Rice Lake Zebra RW 420 Vehicle Cradle - Manual (Page 11)

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RW 420 Vehicle Cradle Installation Guide
6. Route the input power cable to the vehicle’s power take-off
point you will be using. Use the supplied adhesive-backed
clamps to secure the cable along its entire length.
Input Power Cable Completion
There are two power cable options that can be used with the
Vehicle Cradle. One terminates in a (fused) cigarette lighter adapt-
er. The other terminates in bare wire and is intended for direct wir-
ing into the vehicle electrical system. This second option has an
in-line fuse holder near the end of the cable that connects to the
vehicle electrical system.
If you are using a Vehicle Cradle with the cigarette lighter plug, all
you need to do is plug the power cable into a the vehicle’s cigarette
lighter socket. The cable must be secured along its entire length
and must not be allowed to hang loose, as described in the section
“Secure the Power Cable”, below
If you are using the cable that terminates in bare wire, the direc-
tions are as follows:
• You must not cut the cable shorter as this will cut off the in-
line fuse holder. If there is extra length bundle the cable se-
curely to eliminate the excess.
CAUTION: There must be a fuse between the vehicle’s power source and
the input power cable connection! If you are not using the cable supplied
with the Vehicle Cradle, selecting the size and rating of this fuse is the in-
staller’s responsibility.
• The installer must find the nearest practical connection point
to the vehicle’s main battery voltage. Consult the vehicle
manufacturer or a dealer to determine the best power con-
nection location. Note that the vehicle wiring leading to the
connection point must be at least 18 AWG. Note also that
many vehicles use SAE wiring gage, which is different from
AWG.
Prepare the Cable Ends:
NOTE: Actual cable termination used must be compatible with the power
source. The following is a guideline.
1. Strip 1/4” (6 mm) of insulation from the BLACK wire.
2. Securely crimp the supplied 3/8” terminal ring onto the
BLACK wire.
3. Strip 1/4” (6 mm) of insulation from the RED wire.
4. Securely crimp the supplied 3/8” terminal ring onto the RED
wire.
Connect Cable to the Power Source
1. Ensure that cable terminals are well connected to the cable.
2. Connect black cable ground (-) terminal to vehicle ground lo-
cation.