(3) Electrical Connections:
The monitor can be powered two ways:
1.
Plug the cigarette lighter adapter into the vehicle’s cigarette
lighter socket, and then insert the 2.5mm plug into the power
supply jack on the monitor.
2.
Permanently wire the leads to the vehicle. Choose a source that
only has power when the vehicle ignition is on.
a.
Red wire: ignition 12 volt. Using the tap
connectors supplied, perform the following steps:
i.
Place the un-stripped ignition source wire on the
run channel
ii.
Place the un-stripped red power wire completely
iii.
Fold the tap connector back over the wires and
make the connection by crimping the u-contact
down flush with the plastic insulator.
Tap/Run Connection
iv.
Close the top hinged cover until latched.
b.
Black wire: chassis/ground. Using the ground ring
supplied, perform the following steps:
i.
Place stripped wire (1/4”) inside a connector
ii.
Crimp the connector using a crimping tool to
secure the wire.
c.
Plug the power plug into the monitor power supply jack.
Figure 3 (Electrical Connections)
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