Titan 85978 Installation And Operating Instructions

TINTED OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
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[2-1/4 in.]
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[2-1/4 in.]
The safety instructions provided in this manual are not intended to cover
all possible conditions and practices that may occur when operating,
maintaining and cleaning the product.
Always use common sense and pay particular attention to all DANGER,
WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE statements of this manual.
WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS:
Safety Alert Symbol. Alerts you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
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symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation which WILL result in
! DANGER
death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which COULD result in
! WARNING
death, serious injury, or damage to personal property.
Indicates a hazardous situation which could result in
! CAUTION
minor, or moderate injury.
Read and understand these instructions and
safety warnings prior to using this product. Keep
for future reference.
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UNPACKING & INSPECTION: When unpacking, please inspect the
product carefully to ensure the product is intact and undamaged. If any
parts are missing or broken, please call 1-800-386-0191 as soon as
possible. Package contents: Pressure Gauge, 1 pc.; Gauge Bracket,
1 pc.; Bracket Fasteners, 1 set.; 4-Wire Cable Pigtail, 1 pc.; Pressure
Sensor, 1 pc.;
Do not operate this product if damaged during
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shipment, handling, or after misuse.
Installation and service of this equipment should be
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performed by competent and qualified personnel.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance
can cause injury or property damage. For assistance, or additional
information, consult a qualified service technician, service agency, or
your vehicle dealer.
Do not install this product or route any wires in the
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deployment area of an air bag. Equipment installed in
the air bag deployment area will reduce the effectiveness that could
cause serious injury or death. Refer to your vehicles owner's manual or
contact your vehicle manufacturer for information about the air bag
deployment area.
Disconnect the NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal from
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the vehicle battery prior to starting any work.
Before drilling or making any cuts, check behind the
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panel to ensure there is enough depth to
accommodate the gauge, and that there are no obstructions such
as electrical wiring, wiring harnesses, connectors, hoses, or other
objects that may prevent proper installation.
INSTALLATION
Spend some time to consider the best installation location and the
position of the gauge before performing any drilling or cutting.
The outside diameter of the gauge housing is 2-1/16 in. (52.5mm), and
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INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
12 V DC OIL
PRESSURE
GAUGE
52.50
[2-1/16 in.]
the ideal hole size to mount the gauge is 2-1/8 in.(54 mm). The ring
around the gage face is 2-1/4 in., which means there will only be about
1/16 in (1.5 mm) of overlap -- it is important to make the hole as
accurate as possible using a knockout punch and die (recommended)
or hole saw.
The gauge depth is 1-7/8 in. (48 mm). Allow a minimum clearance
behind the panel of 2 in. (50.8 mm), and preferably more to be able to
access the wiring connector.
The Gauge Bracket is used by installing the two stanchions onto the
threaded fasteners at the back, installing the gauge to the panel, then
from the rear of the panel installing the bracket onto the stanchions
and securing with the washers and nuts. Do not over-tighten. It may be
necessary to modify one or both bracket legs to fit the thickness of the
panel.
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When routing wires, check that the wire is not near
[1-7/16 in.]
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sharp edges or parts that will move or become hot.
Always use a rubber grommet when passing through any holes in metal
to protect and insulate the wires, and to prevent short circuits. Ensure
wires are securely held in place, and prevent wires from dangling or
moving by using adhesive cable tie mounts, cable ties, and/or electrical
M3
insulation tape.
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If additional wire is needed, use wire with the same color
Typ. 2
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as the wire being extended, and ensure the wire size is
at least 18 AWG. Splice wires using appropriately sized, end-to-end
crimped or soldered bullet or butt connectors with heat shrink tubing to
help prevent corrosion or short-circuits.
For this product to operate at optimum efficiency, a good
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electrical connection to chassis ground must be made. It
is recommended that the product ground wire (BLACK wire on the Wire
Cable Pigtail) be securely fastened to a solid, uncoated metal surface
connected to the vehicle chassis using a ring type terminal connector
and bolt.
CONNECTING THE WIRING:
After testing for the correct power source as described below, ensure
the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of the battery is disconnected when making
connections. There are four wires on the Wire Cable Pigtail to be
connected to the vehicle:
RED WIRE - Connect this wire to the a positive (+) 12 V DC source
connected to the Ignition ON switch. Use a multimeter to check that
the power is OFF when the ignition switch is OFF, and ON when the
ignition switch is ON. Connecting to the fuse box using a fuse tap is
recommended. A 1-Amp fuse is recommended, if using a fuse.
YELLOW WIRE - Connect this wire to a dimmable instrument wire if
dimming is desired. If dimming is not desired, connect this to a positive
(+) 12 V DC Source connected to the Ignition ON switch, or to the RED
WIRE.
BLACK WIRE - Connect this wire to a solid, uncoated metal surface
that is connected to the vehicle chassis using a crimped or soldered
ring type terminal connector and bolt. Ensure the connection is tight and
will not become loose.
GREEN WIRE - Connect this wire to the BLUE WIRE on the Pressure
Sensor.
1. RED (Positive, +), Ignition ON
2. YELLOW (Positive, +), Instr. or Ignition ON
3. GREEN ("G" on Sensor) Sensor
4. BLACK (Negative, -), Chassis Ground
CONNECTING THE PRESSURE SENSOR:
The included pressure sensor has a 1/8-27 NPT thread. Depending on
the method you choose to install the sensor, you may need a thread
adapter (not included) to fit the sensor to your vehicle.
Pressure Sensor installation methods:
1. Oil Test Port. Some vehicle engines may have an unused Oil
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