Directed Video VDC301 - Manual (Page 15)

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T TE EM MP PO OR RA AR RY Y B BA AT TT TE ER RY Y C CO ON NN NE EC CT TIIO ON N
To make a direct connection, follow these steps:
CCA AU UTTIIO ON N:: THE ALLIGATOR CLAMPS COULD COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING CAUSING POSSIBLE
MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL DAMAGE.
Convert the 12-volt car cord into a hard wired connection, by con-
necting a cigarette lighter socket to alligator clamps (not supplied)
for temporary use (do not leave alligator clamps on when the vehicle
is being driven).
Then, make a good connection to the power source terminals using
alligator clips. Connect the Red clip to the Positive (+) terminal and
the Black clip to the Negative (-) terminal.
P PE ER RM MA AN NE EN NT T B BA AT TT TE ER RY Y C CO ON NN NE EC CT TIIO ON N
For a permanent connection, use ring terminals of the appropriate size
(one colored RED and one BLACK) (not supplied) in place of the alli-
gator clamps. Observing correct polarity, connect the terminals to the
battery termination posts.
A20 amp ATC fuse can be used in place of the 10 amp ATC fuse (not
supplied) to increase the wattage available from the inverter.