Green Wire Location During Installation of Progressive Dynamics Converter Charger

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Our new converter has a green wire and our old one doesn’t. Where do we connect the green wire?

asked by: Cheryl

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Looking at the attached instructions for your Progressive Dynamics # PD4655V, step 9 reads, "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.

Then step 10 reads, "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

expert reply by: Les D

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Answer 1

Great question Larry, so the current version of the Progressive Dynamics converter #PD4655V does support lithium batteries as-is. At one point it did not but since lithium batteries have become more popular Progressive Dynamics decided to make this…

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Answer 2

The Replacement Converter #PD4655V that you referenced is a smart charger which means it won't over charge or damage your Trojan batteries in any way.

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Answer 3

I spoke to Progressive Dynamics and they mentioned that your converter is a WFCO model 88955 converter, and the correct replacement is the Progressive Dynamics Replacement Converter for Parallax/Magnetek or WFCO RV Power Centers #PD4655V.

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Answer 4

Yes, you do have the exact right replacement converter for your 45 amp Magnetek 6345, which is the option from Progressive Dynamics: - Replacement Converter for Parallax/Magnetek or WFCO RV Power Centers - 45 Amp #PD4645V I have added links below to…

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Answer 5

Since the part #PD4655V has come out and has ability to switch between lithium and lead acid batteries the part PD4655LIV was discontinued. At one point there were separate parts for lithium and lead acid batteries but since the current one can do…

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Answer 6

How you wire the batteries will depend on the voltage requirement of the motorhome and the voltage of the batteries you are using. Chances are, your motorhome has a 12 volt system, in which case you would wire the two batteries in parallel (assuming…

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Answer 7

The Progressive Dynamics Replacement Section #PD4655V does have a jumper to change the charging profile to lithium compatible. You'll simply need to move the black jumper over from the WIZ side to the LI side.

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Answer 8

Yes, it will! The Parallax/Magnetek or WFCO RV Power Centers #PD4655V will work with Lithium batteries like the Lifepo you mentioned, flooded lead acid, AGM, and gel batteries.

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Answer 9

To convert the WFCO WF-8955PEC to be lithium compatible you'd need the part #PD4655V and you'd be set. This fits in the panel without any modifications.

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Answer 10

To replace the converter section of your WF-8955PEC you'll want to use the Progressive Dynamics Replacement Converter for Parallax/Magnetek or WFCO RV Power Centers - 55 Amp #PD4655V. This unit will fit in the same dimensions that your WF-8955PEC…

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Answer 11

There is a replacement converter section for your WFCO 8955 with part #PD4655V, but it is not compatible with lithium batteries. If you wanted to only replace the converter section then you could install the Progressive Dynamics Inteli-Power RV…

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Answer 12

I took a look at the replacement Converter for Parallax/Magnetek or WFCO RV Power Centers #PD4655V that you mention, and unfortunately it will not work with lithium batteries, and should only be used on flooded lead acid, AGM, and gel batteries.

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