Manual

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Preparing For Installation
Tools and Materials
To mount and connect the Truecharge2 Battery Charger you need the
following tools:
• 10 mm socket wrench and extension for the DC terminals and ground
stud,
• Phillips screwdriver for removing and re-securing the AC and DC
wiring compartment covers,
• power drill/screwdriver,
• drill bit set for pilot holes for mounting screws (if using #6 mounting
screws, use 1/16 drill),
• wire stripper,
• manufacturer's recommended crimp tool for any crimp terminals that
are being used.
You need the following materials:
• 3 conductor AC input wiring
Use the information in “Step 4: Installing AC Wiring” on page 21 and
your local electrical codes to determine the correct wire and breaker or
fuse.
• AC cable strain relief (if the one included is not compliant with your
local electrical code requirements).
• appropriately sized DC cables for each battery, with suitable
connectors at the battery end
Use the information in “DC Wiring” on page 13 and your local
electrical codes to determine the correct wire and breaker or fuse.
• appropriately sized DC chassis ground (earth) cable with suitable
connectors,
• ring terminals to fit 6 mm (1/4 in.) studs at the charger end (Marine
grade hardware is recommended),
• DC fused disconnect or properly rated circuit breaker for each battery
bank,
• mounting screws, M3 or #6 marine grade, corrosion resistant
(4 pieces) (Length dependent on mounting surface).
4 DC positive cables
5 DC circuit breakers or DC fused disconnects
6 Battery or battery bank
7 Battery Temp. Sensor
(optional accessory part number: 808-0232-01)
8 Engine ground bus or DC negative bus
9 Ground bus
10 DC chassis ground (earth)
11 Remote panel
(optional accessory part number: 808-8040-01)
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