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 Charles Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America.

3.6 KVA IsoG2

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

 & OWNER’S MANUAL

Model 93-ISOG2/6-A

SHORELINE ISOLATION TRANSFORMER

Summary of Contents for 3.6 KVA IsoG2

Page 1: ... 1 Issue 1 Print 2 1 Charles Industries Ltd All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America 3 6 KVA IsoG2t INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OWNER S MANUAL Model 93 ISOG2 6 A SHORELINE ISOLATION TRANSFORMER ...

Page 2: ...5 Ratings and Connections 5 Choosing an Electrical Wiring Method 5 Wired as an Isolation Transformer 5 Choosing Mounting Location 8 Choosing Mounting Hardware 8 Mounting the IsoG2 8 Horizontal Mount 8 Vertical Mount 8 Choosing the Appropriate Wire Type and Gauge 9 Choosing Electrical Wiring Hardware 9 Overcurrent Protection 9 Making IsoG2 Connections 9 Securing Covers 11 Applying Power 11 OPERATIN...

Page 3: ...r is connected to a shield that is wound between the primary shore and secondary boat transformer windings This shield as sures isolation on the boat by providing a protective layer between primary and secondary windings within the transformer In the unlikely event of a breakdown within the transformer the shield can withstand the fault current of a properly sized shore supply circuit breaker long...

Page 4: ...Recreational Boats Excerpts from the United States Code USC and the Code of Federal Regulations CFR U S Coast Guard Regulations are available from the Ameri can Boat and Yacht Council listed above Note Installation of the IsoG2 must be made in accordance with all applicable standards and regulations Environmental Precaution The IsoG2 is intended for installation inside an engine room or elsewhere ...

Page 5: ...n accordance with ABYC E 11 Alternating Current AC Electrical Systems on Boats Note Figure 2 and Figure 3 are reprinted with permission from the American Boat and Yacht Council ABYC To obtain the complete standard referenced or any other standards contact American Boat and Yacht Council 3069 Solomon s Island Road Edgewater MD 21037 Telephone 410 956 1050 FAX 410 456 2737 Wired as an Isolation Tran...

Page 6: ...d current carrying conductors The secondary of the isolation transformer is grounded polarized on the boat The boat grounding system green conductor is connected from the metal case of the isolation transformer to all noncurrent carrying parts of the boat s AC electrical system including the engine negative terminal or its bus without interposing switches or overcurrent protection devices ÉÉ ÉÉ ÉÉ...

Page 7: ...eakers are permitted to use single pole breakers in the ungrounded current carrying conductors The secondary of the isolation transformer is grounded polarized on the boat The boat grounding system green conductor is connected from the shield and metal case of the isolation transformer to all noncurrent carrying parts of the boat s AC electrical system including the engine negative terminal or its...

Page 8: ...NG FIRE HAZARD Choosing Mounting Hardware As with any marine equipment secure mounting is of utmost importance You will need to provide four bolts or screws to secure the unit They must be 1 4 inch in diameter The screws or bolts you choose should be backed with a flat washer and kept vibration free with a split ring lock washer If using bolts they must be secured on both sides of the bulkhead and...

Page 9: ...d strain relief are required to secure wires or cables going into or out of the IsoG2 Charles Marine Products recommends the cord grip connector kit listed in Table 1 Table 1 Recommended Cord Grip Connector and Accessories Description Part Number Cord Type Manufacturer Catalog Number Sealing Washer Locknut Cord Range 660 780 97 001127 A 6 4 Boat Cable or 6 3 Cordset Thomas Betts 2675 5263 142 Vari...

Page 10: ...ring or captive spade terminals for making all connections 8 Connect all wiring as shown in Figure 4 or Figure 5 based on the chosen wiring method 9 Tighten all nut bolt combinations 10 Tighten the cord grip connectors 11 Reinstall the access cover SECONDARY PRIMARY X1 X2 120 VOLT OUTPUT 120 VOLT INPUT Black Line Green H1 H2 SH Shore Ground White Neutral Wire is fed through the cord grip connector...

Page 11: ...er and turn on the appropriate circuit breakers to apply power Refer to the section on Proper Operation OPERATING THE IsoG2 Safety First Follow all precautions in the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS section in this manual Pay close attention to the DANGER WARNING and CAUTION boxes both within this manual and labeled on the unit Proper Operation When properly installed and connected the IsoG2 will pr...

Page 12: ...ice and Repair If the unit fails to operate properly after following all the instructions in the manual or if the IsoG2 requires ser vice take the following steps 1 Contact Charles Industries Ltd Marine Group Customer Service 800 830 6523 and obtain a Re turned Materials Authorization RMA number and a Service Center address 2 Ship or mail the IsoG2 together with the RMA to the appropriate Service ...

Page 13: ...ates of America Feature Specification Operating Temperature 32 F to 122 F 0 C to 50 C Approximate Weight 60 pounds 27 kilograms Height 8 25 inches 21 0 centimeters Width 11 25 inches 28 6 centimeters Width excluding the mounting flange 8 25 inches 21 0 centimeters Depth 9 25 inches 23 6 centimeters ...

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