Lit. No. 85759, Rev. 00
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November 15, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM – WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Install switch at desired location. This will
determine what the proper wire length should be.
2. Run spreader/vehicle harness from the rear of
vehicle to switch area. Remove approximately
3" of the black outer jacket, exposing two single
leads (red and black). Strip 1/4" off each lead.
Crimp 1/4" female connector on red lead and
crimp the butt connector to the black lead. Place
the female spade/red wire to the ON/OFF switch
and leave the black wire for the next step.
3. Route the power harness from the battery to the
switch. This will determine proper length to cut
wires. Repeat Step 2 regarding cable jacketing
and connection points to the switch and butt
connector.
4. Install an in-line 25A fuse on the POSITIVE (+)
(red) lead from the battery to the switch. Locate
an easily accessible place, out of the elements,
for the fuse. Remove approximately 3" of the black
outer jacket, exposing two single leads (red and
black). Cut the red lead in half and strip a 1/4"
off each lead. Insert into the fuse connector and
crimp. Insert 25A blade fuse into connector.
5. At the battery end of the power harness, remove
8" of the black outer jacket, exposing two single
leads (red and black). Strip 1/4" off each lead.
Crimp a 3/8" lug terminal to each lead, and attach
the red lead to the POSITIVE (+) side of the
battery and the black lead to the NEGATIVE (–)
side of the battery.
6. Install rubber weatherproof boot on switch before
fi
nishing installation.
25A
(+) POSITIVE Red
(–) NEGATIVE Black
(–) NEGATIVE Black
(+) POSITIVE Red
12V
BATTERY
Electrical Diagram and Instructions
12V DC Motor
10"
Spreader
Splice
Cord
10"
Harness
Splice
Cord
20' Vehicle Harness
10' Battery Harness
Rubber Switch
Boot
Spade
Connector
ON/OFF
Switch
Butt
Connector
25A Fuse Circuit Breaker
Fuse Holder
Ring Terminal
Summary of Contents for US1000-1
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