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Warnings and caution signs, illustrated below, are posted throughout this manual as well as on the CD5000
and CD4000. They show safe and correct ways to handle the main unit to prevent personal injury to you and
others and avoid damage to property.
Before reading through the manual, take time to read through and learn the important information listed in
this section.
This "Warning" sign indicates a situation in which incorrect handling may
result in death or serious personal injury.
This "Caution" sign indicates a situation in which incorrect handling may
result in personal injury or may result solely in damage to property.
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This section contains information that can help to prevent problems and
damage to the main unit, and also contain other useful information.
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Never supply power to another electrical appliance
by splicing or tapping into this main unit's power wire.
Otherwise, the current capacity of the wire will be
exceeded, resulting in a fire or electric shock.
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Never attempt to disassemble or modify the main
unit. Otherwise, an accident, fire, or electric shock
may result.
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When installing the main unit into a vehicle with a
passenger side air bag, do not secure it to the air
bag's cover or in places where it may impede air bag
deployment. Otherwise, proper air bag operation may
not be ensured in the event of an accident, causing
injury or death.
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When making holes (example: drilling) be sure to
wear protective eyewear. Otherwise, an injury such
as loss of eyesight may result.
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Exposed wires must be insulated with electrical tape.
Otherwise, a short circuit, fire, or electric shock may
result.
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Do not modify this system for use other than that
specified herein. Also, do not deviate from the
installation procedures described herein; Eclipse will
not be held liable for damages including, but not
limited to serious injury, death, or property damage
resulting from installations that enable unintended
operation.
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This main unit is intended for operation in DC 12volt,
negative-grounded vehicles only. Never use it in 24-
volt vehicles such as heavy trucks or diesel vehicle
with cold-region specifications.
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Do not install this main unit in locations where it may
obstruct the driver's view, or where it may endanger
passengers in the vehicle. Otherwise, an accident or
injury may result.
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Do not install this main unit in locations where it may
interfere with the operation of the steering wheel,
shift lever, brake pedal, etc. Otherwise, an accident
or injury may result.
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To prevent damage to the vehicle, confirm the
locations of hoses, electrical wiring, and the fuel tank
prior to drilling holes to install this main unit. Also,
take precautions so that the main unit does not
interfere, nor come in contact with them. Otherwise,
a fire may result.
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When installing this main unit, never use the existing
nuts or bolts that secure parts of the fuel tank, or the
steering, or braking systems. Otherwise, improper
steering, or braking or a fire may result.
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To prevent a short circuit from occurring, disconnect
the battery's negative terminal before installing this
main unit. Otherwise, an electric shock or injury may
result.
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When using an existing nut and/or bolt from the
vehicle to ground this main unit, do not use any that
secure parts of the steering or braking systems.
Otherwise, an accident may result.
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Bundle wires and harnesses with electrical tape or
wire ties to prevent them from interfering with moving
parts. If they should entangle with the steering wheel,
shift lever, or brake pedal, an accident may result.
