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FTSPARK
5.1 Mounting
Mounting must be done using the rubber cushions. Always use the 4 spots
available on the FTSPARK body.
The FTSPARK must be installed as far away from heating sources as possible
(such as turbochargers and exhaust manifolds) because it generates a lot of
heat by itself.
If installed on the engine bay, it must be mounted where air flows best.
5.2 Power supply
Never Invert the FTSPARK power connections.
The FTSPARK power supply, as well as all other electric loads of the car, must
pass through the master switch for safety reasons and the master switch must
NEVER interrupt the battery ground, always the hot terminal.
IMPORTANT
- Always connect the power supply harness directly to the battery
with a 50A fuse for each FTSPARK BOX.
- Do not use the chassis or engine block to ground the FTSPARK.
Use the negative battery terminal.
To turn the FTSPARK on and off use a 12V switch connected to the analog
input on pin 12.
Do not connect the FTSPARK to a voltage booster, it demands current peaks
of more than 100A and will cause the system to malfunction. Do not use the
The FTSPARK on systems with over 20V power supply.
Do not use FTSPARK on systems with power supply voltage over 26V.
5. Installation
Capacitive ignition systems require special installation care for correct operation.
The vehicle’s electrical system suffers high current and voltage demand from
the FTSPARK ignition system. It is essential to follow the installation instructions
in this manual.
NOTE
If the LOG shows energy drop, it’s necessary to check the harness and
wires that go to the battery. And on situations where the FTSPARK is far
from the battery, it’s mandatory to increase wire gauge.
A good solution is to make a secondary power terminal from the battery,
using 2 AWG cable.
