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T R O J A N B A T T E R Y
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4.3 CORRECT HARDWARE INSTALLATION
When using bolts to engage the battery’s threaded holes, use the appropriate number of flat and lock washers to
allow for as much thread engagement as possible without bottoming out the bolt. Failure to properly do this can
result in loose connections and excessive heating of terminals. The correct number of washers can be determined by
hand-tightening the bolt with just the battery cable lug (or lugs) in place and observing the gap that is present. Use
the number of washers needed so that the washer stack is slightly larger than the observed gap.
Note that the number of washers required may be different for terminals that have multiple battery cable lugs as
compared to those terminals that have single lugs.
If using flat washers, it is very important to ensure the battery cable lug is contacting the top surface of the terminal,
and the washer is placed on top of the lug. Do not place a washer between the battery terminal and the lug, as this
will create high resistance and cause excessive heating of the connection. If assistance is needed in determining the
appropriate hardware configuration, contact Trojan Battery Technical Support.
4.4 CABLE SIZE
Battery cables should be sized to handle the expected load. Refer to Table 1 for the maximum amperage based on
the cable/wire gauge size.
TABLE 1
Table values are from NEC Table 310.15(B)16
for copper cables rated at 167°F (75°C),
operating at an ambient temperature of no
more than 86°F (30°C). Lengths in excess
of 6 feet (1829 mm) may require heavier gauge
wire to avoid unacceptable voltage drop. In
series/parallel battery banks, it is preferable for
all series cables to be the same length, and all
parallel cables to be the same length.
For more information refer to the National
Electrical Code for correct cable/wire size,
which can be located at www.nfpa.org.
CABLE/WIRE GAUGE SIZE, AWG (mm2) AMPACITY (Amps)
14 (2.08) 20
12 (3.31) 25
10 (5.26) 35
8 (8.36) 50
6 (13.3) 65
4 (21.1) 85
2 (33.6) 115
1 (42.4) 130
1/0 (53.5) 150
2/0 (67.4) 175
4/0 (107) 230