Waeco PerfectView M170L, Installation And Operating Manual

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PerfectView M170L
Safety and installation instructions
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2 Safety and installation instructions
Please observe the prescribed safety instructions and stipulations from the vehicle
manufacturer and service workshops.
The manufacturer will not be held liable for claims for damage resulting from the following:
z Damage to the appliance resulting from mechanical influences and excess voltage
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Alterations to the device without express permission from the manufacturer
z Use for purposes other than those described in the operating manual
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Caution!
To prevent short circuits, always disconnect the negative terminal of the
electrical system before working on the vehicle.
If the vehicle has an additional battery, its negative terminal should also
be disconnected.
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Caution!
Inadequate supply cable connections could result in short circuits which:
– Cause cable fires
– Trigger the airbag
– Damage electronic control devices
– Cause electric functions to fail (indicators, brake light, horn, ignition, lights)
Please observe the following instructions:
z When working on the following cables, only use insulated cable lugs, plugs and tab
sleeves:
– 30 (direct supply from positive battery terminal)
– 15 (connected positive terminal, behind the battery)
– 31 (return cable from the battery, earth)
– 58 (reversing light)
Do
not use porcelain wire connectors.
z Use a crimping tool (fig. 1 12, page 3) to connect the cables.
For permanent connections, you can solder the cable ends together and then insulate
them.
z When connecting to supply cable 31 (earth), screw the cable
– To the vehicle’s earth bolt with a cable lug and a gear disc or
– To the sheet metal body work with a cable lug and a self-tapping screw
Ensure that there is a good earth connection.
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