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Summary of Contents for Maplin A78JQ
- Page 1 E a s y Fit Car A l a r m ALARM SOUNDS INTERIOR OPEN LIGHT Fitting and testing instructions DOOR GOES DISARM * Please read fitting instructions carefully prior to commencing installation. Order Code: A78JQ...
- Page 2 INDEX 1. Parts Content List 2. Alarm Installation a) Mounting the Alarm b) Wiring the Alarm 3. Testing Procedures a) Electrical Testing b) Shock Testing 4. Key Fob Battery Replacement 5. After Sales Support PARTS CONTENTS LIST Bolts/washers x2. Main Alarm For fixing the Unit x1 bracket to the...
- Page 3 ALARM INSTALLATION A. MOUNTING THE ALARM To install this sytem you must ensure your vehicle has a 12V DC negative ground electrical sytem. 1. Remove alarm from metal bracket. 2. Locate a mounting area as high as possible in the engine compartment allowing space at the rear to allow for shock sensor adjustment.
- Page 4 B. WIRING THE ALARM (RED) (BLUE) FUSE BOX AERIAL AUXILLARY CONNECTOR BATTERY TERMINAL(+) POWER WIRE(RED) This can be attached to your fuse box, interior light fuse, or directly onto the POSITIVE terminal of your car battery. Connecting to fuse box. Locate the fuse box.
- Page 5 WIRE FOR THE FLASHING RED LIGHT (LED) Locate a hole into the passenger compartment from the engine compartment, through which the LED wire will pass. If no hole can be found a new hole will have to be drilled. FITTING THE FLASHING LED Locate a point on the dashboard that can LED HOLDER be seen from the outside of the car.
- Page 6 SETTING UP AND TESTING PRODUCTS HOW YOUR ALARM WORKS This alarm is activated by sensing the interior light coming on, or by sensing a movement of the vehicle. NB: If you regularly park on a road which carries heavy traffic then it is recommended that you set the shock sensing to a less sensitive setting to ensure that you do not get a lot of false alarms.
- Page 7 B. Shock Sensing The alarm is activated by a sharp movement of the car. The sensitivity of the alarm can be adjusted using the adjustment control on the rear of the alarm. Use your REAR OF ALARM fingers to turn it. The adjustment control turns clockwise approximately 3/4 of a turn from minimum to maximum sensitivity.
- Page 8 THAT THE TWO CHIRPS ARE LIKE ONE. THIS IS NORMAL. AFTER SALES SUPPORT Please contact your local Maplin store or the Maplin Technical Support line on 0906 3021353* for further assistance or advice. Alternatively, please e-mail technical@maplin.co.uk. * Calls charged at £0.50 per minute on BT landlines – mobile rates may vary.
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