Ackton P5000 manual

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    P 5000 Serie s Owners Manual 12/16/04 5:16 PM Page 1 Owners Man ual[...]

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    P 5000 Serie s Owners Manual 12/16/04 5:16 PM Page 2 ongratulations, You have made a wise investment and an excellent choice in selecting a Precision Park System by Ackton. Your Precision Park system utilizes the latest technology and quality components to provide you and your family with years of reliable service. Ackton's products have over [...]

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    3 P 5000 Serie s Owners Manual 12/16/04 5:16 PM Page 3 The Precision Park 5000 system consists of four ultrasonic sensors, one control unit, one wiring harness and one display/speaker. The sensors operate both as transmitters and as receivers, which send an ultra high frequency sound wave (sonar) that is reflected off an object and received. The di[...]

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    Installation Instructions Insur Material and Tool Check e that all of the components ar e in the kit, they include: T ools r equir ed to install the system: Other common tools may be r equired for your specific application. Sensors ( 4) Control Module (1) Sensor Cables (4) Display & Cable (1) V elcro Pad (1) Splice Connectors (2) Cable T ies (1[...]

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    5 P 5000 Serie s Owners Manual 12/16/04 5:16 PM Page 5 surface flush mount mount Begin by parking on a flat level surface, set brake and disconnect ground wire from battery. Measure the length of the bumper and mark the center point with a mark on masking tape. Divide the bumper as shown below. To protect the rear corner of the vehicle, mount senso[...]

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    6 P 5000 Serie s Owners Manual 12/16/04 5:16 PM Page 6 Flush Mount Next locate an imaginary line on the bumper where you would like to align the sensors, that is relatively flat and between 1.5' - 2' from ground level. Place a mark at the intersection of the bumper center-point and the sensor height point. Near the ends of the bumper, mar[...]

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    7 P 5000 Serie s Owners Manual 12/16/04 5:16 PM Page 7 III. Control Box & Display Installation: Before assembly, loose fit the water resistant control module in a location that minimizes stone damage, away from extreme heat and severe water ingress. Find a suitable location for the display on the dash then check the length of the cables to insu[...]

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    8 P 5000 Serie s Owners Manual 12/16/04 5:16 PM Page 8 Attach sensor cable extensions and cable tie the sensor cables to conceal. Be certain the cables will reach the control module then fasten the control module using the screws provided. Attach the sensor cables to the contro l module. Be sure to match the correct sensor location with the module [...]

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    9 P 5000 Serie s Owners Manual 12/16/04 5:16 PM Page 9 NOTE: All measurements are approximate. Due to an objects position, angle, size or shape, the reflected signal may mislead the receiving sensor. For a better understanding we suggest that you test your vehicle with different objects for a better understanding of the systems capabilities. V. Com[...]

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    Technical Data Trouble-Shooting Guide System does not work when r everse gear is engaged Audio alarm/same distance displayed continuously No audio alarm when obstacle is in detection range False alarm Sensor detects the gr ound Bad sensor connection Sensor detects the gr ound System sensitivity is too high Adjust angle of sensor installation Bad ja[...]

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    Due to the obstacle's position, angle or size, the r eflected signal may not reach the r eceiving sensor . Complex r eflec - tions may also occur in a complex envir onment causing inaccurate detection. See examples 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Low lying obstacle Complex envir onment: B will be detected but A cannot be detected. Distance A will be dete[...]

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    1). Pr ecision Park is strictly meant as a drivers aid when parking or backing up your vehicle. Not all objects will be detected by your sensors, ther efor e you must exer cise caution and common sense when r eversing your vehicle. 2). Reverse your vehicle at a speed lower than 6mph for safety purpose. 3). Always stop your vehicle when a solid beep[...]