User manual WHISTLER 3300 INSTALLATION

[. . . ] Flat Washer · Use with #10-32 bolts. Sheet metal Screw #6 x 3/4" · Fastens Large L/Small L Bracket or 45º Reflector to radar antenna. Sheet metal Screw #4 x 5/8" · Fastens Hanging Bracket to interior vehicle surface. Hook & Loop 1/2" x 1" · Fastens LRM-5 to back of rearview mirror when windshield bracket is not used. [. . . ] Be careful not to interfere with or disconnect other wires, cables, or mechanical systems of your vehicle while routing the antenna cable. Also, keep the antenna cable away from any areas in the engine compartment that may become hot. Cable ties are provided to secure the antenna and Temperature Probe cables at various points in the engine compartment. General Information The LRM-5 (Laser Receive Module) provides both front and rear laser reception. Mount the LRM-5 with the 3-lens array facing forward (down the road) and the single lens facing behind. This approach offers the greatest protection, since you will most often be traveling into a laser signal, rather than away from it when laser speed enforcement is encountered. For effective protection, make sure the LRM-5 has an unobstructed view forward and behind, and that it is not placed behind metallic sun screens. Mounting The LRM-5 The LRM-5 can be mounted to the front windshield using the windshield bracket supplied. Radar antenna mounted(vertical) with 45º Reflector. Mounted in this position, radar signals are reflected into the ANTENNA window. Mounting the Temperature Probe Find a location that is far enough away from engine and radiator heat but still in the airflow for the vehicle. Mounting the Probe too close to these heat areas will give a false high temperature. · Attach the mountable tie wrap (supplied) to the Temperature Probe as shown. · Mark location for Probe, then drill a hole using a 7/64" drill bit. Attach Probe with tie wrap in the correct orientation using the #6 x 3/4 screws. NOTE: Mount the Probe so that there is space between the Probe and the mounting area. Do not mount Probe directly to metal area. Mountable Tie Wrap Temperature Probe Probe Cable Mounting Location 10 11 3300 Installation Instructions 10/4/00 9:37 AM Page 15 INSTALLATION OF LRM-5 INSTALLATION OF CONTROL PANEL Before using, attach the suction cup and rubber bumpers (2) to the metal bracket. If necessary, you may bend the metal bracket in order to position the LRM-5 correctly (3-lens array facing forward, single lens facing behind. ) General Information The control panel may be mounted using the Under Dash Bracket or Hook & Loop fastener supplied. As an alternative, you may also use a Through Dash Bracket. When choosing a mounting location, consider your needs for ease of viewing the display, accessibility of controls (remember Mute Mode may be used frequently), and concealment. Control Panel Mounted With Under Dash Bracket Fasten the Under Dash Bracket to your vehicle's dash with the two #4 x 5/8" sheet metal screws provided. A 5/64" drill bit should be used to drill pilot holes for the screws. Use the holes in the bracket to mark the location for pilot holes. Once the bracket is fastened to your vehicle, the control panel can be attached to it. [. . . ] ·Contact factory, if you suspect antenna is defective. 16 17 3300 Installation Instructions 10/4/00 9:37 AM Page 21 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE NOTES PROBLEM: Display shows R2. ·Warning communicates "loss of link" between control panel and rear antenna (RADAR 2); occurs only if rear antenna has been installed. ·Check antenna connection at back of control panel. ·If no rear antenna is installed, perform the factory reset procedure outlined in the owner's manual. [. . . ]