Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product P12 Blue Sea Systems
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Read and understand the contents of this User Manual. It contains impor tant safety , handling , and operational instr uctions for the P12 Batter y Chargers. This User Manual describes the product mentioned herein at the time of its publication. Specifications and performance are subject to change at the discretion of Blue Sea Systems.
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Specifications are subject to change. See bluesea.com/P12 for current information. 1 Important Safety Instr uctions 2 P12 Batter y Charger Over view 3–4 Specifications 5 Installation T ables 5 •.
Specifications are subject to change. See bluesea.com/P12 for current information. IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS WARNING Refers to a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injur y . CA UTION Refers to a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in injur y .
Specifications are subject to change. See bluesea.com/P12 for current information. The Blue Sea Systems P12 Batter y Charger is dr y mount device designed for use in marine applications and other harsh environments where reliability , ease of use, and high perfor mance are of primar y impor tance.
Specifications are subject to change. See bluesea.com/P12 for current information. − NEG Battery Bus + POS Battery 1 + POS Battery 2 + POS Battery 3 DC Output Max.
Specifications are subject to change. See bluesea.com/P12 for current information. * Consult batter y manufacturer specifications for other batter y types to avoid damage. Do not mix batter y types. ** Battery bank sizes are recommended for optimal charging efficiency-see bluesea.
Specifications are subject to change. See bluesea.com/P12 for current information. 7.80" (198mm) T op mounting screw centers Ø0.3" (6.6mm) Mounting holes Clearance for : M6, 1/4", or #12 mounting hard- ware NOTE: Mounting holes are not symmetrical 11.
Specifications are subject to change. See bluesea.com/P12 for current information. Included Components P12 7521 AND 7522 BATTERY CHARGERS 7 7 1 3 4 7 8 6 5 9 Dielectric Grease 10 #12 x 1-1/4" sh.
Specifications are subject to change. See bluesea.com/P12 for current information. 1. AC W ire (see T able D pag e 5) NOTE: Wire length must reach from the panel to the batter y charger AC Connections with proper routing, suppor t, drip loops, ser vice loops, and termination.
Specifications are subject to change. See bluesea.com/P12 for current information. Installation Instr uctions DC AC Installation Steps 1. Before beginning electrical installation, disconnect all positive and negative AC and DC power sources. The P12 Batter y Charger default startup mode is “ User”.
Specifications are subject to change. See bluesea.com/P12 for current information. DC Safety Ground Batter y 2 Batter y 3 Batter y 1 Line Neutral Ground AC Connections #8 (M4) Ring T er minals DC Con.
Specifications are subject to change. See bluesea.com/P12 for current information. Initial Charg er Setup 11 During Initial Charg er Setup, or after resetting to factor y defaults, the following screens require user input to provide functional batter y charging .
Specifications are subject to change. See bluesea.com/P12 for current information. Adv anced Charg er Setup 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Press the left or right arrow buttons to scroll to the Fan Speed window 3. Press the Select button. 4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select the desired speed.
Specifications are subject to change. See bluesea.com/P12 for current information. 2. Press the left or right arrow buttons to scroll to the Fan Speed window 3. Press the Select button. 4. Press the up or down arrow buttons to select the desired speed.
Specifications are subject to change. See bluesea.com/P12 for current information. CA UTION The default Absorption T imer values are set to satisfy a majority of the batter y configurations that exist. Unwarranted changes to Absorption timer s could result in damage to the batteries and reduced batter y life.
Specifications are subject to change. See bluesea.com/P12 for current information. Minimum Charge T emper ature: The default is 0ºC The lowest temperature of the sensor in which the charger will continue charging. If the temperature sensor falls below the minimum charge temperature, the charger will enter standby mode, and cease to charge.
Specifications are subject to change. See bluesea.com/P12 for current information. 16 6. Press “I Accept” to continue. 7. Using the batter y manufacturer’ s parameter s, input the correct equalization voltage, amperage, and time on the batter y bank you would like to equalize.
Specifications are subject to change. See bluesea.com/P12 for current information. 17 8. T o change batter y , use the up down ar row buttons to scroll the cursor to the Bat1 window . 9. Press the Select button. 10. Using the left and right arrow buttons, scroll between the three different battery banks connected to the charger.
Specifications are subject to change. See bluesea.com/P12 for current information. 18 Charg er Summar y The Charger Summary screen provides data of the batter y’ s status while the batter y charger is operational.
Specifications are subject to change. See bluesea.com/P12 for current information. 19 T emperature P ar ameters The T emperature P arameters screen indicates the minimum and maximum operating temperature based on the temperature sensor. Read the T emperature Parameters section on page 15 before making any adjustments.
Specifications are subject to change. See bluesea.com/P12 for current information. 20 Aler t Screens and Diagnostics If at any time during the charg ers life the red Aler t light g oes on, then the charg er is not providing optimal performance. The below Aler ts encompass all of the possibilities for the charg er to under perfor m.
Specifications are subject to change. See bluesea.com/P12 for current information. 21 Aler t Screens and Diagnostics (continued) DC Output Voltag e T oo High If at any point the charger detects a DC output voltage greater than 17.8V DC for five seconds, then the aler t screen on the right will appear.
Specifications are subject to change. See bluesea.com/P12 for current information. Optional Installation SI-ACR and m -A CR Installation Instr uctions (PN 7610 and PN 7601) to Enable Start Isolation 1. Disconnect the DC Negative (Ground) wire going to the ACR.
Specifications are subject to change. See bluesea.com/P12 for current information. Optional Installation (continued) ML-ACR Installation Instructions (PN 7620 and PN 7622) to Enable Start Isolation* 1. Disconnect the black ground wire connected to the ML-ACR wire harness.
Specifications are subject to change. See bluesea.com/P12 for current information. P12 Batter y Charg er Remote Indicates batter y charger stag e, aler ts, and controls basic batter y charger functio.
Specifications are subject to change. See bluesea.com/P12 for current information. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Used for T emperature Sensor and Remote Display Connections. V iew the MSDS for the Dielectric Grease at bluesea.com/P12 #6 x 1 " pan-head sheet metal screws (#2 Phillips screwdriver) Recommended torque: 5–10 in-lb (0.
Specifications are subject to change. See bluesea.com/P12 for current information. 1. Charging: SOLID ON (Green): Indicates Charging mode and will operate according to its charging stage. BLINKING (Green): T ransitioning from Standby to a Charging state.
Specifications are subject to change. See bluesea.com/P12 for current information. 5. Ther mal Re gulaton: SOLID ON (Y ellow): The charger temp output limit LED indicator will blink to notify the user that the charger is limiting its output to protect itself from eventual overheating.
Specifications are subject to change. See bluesea.com/P12 for current information. 28 W ar r anty and Contact Infor mation 7520 1521 7610 7622 7700 5502 7720 Re gister your P12 Batter y Charg er at bluesea.com/w ar r anty Blue Sea Systems stands behind its products for as long as you own them.
Specifications are subject to change. See bluesea.com/P12 for current information. T win Engine 3 Batter y Bank 360 P anel System RBS RBS Starter Alternator Starter PowerBar (System Ground) Alternato.
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