Section 2 – Installation

Recreational Vehicle Generator

Figure 2.19 – Installation With Isolation Receptacle

These generators are rated at about 100 DC amperes of cranking current.

Select battery cables based on (a) cable length and (b) prevailing ambient temperatures. Generally, the longer the cable and the colder the weather, the larger the cable size must be, as shown in the chart.

CABLE LENGTH

CABLE SIZE

in Feet (meters)

 

0 to 10 (0 to 3)

2*

11 to 15 (3.4 to 4.5)

0

 

 

16 to 20 (4.5 to 6)

000

 

 

*For warm weather, use No. 2 cable up to 20 feet.

‹2.8.3 BATTERY CABLE CONNECTIONS

1.Connect the battery cable from the battery post or terminal indicated by a POSITIVE, POS or (+) to the lug on the starter contactor (Figure 2.20).

NOTE:

Check to be sure the battery cable boot for the starter cable has been installed.

2.Connect the battery cable from the battery post indicated by a NEGATIVE, NEG or (-) to the frame ground connection (Figure 2.20).

3.Connect cables so the connectors are clean and tight.

Figure 2.20 – Connecting Battery Cables

SIDE VIEW OF GENERATOR

STARTER

CONTACTOR

GROUND LUG

NEGATIVE CABLE

BATTERY

 

 

 

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