Shimano EW-SD50 User Manual Page 1

2014 FLOAT iCD PRE-INSTALLATION GUIDE

9• With the switch mounted on the left side of the handlebar, Descend mode is actuated by switch rotation to the bottom, and Climb mode is actuated by

10Hardtails: Fork-to-battery Wire Lengths• If battery unit will be mounted on the down tube in the low position (near the bottom bracket), use a lengt

11Full Suspension Vertical: Fork-to-shock Wire LengthsTop Tube Wire Routing• If you are choosing to route your wire from the right fork topcap to the

12Full Suspension Vertical: Shock-to-battery Wire LengthsTop Tube Wire Routing• If you are routing your wire along the top tube from the shock to the

13• Add 140 mm to that value to accommodate actual wire connection locations.• Round up to the next stock iCD wire length offered (see “Shimano Wire P

14Full Suspension Horizontal, Low-mount Battery: Shock-to-battery Wire Lengths• Use a length of cable housing to measure the distance from the forward

15• Add 50 mm to that value to accommodate actual wire connection locations.• Round up to the next stock iCD wire length offered (see “Shimano Wire Pa

1Table of ContentsIntroduction ...2Important Notes ...

2IntroductionThe following instructions are designed to guide you through the process of choosing the most appropriate component configuration and wir

3Important Notes• When determining wire lengths using the following guide, always round up to the next closest wire length after determining your fina

4Two Position Hardtail Setup• Two wires are required; one from switch to fork actuator, and a second from fork actuator to battery.• The battery can b

5Three Position Horizontal Full Suspension Setup• Three wires are required; one from switch to fork actuator, a second from fork actuator to shock act

6Three Position Vertical Full Suspension Setup• Three wires are required; one from switch to fork actuator, a second from fork actuator to shock actua

7Basic Setup1. Determine your battery location:Hardtails: mounting the battery on the downtube is best. If your frame has more than a single mounting

8• Full suspension with vertical shock: Battery unit must be mounted on the down-tube as close as possible to the head tube. Never mount it close to t