Truecharge 10TB Owner’s Manual

4.0 Installation Procedure

To install the Truecharge, you will need to purchase additional items to suit your particular installation, such as mounting screws, wires, and ring terminals for terminating the wires. These items are described in the instructions below.

Warning: All wiring must be done in compliance with local and national electrical codes. Xantrex recommends having the installation wired by a certified electrician.

4.1 Choosing a Location

The Truecharge is designed to be mounted permanently. The location chosen for mounting can affect its performance and influence safety. The mounting location must be:

•Dry. Truecharge must be located where no water or other fluids can drip or splash on it. When mounting in a boat, be sure that the Truecharge will not be exposed to bilge water splash.

•Cool. Do not mount in an area where ambient air temperature is commonly below 32° F (0° C), or above 105° F (40° C). Like all electronic equipment, the Truecharge will operate more efficiently if kept reasonably cool.

•Well ventilated. At least a 4-inch (10 cm) clearance all around the unit must be provided in order for proper cooling air flow. If mounting in a closed compartment, ventilation holes to allow free air flow must be provided.

•Safe. To avoid corrosion and for general safety, do not install in the same compartment as batteries. Although the Truecharge is approved as an ignition-protected device, it is sensible practice wherever possible to avoid installing it in any space containing gasoline or propane tanks, a gasoline engine or associated fuel lines and fittings.

•Relatively close to the batteries. The wires that connect the Truecharge output to the batteries carry high current. Long runs of the charger output wires will incur voltage loss and require much heavier wire size.

•Accessible to the vehicle or boat’s AC power system. The best location is one that keeps both AC and DC wires to a minimum length.

Caution: Fire hazard risk. Do not install the Truecharge in a zero- clearance compartment. Ensure adequate ventilation is provided.

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