Seastar Solutions ABYC CHX8000 Series - Ignition Interrupt Switch Installation and Wiring; Ignition Interrupt Switch Installation Steps; Ignition Interrupt Switch Electrical Connections (I;O & Inboard)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE IGNITION INTERRUPT SWITCH.
All wiring, connections and terminations should be done in accordance
with ABYC Spec E 11-03.
Before drilling, check behind the gunwale or panel for sufcient clear-
ance and space around wires, tubes, pipes and other obstructions.
• If installing the switch as a retro t, remove the 4 mounting screws
that retain the bezel. Remove the bezel. Overlay the cutout template
supplied in the kit. If the cutout prole does not match the template,
cutout the gunwale to suit the template prole.
• If installing the control for the rst time, use the template to cutout
the gunwale.
STEP 1. Insert the switch from the rear of the gunwale or from the
front. Your choice will depend on the design of your boat and access to
the cavity between the hull and the gunwale.
STEP 2. Insert the 4 mounting screws through the bezel cutout and
into the control mounting plate.
STEP 3. Assemble the bezel insert onto the bezel and add the Interrupt
Switch retaining nut. Torque to 40-50 inch pounds (3.5-4 foot pounds).
STEP 4. Insert the lanyard clip under the Interrupt Switch plunger. Pull
rmly on the lanyard to verify that the clip snaps free. Ensure the nut
remains tight, re-torque if necessary. Reattach the lanyard clip to the
switch.
STEP 5. Complete the Interrupt Switch wiring into the engine electrical
circuit according to the instructions below.
STEP 6. Complete all testing of the Interrupt Switch function according
to the instructions on the following page(s).
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS: I/O OR INBOARD USE ONLY
(NORMALLY OPEN)
Use 16 AWG Purple stranded, insulated marine quality wire for I/O or
inboard applications. (Type HDT, THW, UL 1426 or equivalent.)
Be sure this wire goes directly to the coil and not to the instrument or
alternator circuit. Selecting the incorrect wire will result in improper
switch operation which could lead to serious injury.
WARNING
STEP 1. Disconnect all batteries and any auxiliary on-board or
dockside power supplies.
STEP 2. Locate the purple ignition switch-to-coil wire; See Diagram A
below.
STEP 3. Cut the purple wire, strip the ends and install two (2) insu-
lated crimp-on 1/4 inch female disconnect terminals. A crimping tool
designed for insulated terminals MUST be used.
STEP 4. Attach the female disconnects to each of the male terminals
on the Interrupt Switch.
NOTICE
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