trace engineering TRUCKPOWER 770K Installation Guide
Truck Series 770K Kit
for Volvo Trucks
Installation Guide
1999 Trace Engineering P/N 976-0001-00-01 Rev. A 10/99
Truck Series 770K Kit
Truck Series 770K Kit
Installation Guide
T able of Contents
Section Description Page
1. Installation ................................................................. 1
2. Service Information...................................................... 9
3. Warranty ....................................................................... 10
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IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important safety instructions that should be followed
during the installation and maintenance of this product.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, and to ensure the safe installation and
operation of this product, the following safety symbols have been placed
throughout this manual to indicate dangerous conditions and important safety
instructions.
WARNING - A dangerous voltage or condition exists in this area.
CAUTION - This procedure is critical to the safe installation or
NOTE - This statement is important. Follow instructions closely.
• All electrical work must be done in accordance with local, national,and/or
international electrical codes.
• Before installing or using this device, read all instructions and cautionary
markings located in (or on) the manual, the batteries, and the inverter.
• Do not expose this unit to rain, snow or liquids of any type. This product is
designed only for indoor mounting.
• To reduce the chance of short-circuits when installing or working with
the inverter or the batteries, use insulated tools.
• Remove all jewelry such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, etc., while installing
this system. This will greatly reduce the chance of accidental exposure to
live circuits.
• The inverter contains more than one live circuit (AC and batteries).
Power may be present at more than one source.
• This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not attempt to repair
this unit.
Use extreme caution when performing these tasks.
operation of the unit. Follow these instructions closely.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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1.0 INST ALLATION
Pre-installation
1. Unpack the kit to make sure you have everything and familiarize yourself
with each component. If parts are missing or damaged contact the point of
purchase immediately.
2. Review your truck and identify the locations of:
the battery box
potential DC, and battery temperature sensor cable runs
interior mounting locations for the inverter/charger and the RC8 remote
control
3. Gather the following tools and installation accessories:
SAE open end wrenches and socket set
screw driver set
½” drill motor, drill bit set and 2” hole saw
utility knife
wire cutters and stripers
measuring and fish tape
needle-nosed pliers
masking tape
#10 AWG green wire & #10 AWG crimp-on ring terminal
silicon
1 ½” dia. flexible plastic split conduit
9” & 12” nylon ties
large cable cutters and cable crimpers (optional)
4/0 welding cable and crimp-on ring terminals (optional)
1” dia. shrink tubing (optional)
heat gun or gas torch (optional)
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1.0 INST ALLATION
AC OUT-PUT FROM
INVERTER/CHARGER
OUT SIDE FLOOR LINE
CAB POW ER AC INPUT
EXISTIN G 770 C A B P O W ER
BULKHEAD C ONN ECTOR
INVERTER/CHARGER
CAB FLOO R INSIDE FLOOR LINE
Figure A
Basic Installation and Wiring
AC POWER
INPU T TO
THE
INVERTER
TOP FLOOR PASSTHROUGH FLANGE
BOTTOM F LOO R PASSTHROUGH FLANGE
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