Talking Vehicle Alarm  (490-0730)     Installation      Faxback Doc. # 6131

Caution: Your vehicle must have a 12-volt DC, negative ground electrical
         system.

Note:  We suggest you muffle the alarm's speaker before connecting the red
       power wire.  The alarm says "Thank you" at 120 db (which is
       painfully loud if you are too close.)

Connect the alarm's red power wire to the vehicle's (+) positive 12-volt
battery terminal.  Route the wire away from hot or moving parts.  The alarm
says "Thank you."

If the vehicle's battery terminal is corroded, clean it before connecting
the red power wire.

If the alarm does not say "Thank you," the mounting surface might not be
grounded well.  Connect a wire from the vehicle's battery terminal directly
to the alarm's base.

INSTALLING THE BACK-UP BATTERY

Your alarm uses a 9-volt alkaline battery, such as Radio Shack Cat. No.
23-553 for back-up power in case the red wire is disconnected.

1.  Press the battery compartment cover in and push  up the cover.

2.  Snap the battery onto the terminals and insert it into the compartment.

3.  Replace the cover.

Note:  If you disconnect the alarm from your vehicle's battery, remove the
       back-up battery.  Reinstall it only when you use the alarm again.

TESTING THE BACK-UP BATTERY

At least once a year, unlock the red power wire from your vehicle's battery
to test the back-up battery.  If the alarm does not function, replace the
back-up battery.

ADJUSTING THE SHOCK SENSOR

Important:  Before using this alarm, you must set the shock sensor for the
sensitivity level you want the alarm to response to.

1.  With the alarm disarmed press Finder for 2 seconds, then release it.
    The alarm says "Please adjust sensor now."

2.  Within 2 seconds, tap your hood or windshield with as much force as you
    want the alarm to respond to.  The alarm says "Thank you."

The alarm now responds to any shock equal to or greater than that tap.

Notes:

*  The harder you hit the car, the less sensitive the alarm is.

*  If you do not tap the car within 2 seconds, the alarm automatically
   sets to the maximum sensitivity.  This could cause false alarms.

*  You can read just the shock sensor whenever the alarm is disarmed.

DISCONNECTING THE CURRENT SENSOR

The current sensor detects in the electrical current within the vehicle.
Some vehicle electrical systems are not compatible with the alarm's
current sensing function.  If the alarm frequently sounds for no
apparent reason, cut the orange wire to disconnect the current sensor.

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