Xantrex Easy Shunt Installation Instruction
Easy Shunt™ Installation
Instructions
The Easy Shunt™ (Part #: 808-8020-00) is an option that you can purchase for use with
your XC Series or BC Series battery charger. It is installed on Bank 1 and acts as a
temperature se nsor during no rmal operati on, provi ding improve d batte ry volt age cha rge
control. It also provides an Amp-Hour usage indicator (a "fuel gauge" for your main
battery bank) via your XC Series or BC Series charger when the charger is off.
Precautions When Working With Batteries
WARNING: Explosion or fire hazard
1. Follow all instruc tions published by the battery manufac tur er and the manufacturer
of the equipment in which the battery is installed.
For Xantrex XC Series
and BC Series Battery
Chargers
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2. Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated.
3. Never smoke or allow a spark or flame near the engine or batteries.
4. Use caution to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool on the battery. It could spark
or short circuit the batte ry or other electrical parts and could cause an explos ion.
5. Remove all metal items, like rings, bracelets, and watches when working with leadacid batteries. Lead-acid batteries produce a short circuit current high enough to
weld metal, causing a severe skin burn.
6. Have someone within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid
when you work near a lead-acid battery.
7. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin,
clothing, or eyes.
8. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching your eyes
while working near batter ies.
9. If battery acid contac ts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If
acid enters your eye, immediately flood it with running cold water for at least
twenty minutes and get medical attention immediately.
10. If you need to re move a batte ry, al ways remove t he negati ve (groun d) term inal fr om
the battery first . Make sure all accessories are off so you don’t cause a spark.
Xantrex XC Series and BC Series Battery Charger
Installing the Easy Shunt™ Sensor
To install the Ea sy Shunt™:
1. Switch off all devi ces operating from the battery. Disconnect all the wires f rom the
negative terminal of the battery (which is connected to Bank 1 on the XC or BC
Series charger).
Battery Positive Ring
Connector
Telephone-style Connector
(to Bank 1 Connector on
Rear Panel of XC Series or
BC Series)
Battery Negative
Cable Connection
(battery terminal)
2. Connect the "battery end" of the shunt which has the "D" shaped cutout to the
negative battery stud. I f you have a round-post style battery use the round post to
stud battery terminal adapter provided. If you have a battery with a threaded stud,
remove the post adapter.
Round Post to Stud
Battery Terminal
Adapter
XC Series or BC Series
Negative Cable Connection
(load terminal)
Easy Shunt™
Battery Negative
Terminal
3. Loosen the nut from the bolt located in the opposite "load side" shunt terminal.
Adjust the round-headed (carriage) bolt until it contacts the top of the battery case
to provide support against the weight of the heavy wiring and any vibration that
may be transmitted to it.
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