53
A
AC disconnects 11
AC input cord 22, 23
AC load circuit 13
AC output cable, 3-conductor 9
AC shorepower 11
Ah. See amp-hour capacity.
alternating current 11
amp-hour (Ah) capacity 39
appliances
battery-operated viii
current draw 40
power consumption 40, 42
rechargeable viii
B
batteries
amp-hour (Ah) capacity 39
automotive starting 38, 39
charging frequency 29
connecting two in parallel 43
deep-cycle lead-acid 38
depth of discharge 41
discharged 45
electrolyte level 45
golf cart 38
marine 38
reserve capacity 39, 41
RV 38
self-discharge 45
temperature sensitivity 44
tips 44
using multiple 43
using two battery banks 43
battery bank 20
battery banks, described 43
battery connections 45
battery isolator 20
battery isolator, using 38
battery packs viii
battery reserve capacity 39
battery selector switch 43
battery size
estimating example 41
estimating worksheet 42
estimating your needs 39, 40
battery types 38
C
chassis ground lug 21
copper conductors 9
crimp connectors 9
CSA (Canadian Standards Association)
certification 2
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