Powermania Turbo M106E, Turbo M108E, Turbo M208E, Turbo M212E, Turbo M312E Operation Manual
Model
# 12V Output
Bank
Max. Output
Battery System ( DC)
12V 24V 36V
Turbo M106E 1 6 Amps
Turbo M108E 1 8 Amps
Turbo M208E 2 8 Amps
Turbo M212E 2 12 Amps
Turbo M312E 3 12 Amps
Turbo ME series battery charger
Operation Manual
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Important Notice
This manual contains important safety, operation, and installation instructions. Please read the
entire instructions before using your Powermania Turbo ME onboard battery charger.
This charger should be used to charge only Lead Acid type of 12V DC batteries; Flooded Lead-
Acid, AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat), and GEL (Gelled Electrolyte Lead-Acid). Use of this product
to charge other types of batteries may cause batteries to burst and result in personal injuries.
If you are unsure about the type of battery, please consult with battery manufacturers.
WARNING:
Working in the vicinity of lead acid batteries is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases
during normal operation. For this reason it is extremely important to follow safety instructions
each time before using this charger.
Do NOT use the charger with a 2-pin AC adapter or extension cord. Do NOT cut or make any
modification to the factory equipped AC power cord. Doing so can result in serious personal
injury.
DO NOT USE 2-PIN AC ADAPTER/EXTENSION
CORD.
The charger MUST ONLY be connected to a properly grounded AC outlet that is protected by
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) breaker.
CONNECT ONLY TO PROPERLY GROUNDED
OUTLET.
The AC power cord MUST be UNPLUGGED from the outlet BEFORE connecting any DC wire
to batteries or making any DC wiring connection change. Fail to do so may cause electrical
shock resulting in serious personal injury or death.
WARNING:
CHECK BATTERY TYPE.
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES !
WARNING:
CAUTION:
DANGER:
ALWAYS UNPLUG AC POWER CORD BEFORE
MAKING ANY DC WIRING CONNECTION.
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Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................................................3
Personal safety precautions ......................................................................................3
Precautions prior to charge battery.......................................................................... 3
Box contents ................................................................................................................ 4
Specifications .............................................................................................................. 5
Special features ...........................................................................................................7
Installing the charger .................................................................................................. 9
Select battery type .................................................................................................... 10
DC connection and charts ........................................................................................ 11
Operating the charger ............................................................................................... 17
LED indicator descriptions ....................................................................................... 17
Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................19
Maintaining the charger ...........................................................................................20
Warranty and service information ...........................................................................20
Contact information ..................................................................................................20
Warranty card .............................................................................................................22
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Introduction
Thank you and congratulations on your new purchase of the Powermania Turbo ME series onboard
battery charger. This charger is waterproof, corrosion-resistant and shock-resistant—ideal for
recharging and maintaining 12V DC batteries in marine applications and other harsh environments.
Featuring Automatic 3-Stage Smart Charge and Battery Selector, this charger is designed to
charge and maintain various types of 12V DC batteries using full automation. Our charging
process has been proven to bring out the batteries’ full potential charge after each charging
session while also extending their lifespan at the same time.
The Turbo ME also comes equipped with extensive safety features and intuitive LED indicators to
help protect your investment. Please visit our website www.powermaniausa.com for the latest
product updates and information.
1. Someone should be within the voice range or close enough to come to your aid when working
near a Lead-acid battery. Work in a well ventilated area away from ignition sources.
2. Have plenty of water and soap nearby in case battery acid comes in contact with skin,
clothes, or eyes.
3. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working
near batteries.
4. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash them immediately with water and soap. If acid
enters eyes, immediately flood the eyes with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and
get medical attention. Follow battery manufacturer’s recommendations if you come in contact
with acid.
5. Never smoke or allow open flame near batteries.
6. Do not drop a metal tool onto a battery as that may spark or short-circuit a battery and it may
cause an explosion or fire.
7. Remove all personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when
working near batteries. A battery can cause short circuit currents that are high enough to
weld metals and cause serious burns.
INTRODUCTION
• Do not charge outside of battery manufacturer’s recommended temperature conditions.
• Do not use this charger to charge dry cell batteries for home appliances.
• Do not operate the charger if any of the prewired cables or LED’s is damaged.
• Make sure all onboard connected electronic devices are turned off.
• If a battery needs to be removed from the vehicle or boat to be charged, always remove the
PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS PRIOR TO CHARGE BATTERY
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Safety Precautions
grounded negative terminal from the battery first.
• Be sure to have enough open space around the battery for good ventilation during charge.
Gas can be forcefully blown away using a piece of cardboard or other non-metallic material as
a fan.
• Wear full eye protection when cleaning battery terminals in case corrosive materials get in
contact with eyes.
• Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches levels specified by battery manufac-
turer. Do not overfill. For batteries without cell caps, please follow the recharging instructions
provided by battery manufacturers.
• If necessary, use only industrial grade, UL approved extension cord connecting to the charger.
When using extension cord, connect the charger end first before you plug the extension cord
to a power outlet. When unplugging, unplug the end connecting to power outlet first, and
then unplug the end connects to the charger.
• Make sure the AC power outlet you are connecting the charger to is GFCI (Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupt) protected.
BOX CONTENTS
• Turbo ME series charger prewired with one AC power cord and DC output cable(s)
• Operation manual / Registration card
• 4 x installation screws
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Specifications
M106E M108E M208E M212E M312E
Max. Input
Current (@120V AC)
2 Amp 3 Amps 3 Amps 4 Amps 4 Amps
Maximum
Output
6 Amps 8 Amps 8 Amps 12 Amps 12 Amps
# Output Bank
(Prewired)
1 1 2 2 3
Output Voltage
Configuration
12V DC 12V DC 12/24V DC 12/24V DC 12/24/36V DC
Weight
4.7 lb. 4.7 lb. 5.4 lb. 8.9 lb. 9.4 lb.
Dimension
(Inch)
6
1
/
2 x 4
1
/
2 x 2
1
/
2 6
1
/
2 x 4
1
/
2 x 2
1
/
2 6
1
/
2 x 4
1
/
2 x 2
1
/
2 8
1
/
4 x 5
3
/
4 x 2
3
/
4 8
1
/
4 x 5
3
/
4 x 2
3
/
4
Recom. Max.
Battery Capacity*
72 Ah 96 Ah 96 Ah 144 Ah 144 Ah
SPECIFICATIONS
* All connected batteries combined
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Specifications
Nominal input voltage: 100V~120V AC
Nominal input frequency: 50~60Hz
Nominal output voltage/bank: 12V DC
Battery type setting: 1. Flooded (Lead-Acid) / AGM
2. GEL
3. AGM+
Max. Absorption time: 4 hours
Operational temperature: -4°F ~ 122°F
Storage temperature: -40°F ~185°F
Output cable length: 5 feet / 152 cm
Power cord length: 5 feet / 152 cm
LED indicators: 1. Power
2. Charge status
3. Over-voltage Indicator
4. Overheat Indicator
5. AGM+ Charge Mode
6. GEL (Gel Cell) Charge Mode
7. Flooded (Lead-Acid)/AGM Charge Mode
Special features: Adaptive Loading
3-Stage Smart Charge
Battery Type Selector
Safety features: Ignition Protection
Overheat Protection
Over-Current Protection
Over-Voltage Protection
Reverse Polarity Protection
Short Circuit Protection
Compliances: FCC Part 15 Class A
IP65 (Splash-proof)
Constructed in accordance to Marine UL 1236
SPECIFICATIONS (All models)
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Special features
SPECIAL FEATURE:
Adaptive Loading
SPECIAL FEATURE: 3-Stage Smart Charge
Turbo ME charges battery in three sequential stages: Bulk, Absorption, and Float. This mechanism
is proven to bring battery to its fullest charge, and also to maintain battery’s full charge from self
The Adaptive Loading feature dynamically adjusts the charger’s output level on each output bank.
More charging power is allocated to battery that is low in charge, and less charging power to
battery that is closer to being fully charged.
In Scenario 1 (left chart), the two batteries have similar charge levels. The Adaptive Loading
feature allocates approximately the same output current to both batteries. In Scenario 2 (right
chart), the first battery’s is close to be fully charged while the second battery is discharged. The
Adaptive Loading feature allocates only 10% of its charging current to the first battery and the other
90% to the discharged one.
Note that in both scenarios the charger utilizes its full 100% output capacity. In contrast to the
other chargers with fixed output-per-bank constraints, the Turbo ME charges all connected batter-
ies to their fullest charge in the shortest time.
USER
BENEFIT:
Fully charges all connected batteries in the
shortest time.
USER
BENEFIT:
Maximizes batter y potential and prolongs
battery life.
(not applicable to M106E/M108E)
50 %
50 %
10 %
90 %
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