Installation manual

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Installing the Energy Command 30
Overview
This section describes how to install the Energy
Command 30 (EC-30).
General
This system is only for use with Onan Recreational
Vehicle genset (Quiet Diesel gensets, and
Gasoline/LP gensets).
The control circuitry is a 3-wire ground to start/stop
type. Before installing, refer to the System Diagram,
Figure 4, and select the appropriate wiring diagram,
Figures 5-7, for connection to your genset. Consult
an Onan distributor with any questions.
Appendix A shows the Onan gensets that are
compatible with the EC-30 and the correct wiring
figures and harnesses to use for each genset.
!CAUTION! For personal safety and prevention of
equipment damage, only experienced personnel
should install this system. The installer must wear
safety glasses and protective clothing necessary
for personal safety.
Installation Precautions
CAUTION! Always disconnect a battery charger
from its AC source before disconnecting the
battery cables. Otherwise, disconnecting the
cables can result in voltage spikes high enough
to damage the DC control circuits of the genset.
! WARNING! Unexpected starting of the genset
set while working on it can cause severe
personal injury or death. Prevent unexpected or
accidental starting by disconnecting the genset
battery cables {negative (-) first}, or by
disconnecting the remote harness at the genset.
!WARNING! Arcing can ignite explosive
hydrogen gas given off by batteries, causing
severe personal injury. Arcing can occur if the
negative (-) battery cable is connected and a tool
being used to connect or disconnect the positive
(+) battery cable accidentally touches the frame
or other grounded metal part of the genset set or
vehicle frame. To prevent arcing always remove
the negative (-) cable first, and reconnect it last.
Specifications
Operating
Temperature:
-20 to 70 degrees C
(-4F to 158F)
Storage
Temperature:
-40 to 70 degrees C
(-40F to 158F)
Battery System: 12 Volt DC
Voltage Range: 8 – 35VDC
Typical Current
Draw:
47mA @ 12V
L x W x D: 80.98 x 130.12 x 30.48 mm
(3.188 x 5.125 x 1.20 inches)
INSTALLATION CODES AND
STANDARDS FOR SAFETY
The vehicle builder or EC-30 installer bears sole
responsibility for the appropriate selection of
components, for proper installation and for obtaining
approvals from any authorities having jurisdiction for
the installation. EC-30 is suitable for installation in
accordance with:
• ANSI A 1192 (NFPA No. 1192)-Standard on
Recreational Vehicles
• NFPA No.70, Article 551-Recreational
Vehicles and RV Parks
• CAN/CSA-Z240.6.2 Recreational Vehicles
Federal, State and local codes, such as the California
Administrative Code - Title 25 (RV installation), might
also be applicable. Installation codes and
recommendations may change over time and vary
between countries, states and municipalities. It is
recommended that the standards in Table 2 be
obtained for reference.
TABLE 2 REFERENCE CODES AND STANDARDS
<NA for control systems>
NFPA 70
National Electric Code
National Fire Protection
Association
470 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA 02210
ANSI A119.2 (NFPA 1192)
Standard on Recreational
Vehicles
Recreational Vehicle
Industry Association
14650 Lee Road
Chantilly, VA 22021
California Administrative Code
Title25, Chapter 3
State of California
Documents Section
P.O. Box 1015
North Highlands, CA 95660
CAN/CSA-Z240.6.2
Recreational Vehicles
Canadian Standards
Association Housing and
Construction Materials Section
I178 Rexdale Blvd
Rexdale, Ontario, Canada
M9W 1 R3