Installation manual
1.
Best
reception
is
achieved with the antenna mounted on the metal
surface
of
the vehicle roof in the center
of
an
area
with at least 12" x
121/
of
surface
area
and a minimum
of
6" from a
window
or
sun
roof.
Note: Before installation, your
PIA
must have the proper radio model
protocol downloaded.
Please
see
an
authorized dealer for
programming
of
your
PIA.
When choosing a location
to
mount
the components, care must
be
taken
not
to
interfere
with
any
of
the vehicles existing systems. Good installation
practkes
should be observed when
mounting
components
to
avoid any
vibration, movement or rattling after installation, When routing the cables
avoid blocked passages and any obstructions
that
could kink, crimp, twist,
or chafe the cables. Components should be secured in place with methods
such
as
Velcro, double stick foam tape, screws and nuts, cable ties etc. All
mounting hardware and methods
are
at the discretion
of
the installer.
Cables should also be secured
,in
place
to
avoid movement.
Care
should be
taken
not
to
crimp any
of
the cables when installing them. And special care
should be taken
not
to
route cables on or near sharp edges
that
could
eventually cut
into
the jacket
'of
the cable.
The
PIA
should be located
within
2-3 feet
of
the
radio
due
to
the
cable
lengths. The
~ntenna
.should be located in
an
area
to
insure
the
cable will
reach the tuner location. Check this prior
to
installation.
Prior
to
installation, locate the
area
where the
XM
Universal Mini-Tuner shall
be installed. Typical locations
are
the glove box or the center console.
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