ProMariner ProTech-4 - Manual (Page 4)

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S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s S p e c i f i c a t i o n s & A c c e s s o r i e s
Personal Safety Precautions Continued
Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of a battery or engine.
Wear complete eye protection and skin protection. Avoid touching eyes while working
with a battery.
If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid
enters the eye flood it with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and get medical
attention immediately
Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto a battery. It may spark
or short-circuit the battery which could cause an explosion.
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 high enough
to weld a ring or any metal, causing serious burns.
The ProTech-4 battery charger is not intended to supply low voltage electrical systems
other than in a marine application. Do not use the 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 grounded
terminal from the battery first. Make sure all accessories in the boat are off, as to
not cause an arc (sparking of the connection).
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 (not tap or bottled water that contains minerals) in each cell
until electrolyte reaches levels specified by the battery manufacturer. Do not overfill.
For batteries without caps, carefully follow manufacturers’ recharging instructions.
Study all manufacturers’ specific precautions before charging, in addition to rates
of charge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I have GEL Cell batteries?
A: The best way to determine is to look at the battery housing and see if it is identified
as a GEL battery. If you don’t know contact the manufacturer of the battery.
Q: I am not having any LEDs illuminate?
A: (Note that there are no LEDs on the front of the charger, they are located under
the access panel on the 12 Volt DC side). 1) Check to make sure there is AC power
connected. 2) Disconnect AC power, check the AC fuse inside the charger located
underneath the cover; being careful when removing the large access plate (fan wire
attached). On the AC (120 Volt or 240 Volt) side of the charger you will find the small
cylinder style fuse. Replace the fuse with the same amperage fuse and then apply
AC power. If problem still exists contact Professional Mariner 1-800-824-0524.
Q: Will water hurt my charger?
A: Yes, these are dry mount chargers and are intended to be mounted in a dry
location. Professional Mariner does not warranty water damaged chargers.
Q: How do I change my charger to GEL cell mode?
A: Please double check that you have GEL cell batteries. There is a misconception that
AGM is GEL. This is not the case. AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) batteries charge at Lead
Acid levels. Remove the access cover on the (12 Volt) DC Voltage end and switch the
black toggle switch to position 2 the green LED will illuminate to indicating that the
charger is in GEL cell mode.
Q: Is it ok to mount my charger on carpeting?
A: Yes, in most cases this is not an issue, however we recommend mounting the
charger to a board first. Proper ventilation must be maintained.
Q: Do the chargers really need 6” clearance for ventilation?
A: We recommend this for cooling, more clearance is better.
Q: I think my charger is too hot. What should I do?
A: The charger will get to the point where it can be touched, but you would not want
to carry it across a room. This is normal. Note: the charger is thermally protected.
Q: I have 3 output posts and 2 batteries?
A: Using the provided jumper wire connect the unused post to a post which is
connected to a battery. This will allow the charger to perform correctly and distribute
power more effectively. (See wire diagrams on Page 5).
Q: I have 3 positive posts and 1 battery?
A: (See above) Make another jumper wire using 14 AWG wire and solder the ring
terminals on to the wire.