Rocky Mountain Radar KAT500 - Manual (Page 7)

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If the detector does not turn on:
Check the power cord. Be sure all power connectors are properly
installed.
Check the fuse that controls the power to the cigarette lighter
socket.(See your vehicle’s owner’s manual for reference.)
The cigarette lighter socket might be dirty. Clean it with a fine emery
cloth to ensure a good, clean connection.
There might be a problem with the vehicle’s electricity.
Make sure that the volume control is in the ON position.
Caution : Do not place any metal objects other than the cigarette lighter
or a cigarette lighter plug in the cigarette lighter socket. Doing
so could blow a fuse in your vehicle or cause the metal object
to become very hot.
If the detector gives a false alert when the vehicle hits bumps:
Check the vehicle’s electrical system, including main battery cable and
alternator connections.
Install a filter capacitor (470
, 35volts) on the back of the cigarette
lighter socket, across the power connection.
If the receiving signal is weak:
Check the angle of the detector (Place it on the point of horizon).
Radar antenna/laser sensor is obstructed.
(Relocate the detector clear of any obstruction outside the windshield,
such as a wiper blade.)
Relocate the detector clear of the window tint.
TROUBLESHOOTING CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your K. A. T. radar detector is an example of superior design and
craftsmanship.
The following suggestions will help you care for your detector so you
can enjoy it for years.
Never leave your detector on the windshield or dashboard when your
vehicle is left parked. The temperature in the vehicle durning the
summer can reach levels above what is considered to be safe for this
detector.
To make you less susceptible to break-in and theft, remove the detector
from your windshield or dashboard when leaving your vehicle.
Do not expose the detector to moisture, rain, dew, road splash, or other
liquids that can damage the internal components and reduce the
sensitivity of the detector.