Connection Of Electrical Accessories - Volvo FM Handbook

548 Maintenance

Connection of electrical accessories

• Always use the stipulated size of fuse and the
correct wire cross-section. Dimension continual
loads on fuses to not more than 80% of their rated
current
• When working on the electrical system of the truck,
the power must be switched off
• Always use Volvo original connectors (terminals,
insulators, fuses etc.)
Cigarette lighter as a power point
The cigarette lighter point is designed to heat up the
cigarette lighter and is dimensioned for loads of up to
ca. 4 Ampere . It is strongly recommended that you do
not use the socket as a power point. Your Volvo dealer
can give you information about the connection of other
types of electrical sockets.
12 volt electrical outlet
The electrical outlet beside the cigarette lighter may be
loaded to max. 10 Ampere .
Connection of prepared equipment
Use the premounted cable harnesses for connecting
e.g. telephone chargers and coffee makers. Contact a
Volvo workshop if you are uncertain.
Connection of non-prepared equipment
Non-prepared equipment refers to equipment for
which the cable harnesses have not been factory
installed and supplied with the truck. Please ask your
Volvo dealer to arrange for connection.
Note!
Fire risk if fuses are too large.