Hawke’s Bay
Manual
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(
Canadian Electrical Code
) for Canada provide standards for safely wiring residential and
commercial installations. The NEC/CEC lists the requirements for wire size, over-current
protection, and installation methods.
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Do not mix AC and DC wiring in the same panel unless specifically approved/designed for
both AC and DC wiring. Where DC wiring must cross AC or vice-versa, try to make the
wires at the crossing point perpendicular (90 degrees) to one another.
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DC wires to and from the
Hawke’s Bay
must be protected as required by code. This can be
done by using jacketed wires or by feeding the wires through conduit or a conduit box. The
optional Hawke’s Bay Breaker Box satisfies this requirement.
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Always check for existing electrical, plumbing, or other areas of potential damage prior to
making cuts in structural surfaces or walls.
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Wiring should meet all local codes and standards and be performed by qualified personnel
such as a licensed electrician.
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DC over-current protection must be provided as part of the installation.
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Use only copper wires with a minimum temperature rating of 90°C.
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The equipment ground is marked with this symbol:
DC Wiring
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Minimize the number of connections between the
Hawke’s Bay
and the battery bank.
E
xceptions are the DC breaker
—
required at the battery to protect the DC wiring
—
in the
positive line, and a DC shunt
—
to allow battery charge state monitoring
—
in the negative
line. Additional connections will contribute to voltage drops, and these extra connection
points may loosen during use.
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All wiring to the battery terminals should be checked monthly for proper torque/tightness.
If you don’t have a torque wrench, ensure all DC terminals are tight and cannot move.
The Hawke’s Bay is designed for indoor installation with adequate ventilation. It
must not be exposed to rain and should be installed out of direct sunlight
.
CAUTION!
Ensure all sources of DC power (i.e., batteries, solar, wind, or hydro) are
de-energized (i.e., breakers opened, fuses removed) before proceeding
—
to prevent
accidental shock
.
WARNING!
