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Installing a high-amperage electrical system requires specific fuse placement and cable sizing to meet ABYC safety standards. When connecting two 300-amp-hour Epic batteries in parallel, each battery must have an MRBF fuse bolted directly to its positive terminal to protect against back-feed or surges, satisfying the requirement for fusing within seven inches of the battery.5:17 For a system capped at 300 amps, 3-aught cable provides sufficient capacity while remaining easier to route and more cost-effective than 4-aught cable.3:09 When mounting Victron components like the MultiPlus inverter-charger, Lynx Shunt, and Power In modules in a tight V-berth, accessibility for inspection and maintenance is critical.13:19 Mounting hardware on a hinged knee wall or a horizontal shelf requires careful planning to ensure adequate ventilation and protection from potential water ingress near chain plates and port lights.15:50 Proper layout involves balancing component footprint, cable run lengths, and physical access to terminals.

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