Optional Accessories, Battery Cable Connections

Section 2 – Installation

IMPACT-36 plus II Recreational Vehicle Generator

	CABLE LENGTH
	in Feet (Meters)	CABLE SIZE
	0 to 10 (0 to 3)	2*
	11 to 15 (3.4 to 4.5)	0
	16 to 20 (4.9 to 6)	000

*For warm weather, use No. 2 cable up to 20 feet.

◆2.7.3 BATTERY CABLE CONNECTIONS

1.Connect the battery cable from the battery post or terminal indicated by a POSITIVE, POS or (+) to the large lug on the starter contactor as indicated in Figure 2.23.

2.Connect the battery cable from the battery post indicated by a NEGATIVE, NEG or (—) to the frame ground connection.

Figure 2.23 — Connecting Battery Cables

(13) To Panel

	(16) To Starter
Starter	Positive Customer
	Connection
Contacter		ControlledDC
	(56)
		Volts

	12

Frame Ground

Ground Wire

NOTE:

If the generator compartment is grounded to the vehicle chassis, it’s not necessary to connect a NEGATIVE battery cable to the frame ground on the generator base. Connect the negative cable to the frame ground of the chassis.

3.Connect cables so the connections are clean and tight.

◆2.7.4 BATTERY COMPARTMENT

Install the generator battery in its own, vented com- partment. Place the battery compartment away from any source of heat, sparks or flame.

Provide ventilation openings in the battery compart- ment. The minimum size of openings should be 2 square inches at the top of the compartment. Mount the battery on a strong, rigid supporting structure, where leaks and spills of battery fluid will not cause damage.

2.8OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

◆2.8.1 REMOTE PLUG-IN RECEPTACLE

A plug-in receptacle (Figure 2.24) is provided on the generator set, near the DC power wires. Use this receptacle to connect an optional remote-mounted start/stop panel to the generator. Installation of such a panel permits starting and stopping the generator engine from any convenient location inside the vehi- cle.

Figure 2.24 — Remote Panel Plug-In Receptacle

◆2.8.2 REMOTE START/STOP PANEL

A remote mounted Start/Stop panel (Figure 2.25) is available that allows the user to start and stop the generator engine conveniently from inside the vehicle. The remote panel includes a Start/Stop switch, hourmeter, generator run lamp and a wire harness.

Figure 2.25 — Optional Remote Panel

(Models 004057 and 004184)

The remote panels mount a rocker type start/stop switch, a “Generator Run” advisory lamp and an hourmeter. The hourmeter should be used in con- junction with the maintenance operations found in Part I of this manual.

•Model 004057 includes the remote panel and a 10 foot long, 4 wire harness.

•Model 004184 includes the remote panel and a 30 foot long, 4 wire harness.

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