1. Installing your Spider S5
Spiders need a good, clear view of the sky.
Positioning
We recommend placing the Spider on top of the instrument panel in the
aircraft, not directly under any window frames or heated windows. If you
cannot physically see the sky from where the Spider is placed the Spider will
not be able to either. The Spider is not subject to Specific Absorption Rate
testing, however we recommend placing it no less than 200mm from a person.
Secure the Spider to the dashboard with the bracket supplied, please make
sure you can easily reach it while flying. The Spider can be quickly removed
from the mount when required. The top of the Spider should point upward.
Power
The Spider can be powered using the supplied power lead - just plug into your
vehicle’s 10 to 32 volt DC (cigarette lighter) power supply. Alternatively the
Spider can be hard-wired to the power supply in your vehicle if you prefer. It is
a simple process for a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer or technician
to wire in the supplied power lead to the battery.
The Spider draws can draw an excess of 1A on transmission, a 3A fuse is
recommended and if required 18 – 22 AWG wire can be used depending on
length. The Spider should not be used in line with a switch.
The power lead supplied has three wires. Brown is positive, black is earth, and
blue is not required.
