Motorola VC6000 Series Quick Reference Manual page 16

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Guidelines for Routing Cables
• Establish a neat route for the cable, staying clear of moving parts or hot
surfaces.
• Fix the cable to an existing cable runs inside the vehicle using cable
ties.
• When the cabling must go through a panel, use a suitable cable guard.
• When fixing a conduit or a cable on the outside of a vehicle, use
P-Clips. Either drill and tap the hole or use a nut and bolt to secure the
clip.
• Ensure the cable does not have tight bends. The minimum recom-
mended radius is 6.35 cm (2.5 inches).
• Ensure cables do not swing or chafe on the structure. This often
requires using cable ties approximately every one foot, and ensuring
the cables do not flex often, especially where they connect to the
VC6000 series.
• If you must re-position the VC6000 series occasionally, ensure there is
enough slack in the cable to accommodate movement without putting
tension on the cable.
• Use plastic cable ties to
secure the cables to the
Cable Tie Bracket of the
VC6000.
• Connect the power as
close to the battery as
possible, but not directly
from the battery terminals, and not before any main fuse.
• On gasoline, diesel or propane electric lift trucks, connect the power as
close to the battery terminals as possible, and avoid using existing wir-
ing.
• Ensure that the fuse is as close as possible to the power source.
• The fuse must be securely mounted and in an accessible location.
• Do not install where the cable will be a trip hazard or interfere with
safety of day-to-day activities or otherwise create a hazardous condi-
tion.
VC6000 Series Vehicle Computers
Cable Tie
Bracket