Radio Shack 22-1659 Radar Detector User Manual


 
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INSTALLATION
MOUNTING GUIDELINES
Follow these guidelines when selecting a location.
Choose a location that does not block the driver’s
view of the road.
Mount the detector in a level position with a clear
view to both the front and rear.
Since signals are blocked by metal surfaces, the
detector’s view of the road must not be blocked.
Some vehicles have InstaClear
or ElectriClear
defogging windshields, which have metal coatings
that block signals. General Motor’s APV vans have a
solar shield that keeps the vehicle cooler during the
summer. This shield also blocks signals. A detector
installed in a vehicle with any of these features will
probably not detect a signal.
Since window tinting reduces the received strength
of laser signals, you should not mount the detector
behind any tinted glass.
Do not mount the detector where the driver or a pas-
senger might hit it in a sudden stop or accident.
Caution:
Whichever mounting method you choose,
place the detector out of view when you leave the vehi-
cle. This keeps the detector out of sight of thieves and
prevents exposing it to extremely high temperatures,
which can temporarily impair performance.
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