Sea Frost DC 5000 - Manual (Page 21)

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WIRE SIZES
This information is to be used as a guide only. Please make sure your wiring meets or
exceeds all applicable standards.
The DC 5000 must be wired with heavy gauge wire from the batteries to the Electrical
Junction Box in order to supply the proper current and voltage. Follow the chart below
based on the ABYC specifications allowing a 10% voltage drop. If possible use the next
larger size. These distances are from the batteries to the Electrical Junction Box.
At a minimum use:
10 gauge less than 10 feet 6 gauge less than 25 feet
8 gauge less than 15 feet 4 gauge less than 40 feet