CHARGE Installation & Owner’s Guide | 13
OPERATION OVERVIEW
WARNING: Battery charger must be properly assembled in accordance with the IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS & INSTALLATION Instructions before it is used.
This is a high performance battery charger that has the ability to properly and safely work with several
different battery types. It is important to read and understand how to properly use the battery charger.
All of the functions detailed in the OPERATION Instructions section (Except Emergency Start) will work after
CHARGE™ has been installed and wired. For most efficient battery management, the C-Monster App MUST
be downloaded and installed to your smartphone (Compatible with both iOS and Android systems) to set up
and program the CHARGE™ to your specific battery configuration. Once the app is installed, you will receive
instructions for the following:
• Pairing CHARGE™ to your device
• Inputting amp hours/reserve capacity.
• Selecting your battery chemistry (gel cell, flooded lead-acid, AGM, TPPL, or lithium).
WARNING: If using lithium batteries, you MUST set them up via the C-Monster app. Pre-programmed
settings will not work if using lithium batteries.
CAUTION: We recommend that you not recharge your battery, (or batteries) with the vessel or motor lower
unit in the water during electrical storms. Severe damage to the motor or CHARGE™ may occur if
lightning strikes nearby or if storm related high voltage conditions exist.
WARNING: To reduce risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than those contained in the
MAINTENANCE and STORAGE section of this manual.
INLINE FUSES
Each output cable on CHARGE™ has fuses located near the ring terminals. These fuses serve as protection
from surges and short circuits caused by a damaged charger output cable. If a fuse blows, use the table below
to determine what fuse to replace it with. Improper battery connections will normally not cause a fuse to blow
since this is handled by the internal circuitry of the CHARGE™
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE SAFE USE OF LITHIUM BATTERIES
Lithium batteries are different from most traditional batteries. If you choose to use Lithium batteries with the
CHARGE™, read this section for important and helpful information to ensure you get the most out of your
lithium batteries and CHARGE™.
“Sleep” Function of Lithium Batteries
When lithium batteries reach a low voltage (generally 2.5-3V per cell), they go into a “sleep” mode. This
means they no longer emit electric current. At this point, they must be re-activated in order to carry out some
functions of the CHARGE™. FIG 2
Cable Type: Cable Color(s): Wire Gage: Fuse Size & Type:
Data Cables BLUE/YELLOW 18 AWG 3 Amp CARTRIDGE
Trolling Motor Cables RED 12 AWG 25 Amp MAXI
Engine Cables RED 8 AWG 40 Amp MAXI
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