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The Epoch 12V to 36V Marine DC-to-DC Charger turns engine-run time into a regulated 36V / 10A charge for a trolling motor battery. It draws from a compatible 12V or 24V starter-battery system and boosts it to 36V, extending trolling motor runtime for tournament anglers and run-and-gun fishing.
Automatic voltage sensing starts and stops charging to protect the starting battery, and the front MODE button selects LiFePO4, lead-acid, or AGM profiles with BMS activation for sleeping lithium batteries. The epoxy-filled IP67 enclosure, aluminum housing, and waterproof cooling fan are built for onboard marine use.
Key Features
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Step up to 36V: Accepts a 13–30VDC input from a 12V or 24V starter system and delivers a regulated 36V / 10A output (about 360W nominal).
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Automatic start and stop: With a 12V source it starts above 13.8V and stops below 13.0V; with a 24V source it starts above 26.8V and stops below 25.2V.
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Three battery profiles: Select LiFePO4, lead-acid, or AGM for the 36V battery with the MODE button.
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Lithium BMS activation: Hold MODE for about three seconds in LiFePO4 mode to wake a compatible sleeping battery.
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Auto hibernation: Enters low-activity monitoring after about 20 idle minutes and resumes when the start threshold returns.
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IP67 epoxy-filled enclosure: Filled with pure epoxy resin for high ingress protection in correctly installed onboard use.
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Active cooling: Aluminum housing and cooling plate work with a waterproof cooling fan.
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Built-in protection: Short-circuit, reverse-connection, overcharge, and overtemperature protection.
Status Indicators
- Normal charging: POWER solid green, CHARGING solid red.
- Full charge: POWER and CHARGING LEDs solid green.
- Hold MODE for 6 seconds to turn off; short-press MODE to wake.
Installation
- Pre-wired ring-terminal input and output leads (red positive, black negative).
- 250 × 95 × 68mm enclosure with 6.5mm mounting holes; M6 screws recommended.
- Replacement fuse: 15A.
- Use appropriate input and output fusing, disconnects, and marine-grade cable routing.
Suitable For:
- Bass boats with a 12V starter battery and one native 36V trolling motor battery
- Boats with a 24V source system and a separate 36V auxiliary battery
- Tournament fishing and run-and-gun charging while the outboard runs
- 36V LiFePO4, AGM, or lead-acid auxiliary batteries
Please Note: Non-isolated charger: red and black leads within the same cable jacket must connect to the same battery; follow the supplied wiring diagram for polarity, grounding, and fusing.
Please Note: Verify the outboard or vehicle alternator rating, existing loads, cable sizing, fuse protection, and voltage drop before installation; source-side current on a 12V system can be substantial.
Please Note: Supplements but does not replace a full AC dockside recharge and periodic balancing.
Please Note: A 36V battery is not supported as the input source.
Please Note: Battery type cannot be changed while charging; disconnect the output ring terminals before changing MODE.
Please Note: Do not charge LiFePO4 below 0°C / 32°F unless the battery has approved heating or manufacturer permission.
Please Note: IP67 is not permission for submersion; keep the plug and ring terminals protected from rain, snow, and standing water.
Please Note: Not fanless: maintain more than 30mm of clearance and keep the waterproof fan and cooling surfaces unobstructed.
Please Note: Published for one compatible 36V battery; a three-battery 12V series string may need individual-bank charging per the battery manufacturer's instructions.
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Specifications
Brand: Epoch Batteries
Product: 12V to 36V Marine DC-to-DC Charger | Charge on the Run
Model / SKU: CHG-DC-36V
Product type: Single-bank, non-isolated marine DC-to-DC battery charger
Charging banks: 1
Supported source systems: Compatible 12V or 24V starter-battery systems
Published DC input range: 13–30VDC
Unsupported source: 36V battery input is not supported
12V start threshold: Above 13.8V
12V stop threshold: Below 13.0V
24V start threshold: Above 26.8V
24V stop threshold: Below 25.2V
DC output: 36V / 10A
Nominal output power: Approximately 360W based on 36V × 10A; actual conversion performance varies
Output battery: One compatible 36V auxiliary battery
Selectable battery types: 36V LiFePO4, 36V lead-acid, or 36V AGM
Battery-type control: Front-panel MODE button
Mode-change rule: Complete selection before charging; disconnect output ring terminals before changing battery type
Native series-string guidance: Follow the battery manufacturer's approved charging and balancing method
Automatic source detection: Starts and stops according to the detected 12V or 24V input thresholds
Idle / hibernation: Enters hibernation after approximately 20 minutes at idle while continuing to monitor input voltage
Manual power control: Hold MODE for 6 seconds to turn off; short-press MODE to wake
Lithium activation: Select LiFePO4, then hold MODE for approximately 3 seconds
Normal charge indication: POWER solid green; CHARGING solid red
Full-charge indication: POWER and CHARGING LEDs solid green
Input connections: Pre-wired ring-terminal leads; red positive and black negative
Output connections: Pre-wired ring-terminal leads; red positive and black negative
Isolation: Non-isolated
Wiring boundary: Red and black leads within the same cable jacket must connect to the same battery
Network requirement: No published NMEA 2000 or communications-network requirement
Replacement fuse: 15A
Short-circuit protection: Yes
Reverse-connection protection: Yes
Overcharge protection: Yes
Overtemperature protection: Yes
Housing: Aluminum housing with bottom aluminum cooling plate
Cooling: Waterproof cooling fan; not fanless
Ingress protection: IP67; enclosure filled with pure epoxy resin
Working temperature: -20°C to 40°C / -4°F to 104°F
Nominal working temperature: 25°C / 77°F
Product dimensions: 250 × 95 × 68mm / approximately 9.84 × 3.74 × 2.68 in
Mounting holes: 6.5mm
Recommended fasteners: M6 screws appropriate for the mounting surface
Required clearance: More than 30mm around the unit; do not block the fan or cooling surfaces
Alternator compatibility: Verify rated alternator output and available current after all existing boat loads
12V-source current: Can be substantial because 36V / 10A equals about 360W before conversion losses
Cold-weather lithium charging: Do not charge below 0°C / 32°F unless the battery has approved heating or manufacturer permission
Ingress caution: Do not expose the plug or ring terminals to rain or snow; do not intentionally submerge
System protection: Use appropriate fusing, conductor sizing, disconnects, grounding, and marine installation practices
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CHG-DC-36V / CHG-DC-12V36V User Manual
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Epoch Batteries Limited Warranty
Warranty Period
2-year limited warranty on Epoch-branded chargers (Epoch general warranty terms)
Epoch Batteries-branded products are covered against qualifying defects in materials and workmanship for the applicable warranty period, subject to Epoch's model-specific remedy schedule and the terms of its warranty policy. Epoch-branded chargers carry a 2-year limited warranty and accessories (such as fuel gauges and voltage reducers) a 1-year limited warranty, from the original purchase date.
Registration
Register your battery with Epoch within 90 days of purchase for full warranty coverage. If it is not registered within that time, the warranty period begins from the battery's original manufacturing date. Proof of ownership is required for any claim, and coverage is non-transferable and applies only to the original purchaser.
Remedy
After inspection and testing, Epoch will provide the applicable remedy for a qualifying manufacturing defect: an approved repair, a replacement, or a comparable-product offer according to the model's schedule. Typical repair turnaround is 3–10 business days once the product is received.
Exclusions
Coverage may be denied when a failure is caused by misuse, improper handling, installation or storage, or use outside the product's specifications. Examples include an unsecured battery; loose, corroded or improperly connected terminals; series or parallel connections beyond the manufacturer's recommendations; reverse polarity or short circuits; impact, fire or water submersion; storage above 140°F or below -40°F; prolonged storage fully discharged or batteries left uncharged for more than three months; poor crimps, undersized cables or damaged wiring; opened, modified or tampered products; and use in applications the battery was not designed for, including repeated engine starting on non-cranking models.
Obtaining Warranty Service
Start a claim through the Epoch Batteries Warranty Portal with your model and serial number, proof of purchase, a description of the issue and supporting photos or videos. If approved, Epoch provides an RMA number and packing instructions. Do not ship a product without a valid RMA. The customer arranges and pays for shipment to Epoch, packaged in compliance with lithium battery shipping rules. Epoch Batteries can be reached at 1-888-501-1846 or support@epochbatteries.com.
Visit Epoch's Warranty Page to review the full warranty terms.
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