Mitsubishi Canter (FE, FG). Manual - part 25
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6 Modifications to the basic vehicle
6.12 Electrics/electronics
MITSUBISHI FUSO body/equipment mounting directives for FE, FG Issue date: 06. 07. 2012
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6.12 Electrics/electronics
Electrical Wiring
The electrical circuits have been designed in particular
with the emphasis on safety. In this respect, a high-
current fuse box is provided at the side of the battery
in order to prevent fires caused by shorting during
accidents. Therefore, follow the procedures below
when making changes to the electrical circuits.
• Additional Wiring
(a) Use wires of the same gauge and color as the
original wires when making wiring extensions.
When selecting a cable size, make sure that its
allowable current conforms to the system
rating. Especially in a system where a motor,
etc. is used as a load, allow for the current in
case the motor locks (restricted).
(b) Connect wires securely by soldering or crimping
terminals and then insulate them completely
with tape or other weatherproof material. Never
attempt to connect wires by just twisting the
stripped ends together.
(c) Do not use sulfuric acid for soldering.
(d) Do not extend or shorten the battery cables. If
battery cable length must be adjusted due to
the transfer of the battery, replace the cable(s)
with one(s) of appropriate gauge and length.
(e) Be especially careful not to modify the type of
clamps, location, or slack of wiring connected
to movable components between the starter
and the frame.
(f) Wiring should be made along the rear body
parts, the frame, etc., fully supported, and
never extended individually in midair.
(g) Clamp all wires securely in locations away from
moving parts or sharp corners on the chassis
and body. Use grommets where routing wires
through metal plates in order to prevent
electrical short circuits due to installation
damage or chafing. (Fig. 1)
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Risk of accident
Before installing any attachments, special-purpose
bodies, equipment or carrying out any
modifications to the basic vehicle and/or its
assemblies, you must read the relevant sections of
the Owner’s Manual, as well as the operating and
assembly instructions issued by the manufacturer
of the accessories and items of optional equipment.
You could otherwise fail to recognize dangers,
which could result in injury or death.
Work incorrectly carried out on electronic
components and their software could prevent this
equipment from working correctly. Since the
electronic systems are networked, this might also
affect systems that have not been modified.
Malfunctions in the electronic systems could
seriously jeopardize the operating safety of the
vehicle.
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Fig. 1
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Grommet
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Wire
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Metal plate