Garmin Varia Rearview Radar Owners Manual - Page 5

Introduction WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. The device can improve situational awareness. It is not a replacement for cyclist attentiveness and good judgement. Always use your best judgment, and operate the bicycle in a safe manner. Getting Started You can use the Varia RTL (radar taillight) with the Varia RDU (radar display unit) or with your compatible Edge® device. This list provides an overview of the installation and setup tasks. • Charge the device (Charging the Device, page 3). • Install the taillight on your bike seat post using one of the included mounts: ◦ Install the universal mount (Installing the Universal Mount, page 1). ◦ Install the seat-post mount (Installing the Seat-Post Mount, page 1). • If you are using the Varia RDU, install it on your bike stem or handlebar (Installing the Varia RDU Device, page 2). NOTE: When you purchase the Varia RTL and RDU devices together, they are already paired. • If you are using a compatible Edge device, pair the devices (Pairing the Varia RTL with Your Edge 1000, page 2). Tips for Installing the Taillight The Varia RTL device includes a taillight and micro radar that can detect approaching vehicles up to 140 meters away. • Select a secure location to mount the device where it does not interfere with the safe operation of your bike. • Select a mount that best fits your bike. • Mount the device as high on the seat post as possible for optimal light visibility and radar detection. NOTE: The mount surface should be vertical. • Install the device correctly. The device faces backward and is parallel to the road. The Garmin® logo is right-side up. • Go for a test ride during the day in a safe environment. 3 Attach the universal mount securely using one band . Á 4 Align the tabs on the back of the device with the universal mount notches . Â 5 Press down slightly and turn the device clockwise until it locks into place. Installing the Seat-Post Mount 1 Use the hex key to remove the screw from the seat-post À connector . Á 2 Place a rubber pad around the seat post, if necessary: • If the seat post diameter is from 27 to 28.6 mm, use the thicker pad. • If the seat post diameter is from 30.4 to 31 mm, use the thinner pad. • If the seat post diameter is from 31 to 31.8 mm, do not use a rubber pad. 3 Place the seat-post connector around the rubber pad. NOTE: You should align the contours on the rubber pad with the grooves on the inside of the seat-post connector. 4 Replace and tighten the screw. NOTE: Garmin recommends a torque specification of 7 lbf-in. (0.8 N-m). You should check the tightness of the screw periodically. 5 Align the tabs on the back of the device with the seat-post mount notches . Â Installing the Universal Mount 1 Select a rubber pad based on your seat post shape, and À place the rubber pad on the back of the universal mount. 2 Place the universal mount on the seat post. 6 Press down slightly and turn the device clockwise until it locks into place. Turning On the Taillight Hold the device key for 2 seconds. À Introduction 1