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The DC connections (continued)
3. You will also need to establish a path between the
charger's common DC negative output and the common
negative
engine ground connection. This is normally
(-)
where the batteries' negative cables connect to the engine
block. (When installing this unit in outboard powered
boats, the DC negative
connected directly to the negative
both batteries.)
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Do not connect any wires to the batteries or to the charger
until AFTER you have cut each one to size, crimped an
appropriate connector onto each end and securely mounted
the wires with the screw-down cable ties. This
prevent accidental short-circuits during your installation.
4. After you have determined an appropriate path for the
DC wires to each battery, cut them to size, leaving three
feet extra. Strip 3/8" of insulation from the battery ends
of the
red
wires. Test fit a
threaded positive (+) posts ofyour batteries. Remove the
ring terminal from the battery post and
onto the battery end of the red wire.
Repeat step 4 for the red positive wire leading to the
5.
other battery 's positive post~.
6. Repeat step 4 for the black wire, using a ring terminal
that will fit your engine's negative ground terminal.
7. Use screw mounted cable ties or wire straps to fasten all
the wires between the batteries and the charger onto solid
surfaces. Avoid running wires over sharp edges or near
areas ofextreme heat.
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charger output will be
(-)
terminal of one or
(-)
can help to
5/16"
ring terminal onto the
crimp or solder it
Remove the two screws on the lower face of the
expose the wiring terminals. The AC and DC
terminals are arranged as shown here:
Diagram
to Battery 2
POSITIVE
POSITIVE
BLACK
to NEGATIVE
DC ground
NOTE: When charging only one
(engine block)
a 12 ga. jumper wire must be a
between output posts DC #1 and DC
This is the correct way to attach terminals to the
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