Beltronics STi DRIVER - Manual (Page 5)

Power Connection
To apply power to the STi, plug the small
end of the power cord, (telephone-type
connector) into the modular jack on the
STi’s right side, and plug the lighter plug
adapter into your vehicle's lighter socket or
accessory socket.
Your STi operates on 12 volts DC negative
ground only. The lighter plug provided is a
standard size and will work in most
vehicles. However, some vehicles may
require the optional European sleeve to
ensure a snug fit. If so, simply call our
service department to order one. This
sleeve slides over the Power cord’s lighter
plug adapter. Of course, your lighter socket
must be clean and properly connected for
proper operation.
Mounting Location
Where to mount STi
For optimum detection performance, we
recommend the following:
• Using the Windshield QuickMount, mount
your STi level, and high enough on your
front windshield to provide a clear view of
the road from the front and rear.
• Mount the STi away from windshield
wipers, other solid objects, and heavily
tinted areas that might obstruct the radar
antenna or laser lens.
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Installation
Windshield QuickMount
The STi’s QuickMount windshield bracket is
designed for unobtrusive and hassle-free
mounting.
1 Depress the adjustment button on the
top of the STi (by the word BELTRONICS)
and slide the QuickMount bracket into the
slot until it is locked into the position which
best fits the angle of your windshield (there
are four settings available). For extremely
horizontal or extremely sloped windshields,
the QuickMount bracket can be bent.
To ensure that the suction cups
adhere to the windshield firmly,
be sure to keep both your
windshield and the suction cups clean.
2 To adjust the STi on your windshield,
use the QuickMount adjustment button
located on the top of the STi, and slide the
STi forward or backward to obtain a level
position.
When installed and adjusted properly, the
back top edge of the STi should rest solidly
against your windshield.
User’s Tip
You can leave the QuickMount bracket in
place on your windshield, and easily
remove STi by pressing the adjustment
button and sliding the STi off the mount.
Again, be sure to position the bracket
where it won’t present a hazard in the event
of an accident. Additional mounts are
available.
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N0TE: Depending on your vehicle, the
lighter socket power may either be
continuously on, or it may be switched
on and off with your ignition switch.
CAUTION: A few vehicles (including some
Porsches) have windshields with a soft
anti-lacerative coating on the inside
surface. Use of suction cups will
permanently mar this coating. Consult
your dealership or the vehicle owner’s
manual to determine if your windshield
has this coating.
WARNING: BELTRONICS cannot
anticipate the many ways STi can be
mounted. It is important that you mount
STi where it will not impair your view
nor present a hazard in case of an
accident.
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