A
abbreviations v
AC input cord, connecting 2–22
AC Input light
feature described
1–4
illustrated 1–4, 3–2
AC output cable, requirements 2–20
acronyms v
Ah
See amp-hour capacity
amp-hour (Ah) capacity
B–3
appliances
current draw
B–4
DVD 1–2
power consumption B–4
satellite receiver 1–2
stereo 1–2
TV 1–2
VCR 1–2
B
back panel features
described
1–5
illustrated 1–5
batteries
amp-hour (Ah) capacity
B–3
automotive starting B–2, B–3
connecting two in parallel B–6
deep-cycle lead-acid B–2
depth of discharge B–5
discharged B–7
electrolyte level B–7
explosive gases viii
golf cart B–2
marine B–2
recharging 3–6
reserve capacity B–3, B–5
RV B–2
self-discharge B–7
temperature sensitivity B–7
using multiple B–6
using two battery banks B–6
battery bank 2–17
battery banks, described B–6
battery chargers 3–6
battery connections B–7
battery isolator
avoiding voltage drops
2–15
using B–2
battery monitors 3–6
battery reserve capacity B–3
battery selector switch B–6
battery size
estimating example
B–4
estimating worksheet B–5
estimating your needs B–3, B–4
battery tips B–7
battery voltage, range of 2–22
C
cable clamp
installing
2–20
size of 2–5
chassis ground lug, connecting 2–11
chassis ground, connecting 2–11
clearance, recommended 2–7
computers 1–2
connectors, appropriately sized 2–5
copper cable, recommended 2–9, 2–11, 2–16
crimp connectors, recommended 2–14
Customer Service
email
WA–1
fax number WA–1
phone number WA–1
preparing to call WA–4
D
DC cable lengths 2–9
DC cables
connecting
2–17
guidelines for routing 2–15
preparing 2–14
DC circuit breaker
50 amps
2–9
closing 2–23
installing 2–17
location of 2–14
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