ProMariner ProSport - Manual (Page 9)

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2. Confirm the selected mounting location allows for a minimum of 8 inches of free space
around front and sides of the ProSport charger. Do not install charger on carpeted ,
upholstered , vinyl or varnished areas. Be sure to place the ProSport in an accessible
area where all indicators are viewable. Confirm all battery cables can reach each of the
batteries.
3. Using the ProSport as a template use a small awl or screwdriver to mark the position
of each mounting hole.
4. Using a 1/8" drill bit, drill pilot holes in the (4) marked locations as described in step 3.
Apply a silicon sealer in each of the mounting locations to waterproof the screw holes.
5. Position the ProSport over the mounting holes and secure with a power screwdriver
by installing 4 marine grade or stainless steel screws. (mounting screws not included)
1/8" pilot hole
with silicon sealer
I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e l i n e s
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Confirm the surface you will
be mounting the charger to is
adequate in strength and
thickness to hold the ProSport
in place with the mounting
screws you have selected.
6. Prepare each battery in advance by cleaning each terminal post with a wire
brush until a shiny surface is obtained.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
As you prepare to attach the positive (red) and negative (yellow or black wires)
to the batteries there will be brief low power spark that is generated as you
make the connection. This is due to the high frequency capacitors taking a charge.
Make sure the (black or yellow) wires are connected as illustrated to the
negative side of the battery and the red wires are connected to the positive
side or the battery.
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7. Run your cables free from sharp objects and hold each of them in place with
cable ties. Coil excess cable, do not cut or shorten the length of the cables as there
are in-line fuses located 4 inches from the end of each red (positive) cable. These
fuses are in place to protect the charger and output cables in the event of a short
or reverse polarity.
8. Connect the DC output cables as illustrated on page 9. Make sure the (black or
yellow) wires are connected as illustrated to the negative side of the battery and
the red wires are connected to the positive side of the battery.
9. Make sure all DC connections are tight and correct.
10. Locate the AC power cord in an open-air area of your boat at least 21 inches
from the charger, batteries and fuel fill lines.
11. Connect a heavy duty U.L. approved extension cord to the ProSport charger
first. After connecting the extension cord to the charger then proceed to plug the
extension cord to a nearby 120VAC GFCI protected (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt)
outlet. Always remove the extension cord from the 120VAC outlet first when charging
is completed, followed by unplugging the charger.
You are now connected and charging your batteries. View the LED indicators.
Assuming your batteries are discharged you should observe both the green "Power"
LED and the red "Charging" LED on , indicating charging mode is in process.
Lead Acid / Gel Battery Selector - IMPORTANT NOTICE
The ProSport On-Board Marine Battery Charger is factory set for Lead Acid Batteries.
The ProSport is equipped with a one time Gel Selector. This selector is simply a
jumper on the side of the charger where all of the DC cables are located. By cutting
and removing the jumper the ProSport will be set for Gel Battery Operation. After
cutting the jumper fill the dimpled area with a marine grade silicon sealant. Please
call ProMariner at 1-800-824-0524 with any questions. This is a one time selector.
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If only two batteries are used with a 3 bank charger, than connect the unused
output cable to either one of the two batteries, as instructed in item 8 above
Always connect each charger output to a single 12V battery even if the batteries
are wired series for 24V or 36V.
ProSport Series Wiring Diagrams