Whistler 3400 User manual

THE WHISTLER GROUP, INC.
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Installation
Instructions
3300A/3400
Laser/Radar Detectors
www.whistlergroup.com

TOOLS REQUIRES
Tools Required For Installation
• Phillips or Blade Screwdriver
• 3/8" Open End Wrench
• Electric Drill
• Drill Bit: 13/64", 5/16”. 7/64”, 9/64”, and 13/64”
• Other Tools May Be Required Based On Your Vehicle Type Or
Requirements For Customized Installation
Dimensions:
• Control Panel: .8” H x 2.8” W x 2.4” L
• Radar Antenna: 1.4” H x 4.0” W x 3.6” L
• Laser Antenna (LRM-5): 1.9” H x .9” W x .6” L
Cable Lengths:
• Radar Antenna Cable: 25’
• Laser Antenna (LRM-5) Cable: 9’
• Power Cable: 4’
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Topic Page
Tools Required 1
Whistler 3300A/3400 Components 3
Mounting Brackets 4
Mounting Fasteners 5 - 6
Installation of Radar Antenna 7 - 11
Installation of Temperature Probe 11
Installation of LRM-5 12 - 13
Istallation of Control Panel 14 - 16
Optional Accessories 17
Troubleshooting Guide 18 - 19
Warranty 19
Accessories 20

WHISTLER 3300A/3400 COMPONENTS
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Radar Antenna
The waterproof radar antenna with Temperature Probe is
mounted at the front of your vehicle, usually behind the grill.
Control Panel And Power Cable
The compact control panel is mounted on the dash
in a location convenient for viewing. The power
cable plugs into the control panel.
Whistler LRM-5
The LRM-5 (Laser Receive Module) is mounted inside your
vehicle using the windshield bracket or Hook and Loop Fastener.
Temperature Probe

INTRODUCTION
MOUNTING BRACKETS
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Antenna Mounting Brackets And 45º Reflector
Control Panel Mount Brackets
Large L
Bracket (1)
Small L
Brackets (2)
45ºReflector
(For use when
mounting antenna
in vertical position.)
Hanging
Bracket
Thru Dash
Bracket

MOUNTING FASTENERS
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Bolt
#10-32 x 1-1/4" Bolt
#10-32 x 1/2"
Nut
#10-32 Lock
Washer Flat
Washer
AB
Sheet metal
Screw
#6 x 3/4"
Sheet metal
Screw
#4 x 5/8"
Hook and
Loop Fastener
CDE
FG
H
J
I
Mountable
Cable Tie
4" Cable Tie
K
Interface Cable

MOUNTING FASTENERS
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Reference Description/Use Qty
A Bolt #10-32 x 1-1/4" 2
•Fastens Large L or Small L
Bracket to vehicle support.
B Bolt #10-32 x 1/2" 2
•Fastens Small L to Large L
Bracket (optional approach).
C Nut #10-32 4
•Use with #10-32 bolts.
D Lock Washer 4
•Use with #10-32 bolts.
E Flat Washer 2
•Use with #10-32 bolts.
F Sheetmetal Screw #6 x 3/4" 7
•Fastens Large L/Small L Bracket
or 45°Reflector to radar antenna.
Mounts Temp. Probe
G Sheetmetal Screw #4 x 5/8" 2
•Fastens hanging bracket
to interior vehicle surface.
H Hook & Loop 1/2”x 1”1
•Fastens LRM-5 to back
of rearview mirror when
windshield bracket is not used.
I Mounting Cable Tie 1
•Secures cable from radar
antenna at various locations
in engine compartment.
J 4" Cable Tie 5
•Secures cable from radar
antenna at various locations in
or under the vehicle.
K Interface Cable (3400 only) 1
•connects the radar antenna
to inside control panel
Note: If mounting fasteners are missing from your package,
please call 1-800-531-0004 for replacements.

INSTALLATION OF RADAR ANTENNA
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General Information
The radar antenna is waterproof and designed to be mounted
at the front of your vehicle. In most vehicles the best mount-
ing location is directly below or behind the bumper. Other
locations which provide concealment and/or protection of the
antenna such as on the rear deck (next to the third brake
light) may be acceptable. Radar signals will pass through non-
metallic materials such as fiberglass and plastic,
however, be sure to mount the receiver away from any metal,
as it will block the receiver’s antenna. Because the optimal
location for mounting the antenna varies by vehicle type, the
hardware supplied is designed to offer a wide variety of
mounting options. We suggest choosing the option that
enables the antenna to be scurely fastened and provides the
antenna window adequate rearward visibility.
NOTE: 3400 model “antenna”is the bubble area on the
case. All references to antenna in this manual for the 3400 will
be the bubble area.
NOTE: Use of hardware that is not supplied or DRILLING
into the case will cause damage to the receiver and void the warranty.
Antenna Mounting Brackets
There are two types of mounting brackets for the antenna:
Large L (1) and Small L (2). The Large L bracket fastens to the
through the hole on the flange of the antenna and then tight-
en into the metal bracket (do not over tighten). The Large L
Bracket may be fastened to the antenna in a variety of posi-
tions as shown on page 8.

INSTALLATION OF RADAR ANTENNA
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The layout of holes on the large L Bracket accommodates multiple antenna
mounting positions.
The Small L Brackets may be fastened to any of the six holes on the antenna.
This arrangement provides flexibility for fastening the anten-
na/bracket assembly to your vehicle in a manner that allows the
antenna window (ANTENNA) to have a forward looking view of
the road behind.
The Small L Brackets (2) may also be fastened to the antenna in
different positions as shown below:
Use one #6 x 3/4" screw to fasten each Small L Bracket to the
antenna. Again, do not over tighten the screws.
In some situations it may be advantageous to use both the
Large Land Small L Brackets to install the antenna in a vehicle.