Antenna Wiring; Important Notes - Metra Electronics AW-PW22 Installation Instructions Manual

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3. ANTENNA WIRING

For first time antenna installations:
A) Radios with switched antenna wire: Connect blue wire from
antenna to the switched antenna wire from radio (normally blue) as
shown in Figure 2. Connect coaxial cable from antenna to radio.
B) The red power wire from antenna can be connected at fuse block.
(as shown in figure 2) battery, or hot side of ignition switch or any
other +12 volt "constant on" location.
4. MAST REPLACEMENT
Contact dealer for mast replacement model number.
A) Remove antenna mounting nut (Figure A)
B) To remove mast, turn radio switch on to raise antenna. Remove
mast, serrated plastic cable and contact spring. Save and clean
contact spring for re-use. Note which side of antenna serrated
cable is facing (Figure B).
C
) Insert serrated cable of new mast into the housing. Stop when
resistance is felt, approximately 12" 30mm. The serrated side of
cable must duplicate original direction.
D) Turn radio switch off to lower antenna until serrated cable catch-
es. It may be necessary to cycle antenna several times (by turning
radio switch on and off) until cable catches the gear mechanism and
retracts (Figure C).
E) Reinstall mast into housing and place contact spring onto mast
with flanged end up (Figure D).
F) Reinstall antenna mounting nut and tighten.
G) The mast may only retract or extend halfway. Cycle several times
(by turning radio switch on and off) until the mast fully extends and
retracts.

IMPORTANT NOTES

1. Maintenance: For best operation and reception, periodically
clean mast (while fully extended) with a damp cloth, approximately
once a month. Do not oil or grease antenna or motor assembly.
2. Power antenna is designed to withstand extremely cold temper-
atures, but under severe icing conditions, the antenna could fail to
extend or retract. Should this occur, turn the radio on and off three
or four times to help free the antenna mast. The antenna motor will
not be damaged if mast does not extend. A special clutch protects
the motor from
possible damage.
3. Remember to retract antenna when entering a car wash, garages
or low clearance areas.
4. There are no serviceable parts in the motor assembly and it
should not be taken apart. Warranty will be invalid if damage is
caused by unauthorized accessories, disassembly or for wiring
methods other than those recommended.
5. Periodically inspect drain tube for blockage or kinks.
6. Use a 5 amp fuse in case of replacement to avoid damage to the
motor.
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