Tripp Lite APS INT 512 owner manual Battery Connection Standard, Battery Connection Vehicular

Battery Connection (Standard)

Single 12V Battery Connection

(See Diagram 5, p. 46. Note: 5.1 is the fuse.)

Multiple 12V Battery System Connection (in Parallel)

(See Diagram 6, p. 47. Note: 6.1 is the fuse.)

Multiple 6V Battery System Connection (in Series)

(See Diagram 7, p. 47. Note: 7.1 is the fuse. Also, the connection will combine to provide 12V DC).

•Connect your APS's positive DC Terminal directly to a fuse near your battery.

UL recommends that you install a recognized UL component fuse block and fuse within 18 inches of the battery. The fuse should be rated a minimum of 100 amps. (See Figures 5, 6 and 7 for recommended connection).

• Use the SHORTEST and HEAVIEST GAUGE battery cabling.

Use #4 cabling for DC cable lengths up to 10 feet. Use #2 cabling for lengths up to 16 feet. Shorter and heavier gauge cabling limits DC voltage drop and allows for maximum transfer of current.*

*APS models are capable of delivering a much higher wattage output for brief periods of time. Therefore the wiring should be configured to handle this brief high-current potential draw. Even though APS models are high-efficiency converters of electricity, their rated output capacities are limited by the length and gauge of the wires running from the battery to the APS.

Battery Connection (Vehicular)

Choose the Basic Connection if you are running light hand tools or other small appliances for a brief period of time (see Diagram 8, p. 47. Note: 8.1 is the alternator; 8.2 is the vehicle battery ground;

8.3is a 12V vehicle battery; and 8.4 is the fuse). Choose the Advanced Connection if you are using your APS to power heavy loads for extended periods of time (see Diagram 9, p. 47. Note: 9.1 is the alternator; 9.2 is a battery isolator; 9.3 is the vehicle battery ground; 9.4 is a 12V vehicle battery; and 9.5 is the fuse). This connection incorporates a battery isolator and separate battery system to provide battery power to your APS while preventing it from draining your vehicle's battery. Note: Depending on your application, you may require more than one 12V Deep Cycle Battery.

Caution: Never operate your APS from an alternator without a battery connected as show in Diagrams 8 and 9, p.47

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