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BCDC ALPHA WIRING KIT RANGE The BCDC Alpha Wiring Kit range is designed to connect a REDARC BCDC Alpha Battery Charger to the auxiliary and start battery in your vehicle. There are eight different variants of the BCDC Alpha Wiring Kits, which are compatible with a large range of installation locations.
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AUXILIARY BATTERY LOCATION Use BCDCWK-101 and BCDCWK-105 for installations where the auxiliary and start battery are in close proximity. Auxiliary Start Battery Battery Auxiliary Battery Use BCDCWK-102 and BCDCWK-106 for across engine bay installations. Start Battery Use BCDCWK-103 and BCDCWK-107 for installations...
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1. Ensure all cables are clear from any moving parts or manual. REDARC recommends that the BCDC Alpha sharp edges and are not exposed to excessive heat. Wiring Kit referenced in this manual be installed by a 2.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW KIT CONTENTS 1. Brown, Black and Red Cable* 4. 1 m (3'3") Protective Conduit Supplied with 1 of each cable. Supplied with 1 conduit which may be cut to length and used where required. 2. Fuse Kit* Supplied with 4 MIDI Fuses (2 spares) and 2 5.
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Pre-terminated lug terminals allows for easy installation between your BCDC Alpha and the rest of your system. NOTE: REDARC's BCDC Alpha Battery Chargers have solar charge and temperature sensor input terminals, the BCDC Alpha Wiring Kit does not include cables for these connections. A temperature sensor cable is provided with the BCDC Alpha Battery Charger.
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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION CAUTION: Ensure all cables are clear from any moving parts or sharp edges and are not exposed to excessive heat. IMPORTANT: Each cable must be connected to the correct terminal stud on the BCDC Alpha. MOUNTING THE BCDC ALPHA Before making any connections, confirm the mounting location of the BCDC Alpha.
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BROWN CABLE CONNECTION Connect the Brown Cable to the auxiliary battery using a MIDI Fuse with Holder and a short Red Cable. Assemble one MIDI Fuse into the supplied Holder (refer to Figure 3). On one side of the MIDI Fuse, fit the short Red Cable (smaller lug end).
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RED CABLE CONNECTION Connect the Red Cable to the start battery using a MIDI Fuse with Holder and a short Red Cable. Assemble one MIDI Fuse into the supplied Holder (see Figure 5). On one side of the MIDI Fuse, fit the short Red Cable (smaller lug end).
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CABLE MANAGEMENT AND ROUTING ROUTE AND SECURE THE CABLES CAUTION: Ensure all cables are clear from any moving parts or sharp edges and are not exposed to excessive heat. If required, neatly coil any excess cable and secure with a cable tie. ...
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SPECIFICATIONS BCDCWK-101 Brown Cable Black Cable Red Cable Blue Cable Fuse Cable Tie Type* Quantity Length Gauge Length Gauge Length Gauge Length Gauge 1.5 m 7.7 mm² 1.5 m 7.7 mm² 1.5 m 7.7 mm² 3.5 m 0.5 mm² 40 A...
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BCDCWK-106 Brown Cable Black Cable Red Cable Blue Cable Fuse Cable Tie Type* Quantity Length Gauge Length Gauge Length Gauge Length Gauge 1.5 m 13.3 mm² 1.5 m 7.7 mm² 2.5 m 13.3 mm² 3.5 m 0.5 mm² 60 A (5') (6 AWG) (5')
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