Wiring The Electrical System - SureShade ATF-SG Installation Instructions Manual

7. WIRING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The electrical housing controls the retracted and extended positions as well as the synchronization of the
actuators' movement. Sensors positioned inside the actuator communicate with the electrical housing and
result in synchronization.
These sensors, along with the housing software, will keep the two actuators synchronized with each other
during travel. When one actuator gets ahead of the other actuator, the system will shut the faster actuator
down for a split second until the slower actuator catches up and then continues movement again. This is a
completely normal function of the shade operation.
N OTE: Controller and electrical housing is pre-wired and tested before shipping. Supplied wire and connections are for
testing purposes only. Aftermarket only.
Use new wire connections for your installation. Aftermarket only.
Ensure all wire connections are secure and watertight.
Refer to the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) E-11, AC and DC Electrical Systems on Boats.
N OTE: When calculating wire gauges and circular mils, be sure to use the 10% voltage drop chart as per E-11, Table IX.
Voltage drops can cause an intermittent communication situation during travel. (See Table 1.)
A 5-amp slow-blow fuse must be used for circuit board circuit.
These overcurrent protection devices will protect the wire from overheating (with the use of E-11, Table IX) and will protect the unit itself.
N OTE: All control wires for the actuators to the controller are supplied with Deutsch connectors. Once the control wiring is
properly fed through tubing and fi berglass, connect one end of the control wire to the actuator and the other end to
the electrical housing.
Control box must be at least 2 feet away from any RF/electromagnetic-emitting device such as radars and GPS, as well as microwaves,
ice makers and refrigerators.
Do not operate the shade without the crossbars securely mounted to the actuators.
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