Code 3 950 and 960 Flashers - Manual (Page 3)

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Model Description
Model 950 - Positive output flasher. The Blue and Yellow output wires provide +12VDC output at up to 8
amps. each.
Model 960 - Negative (Ground) output flasher. The Blue and Yellow output wires provide a high current
ground path capable of sinking up to 8 amps. each.
Wire Functions
Red - Input: Battery Positive.
Supplies +12VDC for flasher operation. For Model 950 the Red wire also supplies the power to operate
the two highbeam headlight lamps. The flasher should be fused with a user supplied 20 amp. fuse and
wired with #14 AWG wire minimum.
Black - To Battery Negative (-).
Provides the flasher ground (earth). Use #14 AWG wire minimum. For best results, connect directly to
the negative (-) terminal of the battery. For Model 960 the Black wire is also the ground path for the
highbeam headlight circuit.
Orange - Flash Mode Control #1: Activated by +12VDC.
White - Flash Mode Control #2. Activated by +12VDC.
Blue - Output 1: 100 Watt (8 amps) Maximum.
Yellow - Output 2: 100 Watt (8 amps) Maximum.
Brown - Kill: Both Outputs OFF.
When activated by +12VDC through a user supplied switch or by connection to the vehicle's lowbeam
headlight circuit, both outputs will turn off simultaneously, as long as the Brown wire remains powered.
Connect to vehicle low beam circuit to automatically defeat the headlight flasher at night. This is an
OPTIONAL connection.
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WARNING!
Larger wires and tight connections will provide longer service life for components. For high
current wires it is highly recommended that terminal blocks or soldered connections be used
with shrink tubing to protect the connections. Do not use insulation displacement
connectors (e.g. 3M
® Scotchlock type connectors). Route wiring using grommets and
sealant when passing through compartment walls. Minimize the number of splices to
reduce voltage drop. High ambient temperatures (e.g. underhood) will significantly reduce
the current carrying capacity of wires, fuses, and circuit breakers. Use "SXL" type wire in
engine compartment. All wiring should conform to the minimum wire size and other
recommendations of the manufacturer and be protected from moving parts and hot
surfaces. Looms, grommets, cable ties, and similar installation hardware should be used to
anchor and protect all wiring.
Fuses or circuit breakers should be located as close to the power takeoff points as possible
and properly sized to protect the wiring and devices.
Particular attention should be paid to the location and method of making electrical
connections and splices to protect these points from corrosion and loss of conductivity.
Ground terminations should only be made to substantial chassis components, preferably
directly to the vehicle battery.
The user should install a fuse sized to approximately 125% of the maximum Amp capacity
in the supply line to protect against short circuits. For example, a 30 Amp fuse should
carry a maximum of 24 Amps. DO NOT USE 1/4" DIAMETER GLASS FUSES AS THEY
ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR CONTINUOUS DUTY IN SIZES ABOVE 15 AMPS. Circuit
breakers are very sensitive to high temperatures and will "false trip" when mounted in hot
environments or operated close to their capacity.