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3.
Connect the ring terminal directly to the battery’s positive post (or if present, to a stud on the
vehicle’s main/non-switched power distribution terminal block).
4.
Strip the Fuse Holder’s other wire, strip one end of the 20-foot long 10-AWG red wire, and then
connect these two wires together using a 10-AWG moisture-resistant butt splice. The red wire and the
butt splice for this connection is included in the Fuse Distribution Rail Kit.
CAUTION
Plan the routing of the 10-AWG red wire carefully, using an existing access hole in the
vehicle’s firewall if possible. Alternately, drill a new hole approximately 3/8-inch in
diameter and install a small rubber grommet to protect the wire from chafing on the
hole’s sharp metal edge.
To prevent fumes and moisture from entering the
passenger compartment, this hole/grommet/wire combination must also be sealed
with a silicon-based sealer before completing the installation.
5.
Route the other (load) end of the 20-foot long red wire through a wire-loom then through the
grommet in the firewall. This load end of the red wire will later be connected to a Fuse Block clipped
on the Fuse Distribution Rail Assembly (both parts of the Fuse Distribution Rail Kit). The Fuse
Distribution Rail Assembly will be located near the radio in the trunk.
6.
Continue routing the 20-foot red wire through channels in the vehicle to the location of the Client.
Remove interior panels, door kick panels, etc. Protect the wire from possible chafing where
necessary.
8.3.1.2 Assemble and Install Fuse Distribution Rail Assembly
The Fuse Distribution Rail Assembly must be completely assembled and installed in the vicinity near the
Client. This rail assembly, included in Fuse Distribution Rail Kit FS23057, comes preassembled with
only one (1) Fuse Block on the rail.
The Fuse Distribution Rail Assembly has a DIN-type rail allowing additional Fuse Blocks to be added to
it if fuse expansion is necessary in the future, such as for multiple radio installations. The rail may be cut
to decrease its length if necessary, but enough room for additional future expansion should be considered
first. Install the rail in accordance with the following procedure:
1.
Mount the Fuse Distribution Rail Assembly in the vicinity of the Client’s mounting location, but
where casual contact is not likely. Use self-threading screws (not supplied) and any available
mounting slots in the DIN rail to mount the block.
2.
Strip one end of the 10-AWG black wire (included with the Fuse Distribution Rail Kit) and crimp a
3/8-inch ring terminal to it.
3.
Near the Fuse Distribution Rail Assembly, locate an area of vehicle chassis ground within
approximately six (6) inches of the assembly and strip the area of any paint or dirt to expose a bare
metal surface.
4.
Drill a hole as necessary and connect the ring terminal to chassis ground. Use a self-threading screw
or other appropriate hardware to ensure a reliable metal-to-metal contact. Tighten securely.
5.
Cut the black wire to a length long enough to reach a green-yellow Grounding Block on the Fuse
Distribution Rail Assembly, plus length for a service loop. Strip the end to prepare it to connect to a
Grounding Block.
