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2. Cut a 2 ¹⁄₁₆" (52 mm) diameter hole for

all gauges except Pro Cockpit, which re-
BUQb_VF_\d]UdUb quires a 2 ⁵⁄₈" (66 mm) hole. If the gauge
is too snug, use a file to slightly enlarge the
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thoroughly before making installation.
opening. (Diagram A)
3. Insert the instrument and secure it with
Do not deviate from assembly or wiring either the VDO Spin-Lok™ clamp or
instructions. Always disconnect battery mounting bracket. The Spin-Lok™ clamp
ground before connecting gauge. can be reversed to accommodate various
panel thicknesses. (Diagram B)
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
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Wiring the Voltmeter:
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vary for different gauges. Please be cer- 1. Run wires from the instrument loca-
tain to follow the instructions for your tion through the firewall to:
specific gauge as described below.
<Q]` a) a positive (+), switched power
source (i.e: after the fuse box
C_S[Ud Voltmeter Installation: and the ignition switch, or any
other switch.
+– 1. Select the location where you will mount
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2_h Item Description Quantity
These instructions contain informa- 1. Voltmeter (2 ¹⁄₁₆" [52 mm] diameter) 1 or

tion about gauges of different sizes. 2.

Voltmeter (2 ⁵⁄₈" [66 mm] diameter)
Lamp Socket
1
1
You must determine the size of your 3.
4.
Light Bulb (12-volt)
VDO Spin-Lok™ Clamp or VDO
1

gauge before cutting any holes! Mounting Bracket and nuts 1

5. Installation Instructions 1

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Diagram C
Proper wiring of the VDO Voltmeter Tools and Materials Needed For Installation:
16 Gauge stranded, insulated wire
Non-insulated ¼" spade connectors
2 ¹⁄₁₆" hole saw or 2 ⁵⁄₈" hole saw
Voltmeter
Drill and drill bit set Installation Instructions
Half-round file Instruction Sheet #0 515 012 068
Rev . 08/09
Tape measure or ruler INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE VOLTMETER ARE CONTAINED
Small tools: wrench or nut driver, utility HEREIN. USE IS RESTRICTED TO 12 or 24-VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.

knife, pliers, etc.

To Begin, go to #➊
 Gauge Dimension Dimension
➋ CONTINUE HERE and ground (negative [–]) wires to the ter-
minals on the Voltmeter’s lamp socket. Be
sure that the ground wire from the lamp
“A” “B”
This positive power source socket uses its own ground connection
Pro-Cockpit: 2 ⁵⁄₈" (66 mm) 2.77" (70 mm) MUST BE SWITCHED, and (separate from the one used by the gauge
All other: 2 ¹⁄₁₆" (52 mm) 2.19" (55.6 mm)
must be protected with a fuse); terminal ground), as shown in Diagram C.

Table 1 'LPHQVLRQ ¬$­ b) the light switch (also after the

fuse in the fuse box); and At this point, the installation and wiring
c) a good ground location . of the your new VDO Voltmeter is com-

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in the car and check to see that the
2. Connect the positive (+) and nega- imstrument and light are working prop-
tive [ground] (–) wires as shown in Dia- erly. If they aren’t, re-check your wiring,
gram C. referring to the wiring description in Dia-
3. Connect the appropriate positive (+) gram C.

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Pro-Cockpit, Industrial and Series 1 Gauges

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depends on panel width
A: 0 – .4" (0 – 10 mm)
B: .4" – .8" (10 – 20 mm)

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TOP:
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LEFT:
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Diagram A Diagram B
Gauge dimensions Mounting using VDO Mounting Bracket or VDO Spin-Lokä Clamp