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Extending Charge Device Location (AC or Solar)
If charge device cable needs to be extended to reach the charge
controller use “Patriot Charge Cable Extension Pigtails” Part Number
630038 (see gure). These DC plug pigtails connect to each end of a
customer provided extension cable. Connections should be made in
customer provided water tight box. Use charts below to determine wire
size needed for the distance to be extended. The cable must be a 2
conductor cable, stranded wire recommended.
Do not modify the transformer or solar panel cable, this will void
the product warranty.
1. Splice mate for the charge controller to cable end located in control box.
2. Splice mate for the charge device to cable end that connects to charge
device.
A water tight junction box should be used to keep connections dry.
3. Install DC plug connection and splice into junction box.
Charge Cable Extension Cable Selection Chart
Transformer Extension Wire Size Chart
0 to 100 ft 101 to 250 ft 251 to 500 ft 501 to 750 ft 750 to 1000 ft
18 gauge wire 16 gauge wire 14 gauge wire 12 gauge wire 10 gauge wire
Solar Extension Wire Size Chart
15 to 100 feet 100 to 250 feet 250 to 500 feet
18 gauge wire 16 gauge wire 14 gauge wire
The wire used must be rated for Direct Burial use, unless in conduit. Wire ran in conduit must be rated
for outdoor use. The above Table lists the recommended wire gauge per application length. Using a
smaller gauge may impede performance or cause system to malfunction
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