40
3.
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
•
Three
-
phase cable, minimum 3 x 1.5 mm
2
, for connecting the hydrogenerator to the
converter (if length < 10m; if length >10m please use 2,5mm
2
).
•
Red and black 10 mm
2
cable for connecting the batteries.
•
Battery terminals for the 10 mm
2
battery cable.
•
50 Amp fuse or thermal circuit breaker (for example : Series 187 from Blue Sea Systems)
•
Junction box or waterproof connectors for three
-
phase cables. WATT&SEA offers an
optional connection kit with cable and waterproof power socket (Ref: PL
-
04).
•
Bolts for fixing the bracket's stainless steel fork mountings to the hull.
•
Lifting/lowering line (6:1 or 4:1 hoist, depending on boat sailing speed) with a 6 mm
diameter covered line (Refs: PA
-
04 and PA
-
04
-
HS).
•
Install phonic insulation between the transom and the mounting bracket to minimize
vibrations (rubber sole thickness 2 to 4mm)
THE QUALITY OF THE POWER SOCKET IS PARAMOUNT : PREFERABLY CHOOSE A PLASTIC
MODEL QUALIFIED FOR 50 VCC
-
12 AMP.
DO NOT USE METAL POWER SOCKETS WITH BRASS CONTACTS AS THESE CORRODE TOO
QUICKLY.
