ProMariner ProSport6 Owner's Manual And Installation Manual page 5

C h a r g i n g Yo u r B a t t e r i e s / M a i n t e n a n c e
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Optional Battery Bank Status Monitor
See your local dealer or retailer for the ProMariner Remote Battery Bank Status Monitor.
The Remote Monitor is easy to install and connects directly to your boat's batteries. Once
installed, simply hold down the "Push-To-Test" button and observe the charge level indicator
for each battery (up to 3 batteries can be monitored). Note: AC power to the battery charger
and the boat's engine must be off when using the Remote Battery Bank Status Monitor.
Important Notice: FCC Class A Part 15 Notification.
Your ProSport On-Board Marine Battery Charger has been designed and tested to comply with FCC
Class A part 15. These regulations are to provide adequate protection against harmful interference
while operated in a commercial application. If in a residential setting, you are encountering interference
with TV and radio reception, simply remove AC power from the ProSport to confirm if your battery
charger is causing interference. End user can explore the following to minimize interference:
1) Chose a different AC circuit to power your On-Board Marine Battery Charger.
2) Make sure your outlet is properly grounded.
3) Re-position receiving antenna.
4) Purchase a separate AC line filter.
5) Relocate charger so that it is at the furthest point from home receiving equipment,TV, radio, etc.
Owner's Periodic Maintenance Guide
Item:
Battery Connections
Clean and tighten all battery connections. Follow battery manufacturer's
Process:
instructions for cleaning a battery. Clean all battery terminals with a
wire brush where required and tighten all battery connections.
When: Monthly
Battery Electrolyte
Item:
Process:
Per battery manufacturer's instructions, monitor, and maintain
proper levels of distilled water in each battery.
When: Monthly
Item:
ProSport DC Output Wiring
Process: Visually inspect all wiring for cuts and abrasions. Contact
ProMariner if your charger needs to be serviced with new wiring.
When: Monthly
Item:
AC Power Cord and Mounting Hardware Inspection
Process: Visually inspect the AC power cord. Confirm ground blade is present
and all plug blades are in good condition and not bent out of place.
Check all mounting hardware to ensure there is no loose
hardware. Tighten where required.
When:
Monthly
Personal Safety Precautions Continued
e) NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of a battery or engine.
CAUTION - To reduce the risk of injury, charge only Lead-acid type rechargeable batteries;
Flooded (Lead-acid), Sealed (Lead-acid), GEL (Gelled Electrolyte Lead-acid) and AGM (Absorbed
Glass Mat). Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury. The ProSport is factory
set for standard Flooded (Lead-acid) /AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) batteries.
Incorrect assembly or modification may result in risk of electrical shock, fire, or explosion.
f) Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It might spark
or short-circuit a battery or other electrical hardware which may cause an explosion or fire.
g) Remove all personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, watches, and
jewelry when working near a battery. A battery can produce a short circuit current high
enough to weld a ring or any other metal, causing serious burns.
Use your ProSport On-Board Marine Battery Charger to charge: Flooded (Lead -acid)/AGM
(Absorbed Glass Mat) GEL (Gelled Electrolyte Lead-acid) Batteries. It is not intended to
supply low voltage electrical systems other than in a marine application. Do not use your marine
battery charger to charge dry cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances.
These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and property.
Never charge a frozen battery
Safety Precautions Prior to Charging Batteries
If necessary to remove a battery from a boat to charge, always remove the grounded negative
terminal from the battery first. Make sure all accessories in the boat are off, as to not cause an arc.
Be sure the area around the charger and batteries is well ventilated while the batteries
are being charged. Gases can be forcefully blown away using a piece of cardboard or
other nonmetallic material as a fan.
Clean battery terminals with full eye protection to prevent corrosive material from coming
in contact with eyes.
Add distilled water in each cell until electrolyte reaches levels specified by the battery
manufacturer. This helps purge excessive gases from cells. Do not overfill. For batteries
without caps, carefully follow manufacturer's recharging instructions.
Study all manufacturer's specific precautions, such as removing or not removing cell caps
while charging, in addition to battery type for proper rate of charge.
Extension cords should be industrial grade / heavy duty UL approved and grounded. Check
extension cord before use for damage, bent prongs, and cuts. Replace if damaged.
Always make your extension cord connection on the charger side 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 120 VAC outlet first when charging is
completed followed by unplugging the charger.
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