VDO COMPASS - Installation of the VDO Compass; Installation of the Indicating Instrument

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INSTALLATION
Installation of the VDO Compass
Please read the safety instructions on pages 25 and 26
before starting the installation.
Installation of the indicating instrument
- Make a hole, diameter 86 mm, at an adequate location.
- Clean the surroundings and remove the chips before inserting the
indicating instrument.
- Pass the cable connections to the indicating instrument through
the mounting hole and the union nut.
- Place the supplied black rubber washer on the instrument
back
- Connect the cables per wiring schematic to the indicating
instrument and insert the instrument into the mounting hole
(see „the electrical installation“).
- Fix the instrument with the union nut.
Mounting alternative A for wall thicknesses
d = 0.5 mm to 6.5 mm
Mounting alternative B for wall thicknesses
d = 6.5 mm to 16.5 mm
- Check that the union nut is only tightened hand-tight.
Mount the indicating instrument with threaded studs and
bracket (see page 36, top) if strong vibration must be expec-
ted at the location of the installation (for instance high-speed
boats).
or
A
B
d
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