Product Manual

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OUTPUT CONNECTIONS
Two Positive output terminals and two Negative output terminals are provided. Connect only
one wire to each terminal. Ensure that the total average load connected does not exceed the
continuous current rating of the unit.
To ensure spark free connections the power switch must be in the OFF position prior to making
the connections to the battery bank(s).
The unit may be hooked to 1 or 2 battery banks. Hook up the battery bank(s) as shown below.
If you are hooking up 2 battery banks keep in mind that they MUST share a common ground!
If you are going to hook up one battery to a 12Vdc charger, you must hook up the outputs in
parallel as shown below in the left hand drawing!
OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 1
OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT 2
BATTERY
BANK #1
BATTERY
BANK #1
BATTERY
BANK #2
High quality digital meters can be added to the charger (factory installed only). Both outputs
can be monitored for current and voltage.
Meters
Installation
MOUNTING
Mount the unit in a DRY location. Allow at least 4 inches of clearance around the heat sink
ns for adequate cooling.
POWER CONNECTION
The unit is supplied with power leads about 3 feet long. This should normally be adequate to
connect to a source of power. If you must extend the power leads, be sure to use at least a
good quality (typeTEW) AWG 8 gauge wire. The wire colours are:
All connections should be made inside an appropriate junction box. Refer to the specications
table for the correct sizing of the circuit breaker in the distribution panel.
Red - Positive Black- Negative