Installation instructions – Brandmotion 9002-8520 User Manual
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
8520 Instructions 11-20-13.doc
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Step 22: Connect Mirror Harness as follows:
Red - Ignition controlled power 12v+ when key is
turned ON and 14.4v or better when vehicle is
running.
Black - Ground (RECOMMENDED: Add an Eyelet and
secure to chassis with a sheet metal screw or
with a nut on an existing stud.).
Green - Connect to Reverse + power (reverse lamp)
RECOMMENDED: Solder & cover with Heat Shrink
Tubing or T-taps as optional connection method.
Mirror Voltage Requirement:
The Mirror must
see a voltage of 12.5 DC or better on the Reverse
trigger lead. In the event that the signal is too low
the signal quality may be affected drastically when
the vehicle is running.
In order to correct this, Reverse voltage must be
raised using a Single Pull Dual Throw Relay.
Relay Wiring
(if required)
30
To Mirror Reverse trigger (Green lead)
85
Chassis Ground (–)
86
Reverse trigger from vehicle (reverse lamp)
87
High current Ignition controlled power lead (+)
87a Not used
Connect rest of the Mirror Harness as indicated in
Step 20.
For Ford vehicles only:
If the vehicle has a
separate display on the instrument panel for the
compass and it displays – – after the OE mirror is
removed you must follow online steps in Section 6
of instructions 1008-9520 in order for it to function
again.
Step 23: Connect supplied Chassis Harness RCA
to supplied Mirror Harness RCA.
Step 24: Test system. Inspect that all connections
are proper and secure. Clear all loose items removed
from the area around the vehicle and turn ignition key
ON to test system. Once reverse gear is engaged the
camera image should appear on the Mirror.
Step 25: Secure Chassis Harness and Mirror
Harness with supplied Wire Ties. If necessary, coil
excess harness wire and secure with Wire Ties. Attach
to existing vehicle wiring where possible.
Step 26: Adjust camera aim. With the aid of an
assistant, move Camera to desired view, and tighten
the screws that hold the Camera in place.
Step 27: Reassemble vehicle. Follow your
disassembly steps in reverse order, taking care
not to bind the harness wiring when reinstalling