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After unpacking the
After unpacking the Model PA300, examine
Model PA300, examine it
it
for damage that may have occurred in transit. If the
for damage that may have occurred in transit. If the
equipment has been damaged, file a claim immedi-
equipment has been damaged, file a claim immedi-
ately with the carrier stating the extent of damage.
ately with the carrier stating the extent of damage.
Carefully check all envelopes shipping labels and
Carefully check all envelopes shipping labels and
tags before removing or destroying them.
tags before removing or destroying them.
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3-2.
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WARNING
WARNING
When installing equipment inside air bag
When installing equipment inside air bag
equipped vehicles, the installer MUST
equipped vehicles, the installer MUST
ensure that the equipment is installed
ensure that the equipment is installed
ONLY in areas recommended by the vehicle
ONLY in areas recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer.
manufacturer.
Failure to observe this warning will reduce
Failure to observe this warning will reduce
the effectiveness of the air bag, damage the
the effectiveness of the air bag, damage the
air bag, or potentially damage or dislodge
air bag, or potentially damage or dislodge
the equipment, causing serious injury or
the equipment, causing serious injury or
death to you or others.
death to you or others.
The PA300 comes equipped with a swinging
The PA300 comes equipped with a swinging
bracket which enables it to be
bracket which enables it to be mounted in variety of
mounted in variety of
positions. Positioning the bracket above the unit
positions. Positioning the bracket above the unit
allows mounting to the underside of the dash.
allows mounting to the underside of the dash. Posi-
Posi-
tioning the bracket below the unit will
tioning the bracket below the unit will permit mount-
permit mount-
ing on any horizontal surface.
ing on any horizontal surface.
The unit should be mounted in
The unit should be mounted in a position that
a position that
is both comfortable and convenient to the operator.
is both comfortable and convenient to the operator.
Keep visibility and accessibility of controls in
Keep visibility and accessibility of controls in mind.
mind.
To install the unit under the
To install the unit under the dash, determine the
dash, determine the
mounting location and proceed as follows (see figure
mounting location and proceed as follows (see figure
3-1).
3-1).
CAUTION
CAUTION
The unit must be installed in an adequately
The unit must be installed in an adequately
ventilated area. Neve
ventilated area. Never install near heater
r install near heater
ducts.
ducts.
A.
A. Use one of the mount
Use one of the mounting brackets as a
ing brackets as a
template and scribe two drill positioning marks at
template and scribe two drill positioning marks at
the selected mounting location under the dash.
the selected mounting location under the dash.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Before drilling holes in ANY part of a
Before drilling holes in ANY part of a
vehicle, be sure that both sid
vehicle, be sure that both sides of the
es of the
mounting surface are clear of parts
mounting surface are clear of parts
that could be damaged; such as brake
that could be damaged; such as brake
lines, electrical wiring or other vital
lines, electrical wiring or other vital
parts.
parts.
B.
B. Drill tw
Drill two 1/4-in
o 1/4-inch diamet
ch diameter holes at the
er holes at the
position marks.
position marks.
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Figure 3-1. installation of PA300 Under Dash.
Figure 3-1. installation of PA300 Under Dash.
C.
C. Secur
Secure the mounting bra
e the mounting bracket to the dash
cket to the dash
with (2 each) 1/4-20 x 3/4 hex head
with (2 each) 1/4-20 x 3/4 hex head screws, 1/4 split
screws, 1/4 split
lockwashers and 1/4-20 hex nuts as shown
lockwashers and 1/4-20 hex nuts as shown in figure
in figure
3-1.
3-1.
D.
D. Secure the P
Secure the PA300 unit to
A300 unit to the mounting
the mounting
bracket with black 1/4-20 x 7/16 hex head s
bracket with black 1/4-20 x 7/16 hex head screws and
crews and
1/4 split lockwashers.
1/4 split lockwashers.
E.
E. Tilt the unit
Tilt the unit to the desired
to the desired position. Tighten
position. Tighten
the black 1/4-20 x 7/16 hex head
the black 1/4-20 x 7/16 hex head screws.
screws.
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3-3..
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The power cable included in the carton is
The power cable included in the carton is
equipped with a twelve-prong plug (P5) that
equipped with a twelve-prong plug (P5) that mates
mates
with the connector (J5) on the rear of
with the connector (J5) on the rear of the electronic
the electronic
siren (see figure 3-2). The various wires on
siren (see figure 3-2). The various wires on the
the
connector must be connected as follows:
connector must be connected as follows:
WARNING
WARNING
Failure to observe this
Failure to observe this WARNING may
WARNING may
result in fire, burns or blindness.
result in fire, burns or blindness.
If shorted to vehicle frame, high current
If shorted to vehicle frame, high current
conductors can cause hazardous sparks
conductors can cause hazardous sparks
resulting in electrical fires or molten
resulting in electrical fires or molten
metal.
metal.
DO NOT connect this system to vehicle
DO NOT connect this system to vehicle
battery until ALL other electrical connec-
battery until ALL other electrical connec-
tions are made and mounting of all
tions are made and mounting of all
components is complete.
components is complete.
Verify that no short
Verify that no short circuits exist, before
circuits exist, before
connecting to the Positive (+) battery
connecting to the Positive (+) battery
terminal.
terminal.
