Xantrex Technology 40A12V, TC2012, TC1524, TC1512, TC5024, TC2024, TC6012, TC4012 Installing DC Wiring

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Installation

Installing DC Wiring

The procedure for installing the DC wiring applies to a single battery, as well as multiple batteries or battery banks.

WARNING: Energy and explosion hazard

To help prevent accidental shorts or sparks, leave the DC disconnects or breakers in the Off position or DC fuses removed from their fuse holders until installation is complete.

1.Plan the route that the DC wires will follow, keeping it as short as possible. Measure and cut the required wire length, after allowing some extra length for connections and to provide slack in the wires for strain relief.

2.Identify the positive wires, by using color-coded wire, or by marking both ends of the wire with colored tape, or similar kind of marking. Repeat with a different color for the negative. Most installation codes recommend coloring the positive red and the negative black.

Important: You may find it helpful to label each cable, associating it with the battery bank it is connected to. For example, bank 1 (–), bank 1 (+), bank 2 (–), and so on.

3.Install a DC circuit breaker or fused disconnect in each positive cable that is as close to the battery positive terminal as possible.

Consult your local electrical codes regarding the distance allowed between the battery and the fuse or breaker. For example, for most situations ABYC standard E-11 requires no more than 7 inches (17.8 cm). Be sure the breaker or fused disconnect is open.

4.Route the wiring to the batteries and to the Truecharge™ 2 Battery Charger. Avoid routing wiring through an electrical distribution panel, battery isolator, or other device that will add voltage drops.

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Contents Series Battery Charger Page Truecharge Series Battery Chargers Date and Revision Scope PurposeAudience Organization Conventions UsedRelated Information Vi This guide for use by qualified installers only Important Safety Instructions Safety Personal Precautions When Working With Batteries Preparing to Charge Battery Charger Location FCC Information to the User Contents Specifications Truecharge 2 Battery Charger 1IntroductionStandard and Protection Features Standard and Protection Features 1Truecharge 2 Battery Charger Truecharge 2 Battery Charger Rear Panel DescriptionRear Panel This guide for use by qualified installers only 2Installation Preparing for Installation 1Typical Truecharge 2 Battery Charger System Installation Tools and Materials You need the following materialsLocation Condition RequirementThis guide for use by qualified installers only 2Truecharge 2 Battery Charger Mounting Orientations Wiring Requirements DC WiringDC Wiring Examples for 24 V chargers a Over-current protection disconnectAC Wiring This guide for use by qualified installers only Battery Bank Size Requirements 4Minimum Battery Bank SizeInstalling the Truecharge 2 Battery Charger Installation SequenceMounting the Truecharge 2 Battery Charger To mount the Truecharge 2 Battery ChargerConnecting the DC Chassis Ground Earth To connect the DC chassis ground earthInstalling DC Wiring To charger For one battery or bank For more than one battery or bankThis guide for use by qualified installers only Installing AC Wiring Conductor Charger Pigtail AC Supply Wire Color Code Repeat Step c for the other end of the butt-splice This guide for use by qualified installers only Powering Up Installing the Optional Battery Temperature Sensor BTS Installing Optional AccessoriesTo install a BTS Mounting the Optional Remote Panel To mount the remote panelConfiguring the Charger Mode Configuring the Truecharge 2 Battery ChargerTo configure the charger mode 5Remote Panel Configuring the Battery Bank Type To configure the battery bank typeConfiguring the Maximum Output Current Percentage Installing Batteries To replace an old batteryThis guide for use by qualified installers only ASpecifications Physical Specifications Electrical Specifications AC Input SpecificationsDC Output Specifications Environmental Specifications Environmental SpecificationsProtection Features Approvals EMCThis guide for use by qualified installers only Page Xantrex Technology Inc

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