Ampair Pacific 100, Owner'S Manual

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Figure 2. Stern Mount Kit
MIZZEN MOUNTING
Figure 3 Mizzen Bracket
The major load that the bracket has to withstand is one of
torsion, hence the box section.
At 100mm wide this is close to the width of many mizzen
masts and any slight difference can be accommodated by
bending the end plates to suit or by spacing with nuts and
washers.
Drill through the end plates and mizzen and fit using the
M10 fixings provided. Monel rivets are a possible
alternative to the bolted method above.
Note. Do not assemble the generator, vane and turbine
until the electrical installation is prepared
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
When mounting the Pacific on its pole or bracket, the
cable needs to be fed down through the mounting.
When arranging this cable make sure it cannot chafe at the
point where it leaves the mounting pole.
Either lead the cable out of the bottom of the pole in a
gentle curve or, drill an exit hole in the pole large enough
to take a rubber grommet to protect the cable from the
sharp edges of the hole.
a) Cables: Having sited the Pacific mounting. measure the
cable run distance to the batteries. If this distance is less
than 10 metres (20 metres 24V systems) use 1.5sq. mm
(16 AWG cable, if less than 20 metres (40 metres 24V
systems), use 2.5sq. mm (14 AWG) cable.
Use a similar type of cable to that on the Pacific. Always
use tinned stranded conductors
for best corrosion protection on
boats.
b) Connectors: To carry power
from the Pacific to internal
wiring we recommend that a
quality water-tight connector be
fitted
c) Installation: Wiring between the generator
(or junction box, connector etc.) and the battery area
should be clipped at regular intervals to the structure for
safety and a neat job.
d) Protecting the System: The simplest possible
arrangement feeds the power from the Pacific directly to
the battery via an in-line fuse rated at 10 Amps (5 Amps
24V System) in the positive line next to the battery.
e) Wiring Options: in Fig 4. two optional components
have been added to show where they might be wired in the
circuit. The switch, which may be used as a simple means
of charge control, should be rated at 15 Amps DC to
ensure long life.
The Ammeter is wired in series (assuming it to be of the
internal shunt variety) with one line. This will allow the
machine output to be seen at all times. As shown, the
positive (+) connection of the ammeter is made to the
generator, whilst the negative (-) is made to the battery.
Never connect an ammeter across the supply.
CAUTION. It is most important to fit a fuse.
The fuse should be next to the battery terminal since, in
the event of a fault or damage to the cable, the
battery will supply the fault-current.
CORRECT POLARITY. When wiring the system be
aware that if the Pacific is connected to the wrong
battery terminals, giving REVERSE POLARITY the
output rectifiers may be destroyed or the internal
soldered connections to the brush holders may melt.
Check and double-check polarity before final
connection.
CABLE COLOURS:-
Brown = (+) Positive : Blue = (-) Negative
CHARGE CONNECTION POINT
The Pacific output must go straight to the batteries.
If the Pacific is connected on the DOWNSTREAM
(loads side) of the battery isolator switch, it leaves
scope for damage to electrical equipment. Under these
conditions it is possible to run the Pacific whilst the
battery is isolated.
This can subject the system to excess voltage.