Regal 42SC Owner's Manual page 72

TYPICAL BATTERY CHARGER
nated to get the maximum life out of your batteries, using
micro computer controlled charging.
It is recommended to keep the battery charger "on" at all
times when AC power is available for maximum battery life.
We recommend checking the battery water level weekly.
The charger is factory set to charge fl ooded lead acid
batteries which are the most common type available. The
charger can be reprogrammed to take gel cell or AGM
batteries.
In the event the boat is switched over to different battery
designs, it is important that all batteries are changed over
to the same type.
WARNING
!
PREVENT INJURY, DEATH, OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE FROM HIGH VOLTAGE!
DISCONNECT THE AC POWER SUPPLY
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO BEGIN ANY
BATTERY CHARGER SERVICE WORK.
The yacht battery char-
ger features 50 amp
output and universal
voltage for 3 battery
circuits. This means
that the battery char-
ger will operate from
95 volts through 277
volts either at 50 or 60
Hz. This is helpful on
docks that carry lower
voltage. The new elec-
tronic battery chargers
are "smart". They will
charge the batteries in
3 stages; bulk, absorp-
tion, and fl oat formats.
The charger is desig-
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Remember, changing to a different battery type requires
re-programming the charger. Do not mix different de-
signed batteries because they need different charging
rates and voltages.
During bulk charge the battery charger brings up the bat-
tery charge state quickly, as the battery nears fully charged,
it switches over to absorption charge. Absorption charges
at a lower rate than bulk, until the battery is just a few %
away from full charge.
The battery charger display includes functional LED
information for charge current, charge voltage, charge
phase (bulk, absorption, fl oat), battery content measure-
ment and/or battery condition measurement as a % of
Ah capacity.
It is recommended that an ABYC certifi ed electrical tech-
nician perform any repairs or service. Do not attempt to
open the battery charger casing .
Refer to the vendor information for more detailed instruc-
tions.
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