Code 3 NarrowStik - Manual (Page 4)

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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). 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. underhood) will significantly reduce the current carrying
capacity of wires, fuses, and circuit breakers. Use "SXL" type wire in engine compartment.
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.
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.
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.
Ground terminations should only be made to substantial chassis components, preferably
directly to the vehicle battery.
The user should install a fuse sized to approximately 125% of the maximum Amp capacity in
the supply line to protect against short circuits. For example, a 30 Amp fuse should carry a
maximum of 24 Amps.
DO NOT USE 1/4" DIAMETER GLASS FUSES AS THEY ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR
CONTINUOUS DUTY IN SIZES ABOVE 15 AMPS.
Circuit breakers are very sensitive to high temperatures and will "false trip" when mounted in
hot environments or operated close to their capacity.
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WARNING!
Refer to the manual packaged with the 8 Output LED Narrowstik® Controller
for detailed control head wiring, installation and operation instructions.
1. After installing the Narrowstik / LC Stik, route the 11-wire cable into the vehicle to where the control
head will be mounted.
2. Cut the cable to length and strip back the cable insulation on the 11- wire cable.
3. Connect the red and red/white wires in the 11- wire cable, to the positive (+12V) side of the battery
through a user supplied 15 amp fuse or breaker using an 16 gauge minimum wire or larger.
4. Route a minimum 16 gauge black wire to the battery negative ( ground) (earth). Use the 1/4" insulated
quickslide located in control head parts bag and connect the black 16 gauge wire control head.
5. Remove the 14 position terminal plug from the back of the control head. Connect the remaining
wires, in the 11-wire cable, to the plug as shown in Figure 5, page 5. Connect power to the control head.
See control head manual for auxiliary wire functions.
Note: When installing the Narrowstik / LC-Stik as a Front Facing system, or if it is desired to have
the cable exit from the Passenger side, the LED module control wires will be reversed. See Figure
5, page 5, for details.
6. Check all connections for frayed or shorted wires. Insert the plug back into the Narrowstik control
head.
This Product contains high intensity LED devices. To prevent eye damage,
DO NOT stare into light beam at close range.
WARNING!
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Wiring Instructions