
LT93−PS1230−1Issue 1 Print 3
C-POWER
MARINE ELECTRONIC POWER SUPPLY
R
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
& OWNER’S MANUAL
12 VDC & 24 VDC
15- & 30-Amp
Charles Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America.
Marine Group
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LT93−PS1230−1
Issue 1 Print 3
Contents
INTRODUCING... C-POWER 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Purpose 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental Precaution 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C-Power Application Precaution 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Damaged C-Power Precaution 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disassembly Precaution 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance/Cleaning Precaution 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grounding Precautions 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSTALLING THE C-POWER 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Choosing Mounting Hardware 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mounting the C-Power 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mounting the Optional Splash Guard 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Choosing Electrical Wiring Hardware 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Choosing Wire Gauge 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Making AC Connections on Terminal Block 1 (TB1) 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Making DC Connections on Terminal Block 2 (TB2) 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Closing the Access Door 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Internal Fuses 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MAINTAINING THE C-POWER 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TROUBLESHOOTING THE C-POWER 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARRANTY & CUSTOMER SERVICE 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Center and Repair Correspondence 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIFICATIONS 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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LT93−PS1230−1Issue 1 Print 3
INTRODUCING... C-POWER
Thank you for purchasing the C-POWER Marine Electronic Power Supply.
This manual covers the following models, listed by model number:
Table 1. 12 VDC & 24 VDC 15- & 30-Amp C-Power Model Numbers
Model Number Input Voltage Frequency Output Voltage
93−PS2415 120VAC* 60 Hz* 25.5 VDC
9C−PS2415 220VAC** 50/60 Hz** 25.5 VDC
93−PS2430 120VAC* 60 Hz* 25.5 VDC
9C−PS2430 220VAC** 50/60 Hz** 25.5 VDC
93−PS1230 120VAC* 60 Hz* 13.65 VDC
9C−PS1230 220VAC** 50/60 Hz** 13.65 VDC
* Will accept variances in input voltage from 90 to 135 VAC and variances in frequency from 45 to 65 Hz with no degradation of output.
** Will accept variances in input voltage from 180 to 270 VAC and variances in frequency from 45 to 65 Hz with no degradation of output.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions
for the C-Power. Read the entire manual before usage.
Environmental Precaution
Do not expose the C-Power to rain, snow, or excessive moisture.
C-Power 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 C-Power Precaution
Do not operate the C-Power 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 C-Power. See the sections in this manual on Maintaining the C-Power, Troubleshooting
the C-Power and Warranty & Customer Service.
Maintenance/Cleaning Precaution
To reduce risk of electrical shock, disconnect the C-Power from AC power and load before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
Grounding Precautions
When the C-Power is permanently mounted inside the boat, it must have a grounding conductor.
1. The C-Power should be connected to a metal, grounded, permanent wiring system. An equipmentgrounding conductor should be run with circuit wiring and connected through the C-Power housing
grommets to the equipment grounding (GRN) terminal on the C-Power.
2. Connections to the C-Power should comply with all local codes and ordinances.
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