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ELECTRICAL CABLE SELECTION
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1.
Electrical resistance in the circuit you create is a significant consumer of the power
available in the KAPower device. For optimal performance the load resistance
(entire load) and the internal resistance of the capacitor module should be matched
as closely as possible.
2.
Use the heaviest gauge cable available. It is recommended that 4/0 cable be used.
3.
Keep cable length to an absolute minimum. The circuit resistance increases with
cable length.
4.
Insure that the cable termination connections (terminals) are properly crimped
and/or soldered to the cables.
5.
The quality of the cable connections from the KSM to the vehicle or equipment is
critical. Make sure to provide good, clean, robust cable interface connections.
6.
The closer the KSM is located to the engine’s cranking motor, the shorter the cable
lengths are, the shortest overall length of the entire heavy current circuit, the better
the performance will be with your KSM.
7.
The 4 Pin Deutsch connector has been supplied with a mating connector. Be sure to
follow proper wire schemes as identified in the diagrams.
8.
The supplied DPST switch will either be replacing an existing push-button engine-
start switch or will be in addition to the existing key-start switch, depending on how
your vehicle or equipment is currently setup, started. Locate and install the DPST
switch in a convenient location relative to the key switch if there is no existing push-
button start switch to replace.
