User's Manual

Understanding Cable Basics Cable Installation
9-2 1/9/06 80-J4866-1 Rev. A
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Understanding Cable Basics
The standard cable length is 20 feet. If you are working with a tilt cab, a longer cable may be
necessary in order to route it through the cab hinge point.
Do not trim cable lengths to fit a specific vehicle. The equipment may be used on a different
vehicle in the future.
If a cable has protective caps covering the connectors, leave those caps in place until you’re
ready to connect the cable to the appropriate components.
Before you insert the display unit cable connector through a hole, make sure the end is
protected with the supplied protective cap. If the cap is not available, wrap the end with plastic
and electrical tape.
Use only wire strippers for stripping wires.
Use only the appropriate insulated crimping tool for crimping insulated connectors.
Use existing holes for cable routing whenever possible.
Routing and Protecting Cables
PROTECT THE ENTIRE LENGTH of cabling with convoluted tubing when routing the cable.
To protect cables:
Limit the minimum bend radius of the SDM cable to 3 inches
Provide strain relief for all cables
Use supplied grommets, whenever possible
Use tie wraps so cables are secure and do not chafe
Debur any drilled holes to eliminate sharp edges
DO NOT route cables in the following locations:
Near audio system amplifiers
Near exhaust pipes and other sources of heat
Over sharp edges
Over moving parts
Near the brake, clutch, or accelerator pedals, and linkage
Near foot traffic areas
Near the windshield wiper mechanism
Near CB radio wires (especially the display unit cable)