Installation Points To Remember; Deciding On Component Locations; Locations For The Siren - Hawk ha-280 pro Installer Manual

Installation points to remember

This product represents many years of research and development. It is very sophisticated and
should be installed by experienced security installers only. Please do not attempt installation
of this product without reading this guide. The system has been designed to provide the
ultimate in security, coupled with limitless convenience and expansion options.
Do not disconnect the battery if the vehicle has an anti-theft coded radio. If equipped with an
air bag, avoid disconnecting the battery if possible.
IMPORTANT! Many airbag systems will display a diagnostic code through their
warning light after they lose power. Disconnecting the battery requires this code to
be erased, a procedure that can require a trip to the dealer.

Deciding on component locations

Locations for the siren

Some things to remember about mounting the siren:
• Keep it away from heat sources, such as radiators, exhaust manifolds, turbochargers
and heat shields.
• Mount it where a thief cannot easily disconnect it, whether the bonnet is open or shut.
Both the siren and its wires should be difficult to find. This usually involves disguising
the wire to look like a factory harness.
• When possible, place the siren on the same side of the vehicle as the control module,
where its wires will reach the control module's wires without extending them. Always
run the wires through the centre of a grommet, never through bare metal!
• Point the siren down so water does not collect in it.
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