Owner's Manual

3. ANTENNA WIRING
For first time antenna Installation:
A) Radios with switched antenna wire: Connect blue wire
from antenna to the switched antenna wire from radio (normally
blue) as shown in
(figure 2/. Connect coaxial cable from
antenna to radio.
D) Tum the switch down to lower antenna until serrated cable
catches. It
may be necessary to cycle antenna several times
(by tuming the switch up and down) until cable catches the
gear mechanism
and retracts (figure CI.
E) Reinstall mast into housing and place contact spring onto mast
with flanged end up
(figure DI.
We recommend a qualified technician to make the radio modifica-
tion found in item
38 below.
F) Reinstall antenna mounting nut and tighten.
B) Radios without switched antenna wire:
Remove radio from car and remove radio top or back cover to
gain access to radio volume control/power switch. Solder blue
wire as shown in
(figure 3]. Reassemble radio top or back
cover. Then reinstall radio
in vehicle. Connect the new blue
wire from the radio to the blue wire from the antenna. Connect
coaxial cable from antenna to radio.
C) The red power wire from antenna can be connected at fuse
block
(figure 21. battery, or hot side of ignition switch or any
other +12 volt "constant on" location.
4. ANTENNA TRIMMER ADJUSTMENT
(FOR NON·DIGITAL RADIOS)
With antenna fully extended and radio turned to a weak AM station.
around
1400KHz. tune trimmer with screwdriver for maximum volume.
See radio owners manual for location
of antenna trimmer. Digital radios
do not require trimming.
5. MAST REPLACEMENT
G) The mast may only retract or extend halfway. Cycle several
times (by operating switch) until the mast fully extends and
retracts.
IMPORTANT NOTES
1) Maintenance: For best operation and reception periodically
clean mast (while fully extended) with a damp cloth
approximately once a month. Do not oil or grease antenna
or motor assembly.
2) Power antenna is designed to withstand extremely cold
temperatures. but under severe icing conditions the
antenna could fail to extend or retract. Should this occur,
turn the radio
on and off three or four times to help free
the antenna mast. The antenna motor will not be damaged
if mast does not extend, a special clutch protects the motor
from possible damage.
3) Remember to retract antenna when entering a car wash,
garages or low clearance areas.
Contact dealer for mast replacement model number.
A) Remove antenna mounting nut (figure AI.
B) To remove mast. turn the switch up to raise antenna. Remove
mast. serrated plastic cable and contact spring. Save and clean
contact spring for reuse. Note which side of antenna serrated
cable is facing
(figure 8/.
C) Insert serrated cable of new mast into the housing. Stop when
resistance is felt. approximately 12" (30mm).
The serrated side
of cable must duplicate original direction.
4) There are no serviceable parts in the motor assembly and it
should not be taken apart. Warranty will be invalid if
damage is caused by unauthorized accessories, disassem-
bly or for
wiri<~ methcds other than those recommended.
5) Periodically inspect drain tube for blockage or kinks.
6) If necessary, use a 5 amp replacement fuse to avoid
damage to the motor.
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