![]() ![]() Using a T10 Torx screwdriver, remove the 4 lower brown torx screws as shown in the Photo #1 above. metal nibbler tool (or equivalent)ġ8) RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED: DC Digital Voltmeter with at least 0.25% accuracyġ) 15” length of black #8 AWG battery cableĢ) 17.5” length of red #8 AWG battery cableģ) Qty 1 AMP blue crimp ring tongue terminal for #14 AWG Wire and #10 stud holeĤ) Qty 1 AMP red crimp ring tongue terminal for #8 AWG Wire and #10 stud holeĥ) Qty 2 AMP blue 1⁄4” male spade type crimp terminalsĦ) Qty 5 #6 x 3/8" Phillips oval head sheet metal screwsħ) Qty 3 AN507-1032R12 or MS24693-274 (or equivalent) #10 x 3⁄4” long countersunk flat head Phillips screwsĨ] Qty 3 AN363-428 or AN364-428 #10 self-locking nuts If you have two or more coach batteries, make sure that the negative (-) terminal leads to all batteries are disconnected.ĩ) AMP Super Champ terminal crimping tool (or equivalent)ġ0) Waldon HT1921 wire stripping tool (or equivalent)ġ1) Diamond MS543J wire clippers (or equivalent)ġ7) ADEL Tool Co. And second, disconnect the (-) negative terminal lead to your coach batteries. First, make sure that your RV is not connected to any shoreline AC power and also verify that the coach generator is not running. Of all of the various units available from Progressive Dynamics, the PD9160A was chosen because its smaller size and dimensions fit well into the emptied lower case of the 7345 and provides sufficient space on the right end to allow good air movement for the cooling blower.īefore starting any of this modification work, make sure of two things. ![]() In the described procedure below, the lower charger/converter section of a Parallax/Magnetek 7345 system is replaced with a 3-stage Progressive Dynamics Model PD9160A Charger/Converter along with the Charge Wizard option. Parallax/Magnetek 7345 Charger/Converter conversion to 3-stage Progressive Dynamics PD9160A Charger/Converter NOTE: If you are removing a 6300 series charger/converter rather than the 7345 unit described in this procedure, it can be done but further instructions needed to complete the procedure properly must be complied with and are described at the very bottom of the procedure below. Progressive Dynamics PD9160A Charger/Converter Parallax/Magnetek 7345 Charger/Converter Conversion to 3-Stage NOTE: If you are removing a 6300 series charger/converter rather than the 7345 unit described in this procedure, it can be done but further instructions needed to complete the procedure properly must be complied with and are described at the very bottom of the procedure detailedbelow. This is a detailed procedure including 20 photos used in my 2002 Born Free 26' Rear Side Bed motor home to remove my existing single stage Parallax/Magnetek 7345 Charger/Converter section and replace it with a 3-stage Progressive Dynamics PD9160A Charger/Converter and the optional Charge Wizard.Īlso, Progressive Dynamics has more recently made available the equivalent PD9260C Charger/Converter that now includes the Charge Wizard function built in and is the same physical size as the PD9160A unit. REDUCE COACH BATTERY CHARGING TIME AND ELIMINATE BATTERY OVER-CHARGING WITH RESULTANT WATER LOSS! ![]() REPLACEMENT WITH 3-STAGE PROGRESSIVE DYNAMICS PD9160A However, installation of a PD9160A or PD9260C is labor intensive and no longer recommended since the much easier to install Progressive Dynamics PD4655V Charger/Converter is now recommended and the procedure to install that unit is covered by two separate posts on this Coach Modification section. It details the replacement of an original Parallax/Magnetek 7345 or earlier 6300 series single stage charger/converter with a modern Progressive Dynamics PD9160A or PD9260C 3-stage charger/converter. This is a re-post of a topic originally posted back on June 6, 2005. ![]()
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