15
2.0 Installation
©2002 Xantrex Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved.
P/N 975-0049-01-01 Rev A 10/2002
DC Wiring
Figure 2-10
DC Connections
WARNING: READ
THE IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS IN
THIS MANUAL
AND THE BATTERY
SUPPLIERS
PRECAUTIONS
BEFORE
INSTALLING THE
TRACE UR-UPS
AND BATTERIES.
POSITIVE (+)
DC Connection
NEGATIVE ()
DC Connection
Chassis
Ground Lug
DC Grounding
1.
Connect one end of a (green) #8 AWG ground wire to
the Chassis Ground Lug.
2.
Connect the other end of the ground wire to the
negative (–) terminal on the battery.
3.
Run another #8 AWG ground wire from the battery’s
negative (–) terminal to the main utility panel’s
ground bar or grounding electrode.
WARNING: BE
VERY CAREFUL
WHEN WORKING
WITH BATTERIES.
BATTERIES CAN
PRODUCE
EXTREMELY HIGH
CURRENTS IF
SHORT-CIRCUITED.
Table 2-2
Recommended Battery Cable Sizes
#
l
e
d
o
M
e
c
n
a
t
s
i
D
t
e
e
f
5
-
0
t
e
e
f
0
1
-
5
S
P
U
-
R
U
2
1
5
R
D
G
W
A
4
G
W
A
2
S
P
U
-
R
U
2
1
0
1
R
D
G
W
A
2
G
W
A
1
S
P
U
-
R
U
4
2
5
R
D
G
W
A
6
G
W
A
4
S
P
U
-
R
U
4
2
0
1
R
D
G
W
A
4
G
W
A
2
NOTE: Cable sizes listed
in Table 2-2 are
recommendations
only. Consult your
local electrical
codes to ensure
compliance.