Wiring, Caution, Warning – Auto Meter 2897 User Manual

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12V BATTERY

WIRING

CAUTION!!!

As a safety precaution the rED wire of this product should be fused before

connecting it to the positive (+) side of the 12V DC battery. we recommend

using a 1 Amp, 3AG fast-acting type cartridge fuse (Littlefuse® #312 001

or an equivalent) inline with the rED wire of our product.

WARNING

warranty will be void if connected to coil when using

an aftermarket ignition box such as, but not limited to

products from the following manufacturers: MSD, Crane,

Jacobs, Mallory, Holley, Etc.. Prior to installation of your

tachometer, check with the ignition box manufacturer for

recommended tachometer signal location.

Fuse

red

Connect the tachometer wires as shown below. All wires passing

through firewall should be routed through the rubber grommet provided.

If splice connector is used be sure to make the connection inside the

car’s driving compartment.

white (Not used on 4594)

Green

Black

Exsting

Circuitry

Grommet

in Firewall

NOTE:

This tachometer operates on standard factory electronic and high

performance electronic racing ignitions, such as Hy Fire and MSD.

(This tachometer is NOT recommended for use on Accel BEI or

Laser I & II ignitions.

SERVICE

For service send your product to Auto Meter in a well packed shipping carton. Please include a note explaining what the problem is along with your phone number. Please specify

when you need the product back. If you need it back immediately mark the outside of the box “rUSH rEPAIr,” and Auto Meter will service product within two days after receiving it.

($10.00 charge will be added to the cost of “rUSH rEPAIr.”) If you are sending product back for warranty adjustment, you must include a copy (or original) of your sales receipt from

the place of purchase.

12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY

Auto Meter Products, Inc. warrants to the consumer that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from date of the original purchase. Products that

fall within this 12 month warranty period will be repaired or replaced at Auto Meter’s option to the consumer, when it is determined by Auto Meter Products, Inc. that the product failed due to defects in material or

workmanship. This warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of parts in the Auto Meter instruments. In no event shall this warranty exceed the original purchase price of the Auto Meter instruments nor shall

Auto Meter Products, Inc. be responsible for special, incidental or consequential damages or costs incurred due to the failure of this product. warranty claims to Auto Meter must be transpotation prepaid and ac-

companied with dated proof of purchase. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of product and is non-transferable. All implied warranties shall be limited in duration to the said 12 month warranty period.

Breaking the instrument seal, improper use or installation, accident, water damage, abuse, unauthorized repairs or alterations voids this warranty. Auto Meter Products, Inc. disclaims any liability for consequential

damages due to breach of any written or implied warranty on all products manufactured by Auto Meter.

FOR SERVICE SEND TO: AUTO METER PRODUCTS, INC. 413 W. Elm St., Sycamore, IL 60178 (815) 899-0801

For Email: [email protected]

© 2006 Auto Meter Products. Inc. 2650-1142 3/8/06

The “Super Bezel” is a registered trademark of Auto Meter Products, Inc.

Note (Model 4594 only): The glow in the dark coating on the dial of this

gauge may turn gray if exposed to direct sunlight for extended periods

of time. when the car is not being used and will be in direct sunlight

for a long time, place the provided red plastic cover on the gauge.

12V Dash Lighting

Good

Engine

Ground

Early

Model

Ignition

Electronic

Ignition

Tach

Terminal

*

See “warning” below

*

See autometer.com/tech_installation.aspx for specific

vehicle information.

*

12V Ignition Switch (+)

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