2000

10
4.2 Connection of Battery cables
In order to fully utilize the full capacity of the product, batteries with sufficient capacity and
battery cables with sufficient cross section should be used. See table.
24/2000
12/2000
Recommended
cross section (mm
2
)
 6 m
50
70
24/2000
12/2000
Recommended
battery capacity (Ah)
200 – 500 350 – 1000
Remark: Internal resistance is the important factor when working with low capacity batteries.
Please consult your supplier or the relevant sections of our book “electricity on board”,
downloadable from our website.
Procedure
Proceed as follows to connect the battery cables:
Use an insulated box spanner in order to avoid shorting the battery.
Avoid shorting the battery cables.
Connect the battery cables: the + (red) on the left and the - (black) on the right, to the
battery see appendix A.
Reverse polarity connection (+ to – and – to +) will cause damage to the product. (Safety
fuse inside the Multi Compact can be damaged)
Secure the nuts tightly in order to reduce the contact resistance as much as possible.