Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product ASH300 McAfee
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-1- IMPOR T ANT : HITCHLOCK KEY CODE OBST ACLE SENSING SYSTEM FOR TRAILER HITCH MOUNTING Owner/Inst allation Manual A TTENTION: “REFER TO YOUR KEYS FOR CODE” YOUR KEY CODE IS: CUSTOMER SERVICE (80.
-2- Congratulations Fig.F Fig.D Fig.C Fig.E Fig.A Y our purchase of the Hitch Mounted Wireless Reverse Obst acle Detection System will provide you with a state of the art, highly sophisticated, ultrasonic obstacle detection device for your vehicle. It is manufactured to ISO standards, and under normal circumstances requires little maintenance.
-3- Understanding your Obstacle Detection System’s functions Y our system sends and receives Ultrasonic Signals that are projected from sensors mounted in the Sensing Unit.
-4- Y our Wireless Receiver uses RF (radio frequency) technology to communicate with the control module. This receiver plugs into a vehicle Cigarette lighter or other similar power source. The receiver features: (Fig A) A) Internal Piezo speaker for efficient audio warning tones (beeps).
-5- No Function in Reverse Check power to receiver and transmitter Reprogram Receiver Check Fuse in Receiver Check in-line fuse in Sensing Unit Check 7-way harness Check Ground Wire Inconsistent Operation Refer to page 4 Reprogramming Wireless Receiver .
-6- Situations Where Momentary , or No Detection is Experienced Y our system utilizes highly advanced Ultrasonic technology to locate objects in your vehicle’s p ath.
-7- Reversing at an angle towards a partial wall or other large flat surface may refract ultrasonic signals, causing an object not to be detected. If reversing towards a 90 degree angle, such as a corner of a wall or pillar , sensor detection pattern will refract as shown until vehicle is close enough to receive signal back from corners.
-8- Installation Guide This Hitch-Mounted Wireless Reverse Obstacle Detection System is for T railer Hitch Heights Over 15” From Road Surface..
-9- Y our system can be installed with a few easy steps, providing your vehicle comes equipped with a 7-way connector socket and a standard 2” Hitch Receiver .
-10- Hitch Receiver Conversion and Hardwire Kit Most vehicles come equipped with a 1¼” or a 2” trailer hitch receiver . Y our system can be converted to fit the vehicle’s receiver by simply sliding the 2“ sleeve (A), off the center of the 1¼” system shaft for use on 1¼” hitch receivers.
-11- W ARNING: Do not plug 2 pin harness into factory (OEM) or aftermarket 4 pin connectors, and if used may cause damage to the unit and void any implied warranty . This adapter kit will use the +12V power supply normally located at the reverse bulb and ground.
-12- The Universal 2-Pin Hardwire Kit is For Use in V ehicles NOT Equipped with a Factory 7-W ay Connector A. Reverse Bulb B. Reverse 12V olt Wire C. Reverse Ground Wire D. Scotch Locks E. Inline Fuse Holder F . Butt Connector G . 2 Pin Harness H. “Red” Wire from supplied harness I.
-13- Warranty & Limitations of Coverage Congratulations on the purchase of your hitch mounted obstacle detection system. Y our system is a highly sophisticated, ultrasonic obstacle detection device. It is manufactured to exacting standards, and under normal circumstances requires little maintenance.
-14- Disclaimer This reverse obstacle detection system is strictly a driver assistance aid device, and should not be relied upon as a substitute for safe driving practices.
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-16- 128-7391 © 2006 Audiovox Electronics Corporation Printed in China.
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