Dometic DC-Kit6 Installation And Operating Manual page 12

Installing and connecting the DC Kit
Observe the following safety instructions for the electrical connections:
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NOTICE! Short circuit!
• First, disconnect the 230 V external power supply to the caravan.
• Disconnect the earth connection to the supply battery.
• Disconnect the connection to the starter battery.
• If you have to feed cables through metal walls or other walls with
sharp edges, use ducts or tubes to prevent damage.
• Do not lay cables which are loose or bent next to electrically
conductive material (metal).
• Fasten the cables securely.
• Ensure the 24 Vg cables are especially well-protected.
• Check whether you need to fit any additional fuses.
• Do not pull on the cables.
• Do not lay the 230 V mains cable and the 12/24 V DC cable in the
same duct.
• Lay the cables so that they cannot be tripped over or damaged.
Observe the following instructions when selecting the location for installing the
components:
• Make sure the cables are of the correct length.
• Choose a well-ventilated installation location near the supply battery.
7.1 Preparing the installation
➤ Disconnect the following voltage supplies in the vehicle:
– positive battery terminal
– external voltage supply
➤ Use an appropriate device to check that there is no voltage.
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