Mounting Of The Major Components - Audiovox APS-596C Installation Manual

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Control Module:

Select a mounting location inside the passenger compartment ( up behind the dash ), and secure using the

two screws provided. The control module can also be secured in place using cable ties.

Do Not mount the control module in the engine compartment, as it is not waterproof. You should also avoid

mounting the unit directly onto factory installed electronic components. These components may

cause RF interference, which can result in poor transmitter range or intermittent operation.

Siren:

Select a mounting location in the engine compartment that is well protected from access below the vehicle.

Avoid areas near high heat components or moving parts within the engine compartment. To prevent water

retention, the flared end of the siren must be pointed downward when mounted. Mount the siren to the

selected location using the screws and bracket provided.

Hood or Trunk Pin Switch: (Optional)

An optional pin switch should be used for protecting the hood or trunk (or hatchback ) of the vehicle. The

switch must always be mounted to a grounded, metal surface of the vehicle. It is important to select a

location where water cannot flow or collect, and to avoid all drip gutters on hood and trunk fender walls.

Choose locations that are protected by rubber gaskets when the hood or trunk lid is closed. The pin switch

can be mounted using an optional bracket or can be directly mounted by drilling a ¼ " diameter mounting

hole. Keep in mind that when properly mounted, the plunger of the pin switch should depress at least ¼ "

when the hood or trunk lid is closed.

Push-Button Program Switch/LED/Receiver/Antenna Assembly:

The Superheterodyne Receiver Antenna Assembly provided with this unit allows routing from below the dash

board for maximum operating range. Choose a location above the belt line (dashboard) of the vehicle for

best reception. Special considerations must be made for windshield glass as some newer vehicles utilize

a metallic shielded window glass that will inhibit or restrict RF reception. In these vehicles, route the

antenna toward a rear window location for best reception. Secure the antenna with double stick tape

provided.

6 Pin Receiver Harness

Red, Green, Black, Gray, Blue, Plug In Harness For Receievr RX, TX, 5 VDC, Ground, LED & Valet

Shock Sensor:

Select a solid mounting surface for the shock sensor on the firewall inside the passenger compartment, and

mount the sensor using the two screws provided. The shock sensor can also be secured to any fixed brace

behind the dash using tie straps.

Whichever mounting method is selected, make certain that the sensitivity adjustment is accessible for use

later in the installation.

STARTER INHIBIT RELAY:

Select a mounting location within 12" of the ignition switch's low current start solenoid wire. Secure the relay to an

existing harness in the chosen location using a cable tie around the relay's wiring harness.

Wire the relay as per the diagram found later in this manual.

CAUTION! Do not wire tie the metal bracket to an existing wiring harness as vibration may cause

chaffing and shorting damaging the factory wiring. If an existing harness is not available then

secure the relay's metal mounting tab to an under dash metal brace with a #8 self tapping

sheet metal screw. Wire the relay as per the diagram found later in this manual.