Connecting DC Cables
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• Do not use aluminum. It has about 1/3 more resistance
than copper cable of the same size, and it is difficult to
make good, low-resistance connections to aluminum.
Cabling Procedure
Follow the procedure given below and consult Figure 3 and
Figure 4 for details that are specific to your installation.
Figure 3 Installation for Normal Loads
FROM ALTERNATOR
OR CHARGER
DEEP-CYCLE
AUXILIARY
BATTERY
VEHICLE
STARTING
BATTERY
ISO LATO R
GROUND TO
VEHICLE
CHASSIS
TO VEHICLE
TO DC
LOADS
FUSE OR
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
GROUND TO
VEHICLE
CHASSIS
GROUND TO
VEHICLE
CHASSIS
FUSE OR
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
PROwatt
600