The BEP Heavy Duty Bus Bar, model 777 - BB3S - 650, is a top - notch solution for modern electrical installations in the harsh marine environment. It comes with 4 Stud - 500A busbar featuring 8mm (5/16') stainless steel studs and 660A busbars with 10mm (3/8') stainless steel studs. Operating at 50 VDC, it has a high - temperature, fibre - reinforced plastic base that offers great strength and chemical resistance. The clear polycarbonate cover adds protection. With tinned CDA102 Copper conductors, stainless steel studs and nuts, it ensures long - lasting performance. All threads are metric. Its compact footprint saves space, and the generous stud lengths are very useful. The innovative clear covers insulate and protect on three sides, with 'snap outs' for extra cable access. It has modular sizing and a common interconnection height, making it easy to link with other Pro Installer Bus Bars and Fuseholders, saving both installation time and space. The robust construction and additional mounting screw holes provide ultimate security. Anti - seize lubricant is applied to prevent thread galling. Pro Installer Heavy Duty Busbars offer installers more flexibility to choose the right busbars according to load and space needs.
Using this BEP heavy - duty bus bar is quite straightforward. First, make sure to choose a suitable location in your electrical system. When connecting cables, match them with the appropriate studs according to the amp requirements. For the 500A cables, use the 8mm studs, and for the 660A ones, use the 10mm studs. Remember, all the threads are metric, so use metric tools for installation. When it comes to the clear polycarbonate cover, you can 'snap out' parts if you need extra cable access. It's designed to insulate and protect on three sides. As for maintenance, regularly check the anti - seize lubricant on the studs. If it wears off, apply a new layer to prevent thread galling. Also, keep an eye on the plastic base for any signs of damage from chemicals or high temperatures. Since it's for the marine environment, make sure to clean it occasionally to remove any salt or debris that might affect its performance. And when you're installing it, take advantage of the modular sizing to link it easily with other Pro Installer Bus Bars and Fuseholders, which will save you time and space.
