Hawke’s Bay
Manual
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Over-current protection for the DC wiring is not provided as an integral part of this charge
controller. Over-current protection of the DC wiring must be provided as part of the
system installation.
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System grounding is the responsibility of the system installer and must comply with local
and national electrical codes and standards.
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This product is designed for indoor/compartment installation. It must not be exposed to
rain, snow, moisture, or liquids of any type.
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Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions
included in the listing or labeling.
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All electrical work must be performed in accordance with local and national electrical codes.
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The DC negative conductors are not connected (bonded) to the
charge controller’s
chassis.
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Use Class 1 wiring methods for field wiring connections to terminals of a Class 2 circuit.
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Hawke’s Bay Class 2 terminals: WBJr, AUX, Current Transformers, BTS, CANBUS.
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Use insulated tools to reduce the chance of electrical shock or accidental short circuits.
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Torque all wiring and cable connections to the required torque values.
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Use only copper wires with a minimum temperature rating of 90°C.
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There are no user-serviceable parts contained in the
Hawke’s Bay
.
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Always verify proper wiring prior to energizing the Hawke
’s Bay
.
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Battery cables should be no less
than
#2 AWG
.
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Properly mount
the Hawke’s
Bay.
BATTERY SAFETY
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Wear eye protection and avoid touching your eyes and face when working with batteries to
keep any fluid/corrosion on the battery from contact with eyes and skin. Have plenty of
fresh water and soap nearby and thoroughly wash in case battery acid contacts skin,
clothing, or eyes. In the event of exposure to the eyes, flood them for at least 15 minutes
with running water and seek immediate medical attention. Baking soda neutralizes lead
acid battery electrolyte and vinegar neutralizes spilled NiCad and NiFe battery electrolyte;
depending on your battery type, keep a supply on hand near the batteries.
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Read and follow the battery manufacturer’s safety precautions before installing the inverter
and batteries. Always verify proper polarity and voltage before connecting the batteries to
the
Hawke’s Bay
. Once the batteries are connected, ensure the maintenance and charging
requirements (i.e., charge voltage and charge rate) provided by the battery manufacturer
are followed to extend the life of the batteries and to prevent damage to the batteries
while charging.
