Appendix C: Employing Sidecars
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2. 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 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.
At the Sidecar:
a. Make connections to the three (3) two-hole
landings nearest the LEFT side of the
BAT 2+ horizontal bar (refer to right
graphic). If using top cable entry, connect
with lugs pointing down. Otherwise,
connect with lugs pointing up. Secure the
three (3) lugs to their landings with six (6)
M12 [1/2”] bolts, washers, lock washers,
and hex nuts. Hardware not supplied
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 2-
BAT 1+
BAT 1-
BAT 2+
Front