Installation Guide

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Wiring two 12V batteries in series as shown in Fig 9.4 will result in a 24V system. The same
idea applies if you place four 6V batteries in series
(Fig 9.5) . Remember that when batteries
are in series, the voltages add, but the total capacity of a string of batteries stays the same. For
example, if two 12V batteries with 150Ah rating are wired in series, the resulting system would
be 24V at 150Ah.
Because of this, it is mandatory that the batteries are identical
when they are wired in series.
9.4 Series connection of batteries (24V)
Figure 9.4
Two 12V batteries connected in series
Figure 9.5 Four 6V batteries connected in series