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Cummins/Onan Energy Command 20 — Wiring Installation

Installation · Wiring harness

For the Cummins/Onan Energy Command 20, from the Cummins/Onan service manual.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan HDKA, Cummins/Onan HDKB, Cummins/Onan HDKC

Procedure

  1. Label each end of every wire using wire tags; use Figures 5-7 to determine labels and connections.
  2. At the controller end, insert the terminated and labeled wires into the correct connector positions.
  3. At the genset end, insert the terminated and labeled wires into the correct connector positions.
  4. Use tie wraps at not less than 20-inch intervals and protective sheathing where necessary.

Tools required

  • Pro-Crimper II W/Die 16-20 (Tyco/AMP 189727-1) Amazon
  • Contact Extraction Tool (Tyco/AMP 90760-1) Amazon

Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.

Specs & values

  • Wiring may be single conductors of 16-20 Amazon eBay FridayParts $14.38 AWG wire
  • Minimum separation of 5 inches (127 mm) from AC power sources
  • UTP cable bends or radii no less than eight times the cable diameter

Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan HDKA →, Cummins/Onan HDKB →, Cummins/Onan HDKC →

Source: Cummins/Onan service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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