Electronics International VA-1A - Manual (Page 15)

8. Route the Shunt Wires (External Shunt Unit Only, VA-1A-XX): 8. Route the Shunt Wires (External Shunt Unit Only, VA-1A-XX): 8. Route the Shunt Wires (External Shunt Unit Only, VA-1A-XX): 8. Route the Shunt Wires (External Shunt Unit Only, VA-1A-XX): 8. Route the Shunt Wires (External Shunt Unit Only, VA-1A-XX):
Route the orange wire to the "+"side of the shunt via a one amp fuse. See the appropriate wiring diagram
in this manual for your installation. Connect the brown wire to the "-"side of the shunt via a one amp fuse. If
you are replacing an existing unit, most of the wires and all of the fuses should already be in place.
If this unit is to be used with an RSVA-3 remote switch, see the RSVA-3 Installation section of this
manual.
9. Connect the Large Shunt Wires (Internal Shunt Unit Only, VA-1A): 9. Connect the Large Shunt Wires (Internal Shunt Unit Only, VA-1A): 9. Connect the Large Shunt Wires (Internal Shunt Unit Only, VA-1A): 9. Connect the Large Shunt Wires (Internal Shunt Unit Only, VA-1A): 9. Connect the Large Shunt Wires (Internal Shunt Unit Only, VA-1A):
Connect the large bus, battery or alternator leads (as appropriate for your installation) to the large lugs on
the back of the VA-1 unit. If any major current carrying wire is extended you must use the same size wire as
the original. See the appropriate wiring diagram in this manual for your installation.
10. 10. 10. 10. 10. Route the (Optional) External Warning Control Line: Route the (Optional) External Warning Control Line: Route the (Optional) External Warning Control Line: Route the (Optional) External Warning Control Line: Route the (Optional) External Warning Control Line:
The white/yellow wire can be connected to an external light (AL-1), buzzer (ATG-1), a relay, etc. This
wire grounds when the Discharge High Volts Warning Light is on. The current in this line must be limited to
2/10 of an amp maximum. Exceeding this limit will damage the unit. If this feature is not used, leave this
line open. Tie wrap this wire so it does not obstruct the freedom of travel of any controls.
Tie wrap this wire so it does not obstruct the freedom of travel of any controls. Tie wrap this wire so it does not obstruct the freedom of travel of any controls. Tie wrap this wire so it does not obstruct the freedom of travel of any controls. Tie wrap this wire so it does not obstruct the freedom of travel of any controls.
11. 11. 11. 11. 11. Install the Instrument in the Panel: Install the Instrument in the Panel: Install the Instrument in the Panel: Install the Instrument in the Panel: Install the Instrument in the Panel:
Install the instrument from behind the instrument panel using 6 x 32 screws. These screws should not be
any longer than 1/2".
12. Connect the Circular Connector to the Instrument: 12. Connect the Circular Connector to the Instrument: 12. Connect the Circular Connector to the Instrument: 12. Connect the Circular Connector to the Instrument: 12. Connect the Circular Connector to the Instrument:
1) Push the two mating connectors together and twist them until they snap into position.
2) Turn the locking ring on the instrument connector clockwise (1 1/2 turns) until it locks into position.
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