ARB 82QT-10800782 - Manual (Page 13)

6.4.3 12/24V DC power socket
The plug on your 12/24V DC power lead has a removable adaptor collar. With the
collar in place as shown in Figure 8a, this plug will fit into a conventional vehicle
accesories power socket (cigarette lighter). With the adaptor collar removed as shown
in Figure 8b, this plug will fit into a 2 pole auxiliary power socket. These sockets are
commonly referred to as Merit or Hella sockets.
Figure 8a Figure 8b
Adaptor collar
in place
Adaptor collar
removed
ARB highly recommends that this 2 pole connection be used for all 12V DC and 24V
DC connections of a fridge freezer. This will provide a positive and secure connection
between your power source and your fridge freezer.
The following points should be considered when choosing a location for your fridge
freezer auxiliary power socket.
Position the power socket as close to the fridge freezer as is practical.
Position the power socket in a convenient location that will allow the user to
easily connect and disconnect the plug from the socket.
Positioned the power socket in a protected location away from dust and
moisture.
Position the socket high in the vehicle to prevent it from becoming wet should
the vehicle ingest water.
NOTE – If the plug is removed and the fridge freezer is hard wired into a 12V
or 24V DC circuit, a 15 Amp inline fuse must be included in the circuit.
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