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1. Rev 07 03 Column Mount On Dash B Under Dash a Mount Roll Bar Diagram B Possible mounting locations for the Extreme Tachometer 2 Mounting the Tachometer Your PRT tachometer can be mounted almost anywhere Several suggestions are illustrated in Diagram B Some installation techniques may require optional accessories cutting or drilling new holes MOUNTING NOTES e The most common mounting location is on the steering column or roll cage using a band clamp and the included short mounting bracket e For mounting in the dash optional flush mounting bracket P N 240 104 is recommended The rear cover may also be used as a mounting clamp for in dash mounting e For mounting on top of the dash optional longer mounting bracket P N 240 103 is recommended MOUNTING CAUTIONS e Make sure your PRT Tachometer does not rest against any glass windshield A pillars or any roll cage tubes e VDO does not recommend mounting your PRT Tachometer close to other electrical components or their associated wiring For example the ignition system box the ignition coil electric fuel pump etc 3 Wiring the Tachometer e Turn off the ignition and disconnect the negative terminal from the battery post if you haven t already done so e Wire the tachometer to the vehicle as shown in Diagram C Refer to your vehicle s owner service manual or the aftermarket ignition manufacturer s instruc2. ective after examination by VDO North America VDO North America will only repair or replace the merchandise through the original selling dealer or on a direct basis VDO North America assumes no responsibility for diagnosis removal and or installation labor loss of vehicle use loss of time inconvenience or any other consequential expenses The warranties herin are in lieu of any other expressed or implied warranties including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness and any other obligation on the part of VDO North America or selling dealer NOTE This is a Limited Warranty as defined by the Magnuson Moss War ranty Act of 1975 Siemens VDO http sso usa siemensvdo com Phone 1 800 265 1818
3. otate the Mode Switch to the RECALL position Mode 0 Switch A Recall Fosition e The pointer will move to indicate the high RPM stored by the tachometer e Rotate the Mode Switch to the TACH position to return to normal tachometer operation 2 Resetting the memory e Turn the ignition ON The engine MAY be running e Rotate the Mode Switch to the RECALL position NOTE The PRT memory cannot be RESET if the Mode Switch is not in the RECALL position e The pointer will move to indicate the high RPM stored by the tachometer e Press the RESET button Reset Button Mode Fosition e The pointer will drop to zero If the engine is running the pointer will drop to the current engine speed e Rotate the Mode Switch to the TACH position to return to normal tachometer operation Siemens VDO Limited Warranty VDO North America LLC warrants all merchandise against defects in factory work manship and materials for a period of 24 months after purchase This warranty applies to the first retail purchaser and covers only those products exposed to normal use or service Provisions of this warranty shall not apply to a VDO product used for a purpose for which it is not designed or which has been altered in any way that would be detrimental to the performance or life of the product or misap plication misuse negligence or accident On any part or product found to be def
4. rel Tachometer Installation and Operation Instructions Siemens VDO Allentown Pennsylvania USA Description Tachometer Decals 2 x 4 Posi Lock Connectors not contingency decals Optional Items Which May Be Needed Flush In Dash Mounting Bracket 240 104 On Dash Mounting Bracket 240 103 CAUTION Read these instructions thoroughly before making in stallation Always wear safety glasses and always disconnect the bat tery ground before making any electrical connections If in doubt please contact your dealer or VDO Instruments at 1 800 265 1818 Tachometer Installation Installing the tachometer is a three step process 1 Cylinder Selection Your PRT Tachometer is factory set for an eight cylinder engine For other applications the selector switches must be set according to Diagram A e Remove the 4 cap nuts lockwashers and rear cover e Find your application in Diagram A and set the switches accordingly e Replace the rear cover lockwashers and cap nuts DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN 5 00 _ 3 25 gt T 1 63 8 4 00 Rear Cove i Switch y Nut aa Reset Button Selector Switch Type 194 Bulb Tachometer Back rear can removed SWITCH SETTINGS s 1 amp 3 on 2 cylinder 2 on 52 amp 30n 6 cylinder 8 cylinder Diagram A Dimensions and Selector Switch Settings P N 0 515 010 561
5. tions for arecommended place to tap the signal Typical examples are shown in the table to the right IGNITION TYPE CONNECTIONS Standard e breakerless negative terminal on coil points connection to CD box positive terminal on coil Electronic MSD ACCEL Tach output terminal on ignition MALLORY DDIS box or points connection to distributorless etc ignition box or negative coil e Pe sure to connect the tachometer using the supplied Posi Lock Connectors Use them as shown in the following illustration Strip wire ends about 2 2 Insert each wire into a male end exposing only bare wire 0 E Hand tighten male ends into ends of barrel mw E e Reconnect the battery and start your vehicle to test the installation RED BLACK Tach ground connect to common chassis ground GREEN Ignition Tachometer signal connection 12 volt power and illumination connect to fuse panel Diagram C General Wiring Information PRT Tachometer Operation For normal operation and display of current engine speed rotate the Mode Switch to the TACH position Mode 0 Switch eons Fosition High RPM Recall Operation The PRT will store and display the highest engine speed achieved during a race The high RPM recall is displayed by the tachometer pointer when in RECALL mode 1 Display high RPM memory e Turn the igniton ON The engine MAY be running e R
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