User's Manual

Ranger v4.4 Installation Guide

Sep

2017

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the vehicle. The ignition sense line should be fused near the ignition signal source.

If the Ranger installation requires using an ignition point on the vehicle (i.e., standard ignition detection method),

there are usually two options available to connect to an ignition sense line: auxiliary electrical panel or a fuse

panel. If neither of these options are possible, then contact your Customer Care representative to discuss

alternative ignition options.

It is highly preferable to find an ignition source that goes high only when the engine is actually on. If this source

cannot be found, an ignition source that goes high only when the ignition is in the ON position is the next

recommended source.

9.6.1 Auxiliary Electrical Panel (Preferred)

Many bus manufacturers include an auxiliary electrical panel for interfacing peripheral devices. The following

graphic is an example of an auxiliary electrical panel in a Ford van:

Typically, one of these terminals is a switched ignition point. A ring terminal should be used when connecting to

this type of ignition interface point. Ask the local maintenance personnel if you need assistance to find this panel.

9.6.2 Fuse Panel

An unused ignition activated position in the fuse panel is another option. This installation requires an Add-A-

Circuit fuse holder as shown in the following graphic:

It is not acceptable to use a “fuse sleeve”.