Code 3 Torus NarrowStik - Manual (Page 3)

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wiring Instructions
Refer to the manual packaged with the 8 Output NarrowStik
™
Controller for detailed control head wir-
ing, installation and operation instructions.
Step-1. After installing the Narrowstik, route the cable into the vehicle to where the NarrowStik Control Head will be mounted.
Step-2. Cut the cable to length and strip back the cable insulation.
Step-3. Using a minimum 16 gauge user supplied wire, connect a power wire through a user supplied 15 amp fuse or breaker
from the positive (+12V) side of the battery and route the wire to the NarrowStik Control Head.
Step-4. Using a minimum 16 gauge user supplied black wire, Route a wire from the battery negative (ground) (earth) and using
the 1/4" insulated quick slide located in the NarrowStik Control Head Parts Bag, connect the black 16 gauge wire to the terminal
in the back of the NarrowStik Control Head.
Step-5. Remove the 14 Position Terminal Plug from the back of the Narrowstik Control Head. Connect the user supplied power
wire from Step-3 above and the 10 wires from the TriCore NarrowStik Cable to the 14 Position Terminal Plug as shown in
Figure-2 on page 4. See the Installation Manual for the Narrowstik Control Head for auxiliary wire functions.
Note: The Standard NarrowStik is set up as a Front or Rear Facing System with the cable exiting the Drivers Side. when
installing the Narrowstik with the cable exiting from the Passenger side, the Control wires will need to be in reverse
order from the Standard. See Figure-3 on page 4 for details.
Step-6. Check all connections for frayed or shorted wires. Insert the plug back into the Narrowstik control head.
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.
wARNINg!
This Product contains high intensity TriCore devices. To prevent eye damage,
DO NOT stare into light beam at close range.
wARNINg!
Blue Yellow Grey Green Tan Violet Orange Brown
DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER SIDE
Input Cable
STANDARD TRICORE & TORUS NARROwSTIK wIRE COLORS - LIghT hEAD