Road Patrol XK Superheterodyne Radar Detector
(220-1621)                 Installation               Faxback Doc. # 17808

MOUNTING THE RADAR DETECTOR

Correct placement of your radar detector is important for proper operation.
Radar signals (either X-band or K-band) pass through glass but are
deflected by metal.  You must mount the detector so that the antenna has
an unobstructed view of the road ahead.  Do not mount the unit behind any 
metallic  objects such as wiper blades, radio antennas, or mirrored or 
reflective sun screens.  Radar signals pass through tinted windows with 
little or no alteration.

Mounting the unit as high as possible gives the best vantage point to the 
horizon and reduces the chance of interference from wiper blades.  Do not
mount the detector so that it obstructs the driver's vision.

CAUTION:  To avoid heat damage to the detector, do not mount it in front 
          of heater or defroster vents.

Radio Shack cannot anticipate every possible way you might mount your
Micronta Road Patrol XK Radar Detector.  It is important that you use
common sense and mount the unit where it does not present a hazard in the
event of an accident.  Visor mounting might not be desirable if the
detector must be too near an occupant's head.

The radar detector comes with various accessories to help you install it.
Use one of the following mounting methods to install the unit either on 
the sunvisor, dashboard, or windshield.

SUNVISOR MOUNTING

One possible location for your unit is on the sunvisor where there are few
or no obstructions.  Before you mount the detector on the sunvisor, attach
the mounting bracket as follows:

1.  Remove the paper backing from the spacers and place them around the 
    holes on the bracket.

2.  Align the holes on the bracket with the holes on the sides of the
    detector.  Then, use the thumb screws to secure the bracket to the 
    detector.

3.  Attach the sunvisor clip to the mounting bracket.  Slip the clip' 
    prongs into the slots on the bottom of the mounting bracket, and slide
    the prongs into the holes at the bottom of the slots until the prongs
    snap firmly into place.

In cars that have an instrument pod cover, you can also use the sunvisor 
clip as a quick-release dash mount.

BRACKET MOUNTING

You can use the bracket to mount the detector on your dashboard or wind-
shield.  To do this, use the double-sided adhesive pads to secure the 
bracket.

1.  Attach the bracket to the detector as described in "Sunvisor
    Mounting."  

2.  Remove the paper backing from the adhesive pads, and attach the pads
    to the bracket as shown.

3.  Firmly press the bracket into place on the dashboard or windshield.

NOTE:  The pads' adhesive will not stick to surfaces that have been
       treated with a vinyl cleaner or protectant.

HOOK-AND-LOOP TAPE MOUNTING

If you want to be able to easily remove and store your detector, you might
prefer the hook-and-loop tape mounting.  On a curved dashboard, use two
pieces of tape on each side of the bracket to prevent rocking.  On a flat
dashboard, as single piece of tape on each side is usually adequate.

1.  Peel off the paper backing from the "hook" portion of the pieces of
    hook-and-loop tapes, and apply them to the bottom of the detector.

2.  Remove the paper backing from the "loop" portion of the pieces of 
    hook-and-loop tape, and attach them to the tape pieces already on the 
    detector.  The adhesive must be facing out.

3.  Press the adhesive surfaces against the dashboard in the desired
    location.

NOTE:  The hook-and-loop tape adhesive will not stick to surfaces that
       have been treated with a vinyl cleaner or protectant.

CONNECTING POWER 

CAUTION:  This detector is designed for use in vehicles that have 12-volt, 
          negative-ground electrical systems.  Most vehicles have this 
          type of system.  If you are not sure about your vehicle, check 
          with your vehicle dealer.

The radar detector's power cable has a plug that fits the cigarette-lighter
socket in most vehicles.  For proper detector operation, the socket must be
clean and securely grounded.

1.  Insert the power cable's smaller plug into the DC 12V jack on the
    back of the detector.

2.  Insert the cigarette lighter plug into the cigarette lighter socket.

REPLACING THE POWER CORD FUSE

The power cord's plug is fuse-protected.  If your radar detector is
inoperative, check the fuse.  If the fuse is blown, replace it with an
identical 1-amp, fast-blow fuse (Radio Shack Cat. No. 270-1273).

Twist the fuse holder to open and close it.

NOTE:  Using a fuse with a rating higher than 1 amp can cause permanent
       damage to your radar detector.


(WL/all-11/13/95)