Manuals for Balmar electrical equipment
Balmar has been a leading innovator and supplier of high output alternators and smart charging systems for more than 30 years, with a focus on the recreational marine market.
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Dennison
3 simple steps to make your diesel system reliable and robust
STEP ONEÂ - Get the manuals for your equipment
Owner, Workshop and Parts Manuals are important documents that should be part of every vessel's library. They contain the detailed information necessary for safe operation, maintenance and correct servicing. Â
The manuals on this page are provided for public information and education and can be downloaded for free. All copyrights belong to copyright holders stated in the documents.
congratulations - by downloading these free manuals you are taking an important step towards making your engine more reliable and robust.
STEP TWO - regular maintenance
Simple, regular maintenance is the easiest, quickest and cheapest way to avoid problems and accelerated engine wear. Most expensive repairs start from a lack of basic maintenance or ignoring small warnings. The work is not difficult - it just needs to be done.
The purpose is so that we can enjoy our boat for all the reasons we bought her. Trust yourself. Do the work regularly and be methodical.
Download free checklists here
if you need clear, easy-to-understand help
300+ drawings
Seeing is Understanding
Marine Diesel Basics 1
Maintain, Winterize and Recommission
• explains all parts of the marine diesel system - fuel,
lubrication, breathing, electrics, stern gland, propeller etc.
• 140+ tasks, 300+ drawings, 222 pages
• tasks are fully explained with clear drawings and minimal text
• all tools & supplies needed are illustrated for each task
• paperback US$15.99 £10.99 €12.99
• ebook (kindle, kobo, ibooks, google, epub) US$9.99
STEP THREE - keep a Maintenance Logbook
Keep a detailed and accurate record:
- all the work done on your diesel system - what, when & by who
- inventory of serial numbers, component descriptions
- early warning of potential problems
- time and details of any changes in performance
Use a notebook or use your iPad, tablet or desktop and record the information in an editable PDF directly as you work.
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Maintenance eLogbook
If you've every struggled to keep a logbook, this editable eLogbook may be exactly the help you need.
- "fillable form" PDF
- clickable checklists
- write, edit details of all tasks completed
- 40+ drawings to help inspections
- all common measurements with live calculators
- just $7.99 196 pages
"the Perfect Logbook" - verified purchaser
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletin
AT-Series Alternator Cooling on Late-Model Yanmar Engines
2 pages
publ. February 2018
< 1 MB file
Service Bulletin
Strain Relief and Battery Cable Support for Alternator Installation
2 pages
publ. January 2019
< 1 MB file
Service Bulletin
Regulator Programming for LiFePO4 Batteries (12V)
4 pages
publ. January 2019
< 1 MB file
Installation & Operation Manual
Digital Duo Charge DDC-12/24
10 pages
publ. May 2017
5 MB file
Installation & Operator Manual
Smart Gauge Battery Monitor
20 pages
publ. 2013
< 1 MB file
Alternators
Reference Guide
Engine - installed Balmar Alternator
author unknown - use with caution
1 page
publ. - no date given
1 MB file
Frequently Asked Questions
Alternators
4 pages
publ. - no date given
<1 MB file
Installation / Owners Manual
covers 90 and 91 series
12 pages
publ. - no date given
< 1 MB file
Installation and Owner's Manual
12V "P" type (positive on field wire)
12 pages
publ. July 2000
< 1 MB file
12 Volt Alternator
Installation & Operation Manual
shows wiring for:
6 series    7 series
9 series (single + dual)
94, 95, 96, 97, 98 series
15 pages
publ. - no date given
2 MB file
12 Volt Alternator
Installation & Operation Manual
17 pages
publ. 2008
2 MB file
12 Volt Alternator
Installation & Operation Manual
16 pages
publ. 2015
3 MB file
Alternator Quick Installation Reference
4 pages
publ. - no date given
< 1 MB file
6 Series Alternator Wiring Addendum
1 page
publ. - no date given
1 MB file
Installation & Operation Manual
12-volt Alternator
16 pages
publ. 2004
1 MB file
Installation & Troubleshooting
80 Series
50, 65 and 100-A Models
8 pages
publ. - no date given
2 MB file
91 Series Specifications and Illustration
1 page
publ. - no date given
< 1MB file
Installation and Operation Manual
24-Volt Alternator
13 pages
publ. March 2004
< 1 MB file
Installation & Operation Manual
12 Volt Alternators
17 pages
publ. May 2008
2 MB file
Offshore Parts Kit
General Information
1 page
publ. - no date given
< 1 MB file
7060 Offshore KitÂ
Instructions
2 pages
publ. 2006
< 1 MB file
Mounting and Common Questions
High Output Alternators
4 pages
publ.- no date given
<1 MB file
Regulators
Installation / Owners Manual
ARS 1 Alternator & Regulator
17 pages
publ. June 1993
< 1 MB file
Installation and Operation Instructions
ARS III Regulator
4 pages
publ. - no date given
3 MB file
Installation, Operation, Troubleshooting Guide
ARS III
2 pages
publ. February 1998
< 1 MB file
Installation and Operator's Manual
ARS-4 Regulator
12 pages
publ. October 2001
1 MB file
Installation and Operation Manual
ARS 5
20 pages
publ. April 2017
5 MB file
Installation & Operator's Manual
ARS-4
MC-412
12 pages
publ. February 2001
< 1 MB file
Owner's Manual
Max Charge MC-512
12 pages
publ. no date given
< 1 MB file
Installation and Operator's Manual
Max Charge MC-612
12 pages
publ. - no date given
< 1MB file
Installation & Operation Manual
Max Charge MC-612
17 pages
publ. no date given
< 1 MB file
Installation & Operator's Manual
Max Charge MC-612 Regulator
12 pages
publ. May 2003
< 1 MB file
Installation & Operator's Manual
Digital Duo Charge
4 pages
publ. - no date given
< 1 MB file
Installation & Operation Manual
Max Charge MC-624
20 pages
publ. April 2017
file 5 MB
Installation and Operation Manual
Centerfielder Charge Parallel controller
4 pages
publ. March 2003
< 1 MB file
