Mounting and Maintenance
Mounting
Mount the display unit in car interior in a place where you will have an unobstructed view to the screen and LEDs
while driving.
The display unit is designed for mounting to the dashboard panel or holder, using 4x M5 terminals located on the
back side of the unit. Dash7 with COMPOSTIE PLASTIC BODY is using long M5 screws sticking out. Dash7 with
ALUMINIUM BODY is using 4 holes with M5 threat for mounting.
WARNING! When installing Dash7 with an ALUMINIUM BODY, the screws must not be screwed deeper than 10
mm into the body of the display unit. Otherwise, there is a risk of damage to the electronics in the display unit.
Such damage is not covered by the warranty, so always measure the screw clearance before installation! For
installation in materials with a thickness of 1-2 mm, correct screws are included in the package.
The display unit can be placed either in the instrument panel or on a separate holder (not included). When mounting
in a panel, in addition to drilling the mounting holes, it is necessary to drill also holes for connectors, buzzer speaker
and for the battery cover.
When mounting, make sure that there is enough space on the back for the connectors and wiring.
Although the Dash7 main and display units are sealed, it is not considered as rainproof or waterproof device! Using
the device in wet conditions is on customer’s own risk and damage by water (or humudity) is not covered by factory
warranty !
Mounting conditions:
- Before installation, unplug the car’s battery
- If possible, mount the Dash7 on the place where it will not be exposed to a direct sunlight. Do not expose Dash7 to
temperatures above 75 ° C (167 ° F)
- Never mount the Dash7 where it will be exposed to the rain or water!
- Position the cables and connectors in such a way that they cannot be damaged
- Adjust the tilt of the display for the best visibility and lock it in this position
- Place the Dash7 in the holder or panel and tighten the M5 nuts or screws on the back of the Display Unit to max 6
Nm! When installing aluminium body display unit, check the screw clearance first!
- After mounting the display unit, connect the connectors (marked PWR and CNTRL) and secure them by gently
tightening the connector lock nuts
- Mount Dash7 main unit to a flat surface with 2 screws up to 6 mm in diameter (not included)
- Mount the Dash7 Main Unit on the place where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight or other heat sources
(exhaust, heating, etc.). Do not expose to temperatures above 75 ° C (167 ° F)
- Pay attention to the length of the wiring from Main unit to Display Unit and to the Vems ECU
- Ideal location for the main unit is in a horizontal position, but can also be mounted vertically or "upside down"
- Crimp and connect the necessary pins into the connector of the main unit and connect all the necessary wires.
Connect the sensors and inputs first and then the Dash7 power supply
- Position the cables and connectors in such a way that they cannot be damaged or exposed to heat