4.2 Connection of battery cables
In order to utilize the full capacity of the product, batteries with sufficient capacity and
battery cables with sufficient cross section should be used. See table.
Recommended battery capacity (Ah)
Recommended DC fuse
Recommended cross-section (mm
per + and - connection terminal
0 – 5 m
5 – 10 m
Recommended battery capacity (Ah)
Recommended DC fuse
Recommended cross-section (mm
per + and - connection terminal
0 – 5 m*
5 -10 m*
* '2x' means two positive and two negative cables.
Remark: Internal resistance is the important factor when working with low capacity
batteries. Please consult your supplier or the relevant sections of our book "electricity
on board", downloadable from our website.
Procedure
Proceed as follows to connect the battery cables:
Use a torque wrench with insulated box spanner in order to avoid shorting the
battery.
Maximum torque: 11 Nm
Avoid shorting the battery cables.
•
Undo the four screws at the front of the enclosure and remove the front panel.
•
Connect the battery cables: see Appendix A.
•
Tighten the nuts well for minimal contact resistance.
10
12/3000
400–1200
400A
2
)
90
120
2
)
24/3000
48/3000
200–700
100–400
300A
125A
50
35
90
70
24/5000
48/5000
400–1400
200–800
400A
200A
2
2x 50 mm
1x 70 mm
2
2x 90 mm
2x 70 mm
2
2