Making the AC connections
To use a grounded 3-prong outlet
The Guest 2815M/1 15 and 2815M/230 chargers each require three
AC connections. These connections are:
•
a Ground wire (normally green or green/yellow),
•
a Neutral wire (normally white or blue) and
•
a Hot or Line wire (normally black or brown).
To hard wire the charger into your AC system
1. Determine a safe path for the AC wiring between the charger and
Main AC panel. Avoid hot or sharp surfaces.
2.
Fasten all wiring onto solid surfaces using screw-mounted cable
ties or cable straps every 18 inches.
3. Attach #8 ring terminals onto both ends of the AC wires by
crimping or soldering.
3. Install a
5
amp
AC circuit breaker or
fuse into the AC Hot wire
(black or brown), in your Main AC panel. Attach the AC Hot,
Ground and Neutral wires from the charger to the appropriate
connection points at the Main AC panel.
Do not apply AC power until
after
you have made all cf the DC
connections.
Use AC sockets with a ground fault interrupter
(GFCI) breaker. Do not use 2 blade ground adapter plug
i.
1. Use only a heavy duty 3 conductor AC cord such a:; a Guest
part # U-2554 or Radio ShackTM part # 278-1258.
2. Crimp #8 ring terminals onto the three AC wires.
3. Make the AC connections on the front of the charger
according to diagram 3 on page 10.
4. Do not plug the charger’s cord into an AC outlet until
after you complete the following steps.
Finishing the wiring connections
1. Connect the DC output wires to the DC
output ten ninals of
the charger as shown in diagram 3 on page 10. Use a 3/8”
socket wrench or nut driver. Do not over tighten.
2. Connect the other end ofthe black (negative) DC ~ ire to the
engine’s common negative ground, or to the negativ~posts of
both batteries.
3.
Connect the other ends of the red (positive) DC wires to the
positive posts of your batteries. NOTE: A small spark may
occur. This is normal.
4. Confirm that all sources of AC power are turned off. Connect
the AC input wires from the AC Main panel to the AC
terminals on the charger as shown on diagram 3 on page 10.
Use a 5/16” socket wrench or nut driver. Do
not over tighten.
5.
Replace the rectangular cover plate over the screw terminals
on the front of the charger, passing each wire through one of
the notches in the cover plate. Attach the cover plate to the
charger with the screws provided.
You are now ready to fasten the charger onto mounting ;urface.
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~AUflON!
If
your
vessel does not
already
have an ABYC approved AC
dockside power system. The Guest Company strongly recommends
that you consult with a qualified marine electrician before installing
this device. Improper AC connections can cause serious physical
injury
and may
damage your vessel.
Before making any AC connections, be certain that all sources of
AC current have been safely disconnected from the vessel.
DON’T ASSUME!
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