Installation Procedures; Control Unit; Antenna; Valet Switch - Directed Electronics Avital Maxx3 Installation Manual

Installation Procedures

Control Unit

CAUTION: The Avital Maxx 3 control unit must be installed inside the vehicle. Under no circum-
stances should the unit be installed under the bonnet or other similarly hostile environment.
1. Select a location under the dash that will allow you to use the screws to securely fasten the control unit.
2. Mount the control unit as high as possible to ensure maximum range.
3. Do not mount the control unit near moving parts.
4. Avoid areas that are in the direct path of air blowing from the heater vents.
5. Route wires from this point, leaving slack for ease of service.

Antenna

1. Do not shorten or lengthen the antenna.
2. Route the antenna away from the control unit.
3. Keep the antenna as far away from metal and wire harnesses as possible to optimise range.

Valet Switch

1. Discuss placement with the vehicle's owner.
2. Choose a location for the Valet switch that is convenient for the owner to access.
3. Drill a 7mm hole and mount the switch.

LED Indicator

1. Discuss placement with the vehicle's owner.
2. Choose a location that is visible from both sides of the vehicle.
3. Drill a 7mm hole.
4. Insert the LED into the black mounting collar.
5. Push the LED and collar into the 7mm hole.

Siren

1. Choose a location in the engine compartment away from high temperature engine components, moving parts
and direct exposure to water.
2. Make sure the siren and siren wires cannot be seen or reached from below the vehicle.
3. Mount the siren with the two self-tapping screws to a solid metal surface.
4. Route the siren cable through the firewall into the passenger compartment.
5. Make the wire connection as per the diagram on page 23.
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