General Information On The Electrical Connections - Dometic PERFECTVIEW M7LS Instructions De Montage Et De Service

General information on the electrical connections

6 General information on the electrical connections
6.1 Laying cables
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NOTICE!
Cables and connections which are not properly installed will cause malfunctions or
damage to components. Correct installation of cables and connections ensures lasting
and trouble-free operation of the retrofitted components.
Please observe the following instructions:
• As far as possible, use original openings or alternative openings for the connecting cable duct,
e. g. the paneling edges, ventilation grilles or blank panels. If no openings are available, you
must drill holes for the cables. Check beforehand that there is sufficient space on the other side
for the drill head to come out.
• Wherever possible lay cables inside the vehicle, as they are better protected there than outside
the vehicle.
If you do need to lay a cable outside the vehicle, ensure that it is well secured (use additional
cable ties, insulating tape, etc.).
• To prevent damage to the cables, when laying them, ensure that they are far enough away from
hot or moving vehicle components (exhaust pipes, drive shafts, light systems, fans, heater etc.).
• Wrap insulating tape around the plug connections of the connecting cables and every connec-
tion on a cable (including inside the vehicle) to protect them from exposure to water (fig. 9,
page 6). The most suitable tape for this purpose is self-vulcanising tape, for example from 3M.
• When laying electric connections (fig. 3, page 4), ensure that
– They are not kinked or twisted
– They do not rub on edges
– They are not laid in sharp edged ducts without protection
• Attach the cables securely in the vehicles to prevent tripping hazards. Use cable binders, insu-
lating tape or glue the cables in place.
• Protect every through-hole made in the bodywork against water penetration, e. g. by using a
cable with a sealant and by spraying the cable and the the cable sleeve with sealant.
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NOTE
Do not start sealing the through-holes until you have completed all installation work on
the camera, and the required cable lengths have been laid.
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