Cobra ESD-9100 User Manual page 2

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Installation
Location
Location
Selecting the proper location to mount the Cobra
ESD-9100 is very important for optimum perfor-
mance. Both radar and laser transmissions pass
through glass but not through other objects. For
this reason the Cobra ESD-9100 lenses must not
be blocked. It should have a view of the rear win-
dow to take advantage of Laser Eye 360˚ detec-
tion. It is best to locate your detector as low on
the front windshield as possible.
Examples of metal in the windshield area that can
block or weaken incoming radar/laser signals:
1.Windshield wiper blades.
2. Mirrored sun screens.
3. Regular tinted glass does not affect radar
reception,although the darker tint at the
top of the tinted windshield prevents laser
light from penetrating.
4. Heated windshields, currently available as
an option for some Ford® (Instaclear) and
GM® (Electriclear vehicles act as an impene-
trable barrier to radar signals). If in doubt,
check with your dealer to see if this applies
to your vehicle.
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Installation
Windshield Mounting Windshield
Mounting
1 Attach cups to 2 Attach bracket to
bracket. windshield.
Attach detector Bend bracket for
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correct detection
to bracket.
angle (if needed).
Do not use the
ESD-9100 to bend
bracket.
Plug power cord Plug power cord
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into detector. i nto cigare t te lighte r.
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