Installing the Truecharge™ 2 Battery Charger

Connecting the DC Chassis Ground (Earth)

WARNING: Electric shock hazard

Have an electrician install a properly grounded circuit if one is not available. Improper connection can result in risk of electric shock.

The Truecharge™ 2 Battery Charger Battery Charger must be connected to a grounded, metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding lead on the charger. Connections to the battery charger must comply with all local and application-specific codes and ordinances.

Xantrex recommends that you install a DC chassis ground (earth) wire from the ground stud on the Truecharge™ 2 Battery Charger to the engine bus or DC ground bus. The DC chassis ground (earth) wire should be sized correctly with the power conductors, and both must be sized for the battery fuses that are used to protect the DC wiring. Refer to your local electrical codes to verify the requirements in your jurisdiction for your application.

To connect the DC chassis ground (earth):

1.Locate the ground stud on the Truecharge™ 2 Battery Charger.

2.Connect the DC chassis ground (earth) from the ground stud to the ground bus. See Figure 2-1, “Typical Truecharge™ 2 Battery Charger System Installation” on page 2–3.

Use a flat washer, a lock washer and a nut (included in the installation kit) to secure the connection.

3.Tighten the nuts to 2.3 N-m (20 lb-in.) torque and test that the wire is secure. Do not over-tighten as this may result in damage to the charger.

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