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Installing the Truecharge 2 Battery Charger
Step 2: Connecting the DC Chassis Ground (Earth)
NOTE:
Have an electrician install a properly grounded circuit if one is not
available.
The Truecharge2 Battery Charger must be connected to a grounded, metal,
permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor should be
run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding
lead on the charger. Connections to the battery charger must comply with
all local and application-specific codes and ordinances.
Xantrex recommends that you install a DC chassis ground (earth) wire from
the ground stud on the Truecharge2 Battery Charger to the engine bus or
DC ground bus. The DC chassis ground (earth) wire should be sized
correctly with the power conductors, and both must be sized for the battery
fuses that are used to protect the DC wiring. Refer to your local electrical
codes to verify the requirements in your jurisdiction for your application.
To connect the DC chassis ground (earth):
1.
Locate the ground stud on the Truecharge2 Battery Charger.
2.
Connect the DC chassis ground (earth) from the ground stud to the
ground bus. See Figure 4, “Configuration for Normal Loads” on page
8.
Use a flat washer, a lock washer and a nut (included in the installation
kit) to secure the connection.
3.
Tighten the nuts to 2.3 N-m (20 lb-in.) torque and test that the wire is
secure. Do not over-tighten as this may result in damage to the charger.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Improper connection can result in risk of electric shock. See note below.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious
injury.
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