Section 6 – Installation
PRIMEPACT 66G and 66LP Recreational Vehicle Generators
| CABLE LENGTH |
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| in Feet (meters) | CABLE SIZE |
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| 0 to 10 (0 to 3) | 2* |
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| 11 to 15 (3.4 to 4.5) | 0 |
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| 16 to 20 (4.5 to 6) | 000 |
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*For warm weather, use No. 2 cable up to 20 feet.
6.9OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
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◆6.8.3 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 6.20).
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 indi- cated by a NEGATIVE, NEG or
3.Connect cables so the connectors are clean and tight.
Figure 6.20 – Connecting Battery Cables
Figure 6.21 – Remote Panel Plug-in Receptacle
◆6.9.1 REMOTE PANEL MODELS
The remote panels mount a rocker type start/stop switch, a “Generator Run” advisory lamp and an hourmeter. The hourmeter should be used in conjunc- tion with the maintenance operations found in Part I of this manual.
•Model 004057 includes the remote panel and a 10 foot long, 4 wire harness.
•Model 004184 includes the remote panel and a 30 foot long, 4 wire harness.
◆6.8.4 BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Install the generator battery in its own, vented compart- ment. Place the battery compartment away from any source of heat, sparks or flame.
Provide ventilation openings in the battery compart- ment. The minimum size of openings should be 2 square inches at the top of the compartment. Mount the battery on a strong, rigid supporting structure, where leaks and spills of battery fluid will not cause damage.
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