Cummins/Onan — Remote Switch Wiring
Installation · remote control
From a Cummins/Onan service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Electrical induction can occur when DC wires are run with AC wires and can cause operational problems.
- Seal all holes to prevent entrance of exhaust gases into recreational vehicle interior.
Procedure
- Select control location. Use figures in manual as guides.
- Drill screw holes and cut hole to accommodate remote switch in dash panel.
- Using #18 or larger insulated wires, connect remote control to generator set.
- Connect jumper between terminal 5 and 6 on deluxe panel.
- Insert remote control in hole cutout and secure with wood screws supplied with switch.
- Check for proper operation by starting and stopping set at the set control and from the remote control panel.
- If set starts by itself or cannot stop, check for short-circuited remote control wiring.
Specs & values
- #18 or larger insulated wires
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.