ProMariner ProTech-i - Manual (Page 4)

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Thank you from all of us at Professional Mariner, LLC and congratulations on the recent
purchase of your ProTech-i Series On-Board Marine Battery Charger. The ProTech-i On-
Board Marine Battery Charger is the latest in Advanced Electronic Marine Battery Charging
Technology and is ideal for: cuddy, cruiser, sail, house boats, yachts commercial offshore
& sport fishing boats.
The ProTech-i Series is designed to be installed in an area where the charger will NOT be
subjected to water. Recommended installation is in an engine room or dry compartments
where 6 inches of clearance on all sides is available.
The ProTech-i Series battery charger incorporates industry leading technology, delivering
fully automatic and Sequential Multi-Stage Charging that provides electronically controlled
charging, conditioning and maintenance of all batteries and or banks connected.
High Line Features:
Automatic Wide Range / Global AC input 95 - 250VAC
Active Battery Balance Control (BBC) monitors charging while conditioning and
extending battery life ensuring that no battery is ever overcharged
(1230i Plus, 1240i Plus & 2420i Plus only)
User Programmable Absorption / Conditioning Mode: 1, 2, 3, or 4 hours.
User Programmable Battery Type / Charge Profile Selector- 4 settings:
Out of Box Factory / User Setting 1 : Flooded (Lead-acid)/AGM1
User Setting 2 : AGM 2
User Setting 3 : Sealed - Maintenance Free
User Setting 4 : GEL
Standard Features:
Advanced electronic technology yielding a heavy duty stylish and compact
on-board marine charger.
Expanded LED operation status center includes high disibility LEDs for: AC Power On, DC
Power Output, Thermal Overload, & Reverse Polarity. Fast Charge, Absorption, Float,
& discrete Battery Type LED indicators for: Flooded, AGM 1, AGM 2, Sealed & GEL
batteries.
Fully Automatic & Sequential Multi-Stage Charging
(example below is for a 12 Volt ProTech -i model)
Factory set out of the box for Flooded (Lead-acid) battery (s).
Sequential Multi-Stage Battery Charging
Stage 1 Fast Charge = Maximum Amperage Output until Battery (s) reach 14.7 VDC
Stage 2 Absorption Charge / Conditioning Mode = Precision 14.7 VDC to Fully Charge
& Desulfate Battery(s).
Stage 3 Float / Maintenance/ Ready Mode = Precision Finishing & maintaince
Voltage of 13.5VDC
Stage 4 Recycle / Dockside Power = If while docked and connected to shore power your
batteries have a continuous excessive DC load for lighting, entertainment, or appliances, etc.
The ProTech-i Series will return to Mode 1 providing your batteries up to the full amperage
rating of the charger to meet the demand of the load and begin charging your battery (s).
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I have GEL Cell batteries?
A: Look at the battery housing and see if it is identified as a GEL battery. If you do
not know what kind of battery you have contact the manufacturer of the batteries
you have on-board.
Q: What do I do if my ProTech-i Series LEDs do not turn on?
A: Check to make sure that an AC power connection is made. If LEDs remain off,
review the troubleshooting procedure on pages 15 and 16.
Q: Will water hurt my ProTech-i Series charger?
A: Yes, these are dry compartment chargers and must be mounted in a dry location.
Damage caused by water is not covered under the ProTech-i warranty policy.
Q: How do I change my ProTech-i Series charger to GEL cell mode?
A: Please double check that you have a GEL cell battery(s). There is a misconception
that AGM is GEL. This is not the case. AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) battery(s) require
a different charge profile than GEL Batteries. If you have confirmed that you have
GEL (Gelled Electrolyte Lead-acid) battery(s), simply follow the procedure outlined
on page 6 of this manual.
Q: Does my ProTech-i Series really need 6 inches of all around clearance for ventilation?
A: We recommend this for cooling, more clearance is better.
Q: I think my ProTech-i Series 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. See
the service LED Operation and trouble shooting guide on page 15
Q: How do I change the AC input on my ProTech i charger from 120v to 240v?
A: The NEW ProTech-i charger is equipped with the most advanced charging
technology and will automatically adjust for the correct voltage.
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