New Machine! Q for someone who has sled in the garage

[mooseflyer]

Fellas, I'm pretty excited as I recently purchased a new leftover 2013 RS Venture TF. I haven't taken delivery yet, but I'm already planning the installation of an Autocom intercom system, which the manufacturer suggests wiring to switched power from somewhere on the sled (tail light circuit, etc). Since I can't yet see for myself, can anyone attempt to answer the following please?

1. What size of fuse is used? Not the amp rating, but actual physical size? See the second picture below. I would guess it's a "mini fuse" (the purple one) rather than the standard 3/4 inch automotive "ato fuse" (the red one)? The reason I ask is that I'm considering using an "add a fuse" type device such as the one in the first picture below to power the intercom, and would like to get the proper size.

2. The owner's manual lists some of the fuse blocks as having a "spare" fuse location. I assume these locations are simply storage for spare fuses or do any of them actually have power to them?

3. Page 111 of the manual shows position 5 as a "signaling system" fuse - any idea what that is for? As far as I know, these sleds don't have turn signals, no? That might be a good spot to draw power for the intercom in the event that I don't go with the "add a fuse"?

4. Other suggestions for wiring? This is pretty cool, but at 84 bucks plus shipping, I'm not sure I really need all that it offers. http://www.cyclenutz.com/Fuzeblock-Fuse ... _p_92.html

Thanks...

 

[smokingcrater]

If it were me, I'd go direct to the battery with a fuse... ESPECIALLY on a new sled, as you never know if the dealer is going to take issue if you have any electrical warranty work.

 

[mooseflyer]

I could do that, however the intercom manufacturer recommends using switched power, presumably so as not to drain the battery when the engine isn't running. I don't know what on the intercom system would be drawing power when it's not in use, but there must be something otherwise I don't see why they would recommend wiring it this way.

 

[Koenig]

Just bridge connect it with the 12Volt outlet wires under the dash cover. Add an inline fuse for your intercom to be safe. That outlet is switch controlled... easy to get at!

 

[dexter]

Hey mooseflyer..what system is this? Link?

 

[mooseflyer]

Thanks guys. Koenig, I like your idea and that outlet would probably be pretty easy to access, however I was thinking I'd avoid that source since it's only fused for 36 watts and I'm potentially drawing up to 24 watts from it already by powering a GPS and action camcorder using a dual USB plug in. However, I don't actually know how much power the intercom requires - have to dive into the manual.

Dexter, it's an Autocom Super Pro Automatic (SPA2) that I bought on Ebay a couple of days ago as an "open box" buy. It hasn't been delivered yet, but I've been able to download a manual for it to start planning the install. http://autocomdirect.com/index.php/super-pro

 

[dexter]

thanks!

 

[mooseflyer]

So can anyone answer question #1 in my original post? What type of fuses are used in these machines - mini or ATO? (i.e. the red or purple example in the picture above). Thanks....

 

[4strokeluvr111]

So can anyone answer question #1 in my original post? What type of fuses are used in these machines - mini or ATO? (i.e. the red or purple example in the picture above). Thanks....

Mini....BUT the exception might be the 30A main fuse that's by the battery. Don't remember if that's mini or ATO.

 

[mooseflyer]

Thanks!