Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power

You should always confirm all electrical connections are secure and will not come loose while operating the device.

NOTICE

If the ignition wire is not used, do not tie the ignition to the positive terminal on the vehicle battery. Ground the ignition wire or leave it disconnected. Failure to ground or disconnect the ignition wire when the ignition is not used could prevent the device from powering on.

  1. Remove the terminal cover Callout number one using a Phillips screwdriver.

    Line drawing of the device with the terminal cover being removed with glyphs
  2. Remove the screws from the GND terminal and the +12V terminal Callout number two.
  3. Connect the large ring end of the included ground wire Callout number three to the negative terminal on the vehicle battery.

    Device power wiring with callouts
  4. Connect the small ring end of the ground wire to the GND terminal Callout number four on the device.
  5. Tighten the screw on the GND terminal.

    You should confirm the screws cannot be loosened by hand.

  6. Connect the small ring end of the included 12V cable to the +12V terminal Callout number five on the device.
  7. Tighten the screw on the +12V terminal.

    You should confirm the screws cannot be loosened by hand.

    NOTICE

    Do not overtighten the screw on the +12V terminal to prevent damage to the terminal.

  8. Connect the large ring end of the 12V cable Callout number six to the positive terminal on the vehicle battery.
  9. Replace and tighten the terminal cover on the device.
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