Operating instructions

Instrument Kit Installation and Wiring Instructions
Siemens VDO
Allentown, Pennsylvania USA
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USE IS RESTRICTED TO 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.
Part #0 515 010 396 Rev. 09/03
Item Description
CAUTION: Read these instructions thoroughly before mak-
ing installation. Do not deviate from assembly or wiring in-
structions. Always disconnect battery ground before making
any electrical connections. If in doubt, please contact your
dealer or VDO Instruments at 1-800-265-1818.
General Information:
These kits come with VDOs Spin-Lok
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Mounting Clamps for easy
installation. Optional VDO mounting brackets are available from
your VDO dealer, should you require them. Note that the pro-
grammable speedometer included in this kit has a special set of in-
stallation and operation instructions. These instructions must be
followed carefully to insure proper performance of the speedometer.
Gauge Installation:
Diagram A
Proper mounting using VDOs Spin-Lok
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Mounting Clamp
Minimum mounting depth
2
7
/8" (73mm)
Speedometer Installation:
PLEASE REFER TO THE SEPARATE PROGRAMMABLE
SPEEDOMETER INSTALLATION AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER MOUNTING AND OP-
ERATION OF THE SPEEDOMETER. SEE PAGE 3 FOR
INSTRUCTIONS ON INSTALLING SPEED SENSORS.
Page 1
Quantity
1.Programmable Speedometer
(3 1/8" or 3 3/8" diameter) 1
2.Voltmeter (21/16" diameter 1
3.Fuel Gauge (21/16" diameter) 1
4.Pressure Gauge (21/16" diameter) 1
5.Temperature Gauge (21/16" diameter) 1
6.Pressure Sender (1/8" – 27 NPT) 1
7.Temperature Sender (3/8" – 18 NPT) 1
8. Fuel Level Sender & Float Arm 1
9 3/8"-18 NPT to 1/2"-14 NPT adapter 1
10.Speed Sensor, Hall Effect 1
11. Spin-Lok Mounting Clamp for gauges
and speedometer 5
12.Instrument Kit Installation Instruction 1
13.Speedometer Programmable Installation Instructions 1
14.Wire Harness (Millenimum Kit ONLY) 1
Parts List
Additional Material That Maybe Required
For Installation:
16 Gauge stanard insulated wire (P/N: 240-023)
Insulated female 1/4" spade terminals
Gauge connectors for 2 1/16" gauge
(one per gauge P/N: 240-026)
Speedometer connector (P/N: 240-053)
Fuel Sender Bolt on Installation Kit ( P/N: 226-451)
Fuel Sender Weld on Installation Kit ( P/N: 226-901)
Stud Mounting Kits 2 1/16" gauges ( P/N: 600-402)
Stud Mounting Kit, Speedometer ( P/N: 600-401)
Fuel Sender Ford application: 1935-1956 ( P/N: 226-902)
1. Select mounting locations for all gauges which provide good
visibility for the driver. Lay out center points for each instrument
on the panel.
2. Using a hole saw cut mounting holes in panel. All small gauges
require a 2 1/16" (52mm) hole for mounting. Speedometer are 3 3/8"
(85mm) or 3 1/8" (80mm) depending upon which kit you purchased.
If in dout measure the back of the instrument priop to cutting any
Holes.
3. Hand tighten the gauges using the spin-Loc mounting clamps
until the gauge can be no longer rotated in the panel. (Note) If the
gauge can not be tighten fully remove and reverse spin-loc clamp
and re-install.
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