KUSSMAUL PDS-100 User Manual - page 4
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III) INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
If not using the factory default programming (see page 9, Setting to Factory Defaults), we recommend first
programming the PDS-100 on a bench for convenience before installation. See page 6, Section V - Load Group
Power Activation Programming.
A) Materials Provided
Qty. Description
1
Installation/Operation Manual (M-PDS100)
1
PDS-100 Power Distribution System
1
Protective plastic cover
1
7” jumper wire with 1/4” female fast-on and ring terminal - use to jumper power from input bus to IGN. terminal
when programming unit on bench
2
Cover attachment screws, nylon, black
4
Sheet metal mounting screws, #10 x 1/2”, self tapping, Phillips Pan Head, S.S.
1
¼” fast on terminal, 90°, insulated (Ignition sense)
1
Programming data card and holder to record settings entered
1
Rubber boot (+ battery/power feed)
Note: Fuses not provided
B) Location
Select position in the interior of the vehicle where there will be ample space for wire routing and access to the fuses,
and where it will not be subjected to extreme heat, moisture – liquids, or impact by tools or other items stored in the
compartment.
C) Mounting
Always attach to the vehicle metal frame so that it cannot come off in an accident or heavy breaking situations. Use
provided self-tapping sheet metal screws (4 ea). Mount with fuse side up. Do not mount under the hood in engine
compartment.
D) System Expansion - Parallel Units
Circuit capacity can be expanded by wiring a second and third PDS unit to the first (see Figure 2) each additional PDS
provides 6 additional load circuits (18 circuits maximum).
IV) Wiring Instructions & Diagrams
Refer to
Figure 1 wiring diagram for a single unit wiring & Figure 2 for multiple unit wiring.
Refer to Tables 1, 2 & 3 on page 5 for recommended wire size for input power feed, load wiring & multiple unit input power
feed.
Battery
CAUTION: Install a fuse or circuit breaker on the positive (+) battery power feed wire as close to the battery as possible
in order to protect the input power feed wires. Size fuse or circuit breaker 125-150% of the maximum load current.
For single PDS-100 installations, see Table 1 “Recommended Input Power Feed Wire Size”. Identify the total amperage of
all loads to be connected to PDS-100 and then identify recommended wire size based on the cable distance between the
vehicle battery and the PDS-100 mounting location.
Note: For any wire runs that fall between wire length shown in tables on page 5, use the longer wire run to determine wire
size.
Slide provided rubber boot over positive (+) battery feed cable before crimping 1/4” stud.
For multiple PDS-100 installations, refer to Table 3 “Recommended Input Power Feed Wire Size for Multiple Units” for