Installation, Location windshield mounting – Cobra Electronics ESD-9100 User Manual

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Installation

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Installation

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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).
Do not use the
ESD-9100 to bend
bracket.

Plug power cord
i nto cigare t te lighte r.

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Location

Selecting the proper location to mount the Cobra
ESD-9100 is very important for optimum perfor-
mance. Both radar and laser transmissions pass
through glass but not through other objects. For
this reason the Cobra ESD-9100 lenses must not
be blocked. It should have a view of the rear win-
dow to take advantage of Laser Eye 360˚ detec-
tion. 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 impene-
trable 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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