Siemens VDO Pro Cockpit Instructions Manual

Gauge Dimensions
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Diagram A
BEGIN HERE
CAUTION: Read these instructions
thoroughly before making installation.
Do not deviate from assembly or wiring
instructions. Always disconnect battery
ground before making any electrical
connections. If in doubt, please contact
your dealer or VDO Instruments at 1-800
265-1818.
General Information:
Your VDO mechanical pressure gauge fea-
tures the latest illumination technology and
a rugged design to insure years of durable
and reliable operation. These instruments
require a tubing kit to complete installa-
Parts List
Item Description Quantity
1. Pressure Gauge (2 ⁵⁄₈" [65 mm] diameter)
2. Lamp Socket
3. Light Bulb
4. VDO Mounting Bracket and nuts
5. Installation Instructions
Tools and Materials Needed For Installation:
16 Gauge stranded, insulated wire
Insulated ¼" spade connectors
2 ⁵⁄₈" hole saw
Drill and drill bit set
Half-round file
Tape measure or ruler
Small tools: wrench or nut driver, utility
knife, pliers, etc.
Tubing kit and various engine adapters
tion with various engines. You may pur-
chase such a kit (with different lengths of
tubing and of different styles) from your
VDO dealer.
Gauge Installation:
1. Select the location where you will mount
the gauge, and mark a center point for a
hole (or use a VDO Mounting Accessory
[1,2, & 3 hole chrome and black] or a VDO
Mounting Cup [chrome or black]).
2. Cut a 2 ⁵⁄₈" (65 mm) diameter hole for
the pressure gauge. Place the instrument
into the hole. If the gauge is too snug, use
a file to slightly enlarge the opening until
the gauge fits properly. See Diagram A.
4. Slip the mounting bracket over the
mounting bolts on the back of the gauge.
Screw on the accompanying nuts. Tighten
the nuts until the gauge can no longer be
rotated by hand. DO NOT OVER-
TIGHTEN!
CAUTION!!!
The bezel diameter is only a few mil-
limeters larger than the gauge itself.
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With that in mind, measure and pre-
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cisely mark the gauge location be-
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fore cutting any holes!
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SiemensVDO ®
Mechanical Pressure Gauge
Installation Instructions
Instruction Sheet # 0 511 011 788
Rev. 07/03
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE MECHANICAL PRESSURE GAUGE
ARE CONTAINED HEREIN. USE IS RESTRICTED TO 12-VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. LIGHT BULB, IF SUPPLIED, IS 12 VOLTS.
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