GE A3-5825B Use And Care Manual page 7

CAR'S MOTOR BLOCK OR
FIRE WALL
GROUND
POSITIVE
WIRE
(FASTENED TO METAL
BODY OF CAR)
SOLENOID
1
12 VOL_
BATTERY
SOLENOID.
NEGATIVE
GRou
ND WIRE
FASTENED
BODy
TO 'METAL
OF CAR - ETAL
BATT
0
2 VOLT
BATTERY
EXAMPLE OF
NEG. GROU
ND 12 V DC
CAR BATT. CONNECTED
EXAMPLE OF
POS. GROUND 12 V DC
CAR BATT. CONNECTED
POWER CONNECTION
This Transceiver is designed for 12 volt DC use with either negative or positive ground electrical
systems. Most cars and small trucks made since 1958 use a negative ground system, while some
older cars and newer heavy trucks have a positive ground system.
WARNING: Do not operate unit before installing antenna. Be sure CB is in the OFF position
when making power and Ant. connections.
LOCATING POWER CONNECTIONS
Connect power cord to:
Fuse block, solenoid, voltage regulator (marked BATT), cigarette lighter, or direct to the battery.
Usually the most convenient location for connecting power is either to the fuse block (normally
located under dash or left or right side of steering column), or direct to the battery.
You may prefer using the ignition accessory terminal on the fuse block, so transceiver will
automatically turn off when ignition switch (key) is turned off. If connection is made at fuse
block, be sure to use fuse side of terminal.
NEGATIVE GROUND WIRING CONNECTION
If your (—) battery terminal is connected to the car's motor block, then the vehicle is a negative
ground system. Connect the "Red" wire (with in-line 3 amp fuse holder) to POS. (+) side of
battery, or any of the locations previously mentioned. Connect the "Black" wire to any
grounded, NEG (—) metal part of the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Be sure Black wire is connected to metal, as many under dash and side parts are
made of non-conductive plastic. Good ground is essential for satisfactory operation.
POSITIVE GROUND WIRING CONNECTION
Connect the "Red" wire (with in-line 3 amp fuse holder) to any metal part of the vehicle body
or POS. (+) battery terminal.
WARNING: Do not operate unit before installing antenna. Be sure CB is in the OFF position
when making power and Ant. connections.
This CB has built-in protection against transistor burn-out in case you transmit (5 min. limit)
accidentally without antenna connected. Be sure antenna is connected before transmitting for
the first time.
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