Star Headlight & Lantern LCS850MG, Installation And Instruction Manual

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Installation: Wiring
Slide Switch and Push Button Outputs
Slide Switch: Each of these terminals should be connected to the +12VDC
device you would like controlled by the slide switch in each
corresponding position (
1 1 1 1
,
2 2 2 2
, or
3 3 3 3
). Do not exceed 20 amps
per output.
PB1-PB5, PB13, PB14: Each of these terminals should be connected to the +12VDC
device you would like controlled by the corresponding pushbutton
switch.
Do not exceed 20 amps per output.
( PB13 will only be used if you are NOT using it to control your
traffic director.)
Current
(Amps)
10' 20' 25'
2 18 AWG 18 AWG 18 AWG
4
18 AWG 16 AWG 16 AWG
5.5
18 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG
8
16 AWG 14 AWG 14 AWG
12
16 AWG 12 AWG 12 AWG
14
14 AWG 12 AWG 10 AWG
18 14 AWG 10 AWG 10 AWG
20 12 AWG 10 AWG 8 AWG
The chart to the left shows the required
wire gauge to be used for each output
(1-10) above, based upon the current
draw of the light (or device) connected
to it and the length of the wire run to
the light (or device).
These connectors are designed to
handle a MAXIMUM 12 AWG wire.
If your device has a larger wire
(i.e. 8 or 10 AWG), solder a short
(4”) 12 AWG lead onto the end of
the wire so that it can properly fit
into the connector.
The slide switch and push button switch outputs
are all made on a 10-terminal connector (P/N
P30041-177). Be sure to use a wire size that is
appropriate for the load each will be carrying
(see pages 39-43). Connect devices that draw
a maximum of 20 amps (+12VDC) per output.
See the wiring diagram on the next page for the
necessary connections.
MAXIMUM COMBINED OUTPUTS
SHOULD NOT EXCEED 100 AMPS TOTAL!!!
Because the voltage in vehicles can
fluctuate, we normally do not recommend
exceeding 80% of the rated current for each
output.
P30041-177
Slide Switch and Push Button Outputs