Westfalia DIY-12 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 33

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Electrical connections
Please observe the following instructions:
Wherever possible, lay cables inside the vehicle, as they are better
protected there than outside.
If you do need to lay a cable outside the vehicle, ensure that it is well
fastened (use additional cable ties, insulating tape etc.).
To prevent damage to the cables, when laying them, ensure that they are
far enough away from hot or moving vehicle components (exhaust pipes,
drive shafts, light systems, fans, heater etc.).
Wrap insulating tape around the plug connections of the connecting
cables and every connection on a cable (including inside the vehicle) to
protect them from exposure to water. The most suitable tape for this is
self-vulcanising tape, e.g. from 3M.
When laying the cables, make sure:
– They are not kinked or twisted
– They do not rub on edges
– They are not laid in sharp-edged ducts without protection.
Attach the cables securely in the vehicle with cable binders, insulating
tape or by glueing them to prevent them from being tripped over.
Protect every through-hole made in the outer skin of the bodywork against
water penetration, for example by using a cable with a sealant and by
spraying the cable and the cable sleeve with sealant.
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