Wiring And Wire Termination Suggestions - Lytx SF Series Installation Instructions Manual

Wiring and Wire Termination Suggestions

WARNING: Failure to use proper wiring and wire terminations could lead to personal
injury or property damage. The following Wire Termination Suggestions should be
followed to ensure proper connections.
When installing the event recorder, there are several key rules to produce reliable electrical
connections.
1. Prohibited connectors: The use of insulation displacement connectors (i.e. ScotchLoc
connectors) (Fig. A), unsealed quick slide/spade connectors (Fig. B), and non-sealing
butt connectors is prohibited. In addition, the use of fuse taps on ECM, ECU, or control
module circuit fuses is prohibited.
2. Use ONLY 16-gauge automotive primary wire to connect to automotive circuits.
Specialty wire might be superior when used in its native environment, but not in the
automotive field. (For example, Teflon wire is intended for high heat conditions, but
should never be used for connections of the event recorder in the vehicle.)
3. For all connection methods, do not leave any exposed wire near the connector.
4. Solder joints: All solder joints MUST be insulated by either self-amalgamating tape
(and over loomed with insulation or cloth tape) or adhesive-lined heat shrink.
5. Posi-Tap connectors: Posi-Tap wiretap connectors may only be used inside the cab of
the vehicle and only for event recorder inputs such as ignition. They cannot be used for
constant power or ground. The Posi-Tap connectors must be the proper gauge size for
the wire it's connecting to.
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