Kisae Abso Charger 12V 100A, Owner'S Manual

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4. INSTALLING THE CHARGER
WARNING: It is recommended that all wiring be done by a certified technician or electrician to ensure
adherence to the applicable electrical safety wiring regulations and installation codes. Failure to follow
these instructions can damage the unit and could also result in personal injury or loss of life.
CAUTION: Before beginning your unit Installation, please consider the following:
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The unit should be used or stored in an indoor area away from direct sunlight, heat, moisture/water,
or conductive contaminants.
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When placing the unit, allow a minimum of three inches of space around the unit for optimal
ventilation.
Mounting the Charger:
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Choose an appropriate mounting location.
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For installing in an indoor location, the unit can be mounted in any direction.
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For installations in a boat or marine environment, the unit can be mounted horizontally and vertically
(AC and DC panel facing downwards) only.
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Use the mounting template on the right to mark the positions of the mounting screws.
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Drill the 4 mounting holes and place the Charger in position and fasten the unit to the mounting
surface. See mounting location as below.
Note: The charger is designed to be permanently mounted.
Chassis Grounding Connection:
DANGER: The unit chassis has to be grounded properly. Never operate the Charger without proper
grounding. Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury. The ground connection to the charger
must comply with all local and application-specific codes and ordinances.
Connect the unit
’s chassis ground to the common ground point through the ground stud located near
one of the unit
’s mounting slots.
DC Output Wiring:
WARNING: The DC wiring used must be of appropriate size. An individual over-current protection
device usually within 7 inches (17.8cm) of each battery bank is required. A DC disconnect switch is
also recommended. Both devices must be rated for DC voltage and current and be rated to withstand
the short circuit current available from the connected battery bank. Both devices must match with
the size of the DC wiring.