Index
A
abbreviations v
AC input cord, connecting 2–22AC Input light
feature described 1–4illustrated 1–4,3–2
AC output cable, requirements 2–20acronyms v
Ah
See amp-hour capacity amp-hour (Ah) capacity B–3appliances
current draw B–4DVD 1–2
power consumption B–4satellite receiver 1–2stereo 1–2
TV 1–2
VCR 1–2
B
back panel features described 1–5illustrated 1–5
batteries
amp-hour (Ah) capacity B–3automotive starting B–2,B–3connecting two in parallel B–6deep-cycle lead-acid B–2depth of discharge B–5discharged B–7
electrolyte level B–7explosive gases viii golf cart B–2marine B–2recharging 3–6
reserve capacity B–3,B–5RV B–2self-discharge B–7temperature sensitivity B–7using multiple B–6
using two battery banks B–6battery bank 2–17
battery banks, described B–6
battery chargers 3–6battery connections B–7battery isolator
avoiding voltage drops 2–15using B–2
battery monitors 3–6battery reserve capacity B–3battery selector switch B–6battery size
estimating example B–4estimating worksheet B–5estimating your needs B–3,B–4
battery tips B–7
battery voltage, range of 2–22
C
cable clamp installing 2–20size of 2–5
chassis ground lug, connecting 2–11chassis ground, connecting 2–11clearance, recommended 2–7computers 1–2
connectors, appropriately sized 2–5
copper cable, recommended 2–9,2–11,2–16crimp connectors, recommended 2–14Customer Service
email WA–1
fax number WA–1phone number WA–1preparing to call WA–4
D
DC cable lengths 2–9DC cables
connecting 2–17guidelines for routing 2–15preparing 2–14
DC circuit breaker 50 amps 2–9closing 2–23installing 2–17location of 2–14