APDS Quick Start Guide
This is the quick start guide for the Auxiliary Power Distribution System 75A. Please refer to the detailed manual and installation guide for additional product information, instructions and warnings.
When planning out your build, use our battery system current and power calculator to determine the total current and power requirements for your accessories as well as our our wire and cable size calculator and wire and cable size table for help figuring out what size wire and cable to use!
Connecting an Auxiliary Battery and Battery Monitor
- Before connecting or disconnecting a battery ensure all previously connected accessories have been disconnected or completely powered off
Connecting a Start Battery
- Check your vehicle's owner manual to determine if a specific ground point is recommended
- If your vehicle has a battery management system ensure the ground connection is connected so that current flows through the battery sensor instead of directly to the negative battery terminal
- Failure to follow the vehicle manufacturer's recommendations can result in damage to your vehicle
Connecting Solar Panels
Connecting a DC-DC Charger
Check the charger manual for the Output fuse rating. Ensure the correct fuse is installed on the DC-DC output fuse holder on the APDS.
Connecting Accessories (Inverter, Fridge, etc)
- Fuses must be removed if no load is attached or when entirely disconnecting a load to ensure unused terminal blocks are not live