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2.5.3
Electrical: Power pack
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Battery
Follow the guidelines in section 9.5 when completing the electrical wiring.
The wheelchair lift is equipped with a battery relay (1) which is actuated by a switch inside the vehicle cabin.
In case there is not an OEM fuse prepared, attach CE-set (fuse) to the positive pole of the battery.
Prepare a 16mm² battery cable (=main power cable) to run from the incoming main pole on the battery relay (1) in the power
pack, to the battery. When the battery cable exceeds a 10m length, a 25mm² cable thickness is required.
Images shown below could differ slightly from your installation case depending on the hydraulic power pack. The components
remain the same.
Use insulating protection rubbers for both the battery connection to the battery relay (1) and the earth (2).
Pull a flexible protective tube over the full length of the battery and earth cable. Make sure this conduit is suitable for automotive
purposes. Class 1 tubing (without marking) is suitable for general use, and sustains a temperature of 185°F (85°C) continuously,
and 212°F (100°C) peak.
When it is possible that the main power and earth cable will run close to exhaust pipe, the catalyser and pre-catalyser, the particle
filter,… and other heating components, it is mandatory to use class 2 tubing (marked white) over the full length. This class can
sustain a temperature of 212°F (100°C) continuously, and 257°F (125°C) peak.
Seek an adequate routing to run the (+) battery cable and (-) earth cable to the vehicle battery. Ensure that the
wiring cannot be damaged, squeezed, heated or melted by any of the fixed or moving parts of the vehicle. Ensure
also that the wiring doesn’t interfere with, or isn’t connected or attached to the suspension, the breaking systems,
oil pipes and wiring circuits of the vehicle. Ensure adequate fixation by means of cable ties every 4” (10cm).
The (+) and (–) battery cable can be fixed to the chassis by means of cable ties around existing holes or cavities in the chassis,
or by means of wire clips riveted or bolted to the chassis, and sufficiently protected against corrosion by means of zinc spray,
Dinitrol,… (refer to the manufacturer’s handbook for details what is allowed and not allowed).
Seek an adequate entry into the battery compartment under the motor hood. Most vehicle brands and types are equipped with
a dedicated rubber diaphragm to pass the wiring from the chassis area to the inside of the vehicle cabin (without drilling extra
holes).
Connect the 16mm² (+) battery cable coming from the battery relay inside the power pack of the wheelchair lift to the (+) pole of
the battery. Mount the 100A fuse, supplied with the wheelchair lift, to the positive pole of the vehicle battery, and connect the
16mm² (+) battery cable to the fuse as shown.
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