Audio Warning System Connection - Mercury MerCruiser 8.1S Installation Manual

Audio Warning System Connection

Alarm is not external ignition-proof, therefore, DO NOT mount alarm in engine or
fuel tank compartments.
1. Select a location for audio warning alarm which meets all of the following:
•
alarm can be easily heard, yet is out of sight
•
alarm can be easily accessed for installation and maintenance
•
alarm will remain dry
•
alarm is within length limits of the 18 in. PURPLE alarm wire that connects to the "I" termi-
nal or 12 volt source on switched side of ignition switch.
NOTE: The terminal to which wire is attached must have no voltage when ignition switch
is in the OFF position.
2. Place alarm in desired location. Secure alarm to wire bundle with sta-strap provided.
3. Connect PURPLE wire from alarm to any 12-volt source on switched side of ignition
switch. Tighten connection securely and coat with Quicksilver Liquid Neoprene.
4. Connect TAN/BLUE wire from the alarm to TAN/BLUE wire from instrument harness.
Ensure that bullet connector is tight.
5. Place small (transparent) decals on the bottom of the water temperature and the oil
pressure gauges.
6. Place the large decal on the instrument panel or other appropriate location easily viewed
by the operator.
a -
b -
ALARM INDICATES LOW
OIL OR OVERHEATING
a
APPLY THE PROPER DECAL TO THE DASHBOARD
OR OTHER APPROPRIATE LOCATION:
AUDIO WARNING HORN WILL SOUND WHEN:
1. ENGINE OIL PRESSURE IS TOO LOW,
2. ENGINE WATER TEMP. IS TOO HOT, OR
3. TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE IS TOO HOT.
TO TEST THE AUDIO WARNING HORN:
TURN KEY TO ON POSITION (ENGINE OFF)
b
Small Decal (Transparent)
Large Decal
GASOLINE ENGINE 8.1 S INBOARD MODELS
WARNING
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