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Truecharge2 Series Battery Charger Owner’s Guide
Installing the Truecharge 2 Battery Charger
Be sure to read the safety guidelines and pay attention to all cautions and
warnings throughout the installation procedure. The installer is responsible
for ensuring compliance with the installation codes for your particular
application. See CAUTION statement under “Preparing For Installation” on
page 8.
Installation Sequence
To make charger installation quick and easy, Xantrex recommends that the
installation tasks be performed in the following sequence:
1.
Mount the charger in position.
2.
Connect the DC ground.
3.
Install DC wiring including installing required disconnects, fuses, or
breakers.
4.
Install AC wiring including earth grounds.
5.
Power up the charger.
Step 1: Mounting the Battery Charger
Mount the Truecharge2 Battery Charger using all four mounting slots and
holes which are provided. Mounting orientations a) and b) in Figure 5 meet
IP-32 and drip-proof requirements that are needed to ensure safety in the
presence of condensation. The other possible mounting orientations c) and
d) shown in Figure 6 will not prevent the entry of dripping water, and are
not suitable for use in marine installations or other moist environments
without the installation of additional drip protection. They are only
acceptable for use in locations that are always dry.
To mount the Truecharge2 Battery Charger:
1.
Select a mounting surface that is flat and allows for a minimum of 10
cm (4 in.) of clearance on the top and bottom ends for air flow and at
least 6 cm (2.5 in.) of clearance on either sides (see Figure 7,
“Ventilation Clearance” on page 12).
2.
Drill the four pilot holes for the mounting screws, taking care that
there is nothing behind the surface that can be damaged by the drill.
3.
Mount the Truecharge2 Battery Charger using corrosion resistant, #6
(3 mm) round, pan head (or similar) screws.
The top two keyhole-style mounting holes can be used to hold the
Truecharge2 Battery Charger in place while fastening the bottom two
screws. For secure, permanent mounting, use the holes in all four
mounting flanges and fasten all four screws. Do not rely on screws
only in the keyhole slots for the installation of the charger.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Disconnect all sources of AC and DC power before proceeding.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious
injury.
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