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2.2.2 Inspect the appearance of the Charger to see if there is any
damage during transportation. Do not turn on the unit and
notify the dealer immediately if there is any damage or lack
of some parts.
2.3 Installation steps of wiring
1) Make sure the mains wire & breakers in the building are enough for
the rating of Charger to avoid the hazards of electric shock and
fire.
Note:
Do not use the wall receptacle as the input power source for
the Charger, as its rated current is less than the Charger
’
s
maximum input current. Otherwise the receptacle may be burned
and destroyed.
2) Cut off the mains switch in the building before installation.
3) Turn off the battery switch before connect the battery to the Charger.
4) Prepare wires according to the following table:
Wiring spec (AWG)
Model
Input
Output
Ground
12A
12
12
12
8A
14
14
14
Note 1:
The cable for 12A Charger should be able to carry the
current of >22A, the cross section area should be greater than 3.31
mm
2
. It is recommended to use 12 AWG wire or thicker for safety
and efficiency.
Note 2:
The cable for 8A Charger should be able to carry the
current of >15A, the cross section area should be greater than 2.1
mm
2
. It is recommended to use 14 AWG wire or thicker for safety
and efficiency.
Note 3:
The color of wires should be selected according to the local
electrical laws and regulations.