Dual VPA Socket and USB Port Adapter
Model: DVU-3G2
Installation Instructions
DVU-3G2-INS Rev. B 3-5-13
© 2013 Copyright Magnadyne Corporation
Mounting the Unit
Screw Mount:
The DVU-3G2 comes with screws to permanently mount the
unit to the dashboard or some other area in the vehicle.
1. Make sure that the mounting location does not interfere
with the operation of the vehicle. Also make sure the
screws will not damage anything behind the dash.
2. Use the provided screws to mount unit.
Velcro Mount:
The DVU-3G2 comes with a Velcro pad for mounting the unit to
the dashboard or some other accessible area in the vehicle.
1. Make sure the surface area where the Velcro will adhere to is
clean. The area must be free from any interior protectorants.
2. Remove the backing on one side of the Velcro pad and apply
the to the DVU-3G2.
3. Remove the backing on the other side of the Velcro pad and
press the unit firmly into the designated mounting location.
Hard Wiring:
The DVU-3G2’s can be hard wired for permanent installation in
a vehicle.
1. Cut off the VPA connector making sure to leave the
enough cable to reach the connection point.
2. Connect the wire with the white stripe to a fused 15A
switched power source.
Note: If the wire with the white stripe is not connected to a
switched power source when the ignition is turned off the
DVU-3G2 will continue to draw its power from the vehicle’s
battery and over an extended time may drain the battery.
3. Connect the black wire to chassis ground.
Optional Hard Wiring
Warnings
• FCC REGULATIONS STATE THAT ANY UNAUTHORIZED CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS
TO THIS EQUIPMENT MAY VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE IT.
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT INSTALL THE
UNIT IN A PLACE EXPOSED TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR EXCESSIVE HEAT OR
HUMIDITY. AVOID PLACES WITH TOO MUCH DUST OR THE POSSIBILITY OF
WATER SPLASHING OR GETTING WET.
• THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED FOR CONTINUOUS OPERATION.
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK AND ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
• IN CERTAIN VEHICLES THE ADAPTER WILL DRAW POWER EVEN WHEN VEHICLE
IS TURNED OFF AND DEPENDING ON USAGE MAY DRAIN THE VEHICLE’S BATTERY.
• Never install the product in a location where it interferes with your field of vision.
• Use the proper power supply. This product is designed for operation with a neg-
ative grounded 12V DC battery system. If the product is used with the improper
system it may cause a fire or an accident.
• This product must be installed and used in accordance with this manual. Any alter-
ations to this product that enables it to be used in any way other than intended or
designed could distract the driver and result in an accident causing injury or death.
Magnadyne Corporation disclaims any and all liability that may result from failure
to install and operate in any other manner in which this unit was intended.
• Do not disassemble, modify the unit or attempt to repair the product yourself. If
the product needs to be repaired, consult your dealer.
Caution
Conect the Wire with the White Stripe
to a Fused 15A Switched Power Source
Conect the Black Wire
to Chassis Ground