Thomas & Betts 20D, 15D owner manual Ground Fault Circult Interrupters, DC Wiring

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INSTALLATION

Ground Fault Circult Interrupters

To conform to NEC regulations, certain branch circuits must be equipped with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). Please consult the code or a qualified electrician for details. Any such branch circuits must be protected by a brand rated circuit breaker consistent with the GFCI rating. Underwriters Laboratories has tested the following GFCI, and its use is recommended. Receptacle Type:

Pass & Seymour

Catalog Number 1591

Rated: 15 Amps at 120 Volts AC

Remote Control Wiring

If installing a remote panel, route the remote cable and connect to the Remote jack on the front of the unit. Refer to the Remote Control Panel or Link Owner’s Manual for more information.

TSC Temperature Sensor

If installing the TSC (Temperature Sensitive Charging) sensor, connect the ring terminal end to the positive battery post, complete the routing of the RJ11 cable (15 feet supplied) and connect the plug end to the TSC

DC Wiring

DC wiring is generally very simple, the positive (+, may be red for identification) and negative (-, may be black or yellow for identification) cables from the inverter/charger terminal posts are connected to the house or auxiliary battery. Connection to the engine starter battery is not recommended.

High current will pass through the DC wiring. All wires must be properly sized and all connections clean and tight. It is recommended that the battery cable length does not exceed 10 feet.

Battery cables should be connected to the inverter/charger before any connections are made to the battery. Follow the battery hardware stackup diagram.

Remove the negative (-) battery cable cover from the unit and attach the battery cable. Tighten the battery terminal bolts to a torque value between 160 inch-pounds and

180 inch--pounds. Replace the cover for the negative terminal before removing the cover for the positive terminal.

jack on the front of the unit

TSC Jack

RJ11 Cable

Battery

Battery Cable

Hardware Stackup

Diagram

Bolt

Lock Washer

Flat Washer

Battery Cable

Inverter/Charger

Freedom 20D shown.

CAUTION Improper stackup may result in excessive heat and damage to the unit.

WARNING

Freedom Inverter/Chargers are not protected against DC reverse polarity. Be very careful to connect the negative and positive cables correctly or damage will result and the warranty will be void.

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Contents INVERTER/CHARGER Safety Summary Table of Contents Freedom 15 & 15D Amps DC Freedom 20 & 20D IntroductionFreedom 15 & 15D Watts Freedom 20 & 20D Electronic ProtectionThings YOU should Know 15D 20DTemperature Sensitive Charging Invert Mode External AC PowerFront Panel Controls and Indicators Charge ModeStatus LEDs Battery Type SelectionLOW Battery Red LED Operation StatusOptional Remotes LOW Battery & OVERTEMP/OVERLOADTSC Temperature Sensitive Charging Link Remote Control PanelAdvanced Remote Control Panels Link Instrument Link 2000RQuality deep-cycle batteries offer good Battery TypesWet Cell Batteries Battery Interconnection BatteriesOnly similar batteries should be Battery Bank Ratings and SizingParallel Typical Power Consumptlon AMP-HOUR Consumption FormulasFreedom Battery Chargers Battery ChargingBattery Charging Battery charger stages are Acceptance to Float Transition Points Battery Charging Battery Charging Battery Charger Voltage Settings Confirm that your shipping carton contains Installation PrecautionsUnvented compartments containing Typical Tools NeededInstallation Auxiliary Switch Port Jumper Grounding Neutral BondingInstallation AC WiringGround Fault Circult Interrupters DC WiringPathMaker Models Battery Cable Fusing Recommended Fuse UL Listed Class TInstallation Test the transfer functionTest the battery charger function Troubleshooting LED Status Troubleshooting Glossary LED Light Emitting Diode Indicator light Specifications Warranty Phone numbers 253