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AC output cable, requirements 2–20amp-hour (Ah) capacity B–3
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back panel features 1–5batteries
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–7golf cart B–2marine B–2recharging 3–5
reserve capacity B–3,B–5RV B–2
self-discharge B–7temperature sensitivity B–7using multiple B–6
using two battery banks B–6battery banks
connecting 2–17described B–6
battery chargers 1–2,3–5battery connections B–7battery isolator
avoiding voltage drops 2–15using B–2
battery monitors 3–5battery 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
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installing 2–20size of 2–5
Canadian Electrical Code (NEC) 2–3Canadian Standards Association (CSA) 2–3chassis ground lug, connecting 2–11chassis ground, connecting 2–11clearance, recommended 2–7connectors, 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
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DC cables connecting 2–17guidelines for routing 2–15lengths 2–9
preparing 2–14DC circuit breaker
See DC fuse and Disconnect. DC distribution panel 2–15DC fuse and Disconnect
80 amps 2–9closing 2–22installing 2–17location of 2–14required 2–15
DC ground bus (dedicated) 2–11DC grounding point 2–11depth of discharge (DOD) B–5
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electrolyte level B–7
email, contacting Customer Service by WA–1equipment
current draw B–4power consumption B–4
explosive gases B–7