Operator’s Manual Vehicle Maintenance CXU, CHU, GU, TD, MRU and LEU 45 Wiring Harness/Cable and Connector Protection To help protect your vehicle’s external high amperage electrical cables and connections from corrosion due to the effects of newer salts (calcium chloride and magnesium chloride) on the roadways, MACK is offering a corrosion inhibitor part 20916273 for purchase through the PDC. MACK recommends coating all high amperage (positive and ground) exposed electrical connections at a minimum of every 6 months or, whenever the connector has been disassembled. The following list contains the recommended connections that should be liberally coated with the corrosion inhibitor;
• Battery connections • Battery main shut off switch connections • Maxi and/or Mega fuse connections • All ground stud connections • Electrical pneumatic pass-thru connections • All alternator connections • All starter connections • Intake preheater and preheater relay connections • Electrical power inverter connections All connections should be cleaned and free of previously applied inhibitors, oil, dirt, dust or other contaminants prior to application. Allow time for the product to dry before use (drying time may vary depending temperature, humidity, etc.). For more information regarding this corrosion inhibitor produced by LPS Worldwide, visit their web site at www.lpslabs.com.
