TC2 204060 Series BattChg Owners Guide.book Page 15 Friday, July 8, 2011 11:44 AM
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Note that every jurisdiction will have different requirements as will each | Battery Bank Size Requirements | ||||
application, so research the regulations for your local jurisdiction to |
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determine which wire size and type is correct based on the maximum AC | The Truecharge2 Battery Charger is designed to work with a minimum | ||||
input current marked on the chargers and given in “AC Input | battery bank size. Each bank should meet the minimum Ah rating shown in | ||||
Specifications” on page 54. | Table 4. These minimum values are based on twice the charger’s rated | ||||
Other examples of AC wiring requirements: | maximum charging current. For example, a | ||||
minimum 40 Ah battery. If you are considering new batteries, please | |||||
• For marine applications, the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) | consult the battery’s manufacturer for their recommendation based on the | ||||
maximum charging current of your charger. | |||||
requires stranded wire, which is more robust than solid wire when | |||||
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exposed to vibration. |
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IMPORTANT: If the battery manufacturer has specified the maximum | |||||
• For RV applications, the United States National Electrical Code (NEC) | |||||
charge current, please follow their recommendation. | |||||
allows solid wire in | |||||
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also acceptable which will withstand vibration better. | Table 4 Minimum Battery Bank Size | ||||
The AC wiring supplying the Truecharge2 Battery Charger must be |
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12 Vdc Models | Minimum Battery Bank Size (Ah) |
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protected by the correct size and type of |
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to meet the applicable installation codes. If a fuse is used instead of a | TC2012 | 40 |
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breaker, a correctly rated disconnect switch is required ahead of the fuse so | TC4012 | 80 |
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that power can be turned off, allowing fuse replacement and safe |
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TC6012 | 120 |
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maintenance of other equipment on the mains circuit. |
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| 24 Vdc Models | Minimum Battery Bank Size (Ah) |
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| TC1024 | 20 |
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| TC2024 | 40 |
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| TC3024 | 60 |
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