Hawk HA-FM10, Manual

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Installation points to remember
This product represents many years of research and development. It is very sophisticat-
ed and should be installed by experienced security installers only. Please do not attempt
installation of this product without reading this guide. The system has been designed
to provide the ultimate in security, coupled with limitless convenience and expansion
options.
Do not disconnect the battery if the vehicle has an anti-theft coded radio. If equipped
with an air bag, avoid disconnecting the battery if possible.
IMPORTANT!
Many airbag systems will display a diagnostic code through their
warning light after they lose power. Disconnecting the battery requires this code to
be erased, a procedure that can require a trip to the dealer.
Deciding on component locations
Locations for the siren
Some things to remember about mounting the siren:
• Keep it away from heat sources, such as radiators, exhaust manifolds, turbochargers
and heat shields.
• Mount it where a thief cannot easily disconnect it, whether the bonnet is open or
shut.
Both the siren and its wires should be difficult to find. This usually involves
disguising the wire to look like a factory harness.
• When possible, place the siren on the same side of the vehicle as the control
module, where its wires will reach the control module’s wires without extending
them. Always run the wires through the centre of a grommet, never through bare
metal!
• Point the siren down so water does not collect in it.
IMPORTANT! Many airbag systems will display a diagnostic code through their
warning light after they lose power. Disconnecting the battery requires this code to
be erased, a procedure that can require a trip to the dealer.
This product represents many years of research and development. It is very sophisticated and
should be installed by experienced security installers only. Please do not attempt installation
of this product without reading this guide. The system has been designed to provide the
ultimate in security, coupled with limitless convenience and expansion options.
Do not disconnect the battery if the vehicle has an anti-theft coded radio. If equipped with an
air bag, avoid disconnecting the battery if possible.
Deciding on component locations
Some things to remember about mounting the siren:
• Keep it away from heat sources, such as radiators, exhaust manifolds, turbochargers
and heat shields.
• Mount it where a thief cannot easily disconnect it, whether the bonnet is open or shut.
Both the siren and its wires should be difficult to find. This usually involves disguising
the wire to look like a factory harness.
• When possible, place the siren on the same side of the vehicle as the control module,
where its wires will reach the control module’s wires without extending them. Always
run the wires through the centre of a grommet, never through bare metal!
• Point the siren down so water does not collect in it.
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Locations for the siren
Installation points to remember