Sea Frost DC 5000 installation instructions Wire Sizes

Models: DC 5000

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WIRE SIZES

WIRE SIZES

This information is to be used as a guide only. Please make sure your wiring meets or exceeds all applicable standards.

The DC 5000 must be wired with heavy gauge wire from the batteries to the Electrical Junction Box in order to supply the proper current and voltage. Follow the chart below based on the ABYC specifications allowing a 10% voltage drop. If possible use the next larger size. These distances are from the batteries to the Electrical Junction Box.

 

At a minimum use:

10 gauge less than 10 feet

 

6 gauge less than 25 feet

8 gauge less than 15 feet

 

4 gauge less than 40 feet

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Sea Frost DC 5000 installation instructions Wire Sizes