Wiring | 15
Sourcing Your Own Parts
CAUTION
Cable and fuse sizes are specified by various codes and standards which depend on the type
of vehicle the PowerDock is installed into. Selecting the wrong cable or fuse size could result
in harm to the installer or user and/or damage to the battery or other equipment installed in the
system. The installer is responsible for ensuring that the correct cable and fuse sizes are used
when installing the PowerDock.
If supplying your own cable, refer to
SOURCING LUGS/RING TERMINALS
Lugs must not exceed the given dimensions in
order to fit through the cable entry holes in the
PowerDock Terminal housing. Lugs can be lightly
modified (e.g. filed) to fit if there is only minor
interference.
Lugs must be suitable for 50 A continuous current
for alternator, solar and ground connections.
Max. 13 mm (0.51")
Max.
⌀
9.5 mm (0.34")
Max.
25 mm
(0.98")
Min. 5.1 mm (0.2
"
)
Max. 6 mm (0.24
"
)
Cable Sizing
Using a REDARC PowerDock Wiring Kit is recommended, however specific cable length and gauge
can be purchased to suit your individual installation if preferred.
The PowerDock Terminal requires a minimum 8 AWG (or preferably 10 mm²) cable for Solar,
Alternator and Ground connections. Larger cables and lugs will not fit within the PowerDock
Terminal housing, therefore cable runs longer than 1 m (3') will need a thicker cable to be spliced in
(as close as possible to the PowerDock) to ensure a safe and efficient installation.
'Cable Install Length' refers to the total cable length of the install (i.e. the total length of the cables
from the vehicle battery positive terminal to the PowerDock grounding point). Always choose a
cable cross sectional area equal-to or greater-than the size specified in the table. The selected cable
must be capable of carrying a minimum of 60 A.
Cable Install Length
Recommended Cable
Cross Section
Closest Equivalent
(BAE, B&S, AWG)
0 – 1 m
0' – 3'
≥ 8.37 mm²
8
1 – 5 m
3' – 16'
≥ 13.56 mm²
6
5 – 9 m
16' – 30'
≥ 20.28 mm²
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