Guest Battery Chargers by Marinco

Guest Battery Chargers by Marinco Resources and Information

PartsVu.com is proud to offer genuine Guest battery chargers by Marinco. Guest On-Board battery chargers have been redesigned from the inside out with the customer in mind. The newest generation On-Board Marine battery chargers include leading advancements in digital charging technology and waterproof design/construction.

Browse our broad selection of marine products and accessories, or shop Marinco battery chargers by category, including:

• Guest Waterproof Battery Chargers by Marinco
• Guest Battery Switches by Marinco
• Guest Dynaplates
• Guest ChargePro Waterproof Battery Chargers by Marinco

Guest Battery Chargers by Marinco FAQs

Why do I need a Guest On-Board battery charger?

Marinco’s newest generation On-Board Marine battery chargers include leading advancements in digital charging technology and waterproof design/construction. Designed to maximize individual battery performance, extend battery life and show battery status better than ever before.

Every Guest charger has a dedicated output that delivers the full amount of amps per bank. The easy to read graphics indicates the status of each battery bank through the charging process. ChargePro’s low profile flangeless extruded aluminum housing is sealed by gaskets with heavy duty end caps for 100% waterproof performance to IP67. This new construction design delivers an increase in charging and thermal management performance.

The new ChargePro Series is up to 40% lighter while increasing durability and ease of installation over prior generations of older technology epoxy filled plastic body chargers.

• All high frequency, digital charging technology
• Microprocessor and software control for precision, fully automatic 5-stage performance charging
• Dedicated battery charging, sensing and control per bank
• Expanded LED charge status monitor
• Wiring and battery fault detection
• Auto-maintain energy saver mode
• Up to 40% lighter
• 100% Waterproof (IP67) and shock resistant for all fresh and saltwater applications (see inside back cover)
• All models are pre-wired for easy installation
• For all 12V flooded and AGM lead acid batteries
• Built-in safety: reverse polarity, over-current, over-voltage, over-temperature and ignition protection. In-line fuses for maximum DC wire protection.
• 2-year warranty

What does a ChargePro Maintainer do?

Guest 1.5 Amp maintainers extend battery life and will charge, monitor and re-charge your battery if the voltage drops below 12.9V. The maintainer can be safely connected to the battery for short or long periods of time. To increase versatility the maintainer comes with alligator clips and ring terminals for the output cable.

Maintainers will charge smaller batteries and maintain batteries up to 150Ah (group 31).

• Ideal for sport fishing boats, ski boats, jet ski’s, ATV’s, automobiles, tractors, riding lawn mowers and more
• For Flooded, Gel and AGM batteries
• Charge batteries 1.2 Ah to 40 Ah
• Maintain batteries 1.2 Ah to 150 Ah
• Energy savings mode automatically shuts off the charger when the battery is charged. The charger periodically monitors the battery and turns back on when the battery falls below 12.9V.
• Maintainer can safely stay connected to the battery for long periods of time
• LEDs let you know when the Power is ON, battery is being charged and when charging is complete.
• Includes ring terminals and alligator clips for connection to the battery
• Weather resistant, IP65 (see inside back cover)
• 3-wire AC plug, NEMA 5-15P
• 3-year warranty
• Meets UL 1236 and CSA Standards, cETLus

How do I install my ChargePro?

1. Select a flat mounting location that allows for free air ventilation with a minimum of 6 inches of clear unobstructed space around and in front of the ChargePro™ Series On-Board Marine Battery Charger. Open all battery and engine compartments and ventilate for at least 15 minutes before starting the installation of the ChargePro Series charger. Confirm all battery cables can reach each of the batteries.
2. Do not install charger on carpeted, upholstered, vinyl, or varnished areas. Be sure to place the ChargePro™ Series in an accessible area where all indicators are viewable. Install this unit on a hard surface.
3. Using the ChargePro ™ Series or the enclosed template, mark the position of each mounting hole. Insure the mounting screws will not puncture or protrude into a live well, a fuel or oil tank or the bottom of the boat.
4. Using a 1/8" drill bit, drill pilot holes in the (4) marked locations as described in step 3. Apply a silicon sealer in each of the mounting locations to waterproof the screw holes.
5. Position the ChargePro™ Series over the mounting holes and secure with a power screwdriver by installing 4 stainless steel # 10 screws. (mounting screws included).
6. Prepare each battery in advance by cleaning each terminal post with a wire brush until a shiny surface is obtained.
7. Run cables free from sharp objects and hold each in place with cable ties. Coil excess cable, do not cut or shorten the length of the cables, as in-line fuses are located 4 inches from the end of each red (positive) cable. In addition, there are fuses in all but one of the black (negative) leads. These fuses protect the charger and output cables in the event
8. of a short or reverse polarity. We recommend the use of wire ties or cable clamps to
9. provide strain relief for the cables and to reduce the risk of damage to the cables or connections.
10. 8. Connect the DC output cables as illustrated on pages 14-23. Make sure the (black) wires
11. are connected as illustrated to the negative side of the battery and the red wires are
12. connected to the positive side of the battery.

What makes Guest on-board battery chargers unique?

Guest On-Board battery chargers have been redesigned from the inside out to provide optimum performance. Our newest generation On-Board Marine battery chargers include leading advancements in digital charging technology and waterproof design/construction. Designed to maximize individual battery performance, extend battery life and show battery status better than ever before.

Every Guest charger has dedicated battery charging, sensing and control per bank. The easy to read graphics indicate the status of each battery bank through the charging process. ChargePro’s low profile flangeless extruded aluminum housing is sealed by gaskets with heavy duty end caps for 100% waterproof performance to IP67. This new construction design delivers an increase in charging and thermal management performance. The new ChargePro Series is up to 40% lighter while increasing durability and ease of installation over prior generations of older technology epoxy filled plastic body chargers.

• All high frequency, digital charging technology
• Microprocessor and software control for precision, fully automatic 5-stage performance charging
• Dedicated battery charging, sensing and control per bank
• Expanded LED charge status monitor
• Wiring and battery fault detection
• Auto-maintain energy saver mode
• Up to 40% lighter
• 100% Waterproof (IP67) and shock resistant for all fresh and saltwater applications
• All models are pre-wired for easy installation
• For all 12 volt flooded and AGM lead acid batteries
• Built-in safety: reverse polarity, over-current, over-voltage, over-temperature and ignition protection. In-line fuses for maximum DC wire protection.
• 2 year warranty

How does ChargePro’s 5-stage performance charging algorithm work?

• Stage 1 - Analyze Mode: AC Power is applied. ChargePro’s red Charging LED will flash indicating it is analyzing individual wiring connections for proper connection/polarity and that each battery is over 4.0V DC and capable of accepting a precharge. When completed any errors will trip a battery specific red fault LED, or if no faults are present the red Charge LED will illuminate solid red.
• Stage 2 - Precharge Mode: For batteries under 10 volts, this mode is designed to pulse the battery up to 10 volts before accepting full rated constant current (Stage3). During this mode the red charging LED will be illuminated with a solid on.
• Stage 3 - Charging Mode Constant Current: During this mode the red charging LED will be illuminated with a solid on indicating each battery is being charge in constant current mode as controlled by temperature until the battery voltage is raised to a precise 14.6 volts DC and the red Charging LED will shut off.
• Stage 4 - Conditioning Mode Constant Voltage: During this mode the amber Conditioning charging LED will be solid on indicating each battery is being conditioned at 14.6 volts for up to 3 hours until the battery is fully charged. Followed by the amber LED turning off while the charger enters into Stage 5.
• Stage 5 - Auto Maintain Mode During this mode the blue AC Power and green Auto Maintain LED will be solid on indicating each battery is being monitored while the charger is in standby mode consuming little to no power until the battery drops under 12.8 volts (fully charged) and the charger will turn on and auto maintain the battery in a fully charged state. This is fully automatic and safe for short and long term storage.

Marinco Electrical Group is a premier manufacturer of electrical and harsh environment solutions for a variety of worldwide markets including: Marine, RV, Temporary Power, Healthcare Mobility, and Entertainment. PartsVu is pleased to offer a complete selection of Marinco Guest battery charges and on/off switches to match the exact specifications of your boat's electrical system.