Charles 93-12105SP-A, 93-12305SP-A, 93-12155SP-A, 93-12205SP-A, 93-12405SP-A Installation Instructions & Owner's Manual
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C-CHARGER
MARINE ELECTRONIC BATTERY CHARGER
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
OWNER’S MANUA
5000 SP Serie
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Contents
INTRODUCING... THE SP SERIES C-CHARGER 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Purpose 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental Precaution 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application Precaution 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Damaged Unit Precaution 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disassembly Precaution 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance/Cleaning Precaution 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Personal Safety Precautions 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing to Charge Precautions 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting to the Battery Outside the Boat Precautions 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grounding Precautions 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSTALLING THE SP SERIES C-CHARGER 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Verifying Proper Battery/Charger Type 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Choosing Mounting Location 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Choosing Mounting Hardware 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mounting the SP Series C-Charger 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mounting the Splash Guard 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Choosing Electrical Wiring Hardware 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Choosing Wire Gauge 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Making AC Connections on Terminal Block 1 (TB1) 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Making DC Connections 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing External Fuse (not supplied) 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Closing the Cover 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Applying Power 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPERATING THE SP SERIES C-CHARGER 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proper Operation 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Internal Fuses 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAINTAINING THE SP SERIES C-CHARGER 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TROUBLESHOOTING THE SP SERIES C-CHARGER 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARRANTY & CUSTOMER SERVICE 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Center and Repair Correspondence 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIFICATIONS 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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INTRODUCING... THE SP SERIES C-CHARGER
Thank you for purchasing the SP SERIES C-CHARGER. Your SP series C-Charger represents the latest in
electronic, pulse-modulated switching chargers. The SP series C-Chargers incorporate Charles Industries’ new
battery selector switch, that allows the use of currently available battery types (lead acid, gel cell and AGM). It is
designed for hard-wired, on-board applications only. The SP series C-Charger converts AC shore power to DC
charging current to maintain a selected battery type. The SP Series models charge up to three battery banks simultaneously. All of the SP series C-Charger units operate under a wide range of input voltages yet maintain a
constant output, avoiding any danger of overcharging marine batteries. When necessary, the SP Series units are
equipped with a cooling fan and an internal temperature compensation circuit that automatically adjusts to temperature variations, extending the life of the batteries. An external temperature compensation circuit is an available option (sold separately) on some models.
The various models available in the 5000 series C-Charger product offering are listed in Table 1.
Table 1. SP Series C-Charger Specifications
Model Number AC Input
Voltage
Range
93-12105SP-A 100-135V 4 12V 10 8 1/8 x 9 5/8 x 3 3/4 5.5 8A/250V* 30A/32V** Figure 2
93-12155SP-A 100-135V 4 12V 15 8 1/8 x 9 5/8 x 3 3/4 5.5 8A/250V* 30A/32V** Figure 2
93-12205SP-A 100-135V 5 12V 20 8 1/8 x 9 5/8 x 3 3/4 5.5 8A/250V* 30A/232V** Figure 2
93-12305SP-A 100-135V 7 12V 30 10 1/2 x 9 5/8 3 3/4 7.5 10A/250V* 40A/32V** Figure 3
93-12405SP-A 100-135V 9 12V 40 13 1/4 x 9 5/8 3 3/4 9 12A/250V* (2)30A/32V** Figure 3
9L-12405E-A 100-135V 9 12V 40 13 1/4 x 9 5/8 3 3/4 9 12A/250V* (2)30A/32V** Figure 3
9L-12405EI-A 100-135V 9 12V 40 13 1/4 x 9 5/8 3 3/4 9 12A/250V* (2)30A/32V** Figure 3
93-12505SP-A 100-135V 11 12V 50 15 1/4 x 9 5/8 3 3/4 10.5 15A/250V* (2)40A/32V** Figure 3
9L-12505E-A 100-135V 11 12V 50 15 1/4 x 9 5/8 3 3/4 11 15A/250V* (2)40A/32V** Figure 3
93-12605SP-A 100-135V 13 12V 60 15 1/4 x 9 5/8 3 3/4 10.5 15A/250V* (2)40A/32V** Figure 3
9L-12605E-A 100-135V 13 12V 60 15 1/4 x 9 5/8 3 3/4 11 15A/250V* (2)40A/32V** Figure 3
93-12805SP-A 100-135V 20 12V 80 21 1/2 x 9 5/8 3 7/8 16.5 30A/250V* 100A/32V** Figure 4
9L-12805E-A 100-135V 20 12V 80 21 1/2 x 9 5/8 3 7/8 16.5 30A/250V* 100A/32V** Figure 4
93-121005SP-A 100-135V 20 12V 100 21 1/2 x 9 5/8 3 7/8 16.5 30A/250V* 100A/32V** Figure 4
9C-12205SPI-A 200-260V 3 12V 20 Yes 8 1/2 x 9 5/8 3 3/4 5.5 8A/250V* 30A/32V** Figure 2
9C-12305SPI-A 200-260V 4 12V 30 Yes 10 1/2 x 9 5/8 3 3/4 7.5 10A/250V* 40A/32V** Figure 3
9C-12405SPI-A 200-260V 5 12V 40 Yes 13 1/4 x 9 5/8 3 3/4 9.5 12A/250V* (2)30A/32V** Figure 3
9C-12505SPI-A 200-260V 6 12V 50 Yes 15 1/4 x 9 5/8 3 3/4 11 15A/250V* (2)40A/32V** Figure 3
9L-12505EI-A 200-260V 6 12V 50 Yes 15 1/4 x 9 5/8 3 3/4 11 15A/250V* (2)40A32V** Figure 3
9C-12605SPI-A 200-260V 7 12V 60 Yes 15 1/4 x 9 5/8 3 3/4 11 15A/250V* (2)40A/32V** Figure 3
9L-12605EI-A 200-260V 7 12V 60 Yes 15 1/4 x 9 5/8 3 3/4 11 15A/250V* (2)40A/32V** Figure 3
9C-12805SPI-A 200-260V 10 12V 80 Yes 21 1/2 x 9 5/8 3 7/8 16.5 20A/250V* 100A/32V** Figure 4
9L-12805EI-A 200-260V 10 12V 80 Yes 21 1/2 x 9 5/8 3 7/8 16.5 20A/250V* 100A/32V** Figure 4
9C-121005SPI-A 200-260V 10 12V 100 Yes 21 1/2 x 9 5/8 3 7/8 16.5 20A/250V* 100A/32V** Figure 4
93-24105SP-A 100-135V 5 24V 10 10 1/2 x 9 5/8 3 3/4 7.5 10A/250V* 20A/32V** Figure 2
93-24205SP-A 100-135V 9 24V 20 13 1/4 x 9 5/8 3 3/4 9.5 12A/250V* 30A/32V** Figure 3
93-24305SP-A 100-135V 13 24V 30 15 1/4 x 9 5/8 3 3/4 11 15A/250V* 40A/32V** Figure 3
93-24405SP-A 100-135V 16 24V 40 15 1/4 x 9 5/8 3 3/4 11 20A/250V* (2)30A/32V** Figure 3
AC In
put
Amps
DC
Output
Voltage
DC
Output
Amps
CE
Listed
12 Volt Units
24 Volt Units
DIMENSIONS (L X W X H) Approx
Weight
(Lbs)
Internal Replacement Fuse
Size
AC DC
Connection
Reference
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Model Number Connection
Model Number Connection
93-24505SP-A 100-135V 20 24V 50 21 1/2 x 9 5/8 3 7/8 16.5 30A/250V* 100A/32V** Figure 4
93-24605SP-A 100-135V 24 24V 60 21 1/2 x 9 5/8 3 7/8 16.5 30A/250V* 100A/32V** Figure 4
9C-24205SPI-A 200-260V 5 24V 20 Yes 13 1/4 x 9 5/8 3 3/4 9.5 12A/250V* 30A/32V** Figure 3
9C-24305SPI-A 200-260V 7 24V 30 Yes 15 1/4 x 9 5/8 3 3/4 11 15A/250V* 40A/32V** Figure 3
9C-24405SPI-A 200-260V 9.5 24V 40 Yes 15 1/4 x 9 5/8 3 3/4 11 20A/250V* (2)30A/32V** Figure 3
9C-24505SPI-A 200-260V 10 24V 50 Yes 21 1/2 x 9 5/8 3 7/8 16.5 20A/250V* 100A/32V** Figure 4
9C-24605SPI-A 200-260V 12 24V 60 Yes 21 1/2 x 9 5/8 3 7/8 16.5 20A/250V* 100A/32V** Figure 4
* SLO-BLO fuse
**Fast-Acting fuse
AC Input
AC Input
Voltage
Voltage
Range
Range
AC In
AC In
put
put
Amps
Amps
DC
DC
Output
Output
Voltage
Voltage
DC
DC
Output
Output
Amps
Amps
Listed
Listed
DIMENSIONS (L X W X H)CE
DIMENSIONS (L X W X H)CE
24 Volt Units
Approx
Approx
Weight
Weight
(Lbs)
(Lbs)
Internal Replacement Fuse
Size
DCAC
Reference
Reference
Manual Purpose
With your personal safety in mind, this manual lists important safety precautions first, then covers installation,
operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and warranty and customer service information.
WARNING
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES! WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS.
BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. THEREFORE IT
IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME BEFORE USING YOUR SP SERIES C-CHARGER YOU
READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions, those of the battery manufacturer, and
the manufacturer of any equipment you use in the vicinity of the battery. Review cautionary markings
on these products and on the engine.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions
for the SP series C-Charger. Read the entire manual before usage. Also read all instructions and cautions for
and on the SP series C-Charger and batteries.
Environmental Precaution
Do not expose the SP series C-Charger to rain, snow, or excessive moisture.
Application Precaution
These units are intended for hard-wired applications. Use of attachments not recommended or sold by Charles
Marine Products may result in risk of fire, electrical shock or personal injury.
Damaged Unit Precaution
Do not operate the SP series C-Charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged.
See the section in this manual on Warranty & Customer Service.
Disassembly Precaution
Do not disassemble the SP series C-Charger. See the sections in this manual on Maintaining the SP Series CCharger, Troubleshooting the SP Series C-Charger and Warranty & Customer Service.
Maintenance/Cleaning Precaution
To reduce risk of electrical shock, disconnect the SP series C-Charger from AC power and batteries before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
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Personal Safety Precautions
Adhere to the following personal safety precautions when installing or working with any of the 5000 SP series CChargers:
1. Someone should be within voice range or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a
lead acid battery.
2. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
3. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working near a battery.
4. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash them immediately with soap and water. If acid enters
the eye, flood the eye with cold, running water for at least ten minutes and get medical attention immediately.
5. Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine.
6. Do not drop a metal tool onto the battery. It may spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical
parts that can cause an explosion.
7. Remove all personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches when working near
a lead acid battery. A battery can produce short circuit currents high enough to weld a ring or the like
to metal, causing a severe burn.
8. The SP series C-Charger is not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other
than in a marine application. Do not use the SP series C-Charger for charging dry cell batteries that
are commonly used with home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause personal injury and
property damage.
9. NEVER charge a frozen battery.
Preparing to Charge Precautions
CAUTION
To reduce risk of injury, refer to Figure 1 to insure that the proper cell type is selected. DO NOT
attempt to charge multiple or non-recommended cell types. Other types of batteries may burst,
causing personal injury and damage. When changing batteries from one cell type to another, refer to
Figure 1 to select the proper battery type on the back of the unit.
Before charging a battery with the SP series C-Charger, read the following precautions:
1. Make sure all accessories in the boat are off.
2. If the battery must be removed from the boat, always remove the grounded terminal from the battery
first.
3. Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is being charged. Gas can be
forcefully blown away using a piece of cardboard or other non-metallic material as a “hand fan”.
4. Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
5. Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches levels specified by the battery manufacturer.
This helps purge excessive gas from cells. Do not overfill. For a battery without cell caps, carefully
follow the manufacturer’s recharging instructions.
6. Study all battery manufacturer’s precautions, such as removing or not removing cell caps while
charging and recommended rates of charge.
Connecting to the Battery Outside the Boat Precaution
The 5000 SP series C-Chargers have been specifically designed for hard-wired marine use inside a boat. They
are not designed or equipped for charging batteries on shore or outside a boat.
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