18 | Installation — Wiring
TERMINATING CABLES
AS A GENERAL GUIDE:
Always use the correct crimping tools for crimping automotive crimp connectors. Do not use
pliers as this may crush/deform the sleeve and wires resulting in a failure-prone connection.
Avoid using solder sleeves — they are prone to failure if the solder does not run properly.
Insulate the ends of individual unused wires to prevent them from shorting. DO NOT heatshrink/
tape multiple unused wires together as a single bundle. Heatshrink/electrical tape must fully-
encapsulate bare wires and be securely shrunk/adhered onto the wires.
OTHER CONNECTOR TYPES
For wiring of the Input and Output Looms, a range of connector types are acceptable provided that
a solid connection is made. REDARC recommends the following connection types:
Butt-splice crimps (pre-insulated or standard), or solder with heatshrink are readily available
options that form a good, permanent connection. Note however, that wires have to be cut and
then re-terminated if your wiring needs to be adjusted or upgraded.
Insulated bullet or spade crimp connectors are the recommended non-permanent
connectors. They provide a solid electrical connection while still giving you the flexibility to adjust
or upgrade your wiring without the need to cut the wires and re-terminate them.
ORDER OF CONNECTIONS
Ensure all Input and Output connections are correctly wired before connecting the Power Input
Connector wiring to the 12 V auxiliary battery.
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