Wires And Wiring; General Requirements; General Wire - Detroit Diesel DDEC VI Application And Installation

3.3

WIRES AND WIRING

Detroit Diesel Corporation recommends color coding and hot stamping wire numbers in
contrasting colors at intervals of four inches or less.
3.3.1

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

NOTE:
Avoid renumbering DDC circuits since all troubleshooting guides reference the circuit
numbers shown in the schematic. DDC suggests including a prefix or suffix with the
DDC circuit numbers when conflicts exist.
3.3.2

GENERAL WIRE

All wires used in conjunction with DDEC VI must meet the following criteria:
DDC does not recommend using any type of terminal lubricant
or grease compounds. These products may cause dirt or other
harmful substances to be retained in the connector. DDC has not
tested these products and cannot stand behind their use.
Insulation must be free of nicks.
Criteria: Wires
Tape, conduit, loom or a combination thereof must be used to protect the wires.
Refer to sections 3.4 and 3.5.
All wires must be annealed copper wire (not aluminum).
All wires must comply with SAE J1128.
All wires must be insulated with cross-link polyethylene (XLPE) such as GXL,
or any self-extinguishing insulation having a minimum rating of -40°C (-40°F)
to 125°C (257°F).
All information subject to change without notice. (Rev. 01/07)
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