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D-Gauge
PRODUCT FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONS
AVAILABLE TYPE OF GAUGES
SAFETY WARNING
PARTS LIST
HOW TO INSTALL
HOW TO OPERATE
TROUBLE SHOOTING

SAFETY WARNING

Please follow the instructions in this manual. The purpose of this manual is to provide you with all the information that you need to install this product. In order to prevent an accident, which could result in personal injury or death or damage to this product or vehicle, please give special attention to the portions of this manual where the following symbols are used. Please read this manual carefully where the words "WARNING" and "CAUTION" appear in this manual.


indicates a risk of death or serious injury.
indicates a risk of personal injury or damage to equipment.
indicates the need to confirm that a particular step has been correctly completed.

for D-gauge 2 1/16"diameter series
for D-gauge 4 1/2"diameter Tachometer

BEFORE INSTALLATION
All instruction in this manual must be followed to ensure safe installation and operation of the products.


The components of the product should be installed where they can not fall or move and damage the vehicle or hinder driving.
   


NEVER dismantle or reassemble the product. This could cause damage of the products and make it unsafe to use. Tampering with the products render the limited warranty ineffective.
   


Before installation, please make sure that the engine is switched off and the vehicle is stationary.
   

Due to possible injury from contact with hot engine or exhaust pipe, do not begin installation until the vehicle gets cool.
   


Prior to installation, remove the key from the vehicle ignition cylinder and disconnect the negative(-) battery cable. Failure to follow these steps may result in a short circuit and/or fire.
   

Please take care during installation of this product so you do not interfere with any connections or wires relating to seat belt, air bags or other safety devices.
   
Install sensors away from heat and moisture to avoid damage.
   
Install sensors and sensor wires away from ignition and radio signal frequency interference as this could cause the gauges to malfunction.
   

Insulate all connections and any unused wires with electrical tape. If any wires or connectors loosen during installation, please make sure they are correctly reattached.
   

When attaching wire for this product, please take care so that the product's wires do not interfere with existing wires.
   

Do not stare at the meter or manipulate the functions of the control unit during drive. Distractions could lead to an accident.



This product is for use ONLY on 12V vehicle. NEVER install this product on 24V vehicle.
   

Do not use wires other than the wires included with this product. If the wiring provided is insufficient, please purchase additional wire of the same specifications, i.e. quality and meter.
   

Dropping any of the components of this product will result in damage to the product.
   

Excessive fore on switches/terminals may result in damage to the product.
   
Do not install the control unit where it may be exposed to moisture, dust, or direct sunlight. Do not place the product directly in front of or around heat vent.
   

If negative(-) battery disconnected, data stored in other instruments in the vehicle, such as clock or radio, may be lost. Please remember to reset equipment according to the manufacturer's manuals after installation.

REGARDING PRODUCT HANDLING


In case the meter doesn't operate, such as smoke or unusual odor is emitted from the meter, or the meter has been exposed to moisture, please switch off the unit immediately and contact shop. Continued use of product under this circumstance could be unsafe or cause damage.


Do not lay the meter face down due to oil leakage. Angle "a" must be more than 90 degrees.
   

Do not drop the product.
   

Do not allow the product to be exposed to moisture.
   

Do not use cleaning fluids on the product.
   

Remove the connector by gently puling it, rather than pulling the wire.
   
If the black bezel become loose, attach double-sided adhesive tape to the inside of the bezel.
   

Do not pull the wires out of connectors forcefully. The connectors and the wires may be broken. When pulling outhte wires, press the lock firmly and unclip the locks of connectos.



This product can be used with 4-cycle 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8-cylinder vehicle. It cannot be used on diesel engine vehicle.
   

Meter pointer may not be in proper position when you purchase; normal function will resume when Ignition switch is turned on.