SAFETY MESSAGE TO INSTALLERS
FEDERAL SIGNAL LIGHT SYSTEMS
People's lives depend on your safe installation of
our products. It is important to read, understand
and follow all instructions shipped with the
products. In addition, listed below are some other
important safety instructions and precautions
you should follow:
•
To properly install a light assembly:
you must have a good understanding of
automotive electrical procedures and
systems, along with proficiency in the
installation and use of safety warning
equipment.
•
When drilling into a vehicle structure,
be sure that both sides of the surface
are clear of anything that could be
damaged.
•
A light system is a high current device.
In order for it to function properly, a
separate ground connection must be
made. If practical, it should be con-
nected to the negative battery termi-
nal. At a minimum, it may be attached
to a solid metal body or chassis part
that will provide an effective ground
path as long as the light system is to be
used.
•
Locate light system controls so the
VEHICLE and CONTROLS can be
operated safely under all driving
conditions.
•
You should frequently inspect the light
system to ensure that it is operating
properly and that it is securely at-
tached to the vehicle.
•
This product contains high output LED
devices. To prevent permanent eye
damage, do not stare into the light
beam at close range.
•
File these instructions in a safe place
and refer to them when maintaining
and/or reinstalling the product.
Failure to follow all safety precautions and
instructions may result in property damage,
serious injury, or death to you or others.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
ESCAPE™ LED LIGHTBARS
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WARNING
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I.
UNPACKING.
After unpacking the Escape lightbar, inspect it for
damage that may have occurred in transit. If the unit
has been damaged, file a claim immediately with the
carrier, stating the extent of damage. Carefully check all
envelopes, shipping labels and tags before removing or
destroying them.
II.
INSTALLATION.
The lightbar is completely wired at the factory and
does not require any additional internal wiring. All the
conductors necessary for control of any and all basic and
optional functions are contained in the cable.
The basic light functions of the unit must be con-
trolled by a user-supplied control head.
Before proceeding, ensure that the lightbar has been
installed on the vehicle roof in accordance with the
instructions packed with the mounting kit. Route the
lightbar cable as described below.
Light system controls must be located so
that VEHICLE and CONTROLS can be
operated safely under all driving condi-
tions.
A. Route the control cable into the vehicle and
under the dash, near the eventual location of the user-
supplied flasher (Federal Signal Model 650203).
B. For proper light operation, the control cable
must be properly connected to the user-supplied flasher
using the electrical connections shown in Table 1 or
Table 2.
Reverse polarity may damage the LED lights
and prevent operation. Ensure that correct
polarity is observed.
The lightbar functions can be activated by
applying 12VDC to the appropriate control line.
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