Beltronics Sti-R Installation Manual page 2

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Radar/Laser Receiver Radar/Laser Receiver Cable
1 Determine the best location for the 1 Connect the receiver cable to the Receiver.
Receiver. The best location is typically
2 Route cable to firewall, and secure with
under the bumper, or inside the front grill of
the vehicle. For the best performance, install zip-ties (included).
the Receiver horizontally, with a clear "view"
3 Route receiver cable into the vehicle's
of the road.
interior. If there is not a suitable opening,
2 Using the supplied mounting hardware,
drill a 13/32" or 7/16" hole.
mark the hole locations and drill pilot holes
4 Pull cable through firewall, and plug
in the vehicle if necessary. It's best to check
and double-check clearances BEFORE connector into the jack labeled "Front
drilling the holes. Receiver" on the Interface.
3 Mount the Receiver using the supplied
hardware. (If right-angle mounting bracket
is used, secure Receiver to the right-angle
bracket first, then install bracket with
Receiver to the vehicle.)
Note:
1. Do not drill holes in the Receiver itself.
2. Thoroughly investigate location before
drilling any holes.
3. Keep all cables away from moving parts,
and hot surfaces (radiator, hoses, etc.).
4. DO NOT splice cable.
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Interface
1 Install Interface under the dash using
supplied zip-ties. DO NOT MOUNT IN
ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
2 Connect black wire (–) to ground, and red-
striped wire (+) to a switched 12-volt supply.
(If STi-R is left in the "on" position, it will
automatically power on and off with the
ignition). Use blue 3M connector (provided)
to tap into existing circuit if needed.
3 The front Receiver, Display and Controller
all plug into the Interface. (Be sure to plug
all cables into the correct labeled jacks.)
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5 Pull grommet (located on the receiver
cable itself) through the firewall to seal the
hole. Use silicone sealant (not supplied) if
necessary.
Note:
1. Connection between the Receiver and the
receiver cable, must be located in a dry
location under the hood.
2. Only drill hole in firewall after thoroughly
investigating location first, ensuring no
other wires, hoses, etc. will be damaged.
3. Keep all cables away from moving parts,
and hot surfaces (radiator, hoses, etc.).
4. DO NOT splice cable.
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12 Volt
Power Line
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Amplified Speaker
1 Determine the best location for the
Speaker in the vehicle's interior. (Consult
customer if necessary.)
Note:
The speaker is loud enough to be mounted
under the dash so it is not seen.
2 Mount the Speaker bracket using the
supplies hardware.
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Optional Concealed Display Display
1 Drill a 1/4" hole, and install the LED clip. 1 Determine the best location for the Display
in the vehicle's interior. (Consult customer if
2 Snap LED into clip from behind.
necessary.)
3 Plug the modular connector into STi-R's 2 Install Display using double-sided tape on
Interface marked "Concealed LED Display." the back. Simply remove paper backing and
press onto clean surface. You may also
custom-install the display into the dashboard
using the supplied template. Seek
professional assistance for this.
3 Route cable and plug into jack marked
"Display" on Interface.
Note:
Make certain that the Display is clearly
visible from the driver's position.
Interior of Vehicle
TEST
3 Plug the audio line (ear phone jack
After all components are installed correctly:
connector) into the Interface jack marked
"Speaker".
1 Turn vehicle's ignition to the "on" position.
4 Connect the (+) to a switched power
2 Turn the STi-R on by pressing the "PWR"
connection on the fuse panel, and connect
button on the Controller.
the (–) to ground.
3 The STi-R will cycle through a startup
sequence.
4 If any error messages come up, see page 23
of the Owner's Manual for details.
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Controller
1 Determine the best location for the Display
Controller in the vehicle's interior. (Consult
customer if necessary.)
2 Install Controller using supplied double-
sided tape located on the back. Simply peal
off the paper backing and press onto clean
surface.
3 Route cable and plug into jack marked
"Controller" on the Interface.
Note:
Make certain that the Controller can be
easily accessed without interfering with
normal driving.