X K Ka Superwide Radar/Laser Detector 
(220-1656)                 Installation               Faxback Doc. # 18228

MOUNTING GUIDELINES

Follow these guidelines when selecting a location.

    Choose a location that does not block the driver's view of the road.

    Mount the detector in a level position.

    Since signals are blocked by metal surfaces, the detector's view of
    the road must not be blocked.

    Some vehicles have InstaClear or ElectriClear defogging windshields,
    which have metal coatings that block signals.  General Motor's APV
    vans have a solar shield that keeps the vehicle cooler during the
    summer.  This shield also blocks signals.  A detector installed in a
    vehicle with any of these features will probably not detect a signal.

    Since window tinting reduces the received strength of laser signals,
    you should not mount the detector behind any tinted glass.

    Do not mount the detector where the driver or a passenger might hit it
    in a sudden stop or accident.

CAUTION:  Whichever mounting method you choose, place the detector out of
          view when you leave the vehicle.  This keeps the detector out of
          sight of thieves and prevents exposing it to extremely high
          temperatures, which can temporarily impair performance.

HOOK-AND-LOOP MOUNTING

For some dashboards, the hook-and-loop tape included with your detector
might be best for mounting.  Follow these steps to use the hook-and-loop
tape.

1.  Use a damp cloth to clean the bottom of the detector and the
    dashboard.  Let both surfaces dry.

    NOTE:  The tape's adhesive might not stick to a surface treated with
           vinyl cleaner or protectant.

2.  Remove the tape's backing and stick the tape to the bottom of the
    detector.  On a curved dashboard, use one strip on each side of the
    bottom of the detector.

    On a flat dashboard, cut the two supplied strips in half and attach a
    strip to each corner of the detector.

3.  Remove the backing from the other side of the tape and press the
    detector onto the dashboard.

VISOR MOUNTING

The supplied sun visor clip lets you quickly mount the detector on your
vehicle's sun visor.

WARNING:  Do not mount the detector on a visor if this places the detector
          near the driver's or a passenger's head.

Follow these steps to use the sun visor clip.

1.  Snap the sun visor clip into the slot on the detector.

2.  Clip the detector over the back of the sun visor.

CONNECTING POWER

CAUTIONS:  The detector works in vehicles that have a 12-volt, 
           negative-ground electrical system.  Most vehicles have this 
           type of system.  If you are not sure about your vehicle, 
           check with your vehicle's dealer.

           Unplug the power cord's plug from your vehicle's 
           cigarette-lighter socket when you turn off the ignition.  
           This prevents your vehicle's battery from being drained if 
           you leave the detector on when you turn off the ignition.

Insert the DC power cord's barrel plug into the power jack on the side of
the detector, then plug the DC power cord's cigarette-lighter plug into
your vehicle's cigarette-lighter socket.

NOTE:  If the detector does not operate when you turn it on, remove the
       DC power cord's plug from your vehicle's cigarette-lighter socket
       and check the socket for debris.  Also check the fuse in the power
       cord and your vehicle's fuse block.


(PH 11/9/95)