The Lightning Charger is supplied with a red/black power cord, to be attached to a fused source of ignition-on +12 volts.  As with all automotive accessory installations, the Lightning Charger system must be fused.  It is up to the installer to provide a fuse (maximum 2 amp) in the circuit, at the power source, for the installation method chosen.  An inline-style fuse assembly is provided if power is not tied to an existing fuse block.

Wiring is conventional: The red wire goes to a fused source of clean ignition-on +12v power.  The black wire goes to vehicle ground.  This will power both the Lightning charge and logic circuits.  If the wires are reversed the unit will fail to operate.

Installation Instructions:

1. You must properly fuse the Lightning Charger and protect it from exposing bare wires, to avoid fire hazard.
2. The Lightning Charger system is only to be installed for use with a Nextel Motorola phone with a USB connector, powered by DC 12v.
3. Test the location of the phone mount to verify that the intended operation will be suitable for the Lightning Charger phone cable. Be sure that all cables will be located where they will be clear of any rubbing or chafing during operation. If rubbing or chafing cannot be avoided, use shielding material or conduit to protect the cables.
4. Inspect the fuse supplied with the cable to verify that it is a 2 amp fuse.  If wiring to an existing fuse block, be certain that the fuse used is rated for 2 amperes or less, and that the fuse is dedicated to the Lightning circuit.  If a splice is made into existing vehicle wiring, the vehicle wiring must be 22AWG or larger.  Runs longer than 10 feet should be made with 18AWG or larger.
5. Confirm that the positive (red) cable end is covered and that no bare metal on the positive side of the circuit is exposed.  The negative (black) cable end is to be fastened or wire-spliced to vehicle ground.
6. All terminal and inline crimp connections must be made using automotive-grade connectors, and performed according to professional vehicle wiring practices.
7. Affix the Lightning Charger box firmly to a selected location, typically under or behind the vehicle dashboard, with #6 machine or sheet pan-head screws, though the existing holes provided on the box mounting tabs.  (Charger box engineering drawing at http://www.scannerpal.com/images/sp5/satellite_box.jpg)
8. Do NOT drill any holes, in any place, into or through the Lightning Charger box.
9. The Lightning Charger box may be alternately mounted using nylon cable-ties, or with 3M Dual Lock(tm), as long as it is secure.  Do not use any sort of tape, it will not hold the box securely.
10. All cables must be supported with cable ties, at least every 12 inches along their lengths.
11. During operation, inspect all cables periodically to see that no chafing occurs. If chafing does occur, shield the cable. If bare wiring appears, the system must be replaced.  If sparking occurs, immediately remove the entire system.

Installation Test:

1. Start with the phone manually turned OFF.
2. Turn the ignition on, and observe the following sequence of events:
   • Lightning box -- Red LED glows, indicating power and charge circuit ON.
   • Phone -- Indicates battery charge.
   • Lightning box -- Green LED blinks once per second, for a total of approximately 90 seconds.
   • Phone -- Turns ON.
   • To ensure that cold-soaked phones (below freezing) will ultimately get turned on, additional charge/power up attempts are made, with approximately 6 minutes of charge time between each attempt.  This gives enough time for the vehicle's cab to warm up, whereupon the phone will have warmed up enough that it will accept a charge and turn-on sequence.  Once the phone has successfully turned on, the additional turn-on attempts will have no effect, other than causing the screen to display "Charger Detached/Attached" as charging cycles off and on.

Configuring Options:

There is a short pigtail jacketed bundle that comes out of the Lightning Charger box with 4 internal wires: Black (ground), Red, Green and White.  To select any of the options, simply tie the appropriate option wire(s) (either directly, or through a switch) to vehicle ground.  The black wire provided may be used as the ground.  These wires are NOT a source of current, and do not present an arcing hazard.  You can simply leave the jacketed cable cut cleanly and tied back, if you do not wish to select any of the options.

• Red -- 3 additional turn-on attempts instead of 6.
• Green -- 1 additional turn-on attempts instead of 6.
• White -- No additional turn-on attempts.  This option should only be used with phones in warm climates.

LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITED REMEDIES

The ScannerPal, Inc. Lightning Charger is only to be used with a Nextel Motorola USB Series phone, and the above installation and use instructions must be followed; other installation or  use of the cable voids any Warranty. Manufacturer warrants that the Lightning Charger will be free from defects in manufacture as properly installed and used, for one year from the date of sale. Manufacturer will at its option repair replace the defective parts. THIS WARRANTY IS MANUFACTURER’S ONLY WARRANTY. NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES ARE PROVIDED. NO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE PROVIDED. This Warranty does not cover any non-conformance caused in whole or in part by accident, misuse, neglect, alteration, modification or enhancement of the product.

ScannerPal, Inc.
Corvallis, OR