Progressive Dynamics PD4600 Series Replacement Converter User Manual
- July 16, 2024
- Progressive Dynamics
Table of Contents
Progressive Dynamics PD4600 Series Replacement
Converter
Product Information
Specifications :
- Brand: Progressive Dynamics
- Model: PD4600 Series
- Converter Replacement Kit
- Available Amp Options: 35, 45, 55 Amp
- Warranty: 2 years from original purchase date
- Extended Warranties: Available for purchase at www.progressivedyn.com
Product Usage Instructions
Installation Instructions
This retrofit kit is designed to replace existing 35, 45, and 55 Amp AC to
DC power converters. It is recommended that installation be carried out by a
licensed electrician or certified RV Technician. The specific converter models
that can be replaced by this kit are listed below:
- Model PD4635 (35 Amp) for replacement of:
- Parallax/Magnetek model 6336
- WFCO model 8935
- Model PD4645 (45 Amp) for replacement of:
- Parallax/Magnetek model 6345
- Parallax model 7345
- WFCO model 8945
- Model PD4655 (55 Amp) for replacement of:
- Parallax/Magnetek model 6355
- Parallax model 7355
- Parallax model 7155 (not compatible with 7155RVP)
- WFCO model 8955
Safety Guidelines :
- Do NOT exceed amperage rating: Ensure the new converter’s amperage rating does not exceed the original installed rating to prevent overheating and potential fire hazards.
- Disconnect all power sources: Prior to removing the old converter, disconnect all power sources including 120VAC shore power, onboard generator, and 12VDC battery power to avoid accidents.
- Component Handling: Do not discard any components or fasteners until installation is complete and all testing is successful. Labeling and organizing fasteners during removal will aid in reusing them effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Q: What should I do if I encounter a defect in the product?
A: If you discover any defect, provide the required information mentioned in the manual to Progressive Dynamics, Inc. for warranty claim. If the claim is valid, the product will be repaired or replaced under warranty. -
Q: Can I purchase extended warranties for the product?
A: Yes, extended warranties are available for purchase on the Progressive Dynamics website at www.progressivedyn.com. -
Q: Who should perform the installation of the converter replacement kit?
A: It is recommended that the installation be done by a licensed electrician or certified RV Technician to ensure safety and proper functionality.
Installation and Operation Guide for PD4600 Series Replacement Converter
LIMITED WARRANTY
- LIMITED WARRANTY: Progressive Dynamics, Inc. warrants its power control center to be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service; and limits the remedies to repair or replacement.
- DURATION: This warranty shall extend for a period of two years from the original date of purchase, and is valid only within the continental limits of the United States and Canada.
- WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS: This warranty specifically does not apply to:
- Any product which has been repaired or altered in any way by an unauthorized person or service station;
- Damage caused by excessive input voltage, misuse, negligence or accident; or an external force;
- ny product which has been connected, installed or adjusted or used other than in accordance with the instructions furnished, or has had the serial number altered, defaced or removed;
- Cost of all services performed in removing and re-installing the power converter; and
- ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE OF ENJOYMENT OR OTHER INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE PRODUCT. THIS INCLUDES DAMAGES TO PROPERTY AND, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURY. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
- PROOF OF PURCHASE: A warranty claim must be accompanied by proof of the date of purchase.
- CLAIM PROCEDURE: Upon discovery of any defect, Progressive Dynamics, Inc. shall be supplied the following information at the address listed in this manual:
- Name and address of the claimant;
- Name, model and serial number of the product;
- Application in which product was installed. (Includes manufacturer, model and model year where applicable)
- Date of purchase; and
- Complete description of the claimed defect.
Upon determination that a warranty claim exists (a defect in material or workmanship occurring under normal use and service,) the converter section shall be shipped postage prepaid to Progressive Dynamics, Inc. together with proof of purchase. The product will be repaired or replaced and returned postage prepaid.
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Progressive Dynamics Inc.
507 Industrial Rd. -
Marshall, MI 49068
Extended warranties are available for purchase at www.progressivedyn.com
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
- PD4600 SERIES CONVERTER REPLACEMENT KIT
- This retrofit kit is intended to replace existing 35, 45, and 55 Amp AC to DC power converters (depending on model). Installation should be completed by a licensed electrician or certified RV Technician. Converter models this kit is intended to replace are as follows, and instructions for replacement of each model are contained in this manual.
- Model PD4635 (35 Amp) for replacement of:
- Parallax/Magnetek model 6336
- WFCO model 8935
- Model PD4645 (45 Amp) for replacement of:
- Parallax/Magnetek model 6345
- Parallax model 7345
- WFCO model 8945
- Model PD4655 (55 Amp) for replacement of:
- Parallax/Magnetek model 6355
- Parallax model 7355
- Parallax model 7155 (will not work with 7155RVP)
- WFCO model 8955
SAFETY FIRST!!!
To insure immediate and continued safety of installation and use of your new Progressive Dynamics Power Converter, please adhere to the following guidelines for ALL installations:
- Do NOT install a converter whose amperage rating is higher than the one originally installed in your application. Doing so may cause wiring to overheat, resulting in damage to components and/or fire.
- Disconnect all power sources prior to removal of the old converter. Power sources may include, but are not limited to:
- 120VAC shore power (unplug shore power cord)
- Onboard generator (disconnect per manufacturer’s instructions)
- 12VDC battery power (disconnect negative terminal(s) from batteries
IMPORTANT! Do not discard any components or fasteners until installation is complete and all aspects of power center pass testing. Labeling and/or organizing fasteners as they are removed will improve ease of installation, as some fasteners will be re -used from your current configuration!
- WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD.
- This equipment is to be serviced by trained personnel only.
Parallax/Magnetek Models: 6336, 6345, 6355, 7345, 7355
Removal:
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Disconnect all power sources to the unit.
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Remove front panel by removing (4) screws at bottom of panel.
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Remove AC power section cover by removing (2) screws.
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Disconnect the neutral (white) converter feed wire from distribution block, and hot (black) wire from AC branch breaker. If the utility pigtail is used, remove wire nut.
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Remove the (2) DC power distribution board mounting screws.
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Pull the DC board outward and remove the converter+ (blue) wire from the front of the board, and the converter – (white) wire from the BACK side of the board. Pull wires thru the hole at the bottom right of the DC power section.
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Remove wire from the ‘BATT POS’ lug on the old DC board, and reconnect to the ‘BATT POS+’ lug on the new DC board. Remove the wire from the ‘BATT NEG’ lug on the FRONT of the old DC board, and reconnect to the ‘BATT NEG-’ lug on the new DC board. Transfer branch circuit wiring and fuses in this same fashion.
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Remove the (4) screws securing the old converter assembly to power center, and remove converter assembly. Pull wires thru the hole at the bottom left of the AC power section.
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Slide new converter into power center. Route black/white/green wire-set into AC power section and black/white wire
pair into DC section. Secure converter using (4) screws removed in step #8. -
In the AC power section, connect new converter neutral (white) wire to neutral distribution block and converter ground (green) wire to ground bar. Connect hot (black) wire to the existing AC branch breaker. If the utility pigtail was used on the original installation, two short lengths of 14AWG wire and a wire nut may be used to provide the utility pigtail. DO NOT install (2) wires into the breaker.
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Replace AC power section cover and secure using (2) screws removed in step #3.
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In the DC power section, route new converter DC wires behind new DC power distribution board. Connect new converter power (black) wire to the new DC power distribution board terminal labeled ‘CONV POS+’. Connect the negative (white) wire to the DC board terminal labeled ‘CONV NEG-’.
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Making sure new DC feed wires remain behind DC board, secure DC board to power center using (2) screws removed in step #5.
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Connect 4-pin header on DC board to 4-pin header on converter assembly using 4-wire harness (included).
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Replace power center cover using (4) screws provided with kit.
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Transfer DC Distribution branch circuit information to the new label provided with the retrofit kit, and adhere label over existing label on the inside of the power center cover. Affix green Replacement Notice label in any unused area of the power center cover.
Parallax/Magnetek Models: 7155
Removal:
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Disconnect all power sources to the unit.
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Remove front panel by removing (6) screws at bottom of panel.
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Remove AC power section cover by removing (2) screws.
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Disconnect the neutral (white) converter feed wire from distribution block and hot (black) wire from AC branch breaker. If the utility pigtail is used, remove wire nut. Pull wires thru the hole at the bottom left of the AC power section.
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Remove the (2) DC power distribution board mounting screws.
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Pull the DC board outward and remove the converter+ (blue) and converter- (white) wires from the board. Pull wires thru the hole at the bottom right of the DC power section.
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Remove ‘POS+’ wire from the old DC board, and reconnect to the terminal labeled ‘BATT POS+’ on the new DC board. Remove the ‘NEG-’ wire from the old DC board, and reconnect to the terminal labeled ‘BATT NEG-’ on the new DC board. Transfer branch circuit wiring and fuses in this same fashion.
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Remove the (2) screws securing the old converter assembly to power center, and remove converter assembly.
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Remove new converter core assembly from provided enclosure, by removing (4) screws securing converter to enclosure and slide converter out. Discard the metal enclosure and screws as they are not used when replacing this model converter.
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Slide new converter core into power center. Route black/white/green wire-set into AC power section and black/white wire-pair into DC section. Secure converter by placing roll pin thru converter base tab into mounting rail.
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In the AC power section, connect new converter neutral (white) wire to neutral distribution block and converter ground (green) wire to ground bar. Connect hot (black) wire to the existing AC branch breaker. If the utility pigtail was used on the original installation, two short lengths of 14AWG wire and a wire nut may be used to provide the utility pigtail. DO NOT install (2) wires into the breaker.
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Replace AC power section cover and secure using (2) screws removed in step #3.
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In the DC power section, route new converter DC wires behind new DC power distribution board. Connect new converter power (black) wire to the new DC power distribution board terminal labeled ‘CONV POS+’. Connect the negative (white) wire to the DC board terminal labeled ‘CONV NEG-’.
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Making sure new DC feed wires remain behind DC board, secure DC board to power center using (2) screws removed in step #5.
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Connect 4-pin header on DC board to 4-pin header on converter assembly using 4-wire harness (included).
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Replace power center cover using (6) screws removed in step #2.
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Transfer DC Distribution branch circuit information to the new label provided with the retrofit kit, and adhere label over existing label on the inside of the power center cover. Affix green Replacement Notice label in any unused area of the power center cover.
WFCO Models: 8935, 8945, 8955
Removal:
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Disconnect all power sources to the unit.
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Remove front panel by opening access door and removing (2) screws.
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Disconnect the neutral (white) and ground (green) converter feed wires from distribution blocks and hot wire from AC branch breaker. If the utility pigtail is used, remove wire nut. Pull wires thru the hole at the bottom left of the AC power section.
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Depress tab securing DC Board, and pull the DC board outward. Remove the converter+ (red) and converter- (white) wires from the front of the board. Pull wires thru the hole at the bottom right of the DC power section.
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Remove ‘POS+’ wire from the old DC board, and reconnect to the terminal labeled ‘BATT POS+’ on the new DC board. Remove the ‘NEG-’ wire from the old DC board, and reconnect to the terminal labeled ‘BATT NEG-’ on the new DC board. Secure new DC board to power center, and transfer branch circuit wiring and fuses in this same fashion.
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Remove the (2) screws securing the old converter assembly to power center, and remove converter assembly.
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Attach new adapter bracket to power center using (2) screws removed in step #6.
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Remove new converter core assembly from provided enclosure, by removing (4) screws securing converter to enclosure and slide converter out. Discard the metal enclosure and screws as they are not used when replacing this model converter.
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Slide new converter into power center. Route black/white/green wire-set into AC power section and black/ white wire-pair into DC section. Secure converter by snapping into bracket installed in step #7.
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In the AC power section, connect new converter neutral (white) wire to neutral distribution block and converter ground (green) wire to ground bar. Connect hot (black) wire to the existing AC branch breaker. If the utility pigtail was used on the original installation, two short lengths of 14AWG wire and a wire nut may be used to provide the utility pigtail. DO NOT install (2) wires into the breaker.
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In the DC power section, route new converter DC wires to new DC power distribution board. Connect new converter positive (black) wire to the new DC power distribution board terminal labeled ‘+VCC’. Connect the negative (white) wire to the DC board terminal labeled ‘NEG-’.
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Connect 4-pin header on DC board to 4-pin header on converter assembly using 4-wire harness (included).
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Replace power center cover using (2) screws removed in step #2.
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Transfer DC Distribution branch circuit information to the new label provided with the retrofit kit, and adhere label to the inside of the power center door. Affix green Replacement Notice label over old branch circuit distribution label.
Note:
- (4) screws and (1) roll pin supplied are not used and may be discarded.
- Step 8 is skipped with ‘W’ models as they do not contain the enclosure.
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The Charge Wizard Operation:
While the built-in Charge Wizard automatically determines which operating mode is best suited to recharge or maintain optimum battery condition, the Wizard Mode Button allows for manual override and has an indicator light to indicate the mode of operation. (Located on DC board, included) -
BOOST MODE – Indicated by green LED remaining on. The output voltage is 14.4VDC to rapidly recharge the battery up to 90% of full charge.
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NORMAL MODE – When the battery is between 50% and 90% charged, the green LED will flash once per second. When the battery has reached 90% of full charge, the green LED will flash 2 – 3 times per second. In this mode the output voltage is 13.6VDC and the converter is safely completing the charge of the battery.
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STORAGE MODE – Indicated by green LED flashing every 6 – 8 seconds. In this mode the output voltage has been lowered to 13.2VDC, the RV battery is fully charged and the converter is maintaining the charge.
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WIZARD MODE BUTTON – The manual button has been provided to allow the operator to temporarily override the converter (not recommended) or to verify the converter is operating properly. For manual operation, Press and Hold the button. The indicator light will soon remain “ON” indicating Boost Mode. Continue to hold the button and the light will blink rapidly indicating the converter is in the Normal Mode. Continue to hold the button until the light blinks slowly indicating the converter is now in the Storage Mode. After the manual button is released the converter will stay in the selected mode. When the battery charge status changes, the converter will return to the automatic mode of operation to prevent damage to the battery.
- All times and voltages provided above are approximate. –
- LI models DO NOT have Charge Wizard functionality –
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REVERSE BATTERY PROTECTION CIRCUIT
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If a battery is accidentally hooked up backwards, the converter will be protected. Easily accessible ATC type fuses will blow when a battery is connected in reverse. All PD4600
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Series Converter Replacement units require (2) 30AMP fuses, included, to distribute DC power. Replace with same type and rating.
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THE DC SECTION:
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The DC panel features 12 positions, rated for up to 20A, for accessories including ten low-to-full current rated branches. These can be used for lower current devices such as smoke and CO detectors. Each branch has a red LED light that indicates which fuse has blown.
| Model | PD4635 (LI) | PD4645 (LI) | PD4655 (LI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specifications |
- Input: 105-130 VAC 50/60 Hz
- 550 Watts
- Output: 13.6 VDC (14.6 VDC)
- 35 Amps
- Weight: 9 lbs
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- Input: 105-130 VAC 50/60 Hz
- 725 Watts
- Output: 13.6 VDC (14.6 VDC)
- 45 Amps
- Weight: 9 lbs
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- Input: 105-130 VAC 50/60 Hz
- 950 Watts
- Output: 13.6 VDC (14.6 VDC)
- 55 Amps
- Weight: 10 lbs
(Specifications subject to change without notice)
CAUTION
The 4600LI series converter/chargers are designed to recharge lithium iron
phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries only.
DO NOT USE TO RECHARGE LEAD/ACID BATTERIES!