Owner manual

Introduction
Thank you from all of us at Professional Mariner, LLC and congratulations on the recent
purchase of your ProNauticP Series On-Board Marine Battery Charger. The ProNauticP
On-Board Marine Battery Charger is the latest in advanced microprocessor controlled battery
charging technology and is ideal for: cuddy, cruiser, sail, house boats, yachts commercial
offshore and sport fishing boats.
The ProNauticP 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 ProNauticP Series On-Baord Marine 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:
Power Factor Correction - This ensures efficient operation of the unit regardless of the
quality of the power input.
Automatic Global AC Input - This unit has been designed for 100-240VAC operation at
60Hz (US) and 50Hz. (European & Australia)
Digital Information Center - Displays real-time state of charge, charge mode and
voltage/amperage in an easy to read format.
Multiple Battery Type Charging Capability - User selected battery types including new
technologies such as Lithium (LiFePO4) as well as a custom setting to manually select the
desired voltages.
Selectable Power Level - Adjust amperage draw of the unit to prevent it from competing
with other appliances when only a lower amperage shore / station power hookup is available.
Conservation Energy Saver Mode - For better long term storage while consuming less energy.
Standard Features:
Fully Automatic – Charge rates and battery maintenance automatically controlled based
on battery chemistry selected. Automatically selects between charge, conditioning and ready.
Stylish and compact on-board marine charger:
Expanded LED operation status center with fault indicators
Easy to navigate 3 button command center
Electronic variable speed cooling
No drip shield required venting design
DC cable organizer
AC cable organizer
ABYC recommended bonding system connection
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Warning
DO NOT attempt to install or operate the unit if it has been damaged in any way.
IMPORTANT NOTICE – PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE
INSTALLING YOUR PRONAUTIC P SERIES CHARGER.
This manual is written to assist in the installation of your new ProNauticP Series Charger;
however, since this is a permanent AC and DC hardwired installation, ProMariner strongly
recommends that a Certified Marine Electrical Technician
®
trained by the American Boat and
Yacht Council (ABYC) perform the installation. The ProNauticP Series unit you have purchased
was constructed to the safety standards of the ABYC to prevent fire and electrocution; the
installation must conform to these same industry standards. For more information on ABYC,
their Standards and Technical Information reports for Small Craft and to find a certified
technician near you, visit www.abyc.com.
CAUTION: To preclude a safety hazard, all existing AC and DC electrical components
(e.g. wire, fuses, circuit breakers, battery switches, and connections) must be inspected for
proper condition prior to installation. Failure to confirm adequate condition and proper
installation to ABYC standard E-11 AC & DC electrical systems on board boats may result
in a dangerous condition and/or premature failure of this or other installed electrical components.
Any and all areas of the existing system that are found not in compliance with ABYC E-11
must be replaced prior to installation.
CAUTION: If you are replacing an existing battery charger please disconnect the battery
charger output cables from the existing charger AND the battery(s). Do not use existing cables
if they are not in compliance with the sizes detailed in this manual. If you have any doubt
about your ability to fuse and wire this unit correctly PLEASE refer to www.abyc.com for a
list of certified electricians in your area that are qualified to perform this installation to the
ABYC standards.
Important Notice: FCC Class B Notification & International Standards Compliance
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
Designed, Constructed and Tested to:
UL 1236 SB, CSA C22.2-107.2, FCC Class B
EN60335-1/2-29, EN60335-2-29, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3
Complies w/ ABYC A-31, AC Input Power Factor Corrected, Meets EN61000-302:2000 + A2:2005
To Standards:
UL 1236 SB
CSA C22.2-107.2
Safety Certified by:
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