Instruction manual

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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
■ Power supply connections
Use an optional PS-85
DC POWER SUPPLY when op-
erating the IC-718 with AC power. Refer to the dia-
grams below.
CAUTION: Before connecting the DC power
cable, check the following important items. Make
sure:
• The [POWER] switch is OFF.
•Output voltage of the power source is 12–15 V
when you use a non-Icom power supply.
• DC power cable polarity is correct.
Red : positive + terminal
Black : negative _ terminal
CONNECTING A VEHICLE BATTERY
12 V
battery
Supplied
DC power cable
+ red
_ black
Crimp
Solder
Grommet
Fuses
NEVER connect to
a 24 V battery.
NOTE: Use terminals for
the cable connections.
CONNECTING NON-ICOM DC POWER SUPPLY
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DC power
socket
DC power supply
AC outlet
AC cable
20 A fuses
Supplied
DC power cable
13.8 V 20 A
_
+
black
red
+
_
CONNECTING PS-85 DC POWER SUPPLY
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PS-85
Connect to an AC outlet
using the supplied AC cable.
DC power cable
DC power
socket
NEVER connect to a battery without supplied DC fuses,
otherwise the fire hazard may occur.
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