Pro3450INSTALLmanual.pdf 3/15/04 3:18 PM Page 1 Laser/Radar Detectors Installation Instructions Pro-3450 THE WHISTLER GROUP, INC. CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 13016 N. Walton Blvd. Bentonville, AR 72712 TEL (479) 273-6012 FX (479) 273-2927 www.whistlergroup.com P/N 202882, © WHISTLER 2004 www.whistlergroup.com Pro3450INSTALLmanual.pdf 3/15/04 3:18 PM Page 3 TOOLS REQUIRES Tools Required For Installation · · · · · Phillips or Blade Screwdriver 3/8" Open End Wrench Electric Drill Drill Bit: 13/64", 5/16". 7/64", 9/64", and 13/64" Other Tools May Be Required Based On Your Vehicle Type Or Requirements For Customized Installation TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Page Tools Required Whistler Pro-3450 Components Mounting Brackets Mounting Fasteners Installation of Radar Antenna Installation of Temperature Probe Installation of Laser Antenna Installation of Control Panel Optional Accessories Troubleshooting Guide 1 3 4 5-6 7 - 11 11 12 - 13 14 - 16 17 18 Dimensions: · Control Panel: .8" H x 2.8" W x 2.3" L · Radar Antenna: 1.4" H x 4.0" W x 3.6" L · Laser Antenna: 1.9" H x .9" W x .7" L Cable Lengths: · Radar Antenna Cable: 3" · Laser Antenna Cable: 9' · Power Cable: 4' · Interconnecting Cable: 20' Specifications are subject to change without notice. 1 2 Pro3450INSTALLmanual.pdf 3/15/04 3:18 PM Page 5 WHISTLER Pro-3450 COMPONENTS INTRODUCTION MOUNTING BRACKETS 3 4 Pro3450INSTALLmanual.pdf 3/15/04 3:18 PM Page 7 MOUNTING FASTENERS A MOUNTING FASTENERS Reference Description/Use Bolt #10-32 x 1-1/4" · Fastens Large L or Small L Bracket to vehicle support. Bolt #10-32 x 1/2" · Fastens Small L to Large L Bracket (optional approach). Nut #10-32 · Use with #10-32 bolts. Lock Washer · Use with #10-32 bolts. Flat Washer · Use with #10-32 bolts. Sheetmetal Screw #6 x 3/4" · Fastens Large L/Small L Bracket or 45° Reflector to radar antenna. Mounts Temp. Probe Sheetmetal Screw #4 x 5/8" · Fastens hanging bracket to interior vehicle surface. Hook & Loop 1/2" x 1" · Fastens LRM-5 to back of rearview mirror when windshield bracket is not used. Mounting Cable Tie · Secures cable from radar antenna at various locations in engine compartment. 4" Cable Tie · Secures cable from radar antenna at various locations in or under the vehicle. Interface Cable · Connects the radar antenna to inside control panel Qty 2 B 2 C D E F 4 4 2 7 G 2 H 1 I 1 J 5 K 1 Note: If mounting fasteners are missing from your package, please call 1-800-531-0004 for replacements. 5 6 Pro3450INSTALLmanual.pdf 3/15/04 3:18 PM Page 9 INSTALLATION OF RADAR ANTENNA General Information The radar antenna is waterproof and designed to be mounted at the front of your vehicle. In most vehicles the best mounting location is directly below or behind the bumper. Radar signals will pass through non-metallic materials such as fiberglass and plastic, however, be sure to mount the receiver away from any metal, as it will block the receiver's antenna. Because the optimal location for mounting the antenna varies by vehicle type, the hardware supplied is designed to offer a wide variety of mounting options. We suggest choosing the option that enables the antenna to be securely fastened and provides the antenna window adequate rearward visibility. NOTE: The "antenna" is the bubble area on the case. All references to antenna in this manual will be the bubble area. INSTALLATION OF RADAR ANTENNA This arrangement provides flexibility for fastening the antenna/bracket assembly to your vehicle in a manner that allows the antenna window (ANTENNA) to have a forward looking view of the road ahead. The Small L Brackets (2) may also be fastened to the antenna in different positions as shown below: NOTE: Use of hardware that is not supplied or DRILLING into the case will cause damage to the receiver and void the warranty. Antenna Mounting Brackets There are two types of mounting brackets for the antenna: Large L (1) and Small L (2). The Large L bracket fastens to the through the hole on the flange of the antenna and then tighten into the metal bracket (do not over tighten). The Large L Bracket may be fastened to the antenna in a variety of positions as shown on page 8. Do not drill into the receiver housing! Use one #6 x 3/4" screw to fasten each Small L Bracket to the antenna. Again, do not over tighten the screws. In some situations it may be advantageous to use both the Large Land Small L Brackets to install the antenna in a vehicle. 7 8 Pro3450INSTALLmanual.pdf 3/15/04 3:18 PM Page 11 INSTALLATION OF RADAR ANTENNA INSTALLATION OF RADAR ANTENNA The Small L Brackets are fastened to the Large L Bracket using the #10-32 x 1/2" bolts, #10-32 nuts and lock washers. To fasten the Large L or Small L Brackets to your vehicle, mark the supporting structure through the appropriate holes in the brackets, then drill the holes in the supporting structure with a 13/64" drill bit. Attach the bracket(s) to the supporting structure using two bolts (#10-32 x 1-1/4") and corresponding nuts, flat washers, and lock washers. You may also use 2 #6 sheet metal screws. Because rough road surfaces can cause excessive vibration or bouncing, be certain to fasten the bracket(s) securely to your vehicle. Horizontal Or Vertical Mounting Of Antenna The antenna can be attached to the vehicle in a horizontal or vertical position, or at any angle between these two points. Select the position that allows you to fasten the antenna to your vehicle in the most secure manner Horizontal Mounting When mounting the antenna in a horizontal position (or on an angle between), remember to keep the ANTENNA window as close to perpendicular as possible to the road surface (ANTENNA window should not be angled up toward the sky or down toward the road surface). Mounting Vertical (with 45º Reflector) For vehicles that do not have sufficient clearance behind the bumper (about 5") to mount the antenna in a horizontal position, the 45º. Reflector should be used. The 45º Reflector is attached to the antenna with two screws (#6 x 3/4") on the side of the antenna housing marked ANTENNA. Slide the screws through the corner holes on the flange of the antenna housing and then tighten into the metal reflector (do not over tighten). 9 10 Pro3450INSTALLmanual.pdf 3/15/04 3:18 PM Page 13 INSTALLATION OF RADAR ANTENNA Mount the antenna to the vehicle such that the ANTENNA window is facing the road surface, sky, right or left of the vehicle, and the reflector has an unobstructed view of the road ahead. INST LLA A TION of LASER ANTENNA Antenna Cable to the Control Panel Once the antenna is installed connect the cable from the radar antenna to quick disconnect interface cable. Tie this cable in knot similar to using an electrical extension cord. Run the cable along the edge of the engine compartment to the firewall. Find a location in the firewall where other wires (or the speedometer cable) enter the passenger compartment and feed the stereo jack connection through. Be careful not to interfere with or disconnect other wires, cables, or mechanical systems of your vehicle while routing the antenna cable. Also, keep the antenna cable away from any areas in the engine compartment that may become hot. Cable ties are provided to secure the antenna and Temperature Probe cables at various points in the engine compartment. General Laser Information The laser antenna provides both front and rear laser reception. Mount the laser antenna with the 3-lens array facing forward (down the road) and the single lens facing behind. This approach offers the greatest protection, since you will most often be traveling into a laser signal, rather that away from it when laser speed enforcement is encountered. For effective protection, make sure the laser antenna has an unobstructed view forw a rd and behind, and that it is not placed behind metallic sun screens. Mounting the Laser Antenna The laser antenna can be mounted to the front windshield using the windshield bracket supplied. Mounted in this position, radar signals are reflected into the ANTENNA window. Mounting the Temperature Probe Find a location that is far enough away from the engine and radiator heat but still in the airflow for the vehicle. Mounting the Probe too close to these heat areas will give a false high temperature. · Attach the mountable tie wrap (supplied) to the Temperature Probe as shown. · Mark location for Probe, then drill a hole using a 7/64" drill bit. Attach Probe with tie wrap in the correct orientation using the #6 x 3/4 screws. NOTE: Mount the Probe so that there is space between the Probe and the mounting area. Do not mount Probe directly to metal area. 11 12 Pro3450INSTALLmanual.pdf 3/15/04 3:18 PM Page 15 INST LLA A TION OF LASERANTENNA Installing the Laser Antenna Before using, attach the suction cup and rubber bumpers (2) to the metal bracket. If necessary, you may bend the metal bracket in order to position the laser antenna correctly (3-lens a rray facing f o rw a rd, single lens facing behind.) INST LLA A TION OF CONTROL PANEL General Information The control panel may be mounted using the Under Dash Bracket or Hook & Loop fastener supplied. As an alternative, you may also use a Through Dash Bracket. When choosing a mounting location, consider your needs for ease of viewing the display, accessibility of controls (remember Mute Mode may be used frequently), and concealment. The Pro-3450 can also be mounted on its side and even upside down! Installation just got a lot easier. Control Panel Mounted With Under Dash Bracket Fasten the Under Dash Bracket to your vehicle's dash with the two #4 x 5/8" sheet metal screws provided. A 5/64" drill bit should be used to drill pilot holes for the screws. Use the holes in the bracket to mark the location for pilot holes. Once the bracket is fastened to your vehicle, the control panel can be attached to it. However, we suggest connecting all cables to the back of the control panel before snapping it into the bracket. See page 15 for proper placement of cables. HIGHWAY HIGHWAY Laser antenna mounted with windshield bracket. Using Hook & Loop Fasteners, the laser antenna may also be mounted to the back side of your rearview mirror. Be careful not to block the rear facing lens when mounted in this manner. Also, clean the appropriate surfaces with isopropyl alcohol before adhering the adhesive side of the fastener to those surfaces. Control panel snaps into rather than slides onto the Under Dash Bracket. Laser antenna mounted to rearview mirror with Hook & Loop Fasteners. 13 14 Pro3450INSTALLmanual.pdf 3/15/04 3:18 PM Page 17 INST LLA A TION OF CONTROL PANEL Control Panel Mounted With Hook & Loop Fasteners Fasteners can be used to mount the top or bottom of the control panel to your vehicle. Before adhering the adhesive side of the fastener to a surface, clean that surface with isopropyl alcohol. INST LLA A TION OF CONTROL PANEL Antenna Cable Connection The stereo connector on the end of the antenna cable plugs into Radar port (2) on the back of the control panel. Laser Antenna Cable Connection After mounting the laser antenna conceal the cable and plug the stereo jack connector into the port on the back of the control panel labeled LASER port (3). Power Cable Connection The power cable has a plug on one end which connects to the back of the control panel at the port labeled PWR port (1). At the other end of the power cable the power and ground wires are separated. The ground wire has a "U" type connector w h i c h should be fastened to a metal surface. Look for an existing screw or bolt under the dash to use as a grounding point. The power wire has a spade type connector which should be connected to a switched +12 volt DC circuit in your vehicle's fuse box. A switched circuit is one that has power when your vehicle is on, but has no power when your vehicle is off. Connect the "U" type connector to the ground point selected, attach the power cord plug to the control panel area marked "PWR" then touch the power wire to the +12 volt DC switched power source selected; if the control panel sounds the self test sequence, then all connections are correct. Use of Hook & Loop simplifies control panel installation. Control Panel Mounted With Through Dash Bracket Installation instructions are provided with the bracket. We recommend using a professional installer if you are not familiar with customized dashboard installations. 5. Laser Port 4. Voice Port 3. Laser Port 2. Radar Port 1. Power Port 15 16 Pro3450INSTALLmanual.pdf 3/15/04 3:18 PM Page 19 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Added Protection From Behind/Optional Rear Laser Module For drivers interested in gaining increased detection range when laser is transmitted from behind, the Pro-3450 can be upgraded with a second laser antenna. This antenna is mounted facing forward and can be purchased from many Whistler retailers or directly from Whistler; ask ...