MidNite Classic - Introduction; Safety Instructions; General Safety Precautions; Compliance Standards

Classic Manual Rev L
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Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................................................ 6
Standards and Requirements .................................................................................................................................... 6
DC and Battery-related Installation Requirements ................................................................................................... 7
How to KILL Your Batteries ........................................................................................................................................ 7
Classic Power Curves ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Classic Installation .......................................................................................................................................... 10
Unpacking the Classic .............................................................................................................................................. 10
Removing and Installing Classic Front Cover........................................................................................................... 10
Mounting the Classic ............................................................................................................................................... 11
Alternative Mounting .............................................................................................................................................. 12
Sealed or Vented ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
Wiring the Classic ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Maximum and Minimum Wire Size ......................................................................................................................... 13
To Connect Wiring to the Classic ............................................................................................................................ 14
DC Terminal Connector ........................................................................................................................................... 16
Current Rating ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Over-current Protection .......................................................................................................................................... 16
Long Distance Wire Runs......................................................................................................................................... 17
Connecting the Classic to the Clipper ..................................................................................................................... 17
Grounding ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
Chassis Grounding ................................................................................................................................................... 18
DC System Grounding ............................................................................................................................................. 18
DC GFP (Ground Fault Protection) .......................................................................................................................... 18
Disabling GFP ........................................................................................................................................................... 19
Positive Ground Systems ......................................................................................................................................... 19
Networking .................................................................................................................................................... 20
Follow-Me – Charge Coordination .......................................................................................................................... 19
Ground Fault Sharing .............................................................................................................................................. 21
Naming the Classic .................................................................................................................................................. 21
Addressing Classics .................................................................................................................................................. 21
Connecting the Classic to Two MNGPs/Network Cable .......................................................................................... 22
Connecting the Classic to the Internet .................................................................................................................... 22
Network Setup through the MNGP ......................................................................................................................... 23
DHCP........................................................................................................................................................................ 24