Connecting The Power Cable To The Vehicle; Connecting The Power Cable To The Device - Alcatel-Lucent OA5725A Installation Manual

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• Avoid humid and or dusty locations.
• Direct exposure to sunlight should be avoided as well as other heat sources. The device should not be placed
amongst papers, magazines or other elements that could hinder natural air circulation.
• The device should not be placed very close to strong electromagnetic fields such as speakers, engines, etc.
• The device should not be mounted in the driver's area of the vehicle or areas where it can distract the driver.
• Knocks and/or strong vibrations should be avoided during transport, operation and storage.
• The device should be mounted in accordance with accepted aftermarket practices and materials.
Warning
The electric current in power cables, telephone lines and communication cables is dangerous. To pre-
vent electric shocks, before installing, handling or opening the equipment covers, connect and discon-
nect the cables following the steps set forth in
page 10 .

3.3.1 Connecting the power cable to the vehicle

The device power supply cable must be connected to the vehicle's fuse box. Always follow the vehicle manufac-
turer's recommendations for electrical accessories connection.
Generic connection guidelines are:
• Disconnect the positive battery cable from the vehicle's battery post.
• Locate an empty fuse slot with fuse ratings in the range 5 A - 10 A.
• Terminate the cable conductors with suitable crimp connectors, fuse tap or bare wires (depending on the fuse box
connectors).
• Connect the BATTERY conductor to the fuse connector.
• Connect the GND conductor to a battery ground connector.
• Optionally, IGNITION conductor can be connected to the vehicle ignition switch if available.
• It is recommended to install an approved vehicle circuit breaker.
• Insert the new fuse into the fuse slot.
• Connect the positive battery cable to the vehicle's battery post.
Connection of Cable to vehicle power source
Fig. 7:
All components used in the connection to the vehicle should be UL Listed and comply with the regulations of the
country where the installation takes place.
The cabling should be separated from other wiring in the vehicles and should be routed away from sharp edges.
The power supply cable goes from the fuse panel to the router along the vehicle wall, ALWAYS inside the vehicle
cabin and WITHOUT crossing the vehicle's firewall protection.

3.3.2 Connecting the power cable to the device

To terminate the cable into the connector follow the instructions below:
OA5725A Router
Connecting
on page 10 and section
3 Components and Power Supply
Disconnecting
on
9

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