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3.
For 230 Vac chargers, the AC and DC wiring method is identical to 115 Vac
chargers.
Note: US Color Code is Black = Line, White = Neutral, Green or Non Insulated = Earth
Ground.
Euro color coding is Brown = Line; Blue = Neutral; Green, Green/Yellow or Non
Insulated = Earth Ground.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of shock, connect only to a properly grounded outlet.
AC Cable size Guidelines:
For AC Cable lengths 6 feet and under use 3 conductor 18 AWG cable.
For AC Cable lengths 6 feet to 12 feet use 3 conductor 16 AWG cable
For AC Cable lengths 12 feet to 18 feet use 3 conductor 14 AWG cable
Making DC Connections:
Notes:
1. Check polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS., P, +) battery post
usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG., N, -) post.
2. Connections to the battery should be made with industry standard color coding.
Connections to the positive terminal should be made with RED wire, connections to the
negative terminal should be made with BLACK or YELLOW wire.
DC Cable size Guidelines:
Charger Output Size
Up to 6 feet
6 – 10 feet
10 – 15 feet
10 Amp Output
2 conductor 14 AWG
2 conductor 12 AWG
2 conductor 10 AWG
5 Amp Output
2 conductor 14 AWG
2 conductor 14 AWG
2 conductor 12 AWG
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING AC AND DC WIRING STANDARDS
PLEASE SEE ABYC (AMERICAN BOAT AND YACHT COUNCIL) STANDARDS
AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION REPORTS FOR SMALL CRAFT, SECTION E-11.
SEE DIAGRAMS IN SECTION 3 FOR SPECIFIC DETAILS ON DC CONNECTIONS.
