SECTION 2
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Installation Procedures
Vehicle Power Supply Installation Guide
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3. Use a 1/4--20 tap to thread the mounting holes.
4. Place a lockwasher on each bolt.
5. Insert the bolt/lockwasher assemblies through the
power supply holes and into the threaded mounting
holes.
Power Cable Installation
Follow these guidelines and other instructions closely when
installing power cables.
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Completely install power cables
before
making connec-
tions to equipment.
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Route the power cables
from
the general area where
the power supply will be mounted.
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Use a snap-in bushing (requires 9/16” hole) if the
power cable passes through a firewall or other sheet-
metal.
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Make sure that cable routing does not interfere with
other equipment or vehicle controls.
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Make sure that cable routing does not invite damage
to the cable.
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Secure the cables at least every 18 inches throughout
the cable run: use adjustable clamps (see last page in
this section) or wire-tie to existing vehicle cable runs.
WARNING: If this installation will be on a gas -powered vehicle, you
MUST install either an On/Off switch (minimum 15A dc rating,
such as ITW part number 163-900-034), or an automatic shut
off device, in series with the in-line fuse holder. Charge -
Guard, Inc., 400 Highland Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602
(814-941-4100) manufactures a “CHARGEGUARD
Ò
Ò
“
device for
this purpose.