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GIESr'
MODEL #2304A EXTRA.H
EAVY-D
UTY
ON/O
FF
Battery Switch
EASY INSTALLATION
Guest'
Extra-Heavy
Duty
On/Off Switch
is a
single pole,
singlethrow
switch
with alternator field circuit
disconnect
for
use
where
high
amperage
is
required, such
as
diesel engine
starting.
Raied at
600
amps continuous,
'1000
amps
momentary,
the switch
is5112"
square and
3
1/2" high.
Warning: lt is important that cold start amperage requirements of your engine do not
exceed
the rated capacity
of
this switch.
The
switch
features:
1
.
Alternator field disconnect, which interrupts the
alternator-field
when switch
is
turned
1o
'loff'
position,
thus preventing
electric
surges
in
the armature
circuit
which might
burn out
the alternator
diodes.
Positive click stop
in
all positions, with large
easyto-read
dial.
Rugged polycarbonate case with
built-in
skirt to protect electrical
connections.
Can be
panel or
flush
mounted.
Heavy-duty copper
contacts.
For
use
with
6,
12,
24,
and 32
volt
systems.
lnstallation lnstructions
Mounting
Switch
should
be
located
as
close
to
the batteries as possible with regards to convenience of
operation.
The battery
and
starter
cable
should
be as
short
as possible.
There
are
three mounting
positions:
1.
Surface mounting with the wires
going
through the openings
at
the
base of
the
switch.
2.
Surface
mounted
with a hole
in
the mounting
surface
to
permit
wires to
come
through
at
the
back of
the
switch.
3.
Recessed mounting
of
the
switch
through a hole
in
the mounting
surface.
For
surface mounting,
place
the switch
in
the
desired location and,
using
the switch as
a
template,
locate the
four
mounting
holes.
Then drill four equally-spaced #12
holes on
4 3/8"
centers.
For Lecessed
mount[g,
pla_ce
the switch
in the
desired
locatiQn,_and
using
the switch
as_a
templatg,_lo.cate
lhq c54!q1
Cut_a
hole
5
1/4"
dia. to
permit the
silver face
plate
to extend throrigh
ihe
mounting
surface.
Then
put
the
switcn
fhrough
t6e
noie from
thebackandlocateanddrill thefour#l2mountingholes. Theseholesshouldbeon43/8"centers.
lfflushmountingisdesired,
washers may
be used on
the mounting bolts between the
switch
flange
and
the mounting
surface
to
adjust
the portion
of the
switch
that comes through the
hole.
Wiring
1.
The battery switch
is
designed to accept
up to
4/0
cable.
The battery cable should
be
sized
in
accordance with the
engine
manufaciurer's recommendations. Other guides to wire sizes may
be
obtained from The American
Boat
and
Yacht Council's
Electrical
StandardsEll.
Terminal
lugsshouldbesizedtoaccommodatethesizeofthewireandtheterminal
bolts.
The
brass
terminal
bolts of
the
battery
switch
are %" in
diameter
2.
Wire for alternator field circuit disconnect switch should
be
#14 with terminal
lugs on
the
ends.
(See
wiring diagrams for suggested
installations).
Recommended Mounting of
Cables
at Switch
Connect cable
(A)
fronr positive
post
of
battery
#1
to
switch terminal
#1
.
Connect cable
(B)
from positive
post
of
batlery #2
to switch terminal
#2.
Connect cable
(C)
from starter solenoid and
cable
(D)
from accessory
(load)
to
Feeder
terminal
on
switch.
See
"Wiring"
for cable and terminal
requirements.
CABLE
LUG INSTALLATION
2.
3.
4.
E
1.
2.
.'t
4.
tutu
WRONG
Remove
Top Nut and Washer Only
Removing Bottom
Nut
Will
Damage
The Switch
Tighten nut
to
150
inlbs,
RIGHT
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