SKU 98481
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assemblY InstructIons
read the entIre Important
saFetY InFormatIon section at the
beginning of this document including
all text under subheadings therein
before set up or use of this product.
assembly
A round 2-1/16” wide hole with at least 2-1/2”
1.
clearance behind is needed to install this
gauge.
At least 18 AWG stranded copper wire must
2.
be purchased for the installation of this
gauge.
Disconnect vehicle battery according to
3.
manufacturer’s instructions. Some vehicles
with air bags or other systems may require
precautions before disconnecting the battery.
Consult your vehicle’s service manual.
Route and secure wires as needed to attach
4.
the Gauge to the desired area; avoid sharp
edges and hot spots.
Wiring:
5.
red
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Wire: Connects to a switched 12V
positive source that turns on and off with
vehicle’s ignition switch.
cautIon:
It is recommended that a inline fuse
(1Amp/3AG) be installed before connecting
to the 12V ignition system.
BLACK wire connects to Ground.
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WHITE wire connects to dashboard lights.
•
ORANGE wire connects to the 12V posi-
•
tive post.
GREEN wire connects to the to the appro-
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priate temperature source (sender).
Install the water temperature sender (send-
6.
ers work best if installed near the thermostat
housing). The included sender has 1/8” NPT
threads, if the vehicle has NPT ports that
are bigger (3/8” or 1/2” NPT) an adapter (not
included) will need to be purchased to com-
plete the installation.
note:
Some late model vehicles use electronic
sensors in their pressure and temperature
senders for engine control functions. Before
removing the original sender, it is highly rec-
ommended that you contact your automotive
dealer to be sure no critical functions will be
disrupted.
Attach the bracket onto the back of the meter
7.
and tighten. Install the meter into the hole.
Reconnect the battery according to the
8.
manufacturer’s instructions. Verify that there
are no short circuits before reconnecting.
Check for loose strands of wire and direct
contact with grounded components. Use a
multimeter with a continuity function to help
verify that there are no shorts to ground.
Start the vehicle and turn the dashboard
9.
lights on; LED should light up. Be ready to
disconnect battery if arcing or sparking oc-
curs at the meter.
To change the color of the LED light, push
10.
the button on the face of the gauge.
record serial number Here:
note:
If product has no serial number, record
month and year of purchase instead.
note:
No replacement parts.
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