Preparing for the Installation
Installation Required Practices
Important!
These practices are required by WatchGuard. Using them helps you
have a more successful installation experience.
Cables
If you move a system from one vehicle to another, order and install new cables. Pulling cables in
the vehicle can be difficult and can damage the cables.
Connections
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ALWAYS butt-splice and crimp wire connections
Important!
DO NOT use 3M™ ScotchLok™ or similar types of
connectors.
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Use 3M Scotch® Super 33+™ tape (or other high-quality electrical tape) to cover any soldered
electrical connections
Installation location
Install the Smart Power Switch in a location where cable connections are accessible for
maintenance, for example, mounted on the cage behind the seat.
Power
Wire power to the battery. The battery is the cleanest source of power in the vehicle.
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VISTA Vehicle Kit
WGD00161 Revision A
