Important Safety Instructions - Bergey VCSII Owner's Manual

This manual contains important information concerning the installation of your VCSII. We strongly
recommend that you read and familiarize yourself with its contents.
At several points in this manual, items of special interest or significant impact are highlighted by one of
the following symbols:
Hazard or unsafe practice that could cause personal injury or death.
DANGER:
Hazard or unsafe practice which could cause product damage.
WARNING:
This manual contains important instructions for the VCSII that shall be followed during installation and
The output field wiring terminal (Battery) can be used for connection of a maximum of:
The input field wiring terminal (Turbine) can be used for connection of a maximum of:
One 2 AWG wire per terminal (1 wire per phase per terminal provided).
The field-wiring terminals shall be connected using the following wire types:
Copper Conductors Only (Input Turbine connection)
Use No. 8 - 2 AWG, 75°C copper wire only
Copper Conductors Only (Output Battery connection)
Use No. 6 – 350MCM, 75°C copper wire only
The following symbols are used as markings on this product with the following meanings:
Equipment grounding conductor –
This converter is intended for operation in an indoor NEMA 1 compatible environment having a maximum
ambient temperature of 40°C (104° F).
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of fire, connect only to a circuit provided with 200 amperes maximum branch-circuit
over-current protection in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
Hot surfaces – To reduce the risk of burns – Do not touch
The enclosure and the rear heatsink can exceed 70°C (150°F).
Note that the input and output circuits are isolated from the enclosure. In accordance with Clause 15.2.1.1
of CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 107.1, system grounding, when required by the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, is
the responsibility of the installer.
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VCS II User Guide – Bergey WindPower Co.

Important Safety Instructions

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maintenance of the converter.
One 350MCM wire per terminal (1 wire for each line)
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