay in the bulk or absorp-
tion mode after pressing the re-initialize button. If batteries are at or near full charge,
the charger will quickly revert to the float mode.
The panel comes pre-wired with 30' of cable and 4 mounting screws. Simply install the
panel at the desired location and insert the plug on the end of the cable into the remote
panel jack which is located and identified on the front panel of the charger. Note:
Inadvertantly putting the remote panel plug into the temp compensation jack (or vice
versa) will not harm the charger. If the panel does not appear to function correctly,
check to see that it is plugged into the correct jack.
In case additional cable length is required, extension cables are commonly available
from most electronics supply retailers such as Radio Shack/Tandy. Request a 6 conduc-
tor modular-to-modular line cord (part number 279-422, 25 feet long) and 6 pin modular
in-line non-reversing coupler (279-423).
P.O. Box 1306
Newport Beach,
California 92663
www.newmarpower.com
Phone: 714-751-0488
Fax: 714-957-1621
E-Mail: sales@newmarpower.com
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