Preparing for Installation

Table 2-2

DC Wiring Examples for 24 V chargersa

 

Wire Length

 

Wire Size (AWG and mm2)

 

 

 

(max length one way)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

feet

meters

TC1524

TC2024

TC3024

TC5024

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

1.5

No. 14

No. 10

No. 10

No. 6

 

 

2 mm2

5.3 mm2

5.3 mm2

13.3 mm2

7.5

2.25

No. 14

No. 10

No. 10

No. 6

 

 

2 mm2

5.3 mm2

5.3 mm2

13.3 mm2

20

6

No. 10

No. 8

No. 6

No. 4

 

 

5.3 mm2

8.4 mm2

13.3 mm2

21.2 mm2

a.Values based on American Boating and Yachting Council E-11 2008 Table VI-A and Table IX.

Over-current protection disconnect

Electrical codes require the DC circuit from each battery to the charger to be equipped with a disconnect and an over- current protection device, usually within 7 inches (17.8 cm) of each battery1. The devices are usually DC-rated circuit breakers, fused disconnects, or a separate fuse and disconnect for each circuit. These devices must be rated for DC voltage and current and be rated to withstand the short circuit current available from the connected battery bank. Do not substitute devices rated only for AC voltage; they may not operate properly.

The current rating of the DC fuses must be correctly matched to the size of the DC wiring used, in accordance with the applicable codes. This helps to protect the installation against fire in case of any overcurrent or short circuit fault.

1.Per American Boating and Yachting Council E-11.

975-0402-01-01

2–9

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Xantrex Technology 50A24V, TC2012, TC1524, TC1512 DC Wiring Examples for 24 V chargers a, Over-current protection disconnect

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