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INSTALLATION GUIDE
2.2.1 Mounting the Main Unit
Do NOT expose the Main Unit to rain, snow, spray or bilge water. For optimum operation, The Manager30
should be mounted where the temperature is nominally below 95 °F (35 °C) and does not exceed a
maximum of 140 °F (60 °C). The Manager30 must not be mounted in the vehicle engine bay.
The Main Unit must not be installed in a location with any less than 4" (100 mm) clearance at the top of
the Main Unit, to allow for airflow across the heatsink fins.
The Main Unit should be installed as close as possible to the house battery. The cable length should be
less than 6 1/2 feet (2 m).
The Main Unit must be mounted to a flat, solid support using 1/4" (M6) sized screws or bolts, using all four
mounting holes.
NOTICE
The Main Unit must be fixed using suitable screw mounts. Failure to adequately mount the unit, such as
using adhesives to mount the unit will result in unreliable operation of the charger.
REDARC recommends that the Main Unit be mounted to optimize airflow past the heatsink. Mounting the
unit horizontally (see Figure 2.2.1.1) is recommended and mounting vertically (see Figure 2.2.1.2) is still
acceptable. Do NOT mount the unit as shown in Figure 2.2.1.3.
Ideal
Acceptable
NOT Recommended
Ideal
Acceptable
NOT Recommended
FIGURE 2.2.1.1:
Horizontal mounting
is recommended
FIGURE 2.2.1.2:
Vertical mounting is
acceptable
Ideal
Acceptable
NOT Recommended
FIGURE 2.2.1.3:
Do NOT mount the unit upside down
