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Old 12-12-2020, 09:50 PM   #41
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31.5.5 INSTALLATION AND LOCATION
31.5.5.1.The battery charger, inverter or inverter/charger shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
31.5.5.2 Battery chargers, inverters and inverter/chargers shall be installed:
31.5.5.3 in a ventilated, dry, accessible location,
31.5.5.3.1 where the ambient temperature will not exceed 122°F (50°C) and
31.5.5.3.2 away from heat sources, such as dry engine exhaust manifolds and other heat producing devices.
31.5.5.4 Battery chargers, inverters and inverter/chargers shall:
31.5.5.4.1 have controls which are readily accessible,
31.5.5.4.2 be located so that hinged covers and access plates can be opened,
31.5.5.4.3 be securely fastened to bulkheads or other vessel structural parts and
31.5.5.4.4 be mounted at least two feet (0.609 m) above normal accumulation of bilge water, or protected so it is not
subject to bilge splash.
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