Wiring Instructions - Ecco 10 Serie Instructions D'installation Et D'utilisation

Wiring Instructions:

Important!
This unit is a safety device and it must be connected to its own separate, fused power point to assure its continued operation should any
other electrical accessory fail. Do not wire in parallel with any other accessory.
Notes:
1. Larger wires and tight connections will provide longer service life for components. For high current wires it is highly recommended
that terminal blocks or soldered connections be used with shrink tubing to protect the connections. Do not use insulation displacement
connectors (e.g., 3M Scotchlock type connectors).
2. Route wiring using grommets and sealant when passing through compartment walls. Minimize the number of splices to reduce
voltage drop. High ambient temperatures (e.g., under-hood) will significantly reduce the current carrying capacity of wires, fuses, and
circuit breakers. All wiring should conform to the minimum wire size and other recommendations of the manufacturer and be protected
from moving parts and hot surfaces. Looms, grommets, cable ties, and similar installation hardware should be used to anchor and
protect all wiring.
3. Fuses or circuit breakers should be located as close to the power takeoff points as possible and properly sized to protect the wiring
and devices.
4. Particular attention should be paid to the location and method of making electrical connections and splices to protect these points from
corrosion and loss of conductivity.
5. Ground termination should only be made to substantial chassis components, preferably directly to the vehicle battery.
6. Circuit breakers are very sensitive to high temperatures and will "false trip" when mounted in hot environments or operated close to
their capacity.
CAUTION!
Disconnect the battery before wiring up the light bar, to prevent accidental shorting, arcing and/or electrical shock.
General Wiring Instructions
Before attempting to connect the lightbar wiring harness, refer to the insert sheet supplied with your specific lightbar for wiring detail. The
insert sheet describes the function for each separate wire.
1. Route wires from the vehicle positive (battery, alternator, fuse block) to the switch panel in the cab. Use suitable high-temperature
16 AWG. wire if it passes through the engine compartment. Install a suitable fuse as close to the point of tapped power as possible. For
each circuit use a fuse according to the insert sheet.
2. Connect the wires to the positive side of the control switch panel with quick-connect terminals or by soldering.
3. After the lightbar has been mounted, route the wiring harness into the vehicle to the switch panel location.
4. Connect the wires of the light bar wiring harness to the switched side of each switch. See the insert sheet for wire color/function legend.
5. Connect the lightbar cable Black wire to a solid ground connection on the vehicle (ideally, directly to the battery negative terminal).
6. Use cable ties and grommets to secure and protect all cables and wires.
Lightbar Removal
The 10/15/20/30 Series Lightbars have been designed with a unique cable
access hole enabling the lightbars to be removed without
uninstalling the wiring harness.
1. Remove upper lens set as described in "Lens removal and Installation" – in
the Options and Maintenance section of this manual.
2. Using a No.2 point Phillips screwdriver, remove the two retaining screws
from the cable exit cover and remove the screw grounding the external
harness to the chassis.
3. Unplug and remove harness. If the lightbar is fitted with a director bar, the
harness will also have to be removed – take care to record the connection
details.
4. When reconnecting the lightbar, connect the wiring harnesses and cable
cover as originally installed.
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