PowerGuard
PRO
User & Installation Guide Rev A
Page 12
Extending wiring loom.
Caution & Warning!
Substandard wiring and connectors may cause malfunction or damage to the
PowerGuard unit. Malfunctions may result in hazardous situations.
PowerGuard
PRO
is provided with a 1.5m (4’) wiring loom. You may shorten wires as necessary. If you
need to extend wires, you may do so using the same quality and size of wire as provided in the loom.
A minimum of 18AWG (0.75mm
2
CSA) is recommended. The cable should be high temperature thin
wall low voltage cable suitable for use in automotive, marine and allied industries.
By-Pass Loads.
There may be certain loads attached to the battery that should not be subject to Flat Battery
Protection disconnection. For example, some engine management computers, hazard warning lights
etc. In some states/countries, these this may be mandated by law. Bypass loads should be identified,
individually fused and connected directly to the battery.
Note that any bypass load will eventually flatten the battery even after PowerGuard
PRO
has activated
flat battery protection. However, normally, they draw only milliamps so should not interfere with
the normal operation of the vehicle/boat.
