Appendix C: Employing Sidecars
Connecting sidecars to battery breakers
To minimize risk,
Be certain battery breakers are in the open (or OFF) position before making connections to them.
Electrical
Hazard
All external cable must comply with European and local electrical code. If using conduit, BAT 1 (+ and
Note
1.Using three (3) 253 mm2 [500 MCM] cables, connect the BAT 2- horizontal bar in the Sidecar to the specified BAT 2- bus in Battery Breaker #2.
At the Sidecar:
a.Make connections to the three (3)
b.If using top cable entry, reduce strain by zip tying cables to supports at top of frame (refer to below graphic). Zips not supplied.
Top
Zip tied cables
BAT 1+
BAT 1-
BAT 2+
BAT 2-
Front
At Battery Breaker #2: Refer to the battery breaker’s wiring diagram for the proper BAT 2- lug landings on the other end of these three (3) cables.
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