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W ARNING :
Only ground the DC system to battery negative (one-point ground). Never
ground the DC system to the boat bonding system or to any metallic part, fixture, or
component on the boat.
NO TE:
An existing common ground wire may connect the negative battery terminals
of two or more on-board batteries. This cable will not interfere with the SunSaver Duo
operation.
Figure 5. Typical boat wiring diagram
Before proceeding :
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Install the solar module(s) per the manufacturer’s instructions.
x
Batteries should be installed per the U.S Coast Guard regulations for
pleasureboats. The batteries must be secured to prevent movement and the
battery terminals covered to prevent arcing. A battery box to contain any
spilled battery acid is strongly recommended.
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The SunSaver Duo should be mounted per the instructions in section
2.3
M ounting
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Step 1: Battery # 1 (“house” battery bank)
Wire the negative terminal of the “house” battery to the negative
Battery 1
terminal on the SunSaver Duo with black wire as shown in figure 5. Wire the
“house” battery positive power cable as shown in figure 5. Wire a DC-rated in-line
fuse holder in the cable. The length of cable between the Battery (+) post and in-
line fuse holder should be no longer than 12” ( 305 mm ). Use wire with red
Figure 5. Typical boat wiring diagram
Before proceeding:
• Install the solar module(s) per the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Batteries should be installed per the U.S Coast Guard regulations for
pleasureboats. The batteries must be secured to prevent movement
and the battery terminals covered to prevent arcing. A battery box to
contain any spilled battery acid is strongly recommended.
• The SunSaver Duo should be mounted per the instructions in section
Mounting.
Step 1: Battery # 1 (“house” battery bank)
Wire the negative terminal of the “house” battery to the negative
Battery 1 terminal on the SunSaver Duo with black wire as shown in
figure 5. Wire the “house” battery positive power cable as shown in
figure 5. Wire a DC-rated in-line fuse holder in the cable. The length of
cable between the Battery (+) post and in-line fuse holder should be no
longer than 12” ( 305 mm ). Use wire with red insulation, appropriately
sized for the system charging current (see back page).
Do not insert
a fuse in the fuse holder at this time.
Step 2: Battery # 2 (“house” battery)
Wire the negative terminal of the engine battery to the negative
Battery 1 terminal on the SunSaver Duo with black wire as shown in
figure 5. Wire the engine battery positive power cable as shown in fig-
ure 5. Wire a DC-rated in-line fuse holder in the cable. The length of
cable between the Battery (+) post and in-line fuse holder should be
no longer than 12” (305 mm). Use wire with red insulation, appropri-
ately sized for the system charging current.
Do not insert a fuse in
the fuse holder at this time.
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