Cobra Electronics ESD-9220 WX - Manual (Page 5)

Installation
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Installation
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Note
Adjust the bracket so that
the tip of the antenna is at
least an inch away from the
dashboard.
Dim
City Wx
Wx
Mute
BA
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Attach cups to bracket.
Attach detector to bracket.
Plug power cord into detector.
Attach bracket to windshield.
Bend bracket for correct
detection angle (if needed).
Plug power cord into
cigarette lighter.
Place antenna in upright
position for optimum reception
of weather stations. Place antenna facing towards
dashboard if windshield
angle prevents you from
placing it upright.
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Location
Selecting the proper location to mount the
Cobra® ESD-9220 WX is very important for
optimum performance. Both radar and laser
transmissions pass through glass but not through
other objects. For this reason the Cobra®
ESD-9220 WX lenses must not be blocked. It
should have a view of the rear window to take
advantage of LaserEye® 360˚ detection. It is best
to locate your detector as low on the front
windshield as possible.
Examples of metal in the windshield area that can
block or weaken incoming radar/laser signals:
1. Windshield wiper blades.
2. Mirrored sun screens.
3. Regular tinted glass does not affect radar
reception, although the darker tint at the
top of the tinted windshield prevents laser
light from penetrating.
4. Heated windshields, currently available as
an option for some Ford® (Instaclear) and
GM® (Electriclear vehicles act as an
impenetrable barrier to radar signals). If in
doubt, check with your dealer to see if this
applies to your vehicle.
Windshield Mounting Location Windshield
Mounting
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